In 1996, a state ballot measure barred public universities from using race as a factor in admissions. Now, with the Supreme Court weighing affirmative action, the University of California's struggle to build a diverse student body may hold lessons for private universities that could soon face the same restriction. Chronicle reporter Nanette Asimov joins host Cecilia Lei to discuss the stakes. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod
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