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The podcast explores the return of SAT testing post-pandemic, discussing its digital adaptations and impact on college admissions. It delves into the changing standards of testing requirements in universities and debates the role of standardized tests in diversity initiatives. Additionally, it highlights the significance of recognizing diversity in college admissions beyond elite institutions.

Delving into the impact of AI on elections worldwide, the podcast explores deep fake audio and deceptive content creation. Legislators are regulating deep fakes at the state level to combat AI content generation challenges. The lack of federal regulations on AI in elections raises concerns about election integrity. Detecting AI-generated fake images and navigating AI in political campaigns are discussed, along with broader implications of AI misuse. The manipulation of trust and misinformation through AI tools poses threats to global elections, emphasizing the need for caution in the upcoming election year.

In this podcast, the guest discusses the idea of imposing limits on personal wealth accumulation, advocating for limitarianism to address extreme wealth inequality. The conversation explores the risks to democracy posed by misinformation, the influence of money in politics, and the importance of a strong middle class for societal stability. It also compares social democracy in Scandinavian countries to the US, emphasizing the need for broader political conversations to address economic issues and shift perspectives.

Dr. Uché Blackstock discusses how racism can age Black people's bodies faster, leading to health disparities in chronic diseases. They explore the impact of weathering on Black health, disparities in healthcare for black patients, bias in medical diagnosis and treatment, policy solutions for racial health disparities, health inequities in Black communities, and systemic racism in healthcare for Black women.

The podcast discusses the decline in marriage rates, particularly among black Americans. It explores the systemic barriers and historical disruptions faced by black women in finding partnership. The legacy of slavery and intersecting policies continue to impact black families today. It highlights the potential for policy shifts to enable equal opportunities for black love and marriage. The podcast also touches on changing patterns and statistics regarding marriage and race.

This podcast explores the impact of eviction on marginalized communities, focusing on the experiences of black women and their children. It discusses the connection between eviction and adverse health outcomes, the reasons behind the higher eviction rates experienced by black women with children, and the implications of evictions and mass incarceration on family structures. It also highlights the lack of savings among Black Americans, the importance of housing as a human right, and the argument against providing back rent assistance.

It’s an election year, and there are so many different policy discussions we could be having: affordable child care, housing, health care, you name it. Based on how the campaigning has gone so far, though, it seems that hard policy debates and discussions won’t get much — if any — airtime. So, how about we have that discussion? Today on The Weeds: the economic policies we should be talking about. Read More:Americans’ Working Years Need a Better Ending — Bloomberg Kathryn Edwards on TikTok (@keds_economist) Submit your policy questions!We want to know what you’re curious about.Credits:Jonquilyn Hill, hostSofi LaLonde, producerCristian Ayala, engineerA.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcastsWant to support The Weeds? Please consider making a donation to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hannah Ritchie, deputy editor at Our World in Data, talks about sustainability and climate change. They discuss the misconceptions around cold temperatures, the role of science in identifying challenges, the issue of distrust in science, the impact of food choices, and ways to stay optimistic while taking action.

This podcast explores the connection between celebrity fandom and politics, focusing on Donald Trump's fan base. It delves into the power of persona in politics, the distinction between being a fan and being a stan, the spread of misinformation and its impact on public opinion, the shift towards celebrity-ification of politicians, and the challenges of maintaining political integrity in a culture of performers.

The podcast discusses recent controversies surrounding Harvard and elite universities, including a congressional hearing on anti-Semitism and plagiarism claims. They also explore challenges faced by higher education, attacks on diversity and inclusion, the misinterpretation of DEI, the push for conservative ideas, and the relationship between schools and students. Additionally, they address the difficulties universities face in expanding capacity and funding.