Briahna Joy Gray — Are Disparities Caused by "Culture"?
August 16, 2021
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August 16, 2021
Briahna Joy Gray — Are Disparities Caused by "Culture"?
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<p>Recently I had a rich, deep conversation with lawyer, <em>Current Affairs</em> contributing editor, and former Bernie Sanders National Press Secretary Briahna Joy Gray on her podcast <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLNw2JNuTUWFdilpzOXLa5A" target="_blank">Bad Faith</a>. Briahna and I occupy very different ideological spaces, so I thought TGS viewers would be interested in watching the discussion. She has generously given me permission to share it here.</p><p>We begin by debating the possible <strong>causes of racial disparities</strong> and my own ideas about what we should do about it. More <strong>funding for social services</strong> is often floated as a possible remedy, but I have questions. This segues into a discussion of my essay <strong>“The Case for Black Patriotism.”</strong> Briahna asks whether my vision of patriotism necessarily entails a belief in <strong>American exceptionalism</strong>, and this leads into an exploration of <strong>capitalism and socialism</strong> more broadly. Finally, Briahna asks me a question that many people wonder about: Given my political views (and the fact that I’m not shy about proclaiming them into a microphone), how do my Bernie-supporting wife LaJuan and I <strong>keep the peace at home</strong>? </p><p>Briahna and I had a real debate here, but I was surprised by how many concerns we actually share. I hope you enjoy listening to the conversation as much as I enjoyed participating in it! </p><p><em>This post is free and available to the public. To receive early access to TGS episodes, Q&As, and other exclusive content and benefits, click below.</em></p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/zLK68dagC6E" target="_blank">0:00</a> Intro </p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/zLK68dagC6E?t=101" target="_blank">1:40</a> The bias narrative vs. the development narrative</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/zLK68dagC6E?t=422" target="_blank">7:02</a> What are the causes of “behavioral maladies” in black communities?</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/zLK68dagC6E?t=696" target="_blank">11:36</a> Will more funding for social services reduce violent crime? </p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/zLK68dagC6E?t=1237" target="_blank">20:37</a> Glenn: The clock is ticking for the least advantaged African Americans</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/zLK68dagC6E?t=1904" target="_blank">31:44</a> Debating black patriotism </p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/zLK68dagC6E?t=2620" target="_blank">43:40</a> American exceptionalism and the dominance of capitalism</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/zLK68dagC6E?t=3287" target="_blank">54:47</a> The necessary checks on capitalism</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/zLK68dagC6E?t=3702" target="_blank">1:01:41</a> The call (from Bernie Sanders) is coming from inside the house</p><p>Links </p><p>Glenn’s essay, <a href="https://www.city-journal.org/bias-narrative-v-development-narrative" target="_blank">“The Bias Narrative vs. the Development Narrative”</a></p><p>Glenn’s essay, <a href="https://www.city-journal.org/the-case-for-black-patriotism" target="_blank">“The Case for Black Patriotism”</a></p><p>Nikole Hannah-Jones’ <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/black-history-american-democracy.html" target="_blank">introduction to the 1619 Project</a></p><p>Nathan J. Robinson’s <em>Current Affairs </em>essay, <a href="https://www.currentaffairs.org/2021/07/why-critical-race-theory-should-be-taught-in-schools" target="_blank">“Why Critical Race Theory Should Be Taught in Schools”</a></p> <br /><br />This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://glennloury.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2">glennloury.substack.com/subscribe</a>