CHICAGO — This is a story about a podcast in which two old friends rarely disagree, always get along, and though they are discussing race and social justice and the sorry state of the world, voices remain low, tones remain civil and conversation always seems thoughtful.
Basically, Man Bites Dog these days.
In fact, they stay so reasoned, casual and frank — so relaxed on issues that fill heated city council meetings and TikTok posts in 2022 — you can imagine their podcast driving certain listeners nuts. It’s called “Some of My Best Friends Are ...,” and that title itself is a provocation, a play on the hoariest of racial bona fides, the sort of shallow social assumptions that tend to characterize the way we tiptoe around race. It’s a clever title. They are best friends. Exactly the sorts to never fall back on, “Some of my friends are ...”
