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How Heather McGhee Responded to Someone Admitting Prejudice

Heather McGhee is an economic policy expert and self-proclaimed data nerd who is now turning her analytical eye to racism. McGhee believes racism exacerbates inequality not just for people of color, but for all. She lays out the argument in her new book, "The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together." She joins the show from New York to discuss.

How Heather McGhee Responded to Someone Admitting Prejudice

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