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John McWhorter – Who You Calling a Sellout?

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Identity, Language, and Political Authenticity

In this chapter, the speaker navigates their academic identity while addressing misconceptions about their work, emphasizing a focus on language change and contact. They explore personal connections to historical figures within the African American community and critique societal expectations around authenticity and 'selling out' in political and cultural engagement. The conversation broadens to discuss controversial political figures, their shifting ideologies, and the disconnect between rhetoric and reality, prompting reflection on integrity in public life.

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