The end of affirmative action for college admissions

The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down the use of affirmative action. Colleges and universities may no longer explicitly consider an applicant’s race when deciding admissions. Plus, bringing lesbian bars back from the brink of extinction. Guests: Axios’ Sam Baker, Megan Rose Dickey, Jessica Boehm, Alissa Widman Neese and Arika Herron. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Robin Linn and Ben O'Brien. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action at colleges Ending affirmative action is watershed moment for higher education Why finding a lesbian bar near you is almost impossible Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices