The Glenn Show

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.

John McWhorter, linguistics professor, and podcast host joins Glenn Loury to discuss the truth about George Floyd's death. They question the narrative surrounding Floyd's death, analyze the impact of a recently released documentary, and examine the fairness of the trial. They also discuss the portrayal of George Floyd as a hero and debate the perception of living in fear as a black person. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of addressing issues honestly and the responsibility of black community leaders in promoting change.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit glennloury.substack.comGlenn and John answer Substack subscriber questions from November 2023.

Erec Smith, a diversity officer, discusses Free Black Thought and challenges assumptions about black conservatism. He critiques diversity initiatives, addresses grading policies, and highlights the need for holistic approaches to criminal violence. The conversation also explores African American achievements and rejecting victimhood.

John McWhorter, Daniel Bessner & Tyler Austin Harper discuss the Gaza War, cancel culture silence on Israel, safety concerns of American Jewish students, DEI vs antisemitism response teams, linguistic ambiguity of 'From the river to the sea', conflict between campus social justice and donor funding, and the crisis of liberalism.