Pod Save the People Folgen

DeRay, Myles, Kaya and De'Ara cover the underreported news of the week — misappropriation of taxpayer funds, Texas libraries converted to disciplinary centers, unengaged Democratic voters, and the life and legacy of Sinead O' Connor. NewsDeRay Elizabeth Warren says the Pentagon’s health care system is the victim of price gouging — and it’s not doing enough to stop it.Myles Life and Legacy of Sinead O’ConnorDe’Ara Democrats worry their most loyal voters won’t turn out for Biden in 2024Kaya Largest School District in Texas Eliminates Libraries, Converts Them to Disciplinary Centers

DeRay, Myles and De'Ara cover the underreported news of the week — Southern GOP refuse majority-Black district, famed forensic scientist indicted for fabrication, and an anti-trans message from Jess. DeRay interviews author Christian Cooper to about his new book Better Living Through Birding: Notes from a Black Man in the Natural World.NewsDeRay Judge finds forensic scientist Henry Lee liable for fabricating evidence in a murder caseMyles Jess Hilarious says who will stand up for womenDe’Ara Alabama Republicans Refuse to Create New Majority-Black District 

DeRay, Kaya, De'Ara and Myles  cover the underreported news of the week on affirmative action — the irony of opposition, a push for adversity scores, and the future of diversity policies in Hollywood and corporate employment. DeRay interviews author and journalist Donovan Ramsey on the pod to chat about his newest book When Crack Was King: A People's History of a Misunderstood Era.NewsDeRayGOP attorneys general tee off on large corporations over diversity policiesKayaWith End of Affirmative Action, a Push for a New Tool: Adversity ScoresDe’AraHollywood Diversity Initiatives May Be Challenged After Supreme Court Affirmative Action RulingMylesWhite women benefit most from affirmative action. So why do they oppose it?