Marcia Chatelain

Dr. Marcia Chatelain, Pulitzer-prize winning historian and fast food detective, explores the mysteries of three American franchises that disappeared without a trace. She investigates the rivalry between White Castle and White Tower, the rise and fall of Arthur Treachers fish and chips, and the intriguing story behind the disappearance of Mahalia Jackson's Glory Fried Chicken and Mini Pearl's Chicken.

Marcia Chatelain, a Pulitzer Prize-winning Professor of History and African American Studies at Georgetown University, dives deep into the intricate relationship between fast food and African American communities. She discusses how fast food chains have become both economic opportunities and sources of health disparities. The conversation also illuminates the historical ties between fast food and the civil rights movement, critiquing the challenges of addressing systemic issues through capitalism. Chatelain advocates for community empowerment and rethinking food justice in the face of corporate influence.

In this thought-provoking discussion, Marcia Chatelain, author of "Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America," offers a unique critique of racial capitalism through the lens of McDonald’s impact on Black communities. Phoebe Unter, creator of the "Race Traitor" miniseries, delves into reparations and the personal stories highlighting systemic inequalities. They explore the evolution of fast food marketing, its complex portrayal of Black identity, and the deeper implications of corporate accountability in fostering true equality.