Pull Up, Speak Up: Who Holds the Power? Healthcare, Diversity, Democracy, and the 14th Amendment

Episode Title: Episode Audio Link: https://podcast.ablackexec.com/episode/Pull Up, Speak Up: Who Holds the Power? Healthcare, Diversity, Democracy, and the 14th Amendment Episode Video Link: In this Pull Up, Speak Up episode, host Tony Tidbit convenes a powerhouse panel featuring Les Frye, Lauren Burke, and Wayne Edwards to tackle some of our time's most urgent and polarizing issues. The discussion dives into the skyrocketing cost of healthcare, the retreat of DEI initiatives in a post-George Floyd era, and the contentious debates surrounding the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship. The panel also confronts the unsettling assassination of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, exploring its broader implications for corporate leadership and public trust. Adding another layer of complexity, the conversation examines corporate America's evolving stance on political contributions and its impact on democracy. The episode concludes with bold predictions for 2025 and a powerful framework—LESS—that equips listeners with actionable tools to dismantle discrimination in everyday life.▶︎ In This Episode 00:00: Introduction to Healthcare and GDP00:35: Welcome to Pull Up, Speak Up01:56: Meet the Panelists02:50: Personal Backgrounds and Inspirations07:20: Ground Rules for Discussion09:33: Reflecting on January 6th16:14: Corporate America's Shift in Support28:57: The Evolution and Pushback of DEI40:58: Personal Background and Hard Work41:16: Misconceptions About Race and Privilege42:27: Media Influence and Generational Bias43:01: Affirmative Action and College Admissions48:15: Healthcare System and Corporate America01:03:27: 14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship01:11:02: Predictions for 202501:14:04: Final Thoughts and Call to Action🔗 Resources Links and resources mentioned in this episode:🔔 Listen and Subscribe Listen to this episode and subscribe for future updates subscribe to A Black Executive Perspective podcast onYouTube PodcastsApple PodcastsSpotify PodcastsAmazon MusicOther platforms or by searching "TonyTidbit" if you like what we're doing and would like to support us, here's some ways you can help us continue the uncomfortable conversations that drive changesubscribe to our newslettergive us up to a 5 star review on Apple Podcastsshare an episode with a friend, family member or colleague🗣️ Follow @ablackexecfollow us across social media @aBlackExecLinkedInInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterTikTokWhatsApp ⭐️ Follow @TonyTidbitfollow Tony across social media @TonyTidbitTwitterLinkedInFacebook This episode was produced by TonyTidbit ™ . Copyright © 2024 A BLACK EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE LLC. All rights reserved. No part of this podcast may be reproduced without prior written permission. For permissions, email [email protected] .