Topic: Charles Murray

2 chapters across the catalog

Clog the Pipes
Episode 660 44:46 - 48:17

660: Clog the Pipes

Swiss Basic Income Initiative and Guaranteed Minimum Income

A news clip details a Swiss proposal to provide a basic income of 2,000 euros per month to every citizen. Adam Curry and John C. Dvorak discuss the concept of a guaranteed minimum income, noting that both Milton Friedman and Charles Murray have proposed similar systems to replace traditional welfare. They debate whether such a system would lead to waste or provide a necessary safety net in an increasingly automated economy.

Cli-Fi®
Episode 608 1:30:17 - 1:32:23

608: Cli-Fi®

Movie Quiz, Ghostbusters, Death Wish 3

The hosts engage in a "Guess That Movie" segment, featuring a clip from "Ghostbusters" regarding "biblical proportions" of disaster. This is followed by a clip from "Death Wish 3" involving a jailhouse confrontation. The segment serves as a brief entertainment break while reinforcing themes of urban dystopia.