We're constantly bombarded by grifters who claim to have all the solutions. From Donald Trump promising to "make America great" to tech bros who say they're making the world a "better place." Akilah Hughes has had enough. She's finally asking...How Is This Better?
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We're constantly bombarded by grifters who claim to have all the solutions. From Donald Trump promising to "make America great" to tech bros who say they're making the world a "better place." Akilah Hughes has had enough. She's finally asking...How Is This Better?
Baseball legend Jackie Robinson broke barriers on the field, but his legacy off the field is under attack.
In this episode, Akilah Hughes explores how the Trump administration is trying to rewrite history in its crusade against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Guests Roy Wood Jr., Jeremy Taché, and The Nation’s Kali Holloway unpack why it’s important to defend history and what DEI efforts are designed to achieve.
Guests:
Roy Wood, Jr., actor and comedian
Kali Holloway, columnist, The Nation
Jeremy Taché, Miami-based sports reporter and host
CHAPTERS:
00:00 - OPEN
00:22 - INTRO
03:00 - THE PUSH TO REWRITE HISTORY
04:02 - KALI HOLLOWAY
07:35 - DEI HIRE, JACKIE ROBINSON
09:14 - JEREMY TACHÉ
14:52 - ROY WOOD JR.
19:28 - WHY ARE THEY SCRUBBING HISTORY?
23:47 - HOW IS IT BETTER?
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How Is This Better?
We're constantly bombarded by grifters who claim to have all the solutions. From Donald Trump promising to "make America great" to tech bros who say they're making the world a "better place." Akilah Hughes has had enough. She's finally asking...How Is This Better?
