Topic: Testing Culture

A 1981 CDC report on unusual pneumonia cases marks the recognized beginning of the AIDS epidemic. Dr. Anthony Fauci's leadership at the NIAID is detailed, focusing on his transition into the nation's top infectious disease expert. The hosts discuss the evolution of "testing culture" among different demographics since the 1980s.

A clip from "Good Times" depicts a character arguing that IQ tests are culturally biased against children in the ghetto. Actor John Amos explains his departure from the show, citing his frustration with the focus on "J.J." and stereotypical humor over more substantive portrayals of Black youth.