The Glenn Show John McWhorter & Dan Subotnik – The Ibram X. Kendi Scandal
Oct 6, 2023
Linguist and political commentator John McWhorter, along with special guest Dan Subotnik, discuss the flaws of critical race theory, exclusion in academia, the implications of power relations and self-hatred, approaches to addressing racism, a scandal involving Ibram X. Kendi at Boston University, and critique the current state of anti-racist research. They challenge the fraudulent antiracist machine and express their frustration with the false elevation of mediocrity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exclusion and Resistance in Academic Institutions
02:09 • 10min
The Implications of Power Relations and Self-Hatred
12:16 • 18min
Addressing Racism: Approaches and Challenges
30:24 • 6min
Critical Race Theory, Life Insurance, and Scandal at Boston University
36:08 • 7min
Critiquing Anti-Racist Research and its Consequences
43:09 • 25min
Discussion on someone's behavior in 2020 and upcoming articles
01:08:32 • 3min