Topic: Blue Train

3 chapters across the catalog

Caconian
Episode 1897 1:37:38 - 1:41:12

1897: Caconian

Hamiltonian System, Blue-Collar Job Incentives

The hosts discuss the return of the "Hamiltonian system" of tariffs to encourage domestic manufacturing and steel production. They highlight the shift in societal values toward blue-collar trades, noting that skilled workers like electricians can earn over $200,000 a year. They argue that the current economic environment provides a strong incentive for the younger generation to pursue vocational careers.

Big Soda
Episode 243 1:15:43 - 1:19:15

243: Big Soda

Blue-Collar Job Trends, Locomotive Engineers

A list of high-paying blue-collar jobs highlights elevator repairers and locomotive engineers as lucrative career paths. An anecdote about the Melbourne to Perth train line illustrates the monotonous nature of the job, specifically the requirement to hit a "dead man's switch" every 20 seconds.

The Dead Bee Conspiracy
Episode 65 1:05:48 - 1:07:27

65: The Dead Bee Conspiracy

South African Resorts, Blue Train Service

Travel plans for a photo shoot at a five-star resort near Johannesburg include discussions of the Blue Train, a famous luxury rail service running to Cape Town. The region is known for its high-end tourism infrastructure, though many visitors opt to remain within the confines of secure resorts.