232: Why Trump Is Attacking DEI in Higher Education w/ Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig

#podcast #politics #Michigan #Democrats #MAGA #progressives #Education #CorporateGreed #Trump #LeftOfLansingHere's Episode 123 of Michigan's Premier Progressive Podcast!00:00-12:08: Public Backlash Against MAGA StartsPat begins this week covering a few stories of extreme MAGA Michigan Republicans choosing to play culture wars rather than helping working families as they go after "Red Flag Laws" that ensures dangerous people can't purchase firearms in the state. Pat highlights how MAGA Michigan Republicans in Congress are ignoring the groundswell of anger growing in the state, and the country, over President Elon Musk & Dear Leader Trump's attacks on our veterans, our farmers, and our working class. 12:09-36:00: Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig InterviewWestern Michigan University Education Scholar Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig joins the show to discuss how the Musk & Trump are threatening to cut the federal funding for universities across the nation if those institutions don't eliminate their DEI initiatives. Dr. Vasquez Heilig argues that not only are these orders unconstitutional, but that universities must resist this threat in order to preserve a more level playing field for all marginalized students. Visit his site, "Cloaking Inequity," which covers the right-wing attacks against public education. And check-out Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig's podcast as well!36:20-49:21: Last Call-Slotkin Speech ReviewIn this week's "Last Call," Pat gives his review of Michigan Democratic U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin's rebuttal to Trump's address to Congress this week. Pat gives the high-and-lowlights of the speech, and how it shows Democrats are still guilty of believing centrism will save them, and us. 49:22-51:31: EndingPlease, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you [email protected] of Lansing is now on YouTube as well!leftoflansing.comNOTES:"Future of DEI In Higher Education Under Attack with Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig on Democracy NOW w/ Amy Goodman.""Facing deadline to end DEI, Michigan schools ask crucial question: What is DEI?" By Isabel Lohman of Bridge Michigan "Rep. DeSana introduces bills to repeal Michigan’s red flag gun laws." By Jon King of Michigan Advance "MSU loses millions in agriculture, higher ed grants as Trump slashes USAID." By Lauren Gibbons of Bridge Michigan