Matthew Delmont "Until the Last Gun is Silent: A story of patriotism, the Vietnam War, and the fight to save America's soul." episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 23 MIN

Matthew Delmont "Until the Last Gun is Silent: A story of patriotism, the Vietnam War, and the fight to save America's soul."

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"Protest and patriotism"   Chatter rolls with David, Torie, and COB fave David Maraniss.  In light of Washington Post layoffs David A shares his George Solomon (sports god) story.  David M would have given a sneak peek at his next work, the life of Jack Johnson, first Black heavyweight boxing champion.  Award winning civil rights historian Matthew Delmont zooms in to share "Until the Last Gun is Silent," his meticulously researched and compellingly written look at Black activism during the Vietnam War.   Coretta Scott King and Medal of Honor winner Dwight "Skip" Johnson get their rightful place in history.  

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