Exploring personal growth, anger management, and the power of faith while navigating conflicting objectives and the battle for self-control. Reflecting on past speeches against the American carceral state, the chapter highlights the ongoing journey towards self-management.
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.