Critical Race Theory and Manufactured Controversies; Also, Soft Fascination for Recharging the Brain

June 29, 2021 00:54:48
Critical Race Theory and Manufactured Controversies; Also, Soft Fascination for Recharging the Brain
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Critical Race Theory and Manufactured Controversies; Also, Soft Fascination for Recharging the Brain

Jun 29 2021 | 00:54:48

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James Keys Tunde Ogunlana

Show Notes

James Keys and Tunde Ogunlana discuss what Critical Race Theory is and how it has gone from exclusively being an academic and scholarly matter to a dominant topic in our political and media environments (01:16).  The guys also take a look at recent findings on how to combat attention fatigue with soft fascination (41:30).

What the hysteria over critical race theory is really all about (Vox)

Anti-Sharia law bills in the United States (Southern Poverty Law Center)

Stephen Bannon thinks GOP could gain 50 House seats if they focus on critical race theory (Yahoo)

Critical race theory battle invades school boards — with help from conservative groups (NBC News)

How ‘Soft Fascination’ Helps Restore Your Tired Brain (Elemental)

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