This week, Aaron Bushnell immolated himself to protest the ongoing genocide in Gaza. In tribute, I read Lord Byron's poem "Prometheus," which resonates with Bushnell's sacrifice.
I also refer to Vietnamese monk Thích Quảng Đức, who immolated himself in protest in 1963.
Popular Podcasts
24/7 News: The Latest
The latest news in 4 minutes updated every hour, every day.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com