In Episode 25 of Khannecting the Dots, I come full circle — back to one of the main issues that pushed me to start this show: DEI.
After Trump blamed DEI for everything from plane crashes to institutional failure, corporations raced to roll back diversity programs. But the backlash was never really about policy — it was about power.
This episode breaks down how “DEI” became a coded scapegoat, why DEI succeeded in some places and failed in others, and how zero-sum fear keeps working people divided while wealth is extracted at the top. The alternative is solidarity — and building a bigger table.

Check out my substack page where I tackle some of the episode topics in depth and write about other issues our country and the world are facing today. https://substack.com/@ktdpodcast

Trump is dismantling the Department of Education.

This episode examines how it’s happening, why now, and what it means for students, civil rights enforcement, and public education itself.

Check out my substack page where I tackle some of the episode topics in depth and write about other issues our country and the world are facing today. https://substack.com/@ktdpodcast

In this episode, I trace how corporate power and political influence destroyed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, silencing the only federal agency whose sole mission was protecting ordinary consumers. From real-world cases to court rulings and donor pressure, this is the story of what happens when the watchdog is taken off the beat.

Check out my substack page where I tackle some of the episode topics in depth and write about other issues our country and the world are facing today. https://substack.com/@ktdpodcast