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Mentioned in 10 episodes

The Sum of Us

What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together

Book • 2021

Author

Heather McGhee

In 'The Sum of Us,' Heather McGhee explores the pervasive impact of racism on American society, arguing that it is a systemic issue that harms not only people of color but also white people.

She documents how policies and practices rooted in racism have led to economic disparities, such as student debt, housing crises, and lack of accessible healthcare.

McGhee also introduces the concept of the 'Solidarity Dividend,' which suggests that gains can be achieved when people come together across racial lines.

Through personal stories, historical examples, and economic research, McGhee presents a compelling case for why addressing racism is essential for the prosperity of all Americans.

Mentioned by

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned by

Jon Stewart

as the author of the book, and discussed in the context of the perils of immorality and its effects on society.

262 snips

DEI? You’re Fired! with Heather McGhee

Mentioned by

Baratunde Thurston

as a book challenging the premise of zero-sumness in the racialized economy.

33 snips

Baratunde Thurston On Social Media Perils, Institutional Distrust & Why Empathy Is The Solution To Our Political Divide

Mentioned by

Jill Lepore

in the context of discussing the impact of racism on society and economic prosperity.

19 snips

From the archive: Is society coming apart?

Mentioned by

Heather McGhee

as a core idea, explaining how racist policies hurt everyone.

15 snips

Heather McGhee on Trump’s Wars on DEI and Immigration

Mentioned by

Ibram X. Kendi

as one of the books that shows how white people would actually benefit more from anti-racist policies and practices.

14 snips

Ibram X. Kendi vs. America’s “Antiracism Backlash”

Mentioned by Bridget Schulte, referencing Heather McGee’s idea that everything we believe comes from a story we've been told.

How We Get Over Overwork to Build a Better Life

Mentioned by

Phil Buchanan

in relation to the interconnectedness of racism and other forms of oppression.

Tackling the Root Causes of Homelessness with Susan Thomas

Mentioned by

Heather McGhee

as her upcoming book about race and the economy.

Back to Basics Series: Is Economics Moral? (with Heather McGhee)

Cytowana przez Jakuba Dymeka w dyskusji na temat nierówności społecznych w USA.

[O KSIĄŻKACH] „Czasy ostateczne” Peter Turchin

Mentioned by

Derek Thompson

as a book explaining how racist fears have made us all worse off.

A New Way to Think About Racism in America

Mentioned by Ibram X. Kendi as the author of 'The Sum of Us'.

Presenting: Be Antiracist with Ibram X. Kendi

Mentioned by

Scott Galloway

as the author of the book, discussing zero-sum theory and its impact on racial and economic inequality.

Racism is Costing Us All — with Heather McGhee

Mentioned by Olatunde Johnson while discussing the vision of society and the concept of scarcity in relation to public institutions and social goods.

Did DEI D.I.E.? Welcome to a new kind of 'civil rights' era

Recommended by

Andrew Gillum

as a source to learn from movements and build from, growing what can from them and leaving what doesn't serve behind.

Charlamagne Critiques NLP and the Cost of Thinking While Black

Mentioned by Heather McGee in the podcast introduction, in relation to a discussion about how race has affected the pandemic.

"How To Win A Culture War."

Mentioned by

Heather McGhee

while discussing her current work.

“Juneteenth.”

Recommended by

Jon Lovett

after a conversation about her book on the show.

“There’s no ‘I’ in ‘Unity.’”

Mentioned by

Jon Lovett

as a new book on how racism costs us all.

“He did it. Not guilty.”

Mentioned by

Sean Illing

as the author of the book and the subject of the podcast episode.

Reframing America's race problem

Recommended by

Jon Favreau

as a fantastic book that everyone should check out.

“Biden’s chance to go big.” (with Heather McGhee!)

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