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Beware what you read on the beach - The Big Picture with Jack Atherton

Beware what you read on the beach - The Big Picture with Jack Atherton

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 Jack Atherton challenges the implications of recent court rulings and their eerie reflections in popular fiction. The conversation kicks off with an exploration of Jake Tapper's eyebrow-raising tome about the health of President Biden. We then dive into the world of bestselling author Michael Conley, examining how his creations, Detective Harry Bosch and the Lincoln Lawyer, echo real-world controversies surrounding political landscapes.

Jack unravels the narratives in Conley's 'Resurrection Walk,' the focus shifts to the Supreme Court's role in shaping civil rights today. Do rulings on DEI affirmative action policies signal a turn back in time, or are they a necessary correction? Jack dissects these timely issues, drawing parallels between past and present court decisions and their portrayal in fiction. This episode promises a captivating dialogue brimming with insight and revelations, uncovering how literature not only mirrors but also influences our understanding of today's political dynamics.

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