Topic: White Elephant

BlackRock has issued a statement requiring 30% diversity on the boards of companies they invest in, including representatives from "underserved communities." Meanwhile, the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan worsens, with reports of extrajudicial killings and widespread starvation. The segment criticizes the media for ignoring groups like OperationWhiteElephant.org, which works to evacuate Americans and allies abandoned in the country.

The Yiddish-derived term "schlock" is discussed in the context of "schlock parties," which are similar to modern white elephant gift exchanges. These events involve trading low-quality or tacky items, such as novelty pens or decorative ashtrays.