Richard Kahlenberg, a thought leader on class and education, advocates for class-based affirmative action as a fairer alternative to racial preferences in university admissions. He critiques the Trump administration's approach to diversity and discusses the importance of socioeconomic factors in creating equitable access to elite institutions. Kahlenberg explores the potential of vocational training as a viable path alongside traditional college. He also urges the Democratic Party to rethink its strategies to address changing societal attitudes towards class and privilege.

In this enlightening discussion, Richard Kahlenberg, an expert on economic disparities, Maud Maron, a passionate advocate for K-12 curricula in NYC, and Erika Sanzi, a former educator focused on defending education from ideological biases, share insights on the crisis plaguing American education. They tackle alarming statistics in literacy and math, the impact of socioeconomic segregation, and the controversial role of teachers' unions. The conversation also delves into the complexities of educational choice in NYC and the debates surrounding book bans, emphasizing the need for reform.

Richard Kahlenberg, author of 'Class Matters' and advocate for class-based affirmative action, dives into the complexities of diversity in elite universities. He argues that shifting from race-based to class-based policies better addresses socioeconomic disparities. The conversation touches on the historical context of affirmative action, the implications of recent Supreme Court rulings, and the controversial legacy admissions favoring affluent students. Kahlenberg emphasizes the need for a united working-class coalition to foster true diversity on campuses.

In this discussion, Richard Kahlenberg, an education scholar and Director of the American Identity Project, dives into the persistent issue of economic segregation. He emphasizes how exclusionary zoning laws limit access to affordable housing, deepening educational disparities. Kahlenberg argues for systemic changes, highlighting successful advocacy efforts in Minneapolis. He also explores the interconnection between housing policies and democratic values, underscoring the urgent need for reforms that promote inclusivity and opportunity across communities.

Richard Kahlenberg, author of Excluded: How Snob Zoning, Nimbyism, and Class Bias Build the Walls We Don't See, discusses how US housing policy segregates neighborhoods based on economic class, disproportionately impacting Black and Brown people. He proposes a National Economic Fair Housing Act to combat class-based exclusion. The podcast also explores the connection between school and neighborhood integration, the original vision of charter schools, changes in cell phone tower regulations, concerns about fair housing legislation, and the power of organizing against racism.