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Unclear and Present Danger

Unclear and Present Danger

By: Jamelle Bouie and John Ganz
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New York Times columnist Jamelle Bouie and freelance writer John Ganz delve into the world of 90s post-Cold War thrillers with Unclear and Present Danger, a podcast that explores America in an age of transition to lone superpower, at once triumphant and unsure of its role in the world.

Jamelle Bouie & John Ganz
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  • The Hunt for Red October (Take Two)

    The Hunt for Red October (Take Two)
    Oct 30 2022

    Episode 26 — The Hunt for Red October (Take Two)

    In this one year anniversary episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John return to the film that started it all, “The Hunt for Red October.” They discuss the film as an elegy for the Cold War era, and further explore the dilemma of American power and identity in the post-Soviet world.

    Next week’s episode…”The Fugitive.”

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    Connor Lynch produced this episode. Artwork by Rachel Eck.

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    New York Times front-page for March 2, 1990
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Passenger 57 (feat. Amanda Smith)

    Passenger 57 (feat. Amanda Smith)
    Oct 3 2022

    In this episode of Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John are joined by Amanda Smith of the Disaster Girls podcast to discuss the Wesley Snipes vehicle “Passenger 57,” which features an extremely charismatic Snipes facing off against an off-band Hannibal Lecter and also, casual racism.

    Connor Lynch produced this episode. Artwork by Rachel Eck.

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    • New York Times front-page for November 6, 1992

    • Interview with Stewart Raffill, one of the writers for Passenger 57

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    1 hr and 14 mins
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