David French has just returned from Ukraine where he saw the devastating impact of the Russian invasion. He talks to Skye about the resilience of the Ukrainian people, the need for more American support, and how a Trump victory in 2024 is part of Putin’s war plan. Then, the Supreme Court appears likely to rule against colleges and universities that consider race in the admission process. What are the arguments for and against Affirmative Action, and how will the court’s decision reverberate beyond higher education?
0:00 - Theme Song
0:17 - Why there is not more U.S. support of Ukraine
20:35 - David’s experience in Kyiv
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36:22 - Harvard Affirmative Action Case in the Supreme Court
45:45 - Previous Affirmative Action cases
58:49 - End Credits
Links mentioned in interview
Why Ukraine Needs Those F-16s
I Just Arrived in Kyiv. The Ukrainian Valor Is Breathtaking.
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David French: https://twitter.com/DavidAFrench
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Thanks for covering the importance of Ukriane. As an ex-pat in Poland raising a family I have never appreciated Nato and supporting Ukraine more. Also if you want to hear from Ukrianian Christians themselves in how they are coping in war I know a lot of them and some crazy stories of people witnessing to Russians or being captured trying to bring supplies, etc... Crazy times.