Topic: Profession

2 chapters across the catalog

Vodka and Diamonds
Episode 1433 1:07:24 - 1:10:49

1433: Vodka and Diamonds

Journalism as a Trade vs. Profession, J-Schools

The hosts expand on the idea that journalism's decline began when it moved from a creative trade to a standardized profession. They suggest that "J-schools" like Columbia produce "cogs" for a corporate machine, potentially making the industry easier for intelligence agencies to infiltrate, as seen in Project Mockingbird.

Spy Slut
Episode 1136 41:59 - 47:22

1136: Spy Slut

Diversity Initiatives and Professional Appearance in Law

A listener email from a lawyer discusses the "Natural Hair Movement" and diversity initiatives within law firms. The hosts debate the merits of hiring based on "diverse" appearances, with one host arguing that unconventional appearances, such as a woman with a mustache, could be a disadvantage in client-facing business roles.