The Sum of Us & The True Cost of Racism. Heather McGhee: Home

McGhee's webpage for "The Sum of Us." Scroll down for interviews, etc.

Some questions to consider as you read this book.

McGhee's work with Demos, a think tank that promotes a just, inclusive, multiracial democracy.

Podcast from November 18, 2020. 48:55 minutes.

Interview on Fresh Air (NPR). 35 minutes

Includes a link to a short talk: Transformation Starts from Within.

Authors Heather McGee ("The Sum of Us") and George Packer ("Last Best Hope") discussed societal divides and inequities. This program was part of the Brooklyn Book Festival. [58:35 minutes]

Conversation from April 17, 2025

"Heather McGhee embarks on a road trip across Covid-era America, unearthing stories of American solidarity and hope in a time of great division and peril for our democracy." (From Spotify: "Sign up to get unlimited songs and podcasts with occasional ads. No credit card needed.")