R. W. Fields talks his book The Mullet Man | Midday Break Room w/ Tiffany Bacon - 7.21.26

R.W. Fields is the author of the book, The Mullet Man. The Mullet Man tells the poignant story of an unlikely friendship between an elderly Black man, Ulysses, and an 11-year-old white boy, Richie, in the deep South of 1955. Their bond begins with a shared love of fishing but deepens as they navigate societal challenges. RW Fields, a former government scientist and businessman, penned his first book at the age of 82, not as a bucket-list item, but with the hope of launching into a meaningful dialogue about racism. Though his book’s story is based on his real-life 70-year-old experiences, he believes lessons can be learned today for a new generation. RW joins the show to further discuss the context of his book, talk about how racism compares in America now, to the 1950s, and the role poverty plays in America’s construct.