The chapter explores the speaker's journey through various ideological shifts from conservatism to anti-incarceration liberalism, reflecting on personal challenges, experiences, and moral leadership. It delves into the complexities of maintaining consistency in beliefs while facing societal critiques and personal responsibilities within the Black community. The speaker emphasizes the importance of pragmatic solutions, nuanced approaches, and managing personal emotions and differing views in relationships.
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.