John Heilemann's Rant on the Sony Emails About Obama

The transcript discusses an email exchange between Sony executive Amy Pascal and producer Scott Rudin about what to ask President Obama, revealing racial insensitivity. It highlights how even liberal areas of society can harbor racist or racially insensitive attitudes, as seen in private communications. The discussion is set against the backdrop of race relations in the U.S., particularly following events in Ferguson and the New York grand jury decision. The transcript underscores the pervasive nature of racial issues in society.

In what ways do the private communications of influential individuals reveal societal attitudes towards race?

What larger issues around race are highlighted by the email exchange discussed in the text?