Topic: Diversity And Inclusion

During the Amsterdam meetup, producers provided various cash donations and unique gifts, including a KLM "Diversity and Inclusion" pen. An Israeli producer jokingly labeled his contribution "Jew money," which the hosts discussed in the context of cultural humor. Other gifts included viral medical books and plant-derived minerals.

A report from a UPS shareholder reveals that the company's investors voted against several ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) proposals. These included targets for greenhouse gas emission reductions, reports on reproductive rights policies, and annual diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) effectiveness reports. The rejection of these measures is highlighted as a pushback against corporate activism.

NPR recently laid off approximately 100 employees, primarily from its overstaffed podcasting division, leading to a tense Zoom town hall meeting. Displaced workers expressed grievances through the lens of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), questioning the racial breakdown of the layoffs and complaining about a lack of marketing support for specific shows.

A viral video featuring "fired" Twitter employees carrying boxes outside the headquarters is identified as a likely prank involving actors. The "employees" used buzzwords regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion while making absurd comments about their personal lives. The hosts also comment on the deteriorating state of the neighborhood surrounding Twitter's office, noting the prevalence of homelessness and harassment.

A producer in Detroit shares an "equity and inclusion" survey sent to parents of first graders. The questions ask about the child's exposure to topics like systemic discrimination, gender identity, and social justice. The hosts argue this is part of a broader effort to raise children to be critical of their own country.

Red Bull reportedly fired several high-level executives who were pushing for diversity and inclusion initiatives within the company. The hosts compare this to the situation at Evergreen State College and advocate for companies to expel "troublemakers." They also mention Unherd.com as a potential recruitment site for non-"woke" workers.

A listener email from a lawyer discusses the "Natural Hair Movement" and diversity initiatives within law firms. The hosts debate the merits of hiring based on "diverse" appearances, with one host arguing that unconventional appearances, such as a woman with a mustache, could be a disadvantage in client-facing business roles.