The Ramifications of Hegseth’s Anti-DEI Purge

The military has historically been a powerful force for integration in America—even as its top ranks have been slow to reflect the racial makeup of the country. Host Adam Harris speaks with the Atlantic staff writer Clint Smith, who wrote in the July issue of the magazine about what it means that the gradual, visible racial progress in the military is being degraded as Black officers are pushed out. Subscribe to the “Radio Atlantic” podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Subscribe to the “Radio Atlantic” podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vlgAVf... Follow The Atlantic on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theatlantic... Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Atlantic subscribers also get access to exclusive subscriber audio in Apple Podcasts. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/Listener. #theatlantic #radioatlantic #trump #hegseth #military 00:00 Introduction 00:48 DEI Crackdown 02:08 Feelings of Betrayal 05:23 Meritocracy Argument 09:39 Why Representation Matters 14:13 Mobility and Family Impact 16:05 America’s Story At 250 20:50 Closing The Atlantic on YouTube: http://bit.ly/subAtlanticYT