The Supreme Court is considering whether race-conscious admissions should be allowed indirectly through other factors and if diversity can be achieved without taking race into account. However, the conservative majority appears to be prepared to do away with programs that directly take account of race in admissions.
In this episode, a discussion about Tucker Carlson citing the 19th century replacement theory ideas to justify limiting reproductive rights today and the potential impact of these dangerous theories. The question arises of how to combat these ideas and reverse engineer them through counterclaims in the lower courts.
The feminist movement's decision to ally with the gay rights groups in the mid-1970s began to change the tepid support from conservative Christian circles. In 1977, the National Women's Conference in Houston declared alliance with gay rights groups.
This podcast discusses the idea that affirmative action is a band-aid on the differences in intellectual performance that result from how people spend their time, what they value, and their work ethic. The Civil Rights movement is now being used as an excuse for the failure of African-Americans to seize opportunities, while Asian students are succeeding not because they are more intelligent but because they work harder and are more disciplined.
In this episode, the importance of engaging in productive conversations on sensitive topics, such as race and gender, is discussed. It is emphasized that people need to be intentional and specific when having these conversations and not shy away from them as it has been the story of America with different people having to engage with those who do not have their best interests at heart.
Despite the fact that most Americans lack friendships with those of opposing political ideologies, a vast majority believe that promoting civil discourse can help mend societal divisions. Civil discourse facilitated by shared goals and placing oneself in another person's shoes has the potential to educate and reduce intolerance.