The Michael Shermer Show

The Michael Shermer Show

139. Shelby Steele — Shame: How America's Past Sins Have Polarized Our Country & the film What Killed Michael Brown?

Oct 20, 2020 · 01:38:08

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Shelby Steele analyzes how past sins polarize America.
He links current polarization to the unfulfilled promises of the 1960s.
The book 'Shame' explores national hypocrisy and division.

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