It was discussed in the context of food deserts and how the federal government subsidized fast food franchises in the 1960s, potentially with good intentions but leading to negative consequences.
The administration asserted that black owned businesses serving fast food would help to cure urban unrest by promoting an entrepreneurial spirit in poorer communities.
— Episode: Fast Food Conspiracies, Part 2: A Fright...
Episode: Fast Food Conspiracies, Part 2: A Frightening Comb...
It was discussed in the context of food deserts and how the federal government subsidized fast food franchises in the 1960s, potentially with good intentions but leading to negative consequences.
The administration asserted that black owned businesses serving fast food would help to cure urban unrest by promoting an entrepreneurial spirit in poorer communities.
It did make a select group of black entrepreneurs wealthy, but it was mostly a boon to fast food giants searching for new market demographics.
Episode: Fast Food Conspiracies, Part 2: A Frightening Comb...
It was mentioned in the podcast as discussing how the federal government subsidized fast food franchises in the 1960s, possibly to quell urban unrest, but it inadvertently benefited large fast food companies.
The administration asserted that black owned businesses serving fast food would help to cure urban unrest by promoting an entrepreneurial spirit in poorer communities.
It did make a select group of black entrepreneurs wealthy, but it was mostly a boon to fast food giants searching for new market demographics.