Listen "CNN, Trump, Cleopatra & Richard Dreyfuss"
Episode Synopsis
Welcome back to THE DISCOURSE, a podcast about film, entertainment & culture.In this episode, Tony & Carl tackle Donald Trump's recent CNN town hall appearance which has caused such divisive controversy. Should he have been platformed or not? And what does Trump's continued survival say about American society?Plus! They look at a cultural appropriation controversy concerning an upcoming portrayal of Cleopatra, and some triggering comments from actor Richard Dreyfuss, which pull them into a debate about just how we should approach race and acting, and whether the right people control that narrative...-Remember: subscribe to THE DISCOURSE+ for early access, ad-free listening and bonus episodes not available to regular listeners.Support the show here: https://wemadethis.supportingcast.fm/the-discourseNew episodes of The Discourse drop each week every Monday and Tuesday...Host / EditorTony BlackCo-HostCarl SweeneySubscribe to THE DISCOURSE+:https://wemadethis.supportingcast.fm/the-discourseFollow us on social media:https://linktr.ee/thediscoursepodcastFollow Tony & Carl:Carl: @CKJSweeney on TwitterTony: https://linktr.ee/ajblackwriterListen to Carl's THE MOVIE PALACE podcast:https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-movie-palace-podcastWe Made this Twitter: @we_madethisWebsite: wemadethisnetwork.comTitle music: The Subtle Ones (c) John Ahlin via epidemicsound.com
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