The Glenn Show

Glenn and Noam discuss loyalty in friendship during the Gaza War, exploring the complexities of talking about Israel across ideological spectrums. They reflect on moral accountability and the viability of a two-state solution. The chapter also touches on Biden's stance on Israel and the reactions within the party.

John McWhorter, linguist and author, joins Glenn to discuss the controversy surrounding Claudine Gay's plagiarism and the impact on DEI. They delve into the misunderstanding of DEI and its association with racial preferences. The speakers analyze the distinction between boilerplate and repelagiarism in the case of Neri Oxman. They also explore the perception of black achievements and discuss the influence of Ibram X. Kendi's statements on his reputation. Additionally, they examine the disparities and controversies within academic institutions.

David Kaiser, an intellectual known for his extensive knowledge, discusses various topics including elitism at Harvard, the Gaza War, originalists rejecting attempts to remove Trump from electoral ballots, Mitch McConnell's missed opportunity to impeach Trump, and the state of the union addresses. He also talks about the legacies of Washington, Lincoln, FDR, and Reagan, as well as why Obama didn't propose a New New Deal after the 2008 financial crisis. Recorded on January 10, 2024.

Guests: Ilya Shapiro (Manhattan Institute member), Robert George (Princeton), Randall Kennedy (Harvard Law School). Interesting topics discussed include Justice Thomas's engagement with natural law jurisprudence, his stance on Brown v. Board of Education, the loyalty trap, the differences between Thomas's, Scalia's, and Alito's originalisms, and the challenges faced by black conservatives.

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.

Topics discussed in the podcast include the long road to the Gaza War, the impact of the 1973 Yom Kippur War, Netanyahu and the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, the threat to democracy in Israel, the origins of Hamas, the risk of genocide in Gaza, the IDF's procedure in the Gaza invasion, the international community's role in finding a resolution, and the possibility of peace in Israel.

This podcast episode features highlights from 2023, including discussions on African American performance on standardized tests, the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision, the 2020 riots, the Gaza War, and the controversy surrounding George Floyd's death and Derek Chauvin's conviction.

Philip Howard, an expert in economics and law, discusses the role of lawyers in American society and their invasive nature. They also explore the counterproductivity of government agencies like the EPA, OSHA, and EEOC. The podcast covers issues with the healthcare system, emphasizing administrative costs and malpractice. The importance of trust and accountability is highlighted, along with the impact of public sector unions on government agencies. The decline of private unionization and the rise of public sector unionization are also discussed.

John McWhorter, Liz Collin, and JC Chaix discuss the truth about George Floyd, including lies and manipulations surrounding the case, Floyd's behavior during the incident, perjury by Minneapolis Chief of Police, and the aftermath of the Minneapolis riots. They also discuss the selective presentation of evidence, lack of fair trial for Derek Chauvin, and the drugs that complicated Floyd's restraint.

Tabia Lee, an ex-DEI director, shares her rough ride as a DEI director and raises issues of antisemitism. She also discusses the inescapable BIPOC binary, disagreements leading to deplatforming, and the lack of support from faculty. Attempts to silence her backfired, revealing her broad vision of diversity. The episode also touches on learning from medical professionals and the importance of intellectual diversity in education.