In this episode of Unclear and Present Danger, John and Jamelle discuss the 1993 John Grisham film adaptation “The Firm.” They use the genre of the legal thriller to discuss the legalization of American life in the 1990s and the turn from politics in crucible of history to management at its putative end. They also talk about Wilford Brimley, so there’s that too.

Connor Lynch produced this episode. Artwork by Rachel Eck.

John Ganz
Jamelle Bouie
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Links from the episode!

New York Times front-page for June 30, 1993
Barack Obama’s lost manuscript
“Two Cheers for Politics: Why Democracy is Flawed, Frightening—and Our Best Hope”

Next time on Unclear and Present Danger…Jamelle and John return to “The Hunt for Red October.”