The American Spirit

Andrew Ellzey

A podcast for curious Americans by a curious American. The American Spirit is hosted by commentator Andrew Ellzey. With a degree in history and a background in radio broadcasting, Andrew seeks to bring to life the culture of The United States through The American Spirit Podcast.

Episodes

  1. Malcolm X's Last Words

    30/08/2020

    Malcolm X's Last Words

    In this episode Andrew Ellzey reads a statement by Malcolm X given on March 12, 1964, this statement was concerning his break from the Nation of Islam. The second reading is of a speech given by Malcolm called "Black Revolution". This speech was given on April 8, 1964 in New York. Next he reads, "Remarks at Militant Labor Forum symposium on 'Blood Brothers', May 29, 1964". The final reading is of Malcolm's, "Speech at Militant Labor Forum, Jan. 7th, 1965, on 'Prospects for Freedom in 1965'.  Malcolm X, a contemporary to Martin Luther King Jr., was a cultural leader and one of the most impactful persons of America's history. He was assassinated on Feb. 21, 1965.  If you would like to read these speeches they may be found here, http://collections.mun.ca/PDFs/radical/TwoSpeechesbyMalcolmX.pdf In the link provided there is more than what was read in this episode. There is an interview given by Malcolm X, which Mr. Ellzey did not read.  If you would like to listen to readings of other influential American figures, click the links below George Carlin and George Orwell: https://anchor.fm/the-american-spirit/episodes/The-American-Spirits-First-Episode-Euphemisms-Through-The-Eyes-of-Two-Georges-ehg7t9 Edward Bernays, The Father of Modern Propaganda: https://anchor.fm/the-american-spirit/episodes/Edward-Bernays-The-Father-of-Modern-Propaganda-ehm1hu Lysander Spooner: Libertarian Legend: https://anchor.fm/the-american-spirit/episodes/Lysander-Spooner-An-American-Libertarian-Legend-eibklo Simon Rich's, Selling Out: https://anchor.fm/the-american-spirit/episodes/Episode-Three-Selling-Out-ei52co

    1h 44m

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A podcast for curious Americans by a curious American. The American Spirit is hosted by commentator Andrew Ellzey. With a degree in history and a background in radio broadcasting, Andrew seeks to bring to life the culture of The United States through The American Spirit Podcast.