Episode Title: Wilmington's Lie

Episode Link: https://youtu.be/GIeiHuy88Wg

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Tony Tidbit and Chris P. Reed will delve into the history of Wilmington, NC, in 1898, revealing a time when democracy failed to uphold its promise. We explore the events that unfolded, the consequences that ensued, and discuss the potential for such a situation to recur in the future.

1. Intro to Wilmington NC in 1898
2. Democratic Handbook: Explore their goal to consolidate the white vote by stoking white anger and resentment.
3. Election Day Nov 8, 1898: Discuss how they executed their plan on election day and the subsequent day.
4. Attack-Burn/Resignation: Discuss how they overthrow the existing government through violence.
5. The Aftermath/Rewriting History”: Explore how it ended and how they rewrote the story over the next 100 years.

🔗 Resources

Links and resources mentioned in this episode:

https://www.pulitzer.org/winners/david-zucchino-0

https://groveatlantic.com/book/wilmingtons-lie/

David Zucchino

Vox Media

CBS Face the Nation

Magaret Brennan-Host

Robert Pape, Professor of Political Science, Univ of Chicago.

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