Why U.S. companies are cutting their diversity efforts

Meta has become the latest company in the U.S. to walk back on its diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts — a move numerous corporations are making ahead of a Trump presidency. The parent company of Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp said it will no longer have "representation goals for women and ethnic minorities."In today's deep dive, we look at what's changing at Meta, is there an emerging trend in companies shifting away from diversity and inclusion, and what started this conversation?

Hosts: Nandini Dhir and Zara SeidlerProducer: Orla Maher

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