The Glenn Show

They spar over whether blind devotion to a political figure signals a break from reality. They debate the nature and limits of criticism in modern politics. The conversation touches on funding for foreign conflicts and the ethics of merit-based systems.

A heated debate on the U.S.-Iran conflict and whether strikes on Iranian leaders cross the line into assassination. A clash over what is driving the fighting and how it is being conducted. A tense discussion about leadership, strategic thinking, and the global consequences of normalizing targeted killings.

Steven Pinker, cognitive psychologist and bestselling author, unpacks how 'common knowledge' shapes social life. He uses vivid examples and short stories to show how shared awareness steers seduction, threats, markets, and political signaling. Expect sharp takes on euphemisms, plausible deniability, and why people hesitate to speak what everyone privately knows.

A lively debate about how the Iran conflict is reshaping domestic political alliances. Discussion of goals for a post-regime Iran and what a secular alternative might look like. Examination of threats from Iranian policies, including hostility toward Israel, terrorism, and regional weapons proliferation.

Larry Kotlikoff, Boston University economist and public-policy commentator known for work on fiscal policy and generational accounting, joins to debate tariffs, U.S.–China trade, and the national debt. He challenges economic containment of China and weighs gains from trade. Short, sharp discussions probe whether GDP competition matters and how fiscal choices shape everyday lives.

A lively Q&A covers U.S. military buildup near Iran and growing fears of war. They discuss political signaling, warmongering, and public reluctance to provoke conflict. Campus reactions and humanitarian worries about Iranian civilian deaths are explored. A playful aside on the rise of the quarter-zip fashion trend adds a humorous note.

A lively debate about how massive foundation grants may be steering humanities research toward identity-based activism. Journalistic investigation into the Mellon Foundation's funding patterns and their consequences. Thought-provoking claims about intent and influence in academic priorities.

Chloé Simone, founder of Theory of Enchantment and commentator on identity, offers a short bio: thinker focused on race, inclusion, and spiritual approaches to belonging. She critiques power-first models like CRT and traces how identity politics morphed into reciprocal grievance. She recounts personal mourning, a revealing moment in Bethlehem, and her evolving stance on Israel-Palestine.

A lively conversation on self-censorship and why people silence themselves in public. A deep dive into the influence of Kenneth Arrow and analyzing censorship as value-neutral. A wide-ranging talk about race, identity, spirituality, and politics. Discussion of DEI rollbacks, Israel and Palestine, and visions of a raceless future.

Robert Patton-Spruill, filmmaker and writer with deep roots in Boston's creative scene, reflects on his personal journey and film career. He discusses connections to cultural figures like Chuck D and Public Enemy. Conversation explores how music, business instincts, and community shaped careers and practical paths to progress.