

John McWhorter – Claudine Gay, MLK, and GLENN'S NEW BOOK
Jan 15, 2024
Guest John McWhorter, an author and linguistics professor, discusses Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the controversy surrounding DEI, and the impact of DEI on his home media set-up. They also touch on the Tabia Lee affair at D’Anza Community College and how Claudine Gay should have reacted to the plagiarism scandal. John argues that being against DEI does not make you racist.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Brainstorming a Book Title
01:45 • 7min
Reflections on Personal Life and Book Pre-Order
08:22 • 2min
The Significance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
10:34 • 23min
Frustration with the Influence of DEI Initiatives and Desire for Personal Hobbies
33:59 • 3min
Upcoming Cabaret Show Performance and Singing American Songbook Songs
36:51 • 6min