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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 Episode

00:00 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

Part of A Black Executive Perspective Podcast, where we make uncomfortable conversations comfortable.

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