The Glenn Show

Glenn Loury
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Apr 3, 2024 • 11min

March 2024 Q&A

Topics covered include reflections on Trayvon Martin's legacy and racial awareness, analysis of police brutality and Black Lives Matter, statistics vs. real life, denunciations of antisemitism, privileged African Americans and oppression, origin story of Glenn and John, and John's alleged case of TDS.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 53min

Amy Wax – The DEI Witch Hunt at Penn Law

Amy Wax, a Professor of Law facing charges at Penn Law, discusses the DEI Witch Hunt. Topics include race realism, IQ differences, proportional representation, and the impact on society. The conversation delves into academic controversies, free speech, racial disparities, and setting minimum standards in professions.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 59min

John McWhorter – SATs, Colorblindness, and New Movies on Race

Topics include the return of the SATs, the evolving definition of colorblindness, challenges with language rules, complexities of race and diversity language, and the debate dilemma between Trump and Biden.
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Mar 15, 2024 • 1h 17min

Matthew Martens – A Christian Case for Criminal Justice Reform

Discussion on the Christian perspective of criminal justice reform, criticism of the current system's racial biases, challenges with prosecutorial immunity, the impact of George Floyd's case, flaws in the death penalty system, and empowering individuals to advocate for reform.
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Mar 8, 2024 • 1h 2min

Rob Henderson – The Cost of Luxury Beliefs

Rob Henderson shares his journey from foster care to Yale and the military, delving into luxury beliefs, class disparities, and the impact of defunding the police. He discusses interclass resentment, revealed preferences, and navigating societal norms. The conversation highlights how poverty does not always lead to social dysfunction and explores the role of cultural capital in shaping beliefs and behaviors.
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Mar 1, 2024 • 59min

John McWhorter & Shane Hachey – Crime and Disorder in Minneapolis

Discussion on fairness of Derek Chauvin trial and anti-police sentiment in Minneapolis. Shane highlights civil decay and radical control, urging liberal support for Republicans in local elections. Crime surge in George Floyd Square and Fani Willis issue in Georgia raise concerns.
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Feb 23, 2024 • 40min

Corey Brooks – Changing Black Lives on the South Side of Chicago

Corey Brooks discusses the limitations of DEI initiatives for marginalized communities. He supports the police and highlights class differences in the black community. The podcast explores conservative values, community empowerment, and educational inequities in Chicago.
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Feb 18, 2024 • 1h 5min

Shermichael Singleton – The Shaping of a Young Black Conservative [Bonus Episode]

Discover how Shermichael Singleton became a young black conservative, from a school project to Trump administration. Explore the complexities of black conservatism, analysis of Trump's presidency, Evangelical support, and encounters with mentors like Thomas Sowell. Reflect on Ben Carson's current activities and the fusion of conservatism with intellectualism.
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Feb 16, 2024 • 58min

John McWhorter – "The Fall of Minneapolis" Reconsidered

John McWhorter, American linguist and political commentator, discusses topics such as the controversy surrounding the documentary 'The Fall of Minneapolis', the problem with colorblindness, the interrelatedness of 'black culture' and 'American culture', and the lack of excitement about a Biden-Harris ticket. They also touch on subjects like music styles, racial disparities, and President Biden's mental decline.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 1h 4min

Rajiv Sethi – Self-Censorship on Campus

In this podcast, Glenn welcomes Rajiv Sethi, an expert on self-censorship on campus. They discuss the lack of conversations happening on college campuses and the importance of staying informed about Israel-Palestine. They also explore the concept of 'The Naked Emperor Equilibrium' and the fragility of self-censorship. The conversation delves into the predictive value of political betting markets and the lopsided distribution of elite economists. Rajiv emphasizes the need for big econ departments to take more chances on candidates. Additionally, they touch on the mind-boggling geographical variation in police killings and Rajiv's perspective on Indian-Americans' success.

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