<p>This week, the guys put down the philosophy books and pick up a favorite of David's, Eugene O'Neill's tragic play, <em>The Emperor Jones</em>. The guys analyze the play's plot, themes, and important historical context as they discuss their interpretations of the play.</p>

This week, the guys put down the philosophy books and pick up a favorite of David's, Eugene O'Neill's tragic play, The Emperor Jones. The guys analyze the play's plot, themes, and important historical context as they discuss their interpretations of the play.

Eugene O'Neill's The Emperor Jones

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