Hosts Mary Mitchell and Leslie Baldacci dive into the issues of implicit bias and racist behavior evident in the Starbucks' incident in which two black men were arrested for sitting at a table without buying anything. Anti-racism and diversity trainer Glenn Singleton joins the hosts, with insight on whether or not diversity training makes a difference in changing unconsciously biased and racist behavior. Singleton addresses concrete steps that can be taken to change individuals' consciousness about their own experiences and attitudes. Mary and Leslie wrap up reviewing additional racial clashes, including racist and anti-Semitic graffiti at DePauw University in Indiana, high school students displaying confederate flags on pickup trucks in Michigan, and counter protests planned for a Sons of Confederate Veterans memorial service at a South Side cemetery where famous African Americans are buried.

Hosts Mary Mitchell and Leslie Baldacci reflect on the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. 50 years ago, where they were at the time, and his impact on each of their lives. Leslie shares how she bought into the "dream" and made a commitment to raising her family in a racially integrated neighborhood. Mary discusses her mixed feelings about the "dream." Both lament the continuation of segregated housing and education, resurgence of hate groups and neighborhood gentrification. Next, the hosts tackle mortality, and Leslie discloses her pact with her friends, while Mary shares her recent epiphany about death. From death, they revisit aging and dealing with the loss of youthful beauty, and Leslie shares her anti-aging beauty secrets. The episode concludes with Leslie posing to Mary the BIG question to be answered in episode 11: "How do you pronounce the word WYPIPO?"

Hosts Mary Mitchell and Leslie Baldacci lament dealing with aging and the loss of beauty. The hosts discuss the recent mass shooting in Parkland, and whether or not teachers should be armed. As a former teacher, Leslie contemplates how she would feel if she was told to carry a gun in her classroom. Then, Mary asks Leslie: “What’s the worst thing you heard a white person say about a black person, and what did you do about it?” Leslie answers with a heartbreaking memory about her grandmother.

Hosts Mary Mitchell and Leslie Baldacci discuss “colorism.” Leslie spends some time asking Mary what the impact of “colorism” was on her life. Mary recounts painful memories of being bullied when she was a child for having light skin and green eyes, and what her friends looked like in school. Then, the hosts talk about Black History Month, and ponder the frequently-posed question: Should there be a White History Month?

Leslie's answer to Mary's "big question": has she ever dated a black guy? reveals the racism in her family - and how she's dealt with it. Lineup also includes a review of the Showtime hit series "The Chi" and their discomfort with some of the character portrayals, more cultural appropriation spotting, and questioning who is - and is not - involved in the #metoo movement. Leslie lays a "big question" on Mary...catch the next episode for the painful memories the question brings to light.

"The Talk," "Get Out," and when is it o.k. to "steal" from other cultures?

Mary and Leslie explore Proctor and Gambles' controversial "The Talk" video and the very different kinds of conversations black parents have with their children about survival than white parents. Lineup also includes reactions to the hit movie "Get Out," appreciating culture vs. stealing it, and part two of the White Privilege quiz. Don't miss Mary's Big Question for Leslie to answer in the next episode.

Exploring white privilege, the reality of color blind relationships and ... hair.

Join the Zebra Sisters as they tackle a so-called “white privilege” quiz and hear the surprising results.  Mary and Leslie also talk about the very nature of Zebra Sister relationships — are they real or a media creation? Plus, hair. All women talk about their hair and these two are no exception.