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Affirmative Action’s Last Stand

The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over two cases that will decide the fate of affirmative action at American colleges and universities. Jay Willis, the editor-in-chief of Balls &amp; Strikes, tells us what’s at stake if the justices decide to overturn decades of precedent on the issue.And in headlines: federal prosecutors charged the man accused of attacking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, Taylor Swift became the first artist ever to claim the top 10 slots on the Billboard Hot 100 charts, and Elon Musk is reportedly planning layoffs at Twitter.Show Notes:Balls &amp; Strikes: Supreme Court Coverage That Doesn't Suck – <a href="https://ballsandstrikes.org/">https://ballsandstrikes.org/</a>Vote Save America: Every Last Vote – <a href="https://votesaveamerica.com/every-last-vote/">https://votesaveamerica.com/every-last-vote/</a>Crooked Coffee is officially here. Our first blend, What A Morning, is available in medium and dark roasts. Wake up with your own bag at<a href="http://crooked.com/coffee"> crooked.com/coffee</a>Follow us on Instagram –<a href="https://www.instagram.com/whataday/"> https://www.instagram.com/whataday/</a>For a transcript of this episode, please visit<a href="http://crooked.com/whataday"> crooked.com/whataday</a>

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