In this episode of What the Frock, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod belly up to the breakfast table to dish out a hearty helping of truth behind the Cracker Barrel controversy sweeping social media. Did the CEO really say, “MAGA doesn’t have to eat here”? Spoiler alert—she didn’t. But that didn’t stop the viral outrage machine from firing up the griddle.
The hosts unravel how a fake quote, amplified by conservative influencers and fed by clickbait culture, plays right into the hands of a shadowy steakhouse overlord: Sardar Biglari, the largest shareholder in both Cracker Barrel and its rival, Steak 'n Shake.
Then it’s back to 1678, as Rabbi Dave draws a shocking comparison to the Popish Plot and the deadly power of unverified hysteria. It’s all biscuits, pamphlets, and manipulation this week—served hot, with a side of hard truth. Pass the scones and settle in.
This one’s for your brain, not your belly.
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