3 chapters across the catalog
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.
Twitter Employee Layoff Prank, San Francisco Homelessness
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.
