Talking About Affirmative Action Part 1 - Episode 314

On this episode of Friends Talking Nerdy, join Professor Aubrey and Tim the Nerd as they cover a diverse range of topics. Professor Aubrey shares her final reflections on her time at the Oregon Country Fair, discussing her experiences and memories from the event. Tim takes a trip down memory lane as he reminisces about Bozo the Clown, sharing some entertaining and nostalgic stories. The hosts also delve into current news, discussing the recent event of the Titan submersible imploding near the Titanic. They explore the details surrounding this incident and its implications for underwater exploration. Moreover, Aubrey and Tim engage in a thoughtful conversation on the pros and cons of affirmative action, providing insightful viewpoints and analysis on the controversial topic. The episode ends with a teaser for part 2, which is set to air the following week, promising even more exciting and nerdy discussions. Notes for this episode were derived from these sources: 18 Affirmative Action Pros and Cons (2023) (helpfulprofessor.com) Andrew Heaton's The Political Orphanage - Podcast — Andrew Heaton (mightyheaton.com) 20-1199 Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College (06/29/2023) (supremecourt.gov) As always, we wish to thank Christopher Lazarek for his wonderful theme song. Head to his ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for information on how to purchase his EP, Here's To You, which is available on all digital platforms. Head to our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linktree⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for more information on where to find us online.