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In this thought-provoking episode of The Persistence, host Angélica Cordero dives into the theme of growth through struggle. Using Henry Kissinger's controversial legacy as a backdrop, Angélica explores the idea that brilliance is born from pressure and challenges. The episode delves into historical and personal anecdotes, highlighting the importance of conflict in storytelling and real life. With a mix of humor and insight, she draws parallels to pop culture, historical events, and personal anecdotes, highlighting that triumph and progress emerge from friction and adversity. The episode also features a look back at May West's controversial 1937 radio appearance and celebrates the people and acts that defy conformity and drive progress. Tune in for a vibrant, witty exploration of the relentless spirit of change.
This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT.
Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.
Resources For Fellow Wascally Wabbits
Books
Sex and the Constitution: Sex, Religion, and Law from America's Origins to the Twenty-First Century by Geoffrey R Stone
Links
December 12, 1937 episode of The Chase and Sanborn Hour, audio, Archive.org
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In this thought-provoking episode of The Persistence, host Angélica Cordero dives into the theme of growth through struggle. Using Henry Kissinger's controversial legacy as a backdrop, Angélica explores the idea that brilliance is born from pressure and challenges. The episode delves into historical and personal anecdotes, highlighting the importance of conflict in storytelling and real life. With a mix of humor and insight, she draws parallels to pop culture, historical events, and personal anecdotes, highlighting that triumph and progress emerge from friction and adversity. The episode also features a look back at May West's controversial 1937 radio appearance and celebrates the people and acts that defy conformity and drive progress. Tune in for a vibrant, witty exploration of the relentless spirit of change.
This episode was written by and produced by Angélica Cordero, with a little help from ChatGPT.
Our theme song is Don’t Kid Yourself Baby by Fold, used with their blessings. Podcast artwork for The Persistence features Mexican-American activist Jovita Idar and was created by Tamra Collins of Sunroot Studio.
Resources For Fellow Wascally Wabbits
Books
Sex and the Constitution: Sex, Religion, and Law from America's Origins to the Twenty-First Century by Geoffrey R Stone
Links
December 12, 1937 episode of The Chase and Sanborn Hour, audio, Archive.org
Support
If you haven’t please yet, subscribe and rate our feed in Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. And even better, tell your friends.
Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and share your thoughts with Angélica by emailing [email protected].
Don’t forget to sign up for host Angélica Cordero’s newsletter, Obsessively Curious!! It includes short insights that connect unlikely histories, recommendations, and details about other ways to interact with the show.
Or support her caffeine habit and buy her a coffee.