Why did the most successful homelessness policy in American history get changed? And what steps can you take to help the homeless? We do our best to tackle both of those questions in this final installment of our series on homelessness.
16 May 2022
A Very Special Episode Part 2
In this second part of our three part series on homelessness, we discuss how news media has distorted the public perception of the homeless population. Also, how much did we spend on our garage door?
2 May 2022
Teach Your Children SEL
Social and Emotional Learning is designed to teach children how to manage their emotions and resolve conflicts. Why has this become a source of political controversy? Also, where were we and why isn't this the second episode on homelessness? Listen and find out.
18 Apr 2022
A Very Special Episode Part 1
How much do we really know about homelessness and how much have we simply absorbed through media? Also, why are we making paper turkeys? Join us for these answers and more.
14 Apr 2022
Joyrides and Hellrides
Wesley Willis is one of the most improbable sucess stories in the history of American music. Join us as we discuss how he found success and what his story tells us about the most vulnerable people in our society.
4 Apr 2022
Uncschool My Heart
Is unschooling a passing fad or the future of education in the US? Also, something happened at the grocery store this week that we'll remember for the rest of our lives.
29 Mar 2022
Only Fools Russian Part 2
Did the Russians interfere with the 2016 elections? Did it make a difference if they did? Find out, plus we reminisce about penny wars.
20 Mar 2022
Neat Thoughts Gaiden: Broken Toes and a Growing Nose
A few more politicians may be Russian Assets--join us to find out who! Also, we talk about Super Mario Fanart and a conspiracy theory involving an online talent agency.
15 Mar 2022
Only Fools Russian Part 1
In 195o, Senator Joseph McCarthy kicked off the Red Scare when claimed that the US government had been infiltrated by Russian spies. Seventy years later, has McCarthy's own party fallen under the thrall of the Russian government?
Join us as we discuss in this first part of our series on Russia's influence over US Politics.
8 Mar 2022
Crypt Off Part 4
Is cryptocurrency doing more damage to the environment than some developed nations? The answer probably won't surprise you, but it will still disappoint you. Join us for our final installment on cryptocurrency as we discuss the economic, environmental and geopolitical consequences of crypto.
28 Feb 2022
Crypt Off Part 3
NFTs are dumber than you think they are--join us as we explain how. Oh, we also discuss a conspiracy theory that involves Jimmy Fallon and Paris Hilton.
21 Feb 2022
Crypt Off Part 2
Join us for part 2 of our series on cryptocurrency, where we identify what has allowed some of the biggest scams in cryptocurrency to gain mainstream acceptance.
We also talk about Albania in the mid 90s and the correct pronunciation of the word "niche."
14 Feb 2022
Crypt Off Part 1
Join us for this four part series where we discuss the past, present, and likely future of cryptocurrency as well as the environmental and economic consequences it holds. In this first part, we discuss the basic technology behind crypto and some of the early history of Bitcoin.
Also we talk about Tulipmania and a dude who gave himself brain damage from letting his computer get too hot.
7 Feb 2022
No Teacher No Cry Part 2
We finish our discussion on the pending teacher resignation crisis by discussing how the profession has changed, how cultural attitudes about educators have changed, and why political pressures have poisoned the well. Oh, we also talk about weird customers we had in retail jobs 15 years ago.
We take a break from our 2 part series on teacher resignations to talk about some of the weird crap we read on financial advice forums.
29 Jan 2022
No Teacher No Cry Part 1
Is the American Public Education system on the verge of a critical shortage of teachers? We discuss why it already kind of is, and why it might get worse. Oh, but first we celebrate having hot water and talk about why some businesses still want to force you to talk to them on the phone.
25 Jan 2022
Neon Genesis Evangelical Part 2
We wrap up last episode's conversation by covering Dominionists and postmillenial views on climate change.
21 Jan 2022
Neon Genesis Evangelical Part 1
We talk about JRPG villains and then about people who want the world to end
17 Jan 2022
Here Comes ALEC
State legislators are bad at writing laws. We talk about why, but only after complaining about our broken water heater for 4 minutes.
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