Topic: Economic Woes

2 chapters across the catalog

Homeless Apocalypse
Episode 1418 59:43 - 1:02:10

1418: Homeless Apocalypse

Potential for a Homeless Apocalypse and Charismatic Leadership

Reflecting on the film "Demolition Man," the hosts speculate on the potential for a "homeless apocalypse" if the unhoused population continues to grow without community support. They discuss the importance of community-based solutions like Austin's Community First Village and warn that a charismatic leader could eventually organize the marginalized population into a disruptive force.

Episode 402 15:26 - 20:15

402: Drunk or Not Drunk?

IMF Funding Pledges and Media Math Errors

Christine Lagarde and the IMF announced $430 billion in pledges to combat global economic issues. Adam Curry highlights that the specific list of country pledges only totals $362 billion, accusing mainstream media outlets like the New York Times and USA Today of "cut-and-paste journalism" for failing to verify the math.