In this podcast, Krystal and Saagar discuss the attack on Paul Pelosi, Elon Musk's control of Twitter, skepticism of race-conscious college admissions, midterm senate races, and critique of the Biden administration's foreign policy decisions.
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The Supreme Court's skepticism towards race-conscious college admissions may impact affirmative action, raising questions about its future and duration.
Leaked documents reveal ongoing efforts by the Department of Homeland Security to police disinformation and the potential for censorship on social media platforms.
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Skepticism of Race-Conscious College Admissions in Supreme Court
The conservative majority on the Supreme Court expressed skepticism towards race-conscious college admissions, signaling potential impact on workplace and anti-discrimination laws. Arguments centered around Harvard University and the University of North Carolina's policies, which consider race as a factor in admissions decisions. The court's scrutiny raises questions about the future of affirmative action and its duration. The 2003 precedent allowing race-conscious admissions may face reexamination, but the scope of the court's ruling remains uncertain. Issues such as anti-Asian discrimination in admissions have been raised, highlighting concerns around the fairness and effectiveness of such policies.
DHS's Continued Efforts in Policing Disinformation
Leaked documents suggest that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has ongoing efforts to police disinformation, despite claiming to have shut down its disinformation governance board. The documents reveal regular meetings between DHS and social media platforms, where recommendations are made regarding content moderation. While social media companies have claimed that DHS suggestions are not mandatory, concerns have been raised about the influence and potential censorship that may occur. The leaked documents further shed light on how DHS interacts with social media platforms to monitor and flag disinformation.
Affirmative action as an ideological debate
Affirmative action is seen as a highly ideological debate by the Supreme Court, with little connection to their actual interpretation of the Constitution. The conservative justices are inclined to strike it down, regardless of the arguments presented, while the liberal justices support it. The ideological nature of the debate raises questions about the role of partisanship in the Supreme Court's decisions.
Diverse elite class vs. reducing the racial wealth gap
The podcast discusses the goal of affirmative action policies. While some argue for diversifying the elite class, others believe that reducing the racial wealth gap should be the priority. Historical evidence suggests that universal policies, such as raising the minimum wage and ensuring equal benefits across all job categories, have been more effective in closing the wealth gap. Additionally, the podcast highlights the unpopularity of affirmative action policies and questions the allocation of political capital to policies that lack broad public support.
Krystal and Saagar cover the Paul Pelosi attack, Elon buying Twitter, DHS surveillance, Affirmative Action, midterm senate races, & North Korea launching missiles!