The Glenn Show

Winkfield Twyman Jr. and Jennifer Richmond delve into black identity's divisive history, discussing topics like socio-economic impact, radical rhetoric, reparations, colorblindness, race orthodoxy, self-reliance, and individualism. They explore the complexities of black identity, privilege, and upbringing within the African American community, while also critiquing reparations for American slavery and the concept of moving towards a colorblind society.

Linguist and professor John McWhorter engages in a Q&A session covering topics such as Trump's morality, gender pronouns, African American scholastic performance, linguistics, and advice on dealing with tragic events. The episode explores ethical considerations, societal shifts in gender identity, language structure comparisons between German and English, and navigating grief and justice in a changing neighborhood.

Glenn Loury II and his father discuss systemic racism, personal responsibility, and past mistakes. They share insights on forgiveness, family relationships, and navigating cancel culture. Heartfelt conversations lead to book recommendations and reflections on love, death, and grace.

Linguist and author John McWhorter discusses Trump's conviction, sensible border regulation, and the collapse of Ibram X. Kendi's research center. They explore the willful incomprehension towards Byron Donalds, the outdated speech by Joe Biden at Morehouse, and the end of the woke moment.

Political commentator Joshua Cohen and Glenn discuss Trump's conviction, Biden's campaign, meritocracy issues, free speech challenges in discussing Gaza, campus protests, and Rawls' views on Israel and justice.

Hosts reflect on recent NPR interview, discussing their experience and perceived bias. They address listener concerns and talk about their fair treatment by the interviewer.

Join John McWhorter, Charles Murray, Amy Wax, Jordan Peterson, and Lex Fridman as they delve into the controversial topics of race, intelligence, and genetics. The discussions cover questioning established beliefs, exploring natural disparities in gender and race, debating race realism, and examining disparities in cognitive ability among different racial groups. The conversation emphasizes the need for evidence-based research and the challenges of addressing cognitive differences in societal structures.

The podcast delves into personal anecdotes like getting arrested for stealing a car, family dynamics, and reflections on childhood experiences. It also explores the lavish lifestyle of an aunt and uncle, church dynamics, winners and losers, and memories of the narrator's mother.

John McWhorter, known for criticizing campus protests, discusses the fervor around Israel-Palestine, free speech on campus, and whether students should be forced to listen to offensive protests. Also, Glenn Loury's book release and recovery update are highlighted.

Join linguist and commentator John McWhorter as he dives deep into the legacy of George Floyd. He explores the complexities surrounding race and police encounters, urging a nuanced view of systemic issues versus individual responsibility. McWhorter critiques media narratives about Floyd's case, questioning biases that shape public perception. The conversation also tackles the dynamics of stereotyping in communication and the broader implications of justice and community relations post-Floyd—challenging listeners to reconsider their perspectives.