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    Ed Dwight on Becoming the First Black Astronaut That Almost Was

    Ed Dwight on Becoming the First Black Astronaut That Almost Was

    FromLarry Wilmore: Black on the Air

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    Ed Dwight on Becoming the First Black Astronaut That Almost Was

    FromLarry Wilmore: Black on the Air

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    Length:
    123 minutes
    Released:
    Dec 26, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

    Description

    On a very special holiday weigh in, Larry is joined by his daughter, Lauren Wilmore, to share how the lyrics of “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” have changed over time. Later, Larry is joined by sculptor and former US Air Force test pilot Ed Dwight to discuss his journey to nearly becoming the first black astronaut in the 1960s (16:00), the racism that stopped him from making it to Space, and more.
    Host: Larry Wilmore
    Guests: Lauren Wilmore and Ed Dwight
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    Released:
    Dec 26, 2020
    Format:
    Podcast episode

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    Emmy Award—winning producer, actor, and comedian Larry Wilmore is back on the air, hosting a podcast where he weighs in on the issues of the week and interviews guests in the worlds of politics, entertainment, culture, sports, and beyond.