What’s really happening inside America’s elite universities? In this episode of the Goldwater Institute's podcast series *Dismantling DEI*, Manhattan Institute fellow Heather Mac Donald exposes how DEI bureaucracies are replacing merit with ideology, weakening academic standards, and silencing free inquiry. From admissions to hiring to speech codes, she reveals the consequences of elevating identity over excellence.📚 Learn why meritocracy is under assault—and what must change to restore true higher education.🎙️ Hosted by award-winning radio show host and author Kevin Jackson.