About this episode
This episode discusses the critiques of DEI programs from both conservative and liberal perspectives, featuring insights from Jennifer C. Pan.
The Trump administration has been very candid about their disdain for all things DEI. But it's not just conservatives who have critiques. On this episode, we're talking to Jennifer C. Pan, author of Selling Social Justice: Why the Rich Love Antiracism , about why she thinks people on the left should be skeptical of DEI programs as well. We get into how DEI programs are frequently used as a tool for large corporations to assert their moral authority — without actually sacrificing their bottom line, or improving conditions for workers writ large. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
People in this episode
Guest: Jennifer C. Pan
Topics covered
- DEI
- social justice
- corporate ethics
- politics
- critique of programs
Keywords
- DEI programs
- corporations
- moral authority
- antiracism
- worker conditions
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Selling Social Justice: Why the Rich Love Antiracism
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