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Super Soul · June 10, 2026 · 36m 13s

Mitch Landrieu, Part 2: A White Southerner Confronts History

Mitch Landrieu
Show Notes

Oprah continues her conversation with former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu, author of 'In the Shadow of Statues,' exploring his role in removing Confederate monuments from the city. Landrieu shares his belief that genuine racial healing requires confronting painful history head-on, encapsulated in his quote: 'You have to go through it.' The discussion delves into forgiveness, the necessity of acknowledging past wrongs, and what it means to take responsibility. Oprah also asks Landrieu directly about his potential presidential aspirations.

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Highlights

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You Have to Go Through It
In his memoir, Mitch Landrieu writes, 'Here is what I know about race. You can't go over it. You can't go under it. You can't go around it. You have to go through it.'
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Removing Confederate Monuments as Historical Reckoning
As mayor of New Orleans, Landrieu oversaw the removal of four Confederate monuments, an act he documents in his memoir.
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Forgiveness Requires Acknowledgment
Landrieu and Winfrey discuss the importance of forgiveness and how acknowledging the mistakes of the past is the only true path to healing.
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References

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In the Shadow of Statues: A White Southerner Confronts History — Mitch Landrieu — Memoir documenting the removal of Confederate monuments from New Orleans.

Misc

✧Oprah asks Landrieu whether he plans to run for president.
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