About this episode

The episode covers significant events from May 27, 1966, including political and cultural happenings in the U.S. and abroad.

Buddhist students riot in Vietnam; Ronald Reagan slams Berkeley; Billy Graham crusades in London; Andy Warhol brings "The Exploding Plastic Inevitable" to San Francisco; a Santa Barbara judge orders sterilization or jail; Muhammad Ali retains his title. Newscaster: Joe Rubenstein. Support this project on Patreon!

People in this episode

Host: Joe Rubenstein

Topics covered

• Vietnam War
• Civil Rights
• Cultural Events
• Political Commentary
• Religious Influence
• Pop Culture

Keywords

• Vietnam
• Ronald Reagan
• Billy Graham
• Andy Warhol
• Muhammad Ali
• 1966
• Buddhist riot
• Berkeley
• London
• Santa Barbara

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Vietnam, Berkeley, London, San Francisco, Santa Barbara

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