The Martyr Made PodcastJun 15, 2020

#16 – God’s Socialist, pt. 6: No Driver At The Wheel

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Notable books mentioned: Revolutionary Suicide by Huey Newton, Radical Chic by Tom Wolfe, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, Die, Nigger, Die by H. Rapp Brown

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Revolutionary Suicide

Huey Newton

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Radical Chic

Tom Wolfe

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#16 – God’s Socialist, pt. 6: No Driver At The Wheel mentions Revolutionary Suicide by Huey Newton, Radical Chic by Tom Wolfe, The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and Die, Nigger, Die by H. Rapp Brown with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Revolutionary Suicide Radical Chic The Autobiography of Malcolm X Die, Nigger, Die

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This was originally intended to be part of the previous episode, but I decided to break them up.Warning: EXTREME LANGUAGE AND GRAPHIC CONTENTThe student movement is dead. The Black Panther Party is torn apart by J. Edgar Hoover's FBI. Activism devolves into struggle sessions and terrorism, as the movement for civil rights and social justice is left to "drunks, hypes, freaks, and madmen." Treason drives Jim Jones off a cliff.Support the show by subscribing to the MartyrMade Substack.This series brought to you by the kind folks at CampusPress.

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George Jackson's influence(2)Black inmates and revolution(1)Black Panther Party history(1)Eldridge Cleaver's activism(1)Panther 21 trial(1)radical groups and perception(1)radical literature in prisons(1)revolutionary justice(1)

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Critical Analysis(3)Deep Dive(3)Passing Reference(3)

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Individuals interested in civil rights history and political movements.Readers interested in cultural critiques and social justice movements.Individuals interested in revolutionary literature and historical political movements.Individuals interested in revolutionary literature and historical social movements.Readers interested in Black history and revolutionary movementsThose interested in revolutionary literature and its impact on social movements.

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Revolutionary Suicide

Huey Newton

Best for Individuals interested in civil rights history and political movements.Often cited around Black Panther Party history

“In his non-government 1973 book, Revolutionary Suicide, Huey Newton describes how there was so much pressure from law enforcement...”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Black Panther Party history

For: Individuals interested in civil rights history and political movements.

Key quote: “it always seemed that time was measured not in days or months or hours, but by the movements of comrades and brothers in and out of prison and by the dates of hearings, releases, and trials.”

The host mentions 'Revolutionary Suicide' to highlight the intense pressures faced by Huey Newton and the Black Panther Party during their rise. The book provides insight into the psychological and operational challenges they encountered amidst law enforcement scrutiny and internal strife.

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Radical Chic

Tom Wolfe

Best for Readers interested in cultural critiques and social justice movements.Often cited around Panther 21 trial

“The Panthers' defense lawyers used the opportunity to turn themselves into celebrities. One of the ultra-posh celebrity fundraisers for the Panther 21 was given by Leonard Bernstein and provided the material for Tom Wolfe's famous book, Radical Chic.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: Panther 21 trial

For: Readers interested in cultural critiques and social justice movements.

Key quote: “It's a hilarious book.”

The host mentions 'Radical Chic' to highlight the irony of wealthy celebrities supporting the Panther 21 while treating the movement as a fashionable cause. This juxtaposition illustrates the disconnect between the affluent supporters and the actual struggles faced by the Panthers.

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The Autobiography of Malcolm X

Best for Individuals interested in revolutionary literature and historical political movements.Often cited around Black inmates and revolution

“In 1971, a House subcommittee identified the most popular books requested by black inmates as The Autobiography of Malcolm X, H. Rapp Brown's Die, Nigger, Die, and Cleaver's Soul on Ice.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: Black inmates and revolution

For: Individuals interested in revolutionary literature and historical political movements.

Key quote: “In 1971, a House subcommittee identified the most popular books requested by black inmates as The Autobiography of Malcolm X, H. Rapp Brown's Die, Nigger, Die, and Cleaver's Soul on Ice.”

The host mentions 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X' as one of the most popular books requested by black inmates, highlighting its significance in radical political education. This reference underscores the connection between Malcolm X's ideas and the revolutionary sentiments among incarcerated individuals during that era.

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Die, Nigger, Die

H. Rapp Brown

Best for Individuals interested in revolutionary literature and historical social movements.Often cited around radical literature in prisons

“In 1971, a House subcommittee identified the most popular books requested by black inmates as The Autobiography of Malcolm X, H. Rapp Brown's Die, Nigger, Die, and Cleaver's Soul on Ice.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: radical literature in prisons

For: Individuals interested in revolutionary literature and historical social movements.

The host mentions 'Die, Nigger, Die' in the context of popular literature among black inmates during the 1970s. This book, along with others, was influential in shaping the revolutionary thoughts of incarcerated individuals seeking change.

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Soul on Ice

Eldridge Cleaver

Best for Readers interested in Black history and revolutionary movementsOften cited around Eldridge Cleaver's activism

“In 1971, a House subcommittee identified the most popular books requested by black inmates as The Autobiography of Malcolm X, H. Rapp Brown's Die, Nigger, Die, and Cleaver's Soul on Ice.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: Eldridge Cleaver's activism

For: Readers interested in Black history and revolutionary movements

Key quote: “Eldridge Cleaver, the best-selling author of Soul on Ice, and he was the Panther Minister of Information after 1967.”

The host discusses Eldridge Cleaver's role as the Minister of Information for the Black Panthers and his radical ideas during a tumultuous period in the organization's history. Cleaver's book, 'Soul on Ice,' is highlighted as a significant work that reflects his revolutionary thoughts and the broader context of Black liberation struggles.

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Blood in My Eye

Best for Those interested in revolutionary literature and its impact on social movements.Often cited around George Jackson's influence

“George Jackson's last book, published posthumously, is described as a straightforward call for a bloody black led revolution in America and a vivid testimony to his revolutionary influences.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis

Trigger: George Jackson's influence

For: Those interested in revolutionary literature and its impact on social movements.

Key quote: “It is an amazing document, a straightforward call for a bloody black led revolution in the streets of America and a vivid testimony to how thoroughly he had internalized everything he had read in Debray and other revolutionary sources.”

The host discusses the impact of George Jackson's book 'Blood in My Eye' on Jim Jones and his congregation, highlighting how it resonated within the radical subculture. Despite its significance, the host notes that the book did not receive the same mainstream attention as Jackson's earlier work, yet it influenced the ideology of Jim Jones and his followers.

ASIN: 0933121237

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Soledad Brother

Best for Readers interested in prison reform and radical political movementsOften cited around George Jackson's influence

“George Jackson's first book, which received more mainstream attention compared to his last book, Blood in My Eye.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: George Jackson's influence

For: Readers interested in prison reform and radical political movements

Key quote: “Under Stender's guidance, George Jackson emerged as a living symbol of everything the Bay Area left yearn for.”

The host discusses George Jackson's rise to fame during his time at Soledad Prison and the significant events that led to his portrayal as a folk hero. The mention of 'Soledad Brother' highlights the cultural and political impact of Jackson's story and the radical movements surrounding his defense.

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The Body of My Half Gang

Stefan House

Best for Those interested in radical movements and psychological analysis.Often cited around radical groups and perception

“A book that provides insight into the radical communist terrorist group in Germany, highlighting their perception of reality and actions.”

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Sentiment: Deep Dive

Trigger: radical groups and perception

For: Those interested in radical movements and psychological analysis.

Key quote: “Go read Stefan House book about the body of my half gang in Germany.”

The host mentions 'The Body of My Half Gang' to illustrate the complex mindset of members of radical groups who operate under a distorted reality. This book provides a detailed exploration of the psychological and sociopolitical factors that drive such individuals to commit extreme acts.

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The author

Daniel Flynn

Best for Readers interested in revolutionary history and social movements.Often cited around revolutionary justice

“The author, Daniel Flynn, described a meeting where, quote, Jones charged an astonished follower with hectoring the leader to mount him sexually, despite the need of a proper cleansing.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference

Trigger: revolutionary justice

For: Readers interested in revolutionary history and social movements.

Key quote: “We had no idea. No idea what we were up against.”

The host mentions 'The author' by Daniel Flynn in the context of discussing revolutionary movements and the chaos that ensued during that time. The book serves as a reference point for understanding the mindset and actions of revolutionary groups like the Black Liberation Army.

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The Baader Meinhof Complex

Confidence: 90%

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Dirty Harry

Confidence: 90%

“Jim Jones was watching the Clint Eastwood movie 'Dirty Harry' in a theater when he fell into a police trap.”

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