Heather McGhee discusses her book, "The Sum of Us," which identifies U.S. racism as the root cause of staggering economic inequity and a lower quality of life affecting all Americans.
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DEI? You’re Fired! with Heather McGhee
As the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity initiatives intensify, we’re joined by Heather McGhee, author of "The Sum of Us”. Together, they explore the myths fueling anti-DEI sentiment, examine how the Trump administration weaponizes racial grievance to protect powerful i ... Show More
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Is Racism The TRUE Cause of Inequality?
Heather Mac Donald, author of When Race Trumps Merit: How the Pursuit of Equity Sacrifices Excellence, Destroys Beauty, and Threatens Lives, joins us to discuss how the "race hustle" leads to declining standards within American institutions, how inner-city culture, which disincen ... Show More
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