• 9:51 - 13:04
THC 18: Joey Diaz, Mike Maxwell, & Frankie Parkes | Planning the Revolution
Corporate Consolidation and the Decline of Mom-and-Pop Shops
The transition from independent community businesses to corporate-managed chains like Home Depot and GameStop has stripped individuals of autonomy. While cities like San Francisco maintain some small businesses through grandfathered leases, suburban sprawl has largely replaced original local culture with identical strip malls. The lack of community trust since September 11th is cited as a barrier to supporting local deli and hardware store owners.