Honoring Mike Gravel’s True Legacy, 1930 - 2021 w/ Eric & Mike Jackman

Senator Mike Gravel passed away on June 26, 2021 at the age of 91. Leaving an amazing activist and political career behind him Robbie and Abby decided to remember Mike and to reflect on and celebrate his *true* legacy, one that has been white washed and cherry picked even in the recent newspaper obituaries. A legacy that included sticking his neck out on taboo issues like advocating for a new 9/11 investigation and pushing legislation that encouraged cooperation with the formerly People’s Republic of China. Robbie and Abby felt lucky to get Senator Gravel to come on Media Roots Radio twice as a guest over the years. Gravel had been a huge inspiration to Media Roots Radio from the very beginning. Leaving an imprint on both Abby and Robbie since his appearance on the debate stage VS Barack Obama in 2008. Early internet independent journalists Eric & Mike Jackman also known as the Jackman brothers had an opportunity to get to meet Gravel during the 2001 primary, as they happened to live in New Hamphshire, a prime spot for visiting campaigning candidates during the presidential primary season. While Gravel was campaigning in New Hampshire, Mike Jackman lannded a job working for Senator Gravel as his driver. Of course one of the more entertaining aspects of the job was getting to be able to hear many hilarious and fasccinating anecdotes in long car rides with the Senator. The Jackman brothers continued to keep in contact with Senator Gravel for the next 13 years. There’s nothing complicated about today’s episode, this is a celebration of the life and career of Senator Mike Gravel featuring Robbie Martin, Abby Martin, Mike Jackman & Eric Jackman. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider donating to Media Roots Radio on Patreon // www.patreon.com/mediarootsradio Patreon subscribers at the $5 tier get access to an exclusive bonus episode per month. FOLLOW // twitter.com/AbbyMartin // twitter.com/FluorescentGrey