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Atlas Shrugged: White Blackmail

E13 • Jun 4, 2024 • 139 mins

A discussion on Part 2, Chapter 3, "White Blackmail" covers Hank's encounters with Lillian and Floyd Ferris, Dagny's interactions with Ken Danagger and Francisco, and the dynamics of Hank and Dagny's relationship. The moral implications of Lillian's actions and Ferris's blackmail attempt are analyzed, along with Rearden's internal conflict and Francisco's influence. Eddie's conversation with the mysterious worker is also explored.

Speakers

Greg

Host • 23%

Kyle

Host • 42%

Carl

Host • 35%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction and welcome
0:33	Summary of Part 2, Chapter 3, "White Blackmail"
1:20	Hank's encounters with Lillian and Floyd Ferris
2:17	Dagny's interactions with Ken Danagger and Francisco
3:59	Discussion on Hank and Dagny's relationship dynamics
5:02	The moral implications of Lillian's actions
7:44	Analysis of Ferris's blackmail attempt
8:56	Rearden's internal conflict and Francisco's influence
10:23	Eddie's conversation with the mysterious worker

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