EP. 1: Week 1 NFL Recap, DEI vs AI, & Women as the Backbone

Get ready for a full-court press. In this week’s episode of Past, Present, Pushback, XO breaks down the most electric moments from Week 1 of the NFL season, touching on epic comebacks, rookie standouts, and what Micah Parsons in Green Bay means for the league.

Then, AZ dives into today’s cultural crossroads: DEI vs AI. Did you know that 78% of businesses have adopted AI — even as nearly 55% of employers aren’t sure if it helps or harms diversity hiring? Plus, 54 of the 81 biggest companies have quietly removed DEI language from their reports, signaling a deeper shift away from equity initiatives.

Finally, CDA brings it home with a powerful reminder: women are the backbone of families and communities. Among Black mothers, more than 80% are primary, sole, or co-breadwinners — a quiet testament to resilience and strength that often goes unseen.