2 chapters across the catalog
The second segment of listener donations included contributions from Brendan Maroney, Sir Dodd, and Lucas Williams. The hosts thanked all producers who contributed under $50 anonymously, emphasizing the importance of the "Value for Value" model during the holiday season.
In the Garden of Beasts, Hitler Salute Mandates
A listener recommendation for the book *In the Garden of Beasts* by Eric Larson prompts a discussion on the mandatory Hitler salute in 1930s Germany. The book details how the salute was used as a public demonstration of obedience, enforced through social pressure and violence. The hosts draw parallels between this historical environment and modern "zero tolerance" policies, politically correct language, and pervasive surveillance.
