3 chapters across the catalog
A new policy announced by Carrie Lake will see One America News (OAN) provide a free news feed to Voice of America's foreign audiences, replacing the domestic workforce of RFA. The hosts review OAN's current headlines, including praise for Karoline Leavitt and reports on a "Gold Rush 2.0" and Bitcoin boom.
Hamburger Helper Food Bank Campaign and Poverty Staples
A partnership between Hamburger Helper and Feeding America is discussed as a sign of the "actual depression" facing the United States. The hosts note the rise of restaurants specializing exclusively in mac and cheese as a cultural reflection of economic hardship and the normalization of poverty staples.
Portugal Financial Fractal and Hamburger Helper Charity
The hosts identify a "financial fractal" where countries like Portugal and Ireland initially deny needing IMF assistance before eventually accepting bailouts. They also critique a "Feeding America" advertisement for Hamburger Helper, questioning the nutritional value of the product. They describe the food as a "helper" used to stretch small amounts of protein with pasta and additives.
