Cuba, Race, and the American Category Problem w/Ted Henken (Members Only #312)

About this episode

The episode features a discussion with Ted Henken about Cuba, race, and the American perspective on these issues, coinciding with the show's 10th anniversary celebration.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.wethefifth.com Oh, and Wednesday marks the 10th anniversary of this show, yes, on April Fools’. Can you fucking believe it? Join us for the only appropriate celebration, a LIVE late-night shitfest of alcohol, probable technical mishaps, and some very special guests. -Theodore Henken, plantanified yuma -Why America still can’t quit Cuba -Cuba and the full moon were made f…

People in this episode

Hosts: Kmele Foster, Michael Moynihan, Matt Welch

Guest: Ted Henken

Topics covered

• Cuba
• race
• American politics
• anniversary
• live event

Keywords

• Cuba
• race
• American politics
• 10th anniversary
• live event
• Ted Henken

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