#501 - An Irreverent Tendency

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#501 - An Irreverent Tendency

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Feb 23, 2024

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In 1987, America was ready to look back on the Vietnam War... with laughter. We discuss GOOD MORNING VIETNAM (1987) and why it is one of the quintessential "boomer liberal" texts. PLUS: We check in on the state of Canadian politics (it's not good, folks).

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