Ep. 2318 When Race Trumps Merit

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Ep. 2318 When Race Trumps Merit

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The Manhattan Institute's Heather Mac Donald discusses the society-wide assault on the arts, education, medicine, the legal system, and more, on the alleged basis of racial equity. Sponsor:

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