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Episode 805Nov 1, 2022

Scared that affirmative action might go away?

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WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 31: Proponents for affirmative action in higher education rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on October 31, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Court will hear arguments in two cases, Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, regarding the consideration of race as one factor in college admission at the two elite universities, which will have an effect on most institutions of higher education in the United States.
WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 31: Proponents for affirmative action in higher education rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on October 31, 2022 in Washington, DC. The Court will hear arguments in two cases, Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard College and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina, regarding the consideration of race as one factor in college admission at the two elite universities, which will have an effect on most institutions of higher education in the United States.
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The Supreme Court is hearing two cases on affirmative action in higher education. We’ll talk about what it means for race and diversity across society, from college campuses to corporate America. Plus, can haunted houses ease stress and anxiety? And, Kimberly gets in the Halloween spirit by sharing a few jokes and last-minute costume ideas.

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Scared that affirmative action might go away?