On the show this week, Chris Hedges talks to moral philosopher, Dr. Cornel West, about what we can learn about America’s existential crisis after witnessing enraged supporters of Donald Trump storming the Capitol to try and halt Congress’s counting of the electoral votes to confirm the victory of President-elect Joe Biden.
Dr. Cornel West is the professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy at Harvard University, and the author of numerous books, including Race Matters.
Brilliant! It’s a very big relief to know there are two people who say it like it is. I prophesied something like the Washington event but liking it to a social breakdown, which his was. It remains to be seen how forthcoming events will be impacted on this and let’s face it, this is seriously worrying!