Anthony Mackie’s recent comments about Captain America have ignited a firestorm of debate among Marvel fans and conservatives alike. In this episode of Red, White, and Rude, William Del Pilar dives deep into the history of Captain America, his patriotic roots, and why Mackie’s remarks about distancing the character from “America” have rubbed many the wrong way. Is this another case of Hollywood pushing woke narratives at the expense of beloved icons? Tune in as we break down the controversy, discuss Marvel’s decline, and examine how politics continue to shape pop culture.
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Chapters:
00:11 The Legacy of Captain America
01:56 Anthony Mackie’s Controversial Comments
03:13 The Origins of Captain America & His Creators
07:25 Captain America’s Symbolism & Political Roots
09:53 Mackie’s Remarks & the Political Divide
14:46 Disney’s Damage Control & MCU’s Woke Agenda
17:25 The Future of Marvel & Captain America
19:22 Hollywood’s Race Narrative & Hiring Practices
28:51 The Rude Rundown: Top Stories of the Week
29:59 Dragon Age: The Veilguard Fails & EA Fallout
31:11 Trump Tariffs & the Gaming Industry’s Response
33:54 Unrivaled TV Ratings Crash: Caitlin Clark Effect Fading?
39:53 Gina Carano vs. Disney: Lawsuit Update
46:05 Justin Baldoni vs. Blake Lively: $400M Lawsuit Explained
49:41 Adam Sessler vs. Woke Gaming Journalists
53:48 Carla Sofía Gascón’s Past Tweets Cause Uproar
57:26 Meghan Markle’s Hollywood Comeback & Lavish Spending
1:00:28 Jimmy Carter Wins Grammy Posthumously: Political Move?
1:01:54 Vogue’s Attack on Melania Trump’s Portrait