About the episode…Join us in listening to this podcast episode recorded live at the American Anthropological Association 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans.

In this episode, we’ll focus on something that suddenly seems to be everywhere-- Artificial Intelligence. As a human-centered firm, we thought it would be interesting to consider how we think about and engage with AI and how we, personally and as a society, are responding to AI generated material.

This episode focuses on a popular topic in DEIB and generally culture-change, which is cultural competence vs cultural humility. Why do we need cultural reflexivity instead?

In this episode, we focus on a question that you cannot escape from in the U.S: Whether DEIB is a partisan issue and whether or not that should be the case.

Today we discuss a common issue that arises in DEIB work surrounding white allyship.

What can we do in the midst of political turmoil to feel empowered?

What responsibilities do you have as an employer and/or as a DEI professional?

How are the courts talking about and making rulings about DEI and discrimination?

What do Trump's executive orders on title IX mean for women’s sports?

What is the status update on Higher-Education’s pushback against Trump’s attacks and why is higher-ed uniquely positioned to fight back Trump’s attacks?

There are some legitimate critiques of DEIB that we shouldn’t shy away from, but address them.

Episode 6: What’s in a Name?

How should I talk about DEI?

Episode 5: DEI & Boycotts

Consider activism through consumer spending and boycotting due to the pulling of DEI, but how are you making your choices?

Are YOU a DEI Hire??

This episode answers the questions:

1. How is the term DEI hire being used?

2. Why is meritocracy misdirection?

3. How does DEI actually impact hiring

DEI is Illegal! ..right?