Menthol cigarettes kill more Black Americans. Should Biden ban them?

The podcast discusses the impending decision by the Biden administration to ban menthol cigarettes and the implications for public health. It explores the influence of industry opposition, political concerns, and racial implications. The history of targeted marketing, the menthol exception, and the Africanization of menthol brands are also examined. The impact of menthol cigarettes on systemic racism and arguments for and against a ban are explored as well.