5.44 Trent Hunter, David Schrock, Kevin Briggins • Interview • “Socialism and the Twisted Legacy of Slavery: A Cautionary Tale from the ‘Great Society'”

Episode 241

59 Min

August 17, 2026

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Listen in as David Schrock is joined by special guest Kevin Briggins to interview Trent Hunter on his COA Longform Essay, "Socialism and the Twisted Legacy of Slavery: A Cautionary Tale from the 'Great Society'"

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5.44 Trent Hunter, David Schrock, Kevin Briggins • Interview • “Socialism and the Twisted Legacy of Slavery: A Cautionary Tale from the ‘Great Society'”

Episode 241

59 Min

August 17, 2026

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