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John McWhorter (Columbia University, Lexicon Valley, The Atlantic) and Glenn Loury (Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs, Brown University)
- John is saddened by white reception to Obama’s speech . 00:00
- Why Barack Obama has not transcended race . 06:39
- Glenn’s from the South Side; he wasn’t surprised by Rev. Wright . 16:01
- America’s going to hell, for the Bible tells me so . 25:27
- A deeply ignorant public tries to heal its racial wounds . 34:46
- Can Obama really lead us on race? . 42:39
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Recorded:Mar 21
Posted:Mar 21, 2008
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