On episode 40, Charles talks to Wink Twyman Jr. and Jennifer Richmond about their book, 'Letters in Black and White: A New Correspondence on Race in America.' Among the issues discussed: Have our conversations about race got worse despite conditions for African-Americans having improved? Is racial solidarity necessary in a country that once had slavery? Can ... Show More
Dec 8
Episode 97: Cardboard Juice — with Luther Ray Abel
On episode 97, Charles talks to Luther Ray Abel about the Best and Worst of many things: American cars, American holidays, American fast food chains, American restaurant chains, Beatles albums, American states, Christmas songs, rollercoasters, alcoholic drinks, non-alcoholic drin ... Show More
1h 7m
Jan 2021
Race And The Capitol Riot: An American Story We've Heard Before
In 1898, white supremacists in Wilmington, N.C., led what is known as the only successful coup ever to take place on American soil. They overthrew the government because Black leaders there had recently been elected by Black voters, explains Vann Newkirk, who wrote about that day ... Show More
13m 11s
Oct 2021
BONUS: 'Nina' And 'Just Us' Offer Ways To Start A Conversation On Race
After the protests last year, we heard the phrase "racial reckoning" a lot, as some groups of people struggled to catch up with what's just been reality for many others. On this episode of NPR's new Book of the Day podcast, we've got two books that might help you reckon with that ... Show More
18m 40s
Mar 2013
Episode 16: Race, Reparations, and American (In)Justice (with Damani McDole)
<p>For those who thought our most uncomfortable topics were behind us, on this episode we are joined by David's childhood friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jdmcdole">Damani McDole</a> [facebook.com] to discuss several potentially offensive topics surrounding race and justi ... Show More
1 h
Oct 2023
Is America getting meaner?
Sean Illing and David Brooks talk about Brooks’s recent essay, “How America Got Mean.” They discuss the country's moral history, how politics and culture have shifted our perception of connection and community, and what can be done to make things nicer.
Host: Sean Illing (@seanil ... Show More
54m 50s