210: History of BBQ, Hillbillies, & Trump Country

Today we learn the history of BBQ, and why it is steeped in racism. We talk about the creepy way Amazon's Alexa keeps laughing at people. We discuss the self-driving car who killed a pedestrian, and why we're freaked out by it. We also talk about the recent Nat Geo cover that showed twins who have different skin color. Plus, we interview Elizabeth Catte about her book What You're Getting Wrong About Appalachia.  Listen to more podcasts like this: https://wavepodcastnetwork.com Read this week's Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/thebraincandypodcast/210-212 Join our Candy Club, shop our merch, sign-up for our free newsletter, & more by visiting The Brain Candy Podcast website: https://www.thebraincandypodcast.com Connect with us on social media: BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/braincandypodcast Susie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/susiemeister Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/imsarahrice BCP on X: https://www.x.com/braincandypod Susie on X: https://www.x.com/susie_meister Sarah on X: https://www.x.com/ImSarahRice See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.