The Daily Beast Podcast The Right-Wing’s Spooky New Acronym DEI Betrays an Old Prejudice
Apr 2, 2024
Dr. Kaila Story and Jacob Heilbrunn discuss the right-wing's new DEI acronym and its historical implications. They also touch upon America Last: The Right's Century-Long Romance with Foreign Dictators. Other topics include cult-like mentality in politics, racist attacks, resistance to DEI initiatives, historical pro-German sentiment, disillusionment with Caitlyn Jenner, and controversy surrounding Adil Mungy's nomination for US Court of Appeals.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Dangers of Cult-like Mentality and Political Violence
01:44 • 16min
Anime News, Zbiotics, Shopify, and Racist Attacks: Insights and Commentary
17:22 • 6min
Resistance and Misconceptions in DEI Initiatives
23:40 • 19min
The Historical Roots of Pro-German Sentiment in the United States
42:30 • 17min
Disillusionment with Caitlyn Jenner's Advocacy
59:31 • 4min
Controversy Surrounding Adil Mungy's Nomination for US Court of Appeals
01:03:11 • 2min
Addressing Double Standards and Prejudice in Society
01:05:30 • 3min