I don't think it was mentioned, so I want to point out the Q&A. Not only does it make for a great show, but it is no small thing psychologically for subscribers to know they have a place where they can broach any topic. At a time when off-narrative words can be essentially banned from public discourse, it's comforting to know we have the Q&A.
I am an avid follower of Glenn Loury for about 2 years now. I am a paid subscriber and read the substack newsletter and watch the videos (on YouTube) regularly. I comment often on substack but almost never on Youtube. I've tried the Discord server on several occasions but have not found it particularly engaging. I think the improvements over the past 2 years have been very positive. Not all have worked from my point of view but all have been worth trying.
Things I'd like to see:
More in person videos like the one between Glenn and John a few months ago. I would really enjoy seeing Glenn talk with Rev, Corey Brooks of Project Hood in Chicago with Brooks introducing him to his operations and key people.
A little less sensitivity on Glenn's and John's part to potential criticism or cancelation. The recent discussion on Trans comes to mind.
Discussions between Glenn and black conservatives that are not necessarily considered to be public intellectuals. Larry Elder and Candace Owens come to mind.
Given Glenn's broad intellect and wide interests, I would like to see him delve into important issues out side of race. Topics that come to mind include: the handling of Covid by our political and public health leaders; the absurd hyping of Climate Change as the most critical existential issue facing mankind.
When Glenn finishes and publishes his book, a series of posts discussing various aspects of the book and his biography would be interesting.
As Glenn says, I could go on.
Question for Nikita: As I understand it, you are a Russian citizen and you live in Russia (I assume Moscow). I would like to know your thoughts on the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia and whether or not the Russian people support what is going on.
I think the war is a complete, utter disaster. Taken together with the new draconian laws (Facebook, Twitter, and all independent media are banned, spreading “fake news about the actions of the Russian army” is up to 15 years in prison, etc.) and the devastating sanctions it feels like it’s the end of hope for Russia. Of course, it’s even worse for Ukraine.
The Russian people are very divided on this. I don’t think we’ll get reliable sociological data in the foreseeable future, but I do know there are a lot of people who are still in shock, devastated by what’s happening to both countries, and there are a lot of people who support “the special operation,” repeating the narrative that Russia is liberating Ukraine from Nazis. For the first camp, the existence and the prominence of the second is devastating as well—how do you share a society with people that support bombing our own relatives? For the second camp, the first one looks like traitors. I know a few people who found their parents on the opposite side of the divide from them, and they don’t know how to deal with that.
All of this is very hard to process. To me, these last 10 days feel like a horrible year. I tried talking about it here, 9 very long days ago: https://youtu.be/jQQ2ptJFrdo
I didn't want to respond to this question at the time, but I feel pretty safe now, having left Russia a week and a half ago. I have logistical issues (e.g. how to get paid) to figure out, but I think I'm both safe and free to do my work now.
I don't think it was mentioned, so I want to point out the Q&A. Not only does it make for a great show, but it is no small thing psychologically for subscribers to know they have a place where they can broach any topic. At a time when off-narrative words can be essentially banned from public discourse, it's comforting to know we have the Q&A.
Thanks for bringing that up, I'm very happy with the Q&As as well.
I am an avid follower of Glenn Loury for about 2 years now. I am a paid subscriber and read the substack newsletter and watch the videos (on YouTube) regularly. I comment often on substack but almost never on Youtube. I've tried the Discord server on several occasions but have not found it particularly engaging. I think the improvements over the past 2 years have been very positive. Not all have worked from my point of view but all have been worth trying.
Things I'd like to see:
More in person videos like the one between Glenn and John a few months ago. I would really enjoy seeing Glenn talk with Rev, Corey Brooks of Project Hood in Chicago with Brooks introducing him to his operations and key people.
A little less sensitivity on Glenn's and John's part to potential criticism or cancelation. The recent discussion on Trans comes to mind.
Discussions between Glenn and black conservatives that are not necessarily considered to be public intellectuals. Larry Elder and Candace Owens come to mind.
Given Glenn's broad intellect and wide interests, I would like to see him delve into important issues out side of race. Topics that come to mind include: the handling of Covid by our political and public health leaders; the absurd hyping of Climate Change as the most critical existential issue facing mankind.
When Glenn finishes and publishes his book, a series of posts discussing various aspects of the book and his biography would be interesting.
As Glenn says, I could go on.
Question for Nikita: As I understand it, you are a Russian citizen and you live in Russia (I assume Moscow). I would like to know your thoughts on the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia and whether or not the Russian people support what is going on.
"Not necessarily considered to be a public intellectual" is a tactful way to describe Candace Owens. :)
She resonates with a lot of people. Se her discussion with Carole Swain.
Or Larry Elder, for that matter.
I’m in St. Petersburg.
I think the war is a complete, utter disaster. Taken together with the new draconian laws (Facebook, Twitter, and all independent media are banned, spreading “fake news about the actions of the Russian army” is up to 15 years in prison, etc.) and the devastating sanctions it feels like it’s the end of hope for Russia. Of course, it’s even worse for Ukraine.
The Russian people are very divided on this. I don’t think we’ll get reliable sociological data in the foreseeable future, but I do know there are a lot of people who are still in shock, devastated by what’s happening to both countries, and there are a lot of people who support “the special operation,” repeating the narrative that Russia is liberating Ukraine from Nazis. For the first camp, the existence and the prominence of the second is devastating as well—how do you share a society with people that support bombing our own relatives? For the second camp, the first one looks like traitors. I know a few people who found their parents on the opposite side of the divide from them, and they don’t know how to deal with that.
All of this is very hard to process. To me, these last 10 days feel like a horrible year. I tried talking about it here, 9 very long days ago: https://youtu.be/jQQ2ptJFrdo
Are you in any danger of being shut down or worse?
I didn't want to respond to this question at the time, but I feel pretty safe now, having left Russia a week and a half ago. I have logistical issues (e.g. how to get paid) to figure out, but I think I'm both safe and free to do my work now.
When I first found this show, Glenn was talking like Moe Green from the Godfather. Now he talks like a philosopher. I like the changes.
Don’t knock Moe Greene
You straightened my brother out?
I have some ideas for merch:
1.) John riding a T-Rex while playing a keyboard
2.) John at a black board pointing at the title of the book "White Fragility" saying: "This will not do (TM)"
3.) "Wokebusters" shirt with Glenn zapping a a three-headed ghost (Kendi, D'Angelo, and Coats) into a box
I'd go with #3, but a 4-headed ghost. Don't forget Hannah-Jones.
Good call. A red headed ghost.
Keep up the good work!
Saul Bellow has commented on the "Zulu Tolstoy" quote, which he says was a misunderstanding in an interview: https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/00/04/23/specials/bellow-papuans.html
Keep on keeping on! Awesome.