The co-opting of MLK Jr. by...everybody

Martin Luther King Jr. was relatively unpopular when he was assassinated. But the way Americans of all political stripes invoke his memory today, you'd think he was held up as a hero.

In this episode, we hear how King's legacy got co-opted. See pcm. for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.

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