2 chapters across the catalog
The 1889 National Hobo Convention in St. Louis established an ethical code for "tourists" (hobos) that emphasized self-reliance, respect for nature, and community assistance. The code instructed travelers to stay clean, help in "jungles" (camps), and avoid causing trouble for railroad crews. This historical context is contrasted with modern homelessness issues, suggesting a loss of the self-governing standards once held by transient populations.
Historical Migration Patterns, Turkish Intelligence Theories
The hosts compare the current European migrant crisis to historical mass migrations during economic depressions, noting how "pioneers" create routes for others to follow. They speculate that Turkish President Erdogan may be intentionally releasing refugees from camps to pressure Europe. They also discuss how the U.S. uses its own undocumented population as a barrier to new migration.
