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The Glenn Show
Glenn Loury (Brown University) and John McWhorter (The Root, What Language Is)
On The Glenn Show, Glenn and John debate whether racism has shaped Obama's presidency. Referencing the Trayvon Martin case, Glenn argues that Obama's race is still symbolically powerful. The discussion turns to the leaked video of Romney at a fundraiser. John is appalled by Romney's comments, but Glenn offers a partial defense of Romney. The two then discuss the free speech implications of the YouTube video that helped trigger violence and protests in the Muslim world. Plus: Is there still the possibility of a dialogue between Islam and the West?
- Ta-Nehisi Coates's piece in The Atlantic, "Fear of a Black Planet"
- Episode of "Up w/Chris Hayes" featuring Coates and Melissa Harris-Perry
- John's appearance on Bloggingheads with Coates
- Video of Rep. Joe Wilson's "you lie!" outburst at the Stat of the Union
- Video of Obama's comments on Trayvon Martin
- Video of Romney dismissing the 47% of the electorate that pays no federal income tax
- Timothy Noah discusses Romney's 47% gaffe
- Merriam-Webster definition of "fisc"
- Obama's 2008 comments on "bitter" voters who "cling to guns and religion"
- Trailer for "Innocence of Muslims," the film that has inflamed public opinion in the Middle East
The Glenn Show | Sep 18, 2012 | Glenn Loury & John McWhorter
A defeat for the Supreme Leader?
Matt Duss and Meir Javedanfar discuss the election of Hassan Rowhani, the most moderate candidate in Iran's presidential race. Play entire video
Nip “Big Pot” in the bud
Glenn Loury talks to Mark Kleiman, who is advising the state of Washington as it legalizes marijuana. Play entire video
Face facts
Thalia Wheatley demonstrates an experiment she performed to examine when people see evidence of a mind. Plus: Did music play a role in human evolution? Play entire video
Who’s really responsible for debt?
Mark Blyth, author of the new book Austerity: The History of a Dangerous Idea, argues that ordinary citizens shouldn't pay the cost for debt incurred by the government. Plus: Taking austerity personally. Play entire video
Uncle Bob wants YOU
In his first-ever "hangout" with Bloggingheads commenters, Robert Wright offers tips on helping the site prosper. Play entire video
Did the financial crisis change Suze Orman?
Mike Konczal and Helaine Olen consider the personal finance guru. Plus: Why skipping Starbucks won't make you a millionaire. Play entire video
Is Obama a hypocrite on civil liberties?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis debate, with reference to Arnold Kling's e-book The Three Languages of Politics. Plus: A decade of surveillance, free from abuse? Play entire video
Did Julian Assange betray WikiLeaks?
Robert Wright talks to Alex Gibney, director of the new documentary We Steal Secrets. Plus: Why Jeffrey Toobin is wrong about Edward Snowden. Play entire video
The security state we deserve?
Joshua Foust and Hayes Brown discuss the NSA leaks and what Americans want. Plus: Is Edward Snowden a brave whistleblower? Play entire video
Is there a US-Turkey partnership?
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