This week we discuss the history of minstrelry, why it's such a factor in Target's latest racist mess-up, and a concerning Instacart order of spider traps.

NPR: Target Halloween Costume Backlash

PBS on the History of Minstrelry

Viola Davis on Target's Apology

What Can We Do? Reduce Harm

Here are two sources mentioned to reduce harm, along with or instead of boycotting Target, minimizing your shopping trips or dollars spent per trip.

• Equal Justice Initiative
• Southern Poverty Law Center

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Laugh and cry your way through a discussion on why private equity is literally, the worst. We talk about what private equity (PE) is, who benefits, and how far the tentacles of PE have spread into our lives. Since we're never able to stay on topic, we also find ourselves discussing whether or not hot dogs are a finger food when they're sans bun and wrap up with the good things in our lives right now.

Notes:

Bowling alleys are being bought by private equity:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nC8hnkUs3fM

Daddy Dogs
https://www.daddysdogs.com/

Anna's Good Thing: Cone-Cept's blueberry shake
https://www.cone-cept.com/

Lauren's Good Thing: French toast iced latte
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVlaw8lkfqV/

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