The Most Dangerous Idea Ever Created (Ibram X. Kendi, PhD)

About this episode

Ibram X. Kendi discusses his insights on authoritarianism and social justice in relation to his new book.

Ibram X. Kendi, is the author of the #1 New York Times–bestseller How to Be an Antiracist. His new book is Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age. It is incredibly insightful and illuminating in terms of mapping out how we got to where we are, around the world. And what Kendi shares in our conversation today is also quite helpful in terms of pointing us in a new direction. For the show notes, head to my Substack. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Elise Loehnen

Guest: Ibram X. Kendi

Topics covered

• antiracism
• authoritarianism
• social justice
• political theory
• cultural analysis

Keywords

• Ibram X. Kendi
• antiracism
• authoritarianism
• social justice
• political theory

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: How to Be an Antiracist, Chain of Ideas: The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age

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