The Megyn Kelly Show Supreme Court's Seismic Affirmative Action Ruling and More, with Jason Riley, Heather Mac Donald, Carrie Prejean, and Britt Mayer | Ep. 578
Jun 29, 2023
Join Jason Riley, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and Heather Mac Donald, a City Journal editor, as they discuss the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on affirmative action and its potential impacts on educational equity. They delve into reactions from Justice Thomas and dissenting views while addressing media backlash. Later, Carrie Prejean Boller and Britt Mayer tackle California's controversial gender identity legislation and the responsibilities of parents, alongside a lively examination of activism during Pride Month, highlighting the growing polarization surrounding social issues.
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Affirmative Action Ruling
- The Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action is historic and makes America more just.
- It eliminates racial discrimination in college admissions, benefiting all students.
California's Experience
- California eliminated race-based affirmative action in the 1990s.
- Black enrollment and graduation rates in the UC system subsequently increased.
Race as a Factor
- Allowing race as a factor in admissions makes it the determining factor.
- A study showed Asian males' admission chances drastically increased when their race was changed to Black.
