2 chapters across the catalog
A donor note brings attention to Tiffany Jewell's book, "Anti-Racist: 20 Lessons on How to Wake Up," which is being assigned in middle schools. The hosts discuss the "indoctrination" of youth into activist mindsets. They also explain the "Drop Squad" reference—a 1994 film about kidnapping "sell-outs" to re-educate them—as a metaphor for how the Democratic Party treats those who leave the "plantation."
A satirical "Gospel Pack" commercial from Spike Lee's 1994 film Drop Squad highlights how ad agencies target Black consumers with unhealthy products. Research from the Rudd Center at the University of Connecticut confirms that Black and Hispanic consumers are disproportionately exposed to ads for junk food and sugary drinks. Many of these communities live in "food deserts," where fast food and convenience stores are the only accessible food options.
