Morning Wire End of Late Night TV & Segregating Medical Schools | 5.6.23
May 6, 2023
Late-night television is struggling, with ratings dropping as political content polarizes audiences. A controversial journal article calls for segregated medical schools, claiming it could improve discussions on race, but raises concerns about equality in healthcare. Meanwhile, India has overtaken China as the world's most populous nation, leading to shifts in global economics and power dynamics. As the country modernizes and attracts investment, it faces social challenges and ongoing tensions with China that could lead to future conflicts.
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Late Night's Decline
- Late-night television viewership is declining due to high costs, competition from streaming, and political polarization.
- The trend is exemplified by CBS's cancellation of "The Late Late Show" and the rise of counter-programming like "Gutfeld!".
Segregation in Medical Schools
- A paper in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests segregating medical students by race to facilitate discussions.
- This proposal aims to create safe spaces for students of color and address alleged white fragility, sparking controversy.
India's Population Boom
- India's population will surpass China's, impacting global economics and power dynamics.
- India's younger workforce and democratic system present opportunities, while concerns about employment and relations with China remain.