Pull Up, Speak Up: Who Holds the Power? Healthcare, Diversity, Democracy, and the 14th Amendment

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In this Pull Up, Speak Up episode, host Tony Tidbit convenes a powerhouse panel featuring Les Frye, Lauren Burke, and Wayne Edwards to tackle some of our time's most urgent and polarizing issues. The discussion dives into the skyrocketing cost of healthcare, the retreat of DEI initiatives in a post-George Floyd era, and the contentious debates surrounding the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship. The panel also confronts the unsettling assassination of UnitedHealthcare's CEO, exploring its broader implications for corporate leadership and public trust. Adding another layer of complexity, the conversation examines corporate America's evolving stance on political contributions and its impact on democracy. The episode concludes with bold predictions for 2025 and a powerful framework—LESS—that equips listeners with actionable tools to dismantle discrimination in everyday life.

▶︎ In This Episode

00:00: Introduction to Healthcare and GDP

00:35: Welcome to Pull Up, Speak Up

01:56: Meet the Panelists

02:50: Personal Backgrounds and Inspirations

07:20: Ground Rules for Discussion

09:33: Reflecting on January 6th

16:14: Corporate America's Shift in Support

28:57: The Evolution and Pushback of DEI

40:58: Personal Background and Hard Work

41:16: Misconceptions About Race and Privilege

42:27: Media Influence and Generational Bias

43:01: Affirmative Action and College Admissions

48:15: Healthcare System and Corporate America

01:03:27: 14th Amendment and Birthright Citizenship

01:11:02: Predictions for 2025

01:14:04: Final Thoughts and Call to Action

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