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We have usually relied on public intellectuals to provide facts, ideas, and cultural leadership--though not all have lived up to the ideal of \u201cspeaking truth to power.\u201d Today, however, online networks and social media mean we are all public intellectuals, and we have new responsibilities that come with this role.\nGuests:\n\n\nCornel West, professor at Union Theological Seminary and author of, among other works,\xa0Black Prophetic Fire.\n\n\nGeorge Scialabba, author of\xa0What Good Are Intellectuals Good For?, and many other works.\n\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices