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Cornell West

Dietrich Bonhoeffer Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary and Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. Co-author of "Truth Matters: A Dialogue on Fruitful Disagreement in an Age of Division."

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Apr 18, 2025 • 1h 18min

John McWhorter, Cornel West & Robert George – Truth, Faith, and Reason in an Age of Division

Robert George, a legal scholar at Princeton, and Cornel West, a renowned philosopher and former presidential candidate, engage in a riveting conversation about truth, faith, and societal division. They tackle the crisis in academia and the ideological influences that threaten scholarly integrity. The duo also navigates the complexities of public discourse, especially around sensitive topics like the Gaza conflict, advocating for empathetic truth-seeking. Their discussion emphasizes the need for moral frameworks and the importance of diverse perspectives in fostering understanding.
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Jul 25, 2025 • 1h 2min

Cornel West – The Black Intellectual in a Declining Empire

Cornel West, the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Professor of Philosophy and a celebrated public intellectual, dives deep into the complexities of black identity in America. He reflects on the importance of love and authenticity in navigating personal and collective histories. The conversation challenges the Democratic Party, stressing the need for genuine connections over political labels. West also shares insights on keeping nihilism at bay within the black community, blending philosophical musings with cultural commentary while advocating for truth and emotional resilience.
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Dec 16, 2023 • 42min

Giuliani ordered to pay $148M for defaming poll workers

Rudy Giuliani ordered to pay $148M for defaming Georgia election workers; Cornel West, independent 2024 presidential candidate, discusses vote margins in battleground states and the impact of third-party candidates. Also, analysis of recent poll numbers and Biden's candidacy and Ava Devernay on 'Origin'. Autopsy report of Matthew Perry mentioned.

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