Philosopher Naomi Zack has an argument for thinking that Identity politics should be left out of politics. In this episode, I explore her back-lash argument and introduce her proposed solution for addressing racial inequality. The short story: it's not identity politics. Rather, the way forward is through universal policy (policy that benefits all). This way, regressives lose too much by pushing back, leaving us with a sustainable path forward and a less dysfunctional government.