The Glenn Show

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.