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Howard Bryant: Author, "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"

Podcast: Two Writers Slinging Yang
Published: Jan 27, 2026
Duration seconds: 4156
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Summary

On what America misunderstands about Jackie Robinson and needs to understand about Paul Robeson. On what history can teach us about 2026 madness. On why the mythology of Branch Rickey is a departure from reality. On the modern approach to book PR.