3 chapters across the catalog
Minimum Wage as Slave Training, Silicon Valley Politics
The push for a $15 minimum wage is criticized as a "slave wage" that keeps people in poverty rather than encouraging true success. The hosts argue that if wages had kept pace with inflation, the minimum would be $30. They suggest that the political class and Silicon Valley elites use these issues to maintain a "slave mentality" among the citizenry.
Post-WWII European Middle Class, Consumerism, Wage Slaves
The post-World War II definition of the European middle class is identified as the most relatable, characterized by access to higher education, mass travel, varied food, and consumer electronics like color television. The hosts ultimately define the modern middle class as "wage slaves" who cannot survive without a job.
Listener Donations, Birthdays, and Karma Requests
A lengthy segment dedicated to reading listener emails, acknowledging donations, and granting "karma" for various life events. Notable mentions include a listener in Winnipeg spending $1,000 to become a 9-11 operator, a political science student in Thunder Bay, and several listeners celebrating birthdays or seeking job interview success.
