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The Ezra Klein ShowJul 16, 2021

Ibram X. Kendi on What Conservatives—and Liberals—Get Wrong About Antiracism

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Notable books mentioned: How to Be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi, Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi, The Sum of Us by Heather McGee, Dying of Whiteness by Jonathan Metzl

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How to Be an Anti-Racist
Ibram X. Kendi

Ezra Klein discusses Ibram X. Kendi's book 'How to Be an Anti-Racist' to highlight Kendi's consequentialist approach to understanding racism. He em…

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Ibram X. Kendi

Ezra Klein emphasizes the importance of Ibram X. Kendi's book 'Stamped from the Beginning' in understanding the relationship between racist policie…

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The Sum of Us
Heather McGee

The host mentions 'The Sum of Us' to highlight how structural racism negatively affects not just people of color but also white individuals. This b…

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  • The conversation centers on impact of structural racism.
  • A second recurring theme is consequentialist views on racism.
  • Referenced books include How to Be an Anti-Racist by Ibram X. Kendi and Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Individuals interested in social justice and policy change and Anyone interested in anti-racism and policy change.

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Individuals interested in social justice and policy changeAnyone interested in anti-racism and policy changeReaders interested in social justice and racial equityIndividuals interested in understanding the complexities of racism and its effects on all racial groups.Individuals interested in anti-racism and policy reform

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Best for Individuals interested in social justice and policy changeOften cited around consequentialist views on racism

The book critiques the assumption that racist minds must be changed before racist policy, emphasizing that policies should be changed first to influence hearts and minds.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in social justice and policy change
Key quote: If you want to change hearts and minds, change policy.
Ezra Klein discusses Ibram X. Kendi's book 'How to Be an Anti-Racist' to highlight Kendi's consequentialist approach to understanding racism. He emphasizes that the outcomes of policies are what define anti-racist or racist actions, rather than intentions or feelings.
ASIN: 0525509305
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Best for Anyone interested in anti-racism and policy changeOften cited around Kendi's views on racism

The previous book by Kendi that argues racist policies create racist ideas, challenging the conventional belief that ideas precede policies.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Anyone interested in anti-racism and policy change
Key quote: Racist policies don't follow from racist ideas the way we normally think they do.
Ezra Klein emphasizes the importance of Ibram X. Kendi's book 'Stamped from the Beginning' in understanding the relationship between racist policies and ideas. He believes that the book provides a crucial framework for addressing racial inequality by changing policies first.
ASIN: 1984859439
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The Sum of Us
Heather McGee
Best for Readers interested in social justice and racial equityOften cited around impact of structural racism

Recommended as a book that discusses the cumulative effects of racist policies and practices.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Readers interested in social justice and racial equity
Key quote: That structural racism has not just harmed people of color, it's also harmed white people.
The host mentions 'The Sum of Us' to highlight how structural racism negatively affects not just people of color but also white individuals. This book serves as a critical resource in understanding the broader implications of racism on society as a whole.
ASIN: 0525509585
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Dying of Whiteness
Jonathan Metzl
Best for Individuals interested in understanding the complexities of racism and its effects on all racial groups.Often cited around impact of structural racism

Recommended as a book related to the discussion on racial health disparities and wealth gaps.

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Sentiment: Deep Dive
For: Individuals interested in understanding the complexities of racism and its effects on all racial groups.
Key quote: That structural racism has not just harmed people of color, it's also harmed white people.
The host mentions 'Dying of Whiteness' to highlight how structural racism negatively impacts not only people of color but also white individuals. This book is referenced in the context of understanding the broader implications of racism and the need for an anti-racist approach that benefits all demographics.
ASIN: 1541604482
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Race for Profit
Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor
Best for Individuals interested in anti-racism and policy reformOften cited around impact of racist policies

Recommended as a book that discusses policy and its impact, noted as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Individuals interested in anti-racism and policy reform
Key quote: I'd recommend Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor's book Race for Profit, which I believe was a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize.
The host mentions 'Race for Profit' to highlight its relevance in understanding the systemic issues related to racial wealth gaps. This book is particularly significant in the context of discussing policies that affect marginalized communities.
ASIN: 1469663880
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