Aspirations of Grandness, Without the Political Will to Match

In this episode of Frogmore Stew, Grace dives into how political slang shapes the way we think about policies and social issues. From old-school terms like “welfare queens” to today’s buzzwords like “DEI” and “critical race theory,” she breaks down how these phrases are used to push political agendas. She explores how American politics shifted from focusing on class issues to race and gender, why certain historical perspectives have been erased from textbooks, and how recent laws—like South Carolina’s ban on CRT—impact education. Grace also unpacks the federal government's crackdown on DEI programs and the ripple effects, like the unexpected cancellation of a girls’ STEM program, At the heart of it, this episode is about how language influences policy, why we need to understand how our government actually works, and how we can move past political catchphrases to have real, productive conversations. 👉 Tune in for a deep but accessible look at how history, politics, and language all intertwine!