In this episode, Dan Hugger speaks with Isaac Willour, journalist and analyst at Bowyer Research. They discuss his Religion and Liberty Online essay “America Poured Billions into DEI Initiatives. Who Benefited?” What ideology underlies diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives? How did DEI take root in corporate America, and why is it now in retreat? What roles do journalism, shareholder activism, and employee initiative play in the ebb and flow of the fortunes of DEI? What alternatives to DEI exist to counter hostile work environments and build workplace cohesion for employees regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, or faith?

America Poured Billions into DEI Initiatives. Who Benefited? | Isaac Willour

The Strange Death of DEI | Isaac Willour

A Friedman Doctrine: The Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits | The New York Times

The Social Responsibility of Business: Milton Friedman Reconsidered | John Elrick

What Costco’s Doubling Down on DEI Means—and Doesn’t Mean | Isaac Willour

Not Tragically Colored: Freedom, Personhood, and the Renewal of Black | Ismael Hernandez

Commonality Training | Freedom & Virtue Institute