Jon Stewart & Heather McGhee discuss Anti-DEI Policies and Trump’s Autocracy | The Weekly Show

🚨Listen NOW before this episode gets pulled! - As the Trump administration’s attacks on diversity initiatives intensify, we’re joined by Heather McGhee, author of “The Sum of Us.” Together, they explore the myths fueling anti-DEI sentiment, examine how the Trump administration weaponizes racial grievance to protect powerful interests, and discuss how a truly inclusive society benefits everyone, not just those historically excluded. Plus, Jon reacts to the deportation of Kilmar Ábrego García, the administration’s gleeful response and Harvard’s stand against Trump. #TheWeeklyShowWithJonStewart #TheWeeklyShow #JonStewart #ComedyCentral 0:00 - Intro 5:40 - Author Heather McGhee Joins 6:38 - The Attack on American Universities 19:40 - We Still Live in a Privileged-Based Society 23:44 - The U.S. is a Competitive Autocracy 27:25 - The Shakedown Executive Order 28:49 - Why it's Easy for Heather to Say "What Time It Is" 41:40 - "We Must Repair The Damage Done By Equality" 45:26 - The Anti-Diversity Regime 55:22 - The Desired State 1:01:20 - Three Decades of a Right-Wing Takeover of the Information Ecosystem 1:06:06 - How to Fight Back 1:16:30 - Breaking Down the Discussion Subscribe to The Weekly Show: https://www.youtube.com/@WeeklyShowPodcast?sub_confirmation=1 Follow The Weekly Show: X: https://www.x.com/weeklyshowpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weeklyshowpodcast/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@weeklyshowpodcast Watch full episodes of The Weekly Show: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIti_J5fVo4IiJWQluYFpz-DbWOF0mK3o About The Weekly Show: On Mondays, Jon Stewart hosts The Daily Show, but on Thursdays he hosts The Weekly Show — A podcast featuring in- depth conversations with special guests that explores the biggest threats to our democracy. Also hear from producers and friends of the show who discuss the latest headlines, what’s on their minds, and more! The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart releases new episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts & full episode is available on YouTube, Fridays at 9AM ET.