Let's Talk About Race Podcast
1) Is it possible to change the mind of a racist? A conversation with Dr. Ibram X Kendi (Author of How To Be An Anti-Racist)
In this episode, we are honored to have Dr. Ibram Kendi, renowned historian and author, join us for a compelling conversation about anti-racism. Dr. Kendi shares his insights on whether it's possible ...Show More
2) Talking Black Gun Ownership With The President Of The National African American Gun Association (feat. Philip Smith)
The history of gun use in America has not been a very positive one for black people. Philip Smith, President of the National African American Gun Association (NAAGA), wants to change that. I sit down ...Show More
3) What Does It Mean To Be 'Latinx'?
What exactly does the term Latinx mean, and should we use it? Is it all inclusive, or specific to certain individuals? Does everyone agree on its usage? To get to the root of these answers, I spoke wi...Show More
4) The Model Minority Myth and False Flattery of Asian Americans (featuring Queens College President Frank Wu)
Can a good stereotype be harmful? According to Asian American author, law professor and current president of Queens College, Frank Wu, it most certainly can be. In this conversation with Professor Wu,...Show More
5) Do Asian Americans Face Discrimination in Higher Education?
Despite being portrayed as a minority that often achieves high levels of education and wealth, many Asian Americans feel they are in fact being discriminated against in the college admissions process ...Show More
6) Police in America (Part 3): Speaking with Black Police (featuring Officer Corey Pegues)
In this episode, I sit down with Corey Pegues, a 21-year veteran of the NYPD, acclaimed author, and a member of the Grand Council of Guardians, a nationwide organization of Black law enforcers. We tal...Show More
7) Talking With The President of The National Congress of American Indians
Indian, or Native American, or Indigenous people? How should one speak about the people who first inhabited this land? What are the issues they face, and what lessons can we learn from them? To under...Show More
8) Is It Ever Okay To Use Native American Logos in Sports?
The Chiefs. The Indians. The Redskins. The Blackhawks. The use of Native American iconography is entrenched in US sports, from pro leagues down to the high school level. In light of the recent retirem...Show More
9) Police in America (Part 2): Cascading Racism in The Criminal Justice System
When we hear the term "systemic racism" in policing, what does that mean exactly? What is the evidence for it? Are police really more racist, or are they just the most noticeable actors in a racist sy...Show More
Police in America (Part 2): Cascading Racism in The Criminal Justice System
35:03 | Jul 30th, 2020
10) Police In America (Part 1): Slave Patrols, The Minority Threat Hypothesis, and The Problem With Decentralized Policing
A discussion on the history of American policing, including the origin of slave patrols