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What Next - Who Will Mourn DEI?

What Next - Who Will Mourn DEI?

An imperfect system for creating a fairer society became a boogeyman—and Trump’s attacks on it are turning government employees against each other.

Slate News · Slate Podcasts

January 28, 202526m 21s

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Show Notes

The Trump administration’s fight against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs is underway, and it’s proving to be even broader and further-reaching than anticipated. What’s at stake for these programs—and why are so many Americans glad to see them go?


Guest: Farah Stockman, member of the New York Times Editorial Board, author of American Made: What Happens to People When Work Disappears


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Podcast production by Elena Schwartz, Paige Osburn, Anna Phillips, Madeline Ducharme and Rob Gunther.


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