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Glenn Loury, a professor of economics at Brown University, talks to Jonathan Kay about the aftermath of the police killing of George Floyd. Professor Loury recently published a piece about this in Quillette entitled Condemn the Violence Without Equivocation.

Glenn Loury is an American economist, academic, and social commentator. Loury has made significant contributions to the fields of economics and social policy. He is known for his research on racial inequality, discrimination, and social justice.

Glenn Loury has held prominent academic positions, including being a professor of economics at Brown University. He has written extensively on topics related to race, inequality, and public policy. Loury has also been involved in public intellectual discourse, participating in debates and discussions on issues affecting society.

This episode was originally published on: 7 June 2020 https://quillette.com/2020/06/07/podc...

00:00 Introduction
[01:10](   • Glenn Loury on Racial Unrest in America  ) 🚨 Factors Contributing to Racial Unrest:

Speculation on unique factors contributing to the current racial unrest in America.
Cumulative effect of past cases of police brutality.
Influence of the Trump administration and the political atmosphere.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on societal fissures.

[04:08](   • Glenn Loury on Racial Unrest in America  ) ⛪ Anti-Racism as Religion:

Comparison of anti-racism activism to religious practices.
Reference to liturgy, icons, sermons, saints, and infidels within the movement.
Observation of virtue signaling and the importance of public displays of belief.

[05:17](   • Glenn Loury on Racial Unrest in America  ) 🚓 Defunding the Police:

Critique of the idea of completely abolishing or defunding the police.
Prediction of unintended consequences, including increased private security and vigilante justice.
Evaluation of the proposal's feasibility and lack of democratic deliberation.

[08:08](   • Glenn Loury on Racial Unrest in America  ) 🌐 Changing Dynamics of Activism:

Analysis of the evolving relationship between black activists and internet-based activists like Antifa.
Skepticism towards an organic connection between different activist groups.
Identification of opportunism and differing agendas among activist movements.

[10:01](   • Glenn Loury on Racial Unrest in America  ) 🔥 Impact of Violence on Politics:

Historical parallel drawn between current protests and the 1968 election.
Examination of how violent protests may empower reactionary elements and influence electoral outcomes.
Concern over the potential electoral ramifications and public perceptions of violent unrest.

[13:29](   • Glenn Loury on Racial Unrest in America  ) 🗞️ Freedom of Speech and Media:

Critique of media censorship and cancel culture, using the example of The New York Times.
Discussion on the polarization of media and the challenges of presenting diverse viewpoints.
Reflection on the state of journalistic integrity and the role of media in shaping public opinion.

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