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The episode discusses the selective narrative of history, particularly focusing on Abraham Lincoln's true motivations regarding slavery.

Send us Fan Mail If you only know the version of history taught in the standard classroom, you’re operating on a selective narrative. Following up on our discussion about leaving an authentic legacy for our children, my new piece 'Selective History' dives into the deliberate myths surrounding Abraham Lincoln. The hard truth? His policies and personal rhetoric regarding slavery and racial hierarchy were driven by political survival, not a moral crusade. He was an opportunist, not a hero. True ...

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Host: Morris Jackson

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