Presenting a sneak peek of Pushkin’s newest show, Be Antiracist with Ibram X. Kendi. On Be Antiracist, Dr. Kendi discusses policies and practices that sustain injustice in our society, and how we can dismantle racism to build a just, equitable world. To kick off the season, Malcolm called up Dr. Kendi for a conversation on racism, bridging divides, and the power of podcasting. Stay tuned after their conversation for an excerpt of an upcoming episode featuring economic and social policy expert Heather C. McGhee. Dr. Kendi and McGhee discuss the “zero sum” world view, and what racism really costs us as a society. To hear more Be Antiracist, visit http://podcasts.pushkin.fm/gladwellkendi
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06/09/21 • 27 min
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Revisionist History - Presenting: Be Antiracist with Ibram X. Kendi
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Pushkin, Hey, revisionist history listeners, It's Malcolm to tide you over until Season six debuts on June twenty fourth. I wanted to share a recent conversation I had with the newest member of our Pushkin family, doctor Ebram X Kendy. Honestly, he needs no introduction. At thirty four, he was the youngest person ever to win the National Book Award for Nonfiction that was in twenty sixteen for his book Stamped from the Beginning. It is, as the su
Presenting: Be Antiracist with Ibram X. Kendi Top Questions Answered
Who is the author of "Stamped from the Beginning" and "How to Be an Anti Racist"?
Dr. Ibram X Kendi.
What is the name of Dr. Kendi's new podcast?
"Be Anti Racist."
Who are some of the public figures interviewed on the podcast?
Julian Castro, Jamel Hill, Heather C. McGee, and Mariame Kaba.
What does Dr. Kendi hope to achieve with his podcast?
He aims to reach open-minded individuals who are willing to reflect on race and racism and potentially challenge their own views.
What do Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Kendi discuss in the podcast?
They discuss the importance of engaging in conversations with people who hold different perspectives and the potential for personal and societal change.
What issues are discussed in the podcast?
Policing, racial disparities in school suspensions, and the larger narrative of racist ideas that perpetuate inequalities.
How does Dr. Kendi emphasize the need for change?
He emphasizes the need to distinguish individuals' capacity to change from institutional and structural change.
What is the importance of re-establishing human connection across racial lines?
It is important in order to address issues related to police interactions and societal racism.
What is one of the challenges discussed in the podcast?
The liberal use of the term "racist" and the need for a shared and consistent definition.
What does the podcast debunk in relation to a just and equitable society?
The myth of a zero-sum game, which suggests that progress for one group comes at the expense of another.
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