The chapter delves into the speaker's personal experiences growing up in a complex African American culture, examining family dynamics and societal behaviors that influenced their views on racial equality. They reflect on their contrasting backgrounds and skilled identity, juxtaposed with their immersion in inner city neighborhoods, sharing anecdotes of interactions and social experiences in these vibrant but risky settings.
Economist and social critic Glenn Loury talks about his memoir, Late Admissions, with EconTalk's Russ Roberts. In a wide-ranging and blunt conversation, Loury discusses his childhood, his at-times brilliant academic work, his roller-coaster ideological journey, and his personal flaws as a drug addict and imperfect husband. This is a rich conversation about academic life, race in America, and the challenges of self-control.