Topic: Lewis Mumford

2 chapters across the catalog

Opinews
Episode 911 49:26 - 50:56

911: Opinews

Lewis Mumford, The Machine and Deep State Theory

John C. Dvorak recommends the works of Lewis Mumford to listeners, specifically his analysis of "The Machine." The hosts argue that the "Machine" is a more accurate term than the "Deep State" for the interconnected power of media and government.

Escape from Madrid
Episode 281 1:53:32 - 1:58:13

281: Escape from Madrid

Daylight Saving Time History, Time as a Regimentation System

The history and purpose of changing clocks are debated. While often attributed to farmers, the hosts argue it was a wartime measure introduced in 1916 to confuse the public. Citing Lewis Mumford, they trace the origins of strict timekeeping to monasteries and the military as a system for regimenting "slaves" in the industrial era.