Two journalists leaf through vintage magazines and reflect on their legacy in Mag Hags. Plus: five of the best US election podcasts
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Rumble: Ali/Foreman and the Soul of ’74
Widely available, episodes weekly
Fifty years ago, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman faced off in a heavyweight championship fight in Zaire. But before the legendary Rumble in the Jungle there was a festival, with a lineup that was a who’s who of great Black musicians: James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers and Miriam Makeba. In this brilliant podcast, journalist Zaron Burnett shows what a feat it was to put on, with a backdrop of political tension and giant egos. Hannah Verdier
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Two journalists leaf through vintage magazines and reflect on their legacy in Mag Hags. Plus: five of the best US election podcasts
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Rumble: Ali/Foreman and the Soul of ’74Widely available, episodes weekly
Fifty years ago, Muhammad Ali and George Foreman faced off in a heavyweight championship fight in Zaire. But before the legendary Rumble in the Jungle there was a festival, with a lineup that was a who’s who of great Black musicians: James Brown, BB King, Bill Withers and Miriam Makeba. In this brilliant podcast, journalist Zaron Burnett shows what a feat it was to put on, with a backdrop of political tension and giant egos. Hannah Verdier Continue reading…Technology | The Guardian