Does Big Tech have a problem with caste discrimination?

The social hierarchy has become a flashpoint in the US, leading to a ban in a big city. The caste system is a social hierarchy common in South Asian countries and communities but has now also become a flashpoint in the United States. Earlier this year, Seattle became the first US city to explicitly ban caste discrimination. South Asians make up just about 2 percent of the US population, leading some to allege the new law unfairly singles out a minority community and perpetuates stereotypes. In this episode: Kshama Sawant, member, Seattle City Council Episode credits: This episode was produced by Ashish Malhotra and our host, Malika Bilal.