The linguist, comparatist, publicist, and author John McWhorter [via live stream] has been involved in sociopolitical debates in the USA for many years, drawing attention to himself through critical comments on concepts such as ›white fragility‹. Currently, he sees the freedom of academic teaching as being threatened by ideological bans. A lecture on cancel culture and wokeness, followed by a discussion.

Host: Matthew Karnitschnig