Topic: Roaring 20s

3 chapters across the catalog

Booster Blitz
Episode 1408 1:10:08 - 1:11:36

1408: Booster Blitz

1918 Pandemic, Roaring 20s, Market Boom

Historical analysis of the 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic reveals that a massive economic boom began at the peak of the outbreak, leading directly into the Roaring 20s. The stock market hit rock bottom during the worst part of the pandemic before skyrocketing. The segment questions whether modern central banks can control markets effectively enough to prevent a similar post-pandemic surge or a planned depression.

Hunt the Wumpus
Episode 1204 1:20:18 - 1:23:45

1204: Hunt the Wumpus

Final Donor Acknowledgments, Value for Value System

The final segment of donor acknowledgments included contributions from producers in Toronto and North Dakota. The hosts emphasized the "value for value" model of the show, encouraging listeners to list their executive producer titles on professional profiles like LinkedIn to demonstrate their support for independent media.