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In this audio episode of Need to Know, Dr. Nsenga Burton unpacks the controversy surrounding the Super Bowl halftime show, Kid Rock’s alternative performance, and the claim that Jay-Z is a “DEI hire.”
This is not just pop culture commentary. It is a sharp analysis of leadership accountability, race politics, media influence, corporate power, and the weaponization of DEI in today’s cultural climate.
Dr. Burton explores what happens when performance fails but blame gets redirected, how mediocrity gets protected by privilege, and why diversity in business consistently drives measurable innovation and profitability.
If you care about cultural leadership, media literacy, corporate accountability, and the real data behind DEI, this conversation delivers clarity.
What You Will Learn
Why the term “DEI hire” is often misunderstood and strategically misused
The measurable business impact of diversity and inclusive leadership
How cultural backlash shapes public narratives in media and politics
Why accountability matters more than ideology in performance and leadership
▶︎ In This Episode00:00 Opening, What We Need to Know
01:05 Why Support for the NFL Changed
02:05 Super Bowl Context & Cultural Framing
03:15 Kid Rock’s Political Shift
04:05 Alternative Performance Analysis
05:05 The “DEI Hire” Narrative
06:10 Jay-Z, Business & Cultural Power
07:05 Who Actually Benefits from DEI
08:05 Mediocrity vs. Excellence
09:00 Black Excellence & Performance Standards
10:05 Veterans, Workforce Access & DEI Origins
11:05 Data on Diverse Workforces
12:00 Cultural Backlash & Responsibility
13:00 Blame Shifting & Privilege
14:00 Final Takeaways
Need to Know with Dr. Nsenga Burton
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