Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs are under attack again—but what if they’re not the problem? What if the real issue is who’s in charge?

In this episode:
-My personal experience with DEI programs
-The Signal chat that risked national security
-Why “meritocracy” doesn’t exist when leadership is this broken
How both political parties are failing us—and where we go from here

Let’s stop blaming DEI and start asking harder questions.
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In this episode of The Springboard Podcast, I break down two major events in Washington last week:

📢Oval Office Bullying: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenski walked into an ambush - was it 'America First' diplomacy or political extortion?

💰Congressional Budget: The House passed a $4.5 trillion tax cut. Paid for by slashes to key benefit programs that impact the lower and middle class and provide for the rich.

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Episode 2 kicks off with Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar’s wins for the culture before shifting to Trump's 'America First' agenda. We break down tariffs and immigration policies, asking: Is the focus on national security actually creating more instability?

The first episode of The Springboard Podcast explores the conversations we tend to avoid and why they matter. Steven kicks off with a personal story about navigating an uncomfortable discussion at an LA bar, followed by a deep dive into Trump’s latest executive orders on DEI, immigration, and gender policy. Finally, the recent LA wildfires, the misinformation surrounding them, and their broader implications.