Topic: Racial Sensitivity

3 chapters across the catalog

Clips of the Day
Episode 1550 2:21:55 - 2:26:39

1550: Clips of the Day

Robin DiAngelo, White Fragility and the N-Word Incident

A guest on the "Blocked and Reported" podcast describes an incident at a theater company involving a stagehand saying the N-word over an intercom. The incident led to the hiring of "White Fragility" author Robin DiAngelo as a racial sensitivity consultant. The guest recounts a staff meeting filled with "white tears," which DiAngelo later characterized as "violent."

Yak Yak Vax
Episode 1324 1:50:02 - 1:53:54

1324: Yak Yak Vax

Smith College Resignation over Critical Race Theory

Jodi Shaw, an administrative assistant and alumna of Smith College, resigned and filed a lawsuit alleging a racially hostile work environment. Shaw claims the college's mandatory "anti-racist" training is psychologically abusive and promotes racial segregation, a story first published by journalist Bari Weiss.

White Tears
Episode 1256 1:05:12 - 1:10:04

1256: White Tears

Robin DiAngelo, White Tears as Violence

A theater group hired "White Fragility" author Robin DiAngelo as a racial sensitivity consultant after a stagehand used the N-word while asking a question about a script. During the subsequent "Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion" (EDI) sessions, DiAngelo reportedly told staff that "white tears are violence." The segment critiques the EDI industry as a high-priced corporate trend that exacerbates racial tension.