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Sep 2, 2025
In a recent discussion, a former Obama adviser openly declared the decline of DEI policies as a victory. PepsiCo is rethinking its diversity initiatives amid criticism. The hosts dive into the implications of public figures making unsourced comments on tragedies, like Rosie O'Donnell's apology regarding a Minneapolis shooting. They also tackle J.K. Rowling's controversial opinions on gender identity, alongside reflections on Australia’s gun control laws and the convoluted nature of political correctness today.
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Corporate Backlash Against Woke Capitalism
- Van Jones and hosts observe that many companies are retreating from visible DEI activism and refocusing on core business.
- They argue this reset reflects public weariness with 'woke capitalism' rather than a deep ideological shift.
Use Public Exposure To Change Corporate Policy
- When companies face scrutiny, Stuart and Jeff praise journalists who call them and force policy reversals.
- Do investigate corporate DEI practices and publicly pressure firms to realign to business priorities, they recommend.
Universities Versus Normie Capitalism
- The hosts distinguish 'normie capitalism' from ideological institutions like universities that embed woke aims.
- They warn universities won't easily shed DEI because many staff exist to promote those ideologies.