The Megyn Kelly Show Supreme Court's Seismic Affirmative Action Ruling and More, with Jason Riley, Heather Mac Donald, Carrie Prejean, and Britt Mayer | Ep. 578
Jun 29, 2023
Join Jason Riley, a Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and Heather Mac Donald, a City Journal editor, as they discuss the Supreme Court's landmark ruling on affirmative action and its potential impacts on educational equity. They delve into reactions from Justice Thomas and dissenting views while addressing media backlash. Later, Carrie Prejean Boller and Britt Mayer tackle California's controversial gender identity legislation and the responsibilities of parents, alongside a lively examination of activism during Pride Month, highlighting the growing polarization surrounding social issues.
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Race as a Factor
- Allowing race as a factor in admissions makes it the determining factor.
- A study showed Asian males' admission chances drastically increased when their race was changed to Black.
Mismatch and Failure
- Affirmative action sets up smart minority kids for failure by mismatching them with overly selective schools.
- A study showed Black students with high test scores struggling at MIT when they could have excelled elsewhere.
Jackson's Dissent
- Justice Jackson argues that affirmative action addresses historical inequality and benefits everyone.
- Riley counters that these policies haven't created the Black middle class and are unnecessary.
