3 chapters across the catalog
The hosts explain the basics of how a strong dollar affects international trade, making imports cheaper but exports more expensive. They recall the 1980s when a strong Japanese yen allowed Japanese investors to buy American landmarks like Rockefeller Center. The current strength of the dollar is discussed as an opportunity for the U.S. to buy foreign companies at a discount.
The show's "value-for-value" funding model is explained, emphasizing independence from corporate or NRA money. A listener named Ben shares that a local Indian casino refuses $50 bills because Ulysses S. Grant is on them, leading him to register the domain cashisracist.com.
Producer Donations, Australian Dollar and Job Karma
The hosts process various donations, including a "de-douching" for a millennial listener in Oregon and a discussion on the exchange rate of the Australian dollar for executive producers. They grant "Job Karma" to several listeners and their family members. A correction is made regarding the pronunciation of Olathe, Kansas, following a listener's mouth-punching anecdote.
