Topic: Diverse America

A discussion on modern hiring practices explores the impact of diversity initiatives and the end of the COVID-19 emergency declaration. Producers share anecdotes suggesting that "ageism" has become a significant barrier in the tech industry, often overshadowed by more public debates regarding gender and racial hiring quotas.

The cast of "Hamilton" read a prepared statement to Mike Pence as he was exiting the theater, expressing anxiety over the incoming Trump administration. Reports indicate Pence stood in the hallway to listen to the full remarks, which called for the protection of diverse American values.