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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: His Words and the Unfinished Moral Reckoning of America
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On January 19, 2026 at 7:00 AM CST, Rethinking Freedom presents a powerful, unfiltered episode:
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.: His Words and the Unfinished Moral Reckoning of America
In this special broadcast, we move beyond the soundbites and slogans to let Martin Luther King Jr. speak for himself. This episode centers Dr. King’s own words—extended, uncompromised passages drawn from his sermons, speeches, and writings—to examine the moral crises of his time and how they echo urgently into 2026.
We explore:
Dr. King’s origins, education, and moral formation
His critiques of injustice, war, poverty, and the misuse of government power
His warnings about silence, complacency, and “order without justice”
Why his most challenging ideas were resisted in his lifetime—and remain uncomfortable today
How his vision calls us to action in our own communities, not just remembrance
This is not a celebration that ends with a holiday.
It is an invitation to moral responsibility.
📻 Airing on radio:
98.5 FM and 104.7 FM
📺 Streaming on YouTube:
Rethinking Freedom Channel
🕖 Date & Time:
January 19, 2026
7:00 AM CST
Listen closely. Reflect deeply. And ask yourself the question:
What are you willing to do to fight for freedom for all?
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