Hosts Jeremy McDonald and Christie Liu tackle the issues surrounding political correctness.

Here’s Jeremy with this week’s PC-related news (1:37 – 4:09)

PC and children’s literature: Christie speaks with James Finn Garner, author of “Politically Correct
Bedtime Stories.” Includes an excerpt from his story “Red Riding Hood,” read by Wendie Crouch (4:10-
– 10:58)

PC language is supposed to cater to the sensibilities of a variety of communities, and the words and
phrases are always changing. But what happens when these terms are actually offensive? Jeremy
speaks with Lorin MacDonald, a law student with hearing loss, about the language politics within her
community (10:59-15:50)

PC and the University: Christie speaks with Dr. Heinz Klatt, a retired psychology professor who taught
the first course on political correctness in North America, on how PC is a threat to academic freedom.
(16:05-21:43)

Jeremy and Christie discuss political correctness and rehab. Does therapy work in treating the
politically incorrect? And what goes on in these sessions? Featuring Prof. Debbie Chiodo and Dr.

Charles Nelson (21:44 - 26:36).

Credits:

Hosts – Jeremy McDonald and Christie Liu
Producer – Katherine Fletcher
Music – Podshow Podsafe Music Network (music.podshow.com)