Trump Pushes Peace, Targets Affirmative Action, and Global Power Shifts”

Rich kicks off the show with Dr. Jacob Olidort, director of the Center for American Security at the America First Policy Institute, who breaks down President Trump’s high-stakes meeting with Volodymyr Zelensky in Washington — including a surprise call to Vladimir Putin — and whether peace in Ukraine is finally within reach. Next, Sarah Parshall Perry, vice president and legal fellow at Defending Education, explains Trump’s new memorandum forcing colleges to reveal their admissions data to ensure compliance with the end of affirmative action. Finally, Rich speaks with Mupumi, economic advisor to the King of Matabele, about emerging economic opportunities across Africa and what Trump’s return could mean for U.S.–African relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices