The Glenn Show Daniel Bessner & Derek Davison – Is the World Headed Toward "Mutual Ruin"?
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Aug 22, 2025 
Daniel Bessner, a historian and co-host of the American Prestige podcast, joins Glenn Loury, an economics professor at Brown University. They dive into the intricate relationship between capitalism and nuclear risks. The discussion sheds light on the implications of neoliberalism and critiques the current political landscape. They also explore the evolving perceptions of Jewish identity in relation to Israel and the challenges of self-censorship in public discourse. Throughout, they emphasize the need for new frameworks to tackle global challenges and political dynamics.
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Origins Of Self-Censorship
- Glenn wrote Self-Censorship amid late-1980s intellectual ferment and pushback within Black discourse.
- He sought to analyze why dissenting Black voices face social penalties and exclusion.
Culture Talk Triggers Ideological Claims
- Loury argued that talking about Black family culture invites immediate political judgments.
- He said assigning responsibility shifts one into a contested ideological program.
Value Of Theoretical, Nonquantitative Social Science
- Danny praises older social theory traditions for breathing room beyond formal quantification.
- He and Glenn favor thinkers like Weber, Hirschman, Schelling over heavy formalism.
