Episode · Pod Save America · 2026-09-25
Books mentioned on Always Test Your Hopium
The news is full of encouraging signs for Democrats. Is it all too good to be true?
Colin Kaepernick discussed The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X. Tommy Vietor recommended The Perilous Fight by Colin Kaepernick.
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X
The Autobiography of Malcolm X is a classic American memoir recounting the life, civil rights activism, and spiritual evolution of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley.
Discussed“that kicked that off was the autobiography of Malcolm X that my wife Nessa gave me and that then took me down a path of reading Fanon reading Huey Newton and Angela Davis and Steve Biko and Garvey”
Where to get it
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The Perilous Fight
The Perilous Fight is a thought-provoking book by Colin Kaepernick that examines systemic issues, social justice, and historical resistance.
Recommended“I think you pulled your book from Target right yes book is not in Target children's books aren't in Target we have pulled everything out yeah well look everyone should buy the perilous fight it's a great read”
Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (1) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Plugged The Perilous Fight
“my guest today played six seasons for the San Francisco 49ers he's the co-founder of the Know Your Rights campaign and the author of the new book The Perilous Fight Colin Kaepernick”