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California's Made in California directory sparks backlash over owner…
The state-run directory lets buyers sort businesses by owner identity, but White and male are not among the categories, which has set off a national argument.
On air: Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger on BBN TonightPublished
At a glance
- First reported by Fox News: “Made in California business directory lets buyers filter by identity but excludes White men”.
- Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 8:11 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Chip Darnell and Hank Ledger.
- Topics: California.
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Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorFox News reports California's Made in California business directory is drawing backlash, because buyers can filter shops by owner identity, but White and male are not on the list of choices.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSo a state website built a filter for finding businesses, and the first thing people searched for was the missing box.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIt's a very handy directory, Hank, and the debate is already national!
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA directory that starts a fight before it finds you a candle. Brock, how does the sky look tonight?
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