The Glenn Show John McWhorter – Inside the Ibram X. Kendi Collapse
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Jun 14, 2024 
Linguist and author John McWhorter discusses Trump's conviction, sensible border regulation, and the collapse of Ibram X. Kendi's research center. They explore the willful incomprehension towards Byron Donalds, the outdated speech by Joe Biden at Morehouse, and the end of the woke moment.
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Self-Censorship Is Social, Not Legal
- Self-censorship is ubiquitous because social consequences, not legal limits, shape what people say.
- Glenn Loury argues free speech exists legally but never socially, so people routinely tailor speech to avoid costs.
Use People's Chosen Pronouns
- John McWhorter advises accepting the new singular "they" as an established, fluent usage for many young people.
- He recommends calling people by their chosen pronouns since it causes no harm and respects them.
The Audiobook Booth Experience
- Glenn describes recording his audiobook and the slow, stop-and-go pace required in the studio.
- He notes the technician (often named Alex) backs up and repeats passages, making the process long but gratifying.