clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

John McWhorter on ‘Woke Racism’

Larry and author John McWhorter touch on many of the issues and obstacles holding back the modern anti-racism movement

By Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air
New York Times Schools For Tomorrow - Day 2 Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for New York Times


Larry is joined by John McWhorter to discuss his book Woke Racism: How a New Religion Has Betrayed Black America and the factors that are affecting racial discourse within the current cultural and political climate. They touch on many of the issues and obstacles holding back the modern anti-racism movement, including religion (9:16), victimhood (24:34) and white supremacy (22:15). Larry and John then dissect the definition of “whiteness” (27:20), share their views on critical race theory (35:53), talk about the future of the woke movement (49:04) and much more.

Host: Larry Wilmore
Guest: John McWhorter
Producer: Kaya McMullen
Production Assistant: Chris Sutton

Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS

Next Up In Larry Wilmore: Black on the Air

The Latest

Taylor Swift is TIME’s Person of the Year

Nora and Nathan break down some of the revelations that came from Taylor Swift’s interview

By Nora Princiotti and Nathan Hubbard

‘Survivor’ Season 45, Episode 11

Tyson and Riley talk about the developing "show-mance" and what happens when you have too many alliance options

By Tyson Apostol and Riley McAtee

Have the New Bucks Arrived? Plus, More Takeaways From the In-Season Tournament Quarterfinals.

Justin, Rob, and Wos preview Pelicans-Lakers and Pacers-Bucks

By Justin Verrier, Rob Mahoney, and 1 more
Play

The Rewatchables: ‘Sea of Love’ | Pacino’s Neo-Noir Thriller

Bill Simmons is joined by Wosny Lambre and Chris Ryan to rewatch the 1989 neo-noir thriller ‘Sea of Love,’ starring Al Pacino, Ellen Barkin, and John Goodman

By Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and 1 more

Film Review: Can the Eagles Bounce Back Vs. the Cowboys?

Sheil and Shawn Syed look at the film from the 49ers game and discuss what went wrong for the Eagles. What will be the keys to victory against the Cowboys? How can the Eagles stop this Cowboys offense, which has been on fire?

By Sheil Kapadia

Has AEW Exceeded Your Expectations? Plus, No More Yeet!

The guys also react to Kaz fantasy booking Randy Orton vs. Kazuchika Okada at WrestleMania on ‘The Masked Man Show’

By Ben Cruz, Khal Davenport, and 1 more