Out of Whiskey and Reaching for the Rotgut (Members Only #338)
Summary
Jason returns from a chaotic European trip, recounting karaoke mishaps and power outages. Matt shares stories from his annual Cooperstown pilgrimage, including his daughter’s friendship with Bill Schultz. The hosts then discuss the 1949 Peekskill riots, analyzing Paul Robeson’s Stalinist politics and the violent backlash against his concerts.
Topics discussed
Intro: Producer Jason's resignation and guest return
Recovery time and singing Hurricane on a karaoke bus in Europe
European travel mishaps: Power outages and Italian bureaucracy
Cooperstown pilgrimage and Coco's friendship with Bill Schultz
The Peekskill riots and Howard Fast's book
Paul Robeson's Stalinism and the Peekskill riots
Luxembourg incident and subscription teaser
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