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Black Captain America

June 13, 2026 / 00:49

This episode discusses Anthony Mackie's role as Captain America, the implications of diversity in comic book characters, and the reactions to this change.

The conversation begins with a mention of Anthony Mackie taking on the role of Captain America, transitioning from his previous character, The Falcon. The hosts express mixed feelings about this development.

One host questions the necessity of changing the character's race, suggesting that the original depiction of Captain America should remain intact. This leads to a humorous yet serious debate about race and representation in comics.

The discussion highlights the broader theme of diversity, with laughter and applause punctuating the conversation as the hosts share their differing views on the significance of these changes.

TLDR

Anthony Mackie's Captain America sparks debate on race and comic book representation.

Episode

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There is a black man playing Captain America now. >> Oh, it is? >> Yeah, yeah, yeah.
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>> You know, this is DEI >> Stop it. Anthony Mackie. >> Anthony Mackie is Captain America.
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>> So, he went from being the other guy to cuz he was he was before that. >> The Falcon.
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>> The Falcon. >> Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. >> Man, that sucks, man. >> Wait, what what what why?
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>> Why? Why? >> Because it's like >> [laughter] >> You don't want >> Captain America being white is okay.
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It's like >> Stop. >> [applause] >> Yeah, it's like that. Stop, man. >> Oh, come on. That's crazy. What you're
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saying is nuts. Anybody can be Captain America. You You're >> no, no, no. What I'm saying is the
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original character, the way they were drawn, it's cool. >> It's just It's just the comics.
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>> Yeah, but wait a minute. I agree, but they've deviated from all that now. It doesn't matter. Nothing means anything.
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>> To me and Doc it does. >> Sounds like I'm not the white guy. >> [laughter] >> Isn't this crazy?
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>> Yeah, yeah, yeah.

Episode Highlights

  • Anthony Mackie as Captain America
    Anthony Mackie takes on the iconic role of Captain America, breaking traditional norms.
    “Anthony Mackie is Captain America.”
    @ 00m 07s
    June 13, 2026
  • The Debate on Race and Identity
    A lively discussion unfolds about the implications of a Black Captain America.
    “What I'm saying is the original character, the way they were drawn, it's cool.”
    @ 00m 30s
    June 13, 2026

Episode Quotes

  • You don't want Captain America being white is okay.
    Black Captain America
  • What you're saying is nuts.
    Black Captain America
  • Isn't this crazy?
    Black Captain America

Key Moments

  • Cultural Shift00:07
  • Captain America Debate00:20
  • Identity Crisis00:37