Episode 86: Netanyahu’s Exit and Colorism in ‘In the Heights’
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This week, we discuss the controversy surrounding the absence of Afro-Latinx actors from most of the principal roles in the film adaptation of ‘In the Heights.’ We also discuss the surprising end to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s term, the Senate confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the D.C. Circuit of the U.S. Court of Appeals, and the Chrissy Teigen bullying saga.
Resources:
Beauchamp, Zack. The fall of “King Bibi.” Vox. June 13, 2021.
Marimow, Ann. Senate confirms D.C. Circuit nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson to replace Merrick Garland. Washington Post. June 14, 2021.
Rosenblatt, Kalhan. Chrissy Teigen has apologized for bullying. Her targets say they're still trying to heal. NBC News. June 15, 2021.
Tsioulcas, Anastasia. Lin-Manuel Miranda Apologizes For Lack Of Afro-Latinx Actors In 'In The Heights'. NPR. June 15, 2021.
