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Podcast: News For Reasonable People
Episode: Retailers Accused of Racism After Fleeing Black Neighborhoods in Milwaukee
Description: Major retailers like Kroger's Pick ’n Save, Walgreens, and CVS are closing multiple stores in predominantly Black neighborhoods of Milwaukee — and it’s sparking outrage.Community leaders call it “food apartheid.” Retailers say it’s about theft, safety, and sustainability. Who’s telling the truth? What does this mean for access to food, medicine, and essentials in underserved communities?