113. Canary in a Coal Mine

Published: Aug. 6, 2020, 7 a.m.

The silhouette of Colin Kaepernick is ubiquitous. Stenciled on sidewalks and spray painted on boarded-up businesses, the image of Kaepernick has become an unmistakable icon of racial justice. Because his image has been claimed by both conservative and progressive media, it\u2019s easy to forget what he was asking for in the first place. In this episode, we dive into an account of Kaepernick\u2019s protest, what motivated him to take a knee, and the alarm bell he was sounding.