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Coast to Coast - April 07 2017 - TV Shows & Political Themes - Open Lines
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More Info............: http://www.coasttocoastam.com/show/2017/04/07
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DATE: Friday - April 7, 2017
HOST: George Noory
GUESTS: Leslie Feldman
Professor of political science at Hofstra University, Leslie D. Feldman,
discussed how television shows, including The Twilight Zone and The Beverly
Hillbillies, addressed important discussions about human nature, the American
Dream, class struggles, and our place in the universe. According to Feldman, a
major underlying theme of Hillbillies was an examination of how our society
looks at success and prosperity. "Americans don't really like inherited wealth,
they don't respect it as much," she said, noting the Clampett family was worth
millions but not held in high-regard by the other characters in the show because
they did not earn their money. Feldman disclosed how the seemingly innocent
sit-com I Love Lucy dealt with the role of woman in the 1950s. Lucy is often
seen trying to get out of the house and go to work, she revealed.
Rod Serling tackled numerous political and social issues on Twilight Zone,
Feldman continued. In an episode titled "The Shelter," which aired mere days
before the Cuban Missile Crisis, Serling examined Cold War hysteria in an era of
backyard fallout shelters. In episode "Third From The Sun," Serling warned of
the dangers of nuclear proliferation through the plight of two families escaping
nuclear war on their planet in a spaceship bound for Earth, Feldman explained.
Serling also reflected on prejudice in "The Gift," where an alien lands in a
Mexican village with a gift to cure cancer but is run off and his gift
destroyed, she noted. "Serling's view of human nature... it's frequently very
negative", she suggested, noting it reflects the perspective of 17th century
philosopher Thomas Hobbes.
The contemporary television landscape is filled with socio-political content, as
seen in the animated hit series Simpsons and Family Guy and numerous other
programs, Feldman pointed out. She also spoke briefly about a secret Bunker at
The Greenbrier resort and conspiracies surrounding the bizarre murals at Denver
International Airport. Feldman proposed the murals may be related to the New
World Order.
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Open Lines followed in the latter half of the program. Several callers phoned in
about the situation in Syria and potential war with Russia. Daniel from Wichita,
Kansas, sounded off against the US missile strike against a Syrian airfield.
"How dare us think that we should punish Assad," Daniel blasted, noting America
sells arms to countries that have used them against Syria and is essentially
condemning someone for doing what they've done.
Donna in Benson, North Carolina, told George she lives close to two military
installations and witnessed markedly increased activity in the skies over her
house last week. "I knew that they weren't just training... and something told
me I think something is going to happen," she said, pointing to the US strike
against Syria.
Nathan in Middletown, Ohio, recounted his recent astral projection experience.
"Something woke me up and I opened my eyes, and the entire room was filled with
a very bright whitish-blue light," Nathan recalled, noting how he had the
sensation of hovering over his bed looking down at his body. According to
Nathan, a light was emanating from his hallway, a shadow figure appeared, and he
heard, "it's an angel," three times before crashing back down into body.
News segment guests: Lauren Weinstein / Peter Davenport
WEBSITE(S):
hofstra.edu
BOOK(S):
Rustics and Politics: The Political Theory of The Beverly Hillbillies
Spaceships and Politics: The Political Theory of Rod Serling
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