In Episode 5, Mari and Shad discuss labor in America and how debt functions as a form of slavery. They start the episode by describing a frustrating oil change interaction they had at a Midas service center in Charleston, South Carolina. This interaction made the pair wonder what motivated the employee's disrespectful behavior. Although discrimination is a very likely culprit, they consider the possibility that the man was just having a bad day. Either way, it's important to be aware of the history that influences how white Americans perceive Black men.  

The conversation transforms into a dialogue about crippling debt and the dysfunctional systems which prevent many from accumulating wealth. Mari and Shad identify ways Americans find themselves trapped in a society which values money over human life. This week's SCRAPEShoutout has the spotlight on an individual using social media to connect and share knowledge within his community during the pandemic. Travis Edwards, from St. Paul Minnesota started an online Documentary Club, inviting others to join in the discussion about topics like sustainability and racism.  Thank you Travis, for allowing SCRAPEthePODCAST to join in on the discussion! 

For those that are new to the podcast, SCRAPE stands for: Support Community, Raise Awareness and Promote Equality, is the foundation of what we will be discussing during our time with you. For more information on SCRAPEthePAINT head to www.scrapethepaint.com.

Music: Rhodesia by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/