Underreported Stories

Underreported Stories of March 13


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In this episode of Underreported Stories, we explore the push for diversity hiring in the video game industry and its broader implications on workplace diversity. We then shift to the Biden administration's unusual step of briefing influencers on the State of the Union, raising questions about media influence. An investigation into misconduct within the VA's DEI office reveals troubling practices, while recent safety incidents at United Airlines bring attention to Boeing's whistleblower claims. Lastly, a debate over Huntington Beach's flag policy highlights the ongoing tensions around symbolism in public spaces. Join the discussion on these overlooked stories.

A video game developer posts her racist thoughts, the White House uses TikTok influencers (before attempting to ban the app), & California does something kinda conservative! Get the full episode on Substack: underreportedstories.substack.com 

Stories: 

  1. Video Game Developer Brags About Refusing To Hire White Team Members - Libs of TikTok

  2. White House Asks 70 Influencers To Make Pro-Biden Videos Post-State Of The Union - WIRED

  3. 3. DEI Office In Biden’s Veterans Affair Department Reportedly “Hostile, Toxic” - The Daily Wire

  4. United Airlines Reports Fifth Plane Incident Of The Month - New York Post

  5. California City Bans Non-Governmental Flags From City Buildings - Libs of TikTok

  6. (0:00) Video game developer diversity hiring and workplace diversity commentary
    (1:57) Biden administration briefs influencers on State of the Union
    (2:33) Investigation into VA's DEI office misconduct
    (3:38) United Airlines safety incidents and Boeing whistleblower update
    (5:24) Huntington Beach flag policy and symbolism discussion
    (6:26) Closing remarks and call to action
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