This week on Unclear and Present Danger, Jamelle and John watched “Canadian Bacon,” a 1995 political comedy written, produced and directed by Michael Moore, which takes aim at American politics in the wake of the Cold War. It stars an ensemble cast of John Candy (in his last film role), Alan Alda as the president of the United States, Bill Nunn, Kevin J. O’Connor, Rhea Perlman, Kevin Pollak and Rip Torn.
In their conversation, Jamelle and John discuss Michael Moore’s work and impact (especially on their political awareness), post-Cold War demobilization, deindustrialization and the ways that race and class work together in American life. New episodes come out every two weeks, so join the podcast then when we discuss James Cameron’s “True Lies.”
Connor Lynch produced this episode. Artwork by Rachel Eck.
Contact us!
Follow us on Twitter!
John Ganz
Jamelle Bouie
UnclearPod
And join the Unclear and Present Patreon! For just $5 a month, patrons get access to a bonus show on the films of the Cold War, and much, much more.
Our Man in Havana (PATREON PREVIEW)
The Pelican Brief (feat. Jay Willis)
Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy (PATREON PREVIEW)
The Fugitive (feat. Michael Liroff)
The Hunt for Red October (Take Two)
The Firm
Passenger 57 (feat. Amanda Smith)
White Sands
Deep Cover (feat. Adam Serwer)
Die Hard 2: Die Harder
Rising Sun
In the Line of Fire
In the Line of Duty: Ambush in Waco
Falling Down
Sniper
Under Siege
Sneakers (feat. Mike Duncan)
JFK (feat. Alexis Coe)
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country (feat. Sam Adler-Bell)
Company Business
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
The Multiverse Fancast
Cinema: A to B
I Finally Watched...
Kill James Bond!
Pod Meets World