MM#286--Unlike The OSU Football Program, The University Has Bigger Problems

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Theory 2 Action Podcast
MM#286--Unlike The OSU Football Program, The University Has Bigger Problems
Nov 28, 2023

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Is merit losing the battle to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in hiring practices?

That's the audacious question we tackle head-on in this electrifying episode of Theory to Action. We pull no punches as we dissect John Sailer's hard-hitting op-ed "Inside Ohio State's DEI Factory" that uncovers Ohio State University's preference for DEI over merit in professorial appointments.

Join us on this journey where we scrutinize the implications of favoring personal beliefs over professional aptitude, referencing observations from Vivek Ramaswamy's  "A Nation of Victims: Identity Politics, the Death of Merit, and the Path Back to Excellence" that shine a spotlight on how the culture of identity politics might just be the death knell for meritocracy.

But there's more.

Key Points from the Episode:

  • We venture into the thorny terrain of anti-racism movements in America, debating their potential to inadvertently fuel the very racism they seek to eradicate. 
  • Imagine selecting a quarterback based on race rather than ability; pretty unsettling, right? That's the parallel we're drawing with faculty hiring practices at Ohio State University and the recent affirmative action Supreme Court ruling.
  • We're not shying away from controversial perspectives, instead, we're advocating for a blind approach to hiring that values selecting the best candidate for the job, irrespective of their race or ethnicity. 
  • So, strap in and get ready for a roller coaster ride of thought-provoking conversation and eye-opening insights.

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