Topic: Unconscious Bias

2 chapters across the catalog

Doctored Evidence
Episode 1321 3:29:31 - 3:33:13

1321: Doctored Evidence

KPMG Boss Resignation, Tokyo Olympics Sexism

The UK head of KPMG resigned after calling "unconscious bias" training "complete crap" during a staff meeting. Similarly, Yoshiro Mori, president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee, resigned after making comments about women talking too much in meetings. The hosts discuss the "cancel culture" implications of these incidents and the differences in male and female communication styles.

Spy Slut
Episode 1136 41:59 - 47:22

1136: Spy Slut

Diversity Initiatives and Professional Appearance in Law

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.