Ibram: I like the idea of developing a richer and more meaningful vocabulary around things that we find offensive for various reasons. And deeply bigoted racism is almost like cancer, i always go back to that analogy. Malcam: Will all this suggest to me, ibram, that this show your doing is going to be both fascinating and also really useful in the world that we're living in right now? Ibram: Now, bring it on.
Presenting a sneak peek of Pushkin’s newest show, Be Antiracist with Ibram X. Kendi. On Be Antiracist, Dr. Kendi discusses policies and practices that sustain injustice in our society, and how we can dismantle racism to build a just, equitable world. To kick off the season, Malcolm called up Dr. Kendi for a conversation on racism, bridging divides, and the power of podcasting. Stay tuned after their conversation for an excerpt of an upcoming episode featuring economic and social policy expert Heather C. McGhee. Dr. Kendi and McGhee discuss the “zero sum” world view, and what racism really costs us as a society. To hear more Be Antiracist, visit http://podcasts.pushkin.fm/gladwellkendi
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