Cookie Wars!

March 30, 2023

Phil Edwards covers the 20th century cookie wars. Spoiler: Oreos won. Why? Technology, distribution, consolidation, and marketing.

More:

“Uneeda Business History: the Nabisco Story, Gary Hoover, American Business History Center

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TV Dinners Changed How America Cooks

March 29, 2023

TV Dinners Changed How America Cooks

Decades before kitchens got microwaves, frozen TV dinners changed how Americans cook and eat. An NBC News video by Kate Sammer and Jeff Morganteen:

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How Did Everything Get So Expensive?

March 28, 2023

Around the world, everything is more expensive. Why? Monetary factors, supply shocks, market concentration, and corporate price gouging. A Vox video by Liz Scheltens.

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Christian School Kids Meet Jesus Thanks to NRA

March 27, 2023

Christian School Kids Meet Jesus Thanks to NRA

3 children and 3 adults are dead in a shooting at The Covenant School, a private religious school in Nashville, Tennessee. The now-deceased female gun enthusiast responsible carried two AR-15 assault-style rifles and a pistol, and was possibly an alumna. Tuition at the Presbyterian-affiliated school ranges from $10,250 to $16,500, plus fees. Almost all students are White.

15 million Americans, about 1 in 20, own an AR-15 assault-style weapon, and some own several. According to the national Gun Violence Archive, there have been 128 mass shootings in the U.S. this year so far.

More:

“Three children and three adults killed by female shooter at Nashville elementary school,” Martin Pengelly, The Guardian

“‘No Way To Prevent This,’ Says Only Nation Where This Regularly Happens,” The Onion

Related:

“We spent 7 months examining the AR-15’s role in America. Here’s what we learned.” Washington Post

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Making Vinyl Records

March 27, 2023

Making Vinyl Records

Musician Jack White owns Third Man Records vinyl pressing plant in Detroit, one of 88 disk pressers in the US. This video directed by Wired magazine’s Katherine Wzorek takes a look at how platters are manufactured.

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When This Is Over

March 26, 2023

“When This Is Over,” written and performed by Sam and Beth Goudie, 2021.

The Goudies website

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It Was Love That Ruined Me

March 26, 2023

“It Was Love That Ruined Me,” written and recorded by Robbie Fulks, 2019.

Robbie Fulks website

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I Need Somebody

March 26, 2023

“I Need Somebody,” written by Steve Cropper and Dorothy Williams, recorded by Johnny Daye, 1968.

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Stairway to Heaven

March 26, 2023

“Stairway to Heaven,” written by Jimmy Page and Robert Plant, recorded à la Liverpool by The Beatnix, 1992. It’s ab fab, gear, really boss.

The Beatnix website

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Heaven Is My Goal

March 26, 2023

Heaven Is My Goal,” written by Chester Feemster, recorded by The Salem Travelers, 1981.

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