This week we focus on George Carlin's acerbic side. In four excerpts, Carlin blasts religion, euphemism--hard to tell which one he likes less; probably religion--and class warfare. As this list suggests, Carlin's perspective was Progressive, maybe even Leftist. And that perspective infused his standup comedy--to the approval and applause of middle-class audiences. Let's have 10 more just like him! (Ha! Fat chance!) Plus some music and a little commentary by KD.
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Song--Anne Feeney with Commander Cody, "Preacher and the Slave" Outro--from Rich Wyman, "Guantanamo" (band version)
SERIES OVERVIEW -- Political and social commentary in a variety of genres. Exploring the gap between what we want ... and what they're trying to make us settle for. "Date recorded" = date of first scheduled broadcast.
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