The Glenn Show

Benjamin Fleury-Steiner discusses anti-Semitism post-October 7, navigating the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, life insurance, BDS movement, academic boycotts, racial disparity in the death penalty, and promoting empathy and growth in a polarized society.

Expert John McWhorter questions Biden's presidential candidacy. Debate analysis includes Kamala's qualifications, NYT's call for Biden to drop out, and Trump's potential. Delve into elitism in politics and Dems post-Biden plans.

Mark Sussman and Nikita Petrov discuss billionaire survivalists, postapocalyptic scenarios, the ethics of extreme wealth, and the motivations behind doomsday preparations. They question the necessity of billionaires amassing resources, explore finding meaning in extreme circumstances, and delve into global trends of millionaires buying bunkers. The conversation also covers societal inequality in safe rooms, controversial plans for a doomsday bunker on a Pacific Island, and the drive for survival in post-apocalyptic scenarios.

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 They explore the willful incomprehension towards Byron Donalds, the outdated speech by Joe Biden at Morehouse, and the end of the woke moment.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.