Hollywood has a new fad. It’s called an “inclusion rider.” The idea is to force the film and TV companies to hire actors and crew who reflect the racial make-up of the community. Hire the most talented people you can find? That’ so yesterday… The Kerner Report is 50 years old. It sent a destructive message: all the problems facing the black community were due to racism… Yale is looking for social activists… Dennis talks to Melody Meyer, U. of Tennessee, Chattanooga.
Should parents say “please” to their kids when them asking to do something? Does “please” undermine parental authority? Dennis has his theories. So do callers.