He was the American civil-rights leader who was a prominent spokesman for the Nation of Islam. Yet he grew too powerful and was killed by the same organisation he had represented.
In this episode, we look at the amazing life, impact and legacy of Malcolm X.
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May 7
#609 | A Short History of Blasphemy in Britain
When Thomas Aikenhead was hanged in 1697 for questioning the Bible, it was the last time someone was executed for blasphemy in Britain. But it didn't mean that debates around blasphemy went away. In this episode, we'll trace the history of blasphemy in Britain, and discover how d ... Show More
21m 44s
Apr 23
#607 | The Life of JD Vance
JD Vance grew up in a struggling Ohio town, escaped poverty, and wrote a memoir that made him famous across the world. Then, having spent years attacking Donald Trump, he became his most loyal ally — and, in January 2025, Vice President of the United States. In this episode, we l ... Show More
26m 22s
Jun 2020
5 Lessons From Malcolm X On The Power Of Media, Racial Injustice & Uniting Together For Humanity
<p>What questions would you ask if you could sit down with one of your heroes? As part of his “Interviews With The Dearly Departed,” Shetty interviews Malcom X and gives us his insight on the burning questions of today based on his media interviews, written works, and speeches.</ ... Show More
30m 7s
Apr 2021
The Daughters of Malcolm and Martin
<p>Malcolm X and the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. <a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/01/14/martin-luther-king-jr-met-malcolm-x-just-once-the-photo-still-haunts-us-with-what-was-lost/" target="_blank">met just one time</a> in life, on March 26, 1964, d ... Show More
30m 6s