John and Tim give their book recommendations to each other, and we share books recommended by our listeners.

John offers his trivia answers and we both share new questions.

To provide context, we review the trend of rollbacks of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives at universities and companies.

Then, we dissect the goals of DEI and some of the tactics which are commonly employed.

We address how companies change their focus based on who is in power. Is this a sign of opportunism or a response to governmental overreach? Are people who resist DEI efforts automatically racists?

Tim calls out someone who did not attend a state funeral and John praises a hero who upholds the notion that everyone is entitled to a defense.

Referred to in this podcast

As all other first ladies attended Jimmy Carter's funeral, Michelle Obama was on a Hawaiian vacation and couldn't spare time

McDonald's, Walmart: These companies are rolling back some DEI policies - ABC News

A look at DEI eliminations at colleges across the US | Higher Ed Dive

Study: DEI Training Could Make Racial Tensions Worse

Books recommended in this episode

Energy for Future Presidents by Richard A. Muller

Language in Thought and Action by S. I. Hayakawa

The Gatekeepers by Chris Whipple

The End of Race Politics: Arguments for a Colorblind America by Collman Hughes

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