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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
Silence, not prayer
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case challenging Christian prayers before town council meetings. Sarah Posner talks to Eric Segall, who argues that a moment of silence is the appropriate solution. Play entire video
Why immigration reform is (probably) going to pass
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis explain. Play entire video
Canada’s Kennedy
Jonathan Kay and John Moore discuss Justin Trudeau, the handsome liberal political scion who may be the next prime minister. Plus: Is Toronto's mayor a crackhead? Play entire video
Zora Neale Hurston on affirmative action
John McWhorter cites the words of the author of Their Eyes Were Watching God, but Glenn Loury disputes the quote's significance. Plus: Race and employment tests. Play entire video
The ugly truth about fairness
Laurie Santos and Alex Shaw discuss. Plus: The real origins of fairness. Play entire video
The IRS scandal and the perils of bureaucracy
Kevin Glass and CJ Ciaramella argue that big government is at the root of Obama's latest troubles. Plus: How simultaneous scandals could help Obama. Play entire video
Nawaz Sharif 3.0
Neil Bhatiya and Colin Cookman discuss the return to power of Pakistan's former prime minister. Plus: The future of US-Pakistan relations. Play entire video
Is eating organic food conservative?
Bill Scher and Matt Lewis consider. Plus: The politics of scandal. Play entire video
Growing up fundamentalist
Sarah Posner and Sigal Samuel reflect on the complex choices facing Orthodox Jewish women in secular society. Plus: Fighting for the right to pray. Play entire video
Is there a democratic rollback in Latin America?
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