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Sources from this week's episode:

• Average Graduate Student Loan Debt | Education Data
• Full ROI Table (Graduate) | Flourish
• Podcast: Student Loan Debt | Mad Mad World
• Behold, the new starting salary for some graduates is $100,000 | rushhourtimes.com (via WSJ)
• Chris Rock - Neighborhood | YouTube
• Returns on Investment for 14,000 graduate degrees
• Master's Degrees Are the Biggest Scam in Higher Education | Business Insider
• Master’s degrees are the second biggest scam in higher education | Slate
• Don’t waste money on a master’s degree during the pandemic | CNBC
• Is a master’s degree worth it? | CNBC

Your friendly neighborhood Los and the world's oldest millennial, Bertram, break down what ADHD is, what is on in the ADHD brain, what people can do about it, and the pros and cons surrounding the drug Adderall.

Thank you for listening. Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod.

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Sources from this week's episode:

• Adderall vs. Methamphetamine: Why They're Similar, and Why They're Not | WebMD
• Why Change Blindness Happens to Us | Very Well Mind
• Know Your Brain: Default Mode Network | Neuroscientifically Challenged
• Weak Task Synchronization of Default Mode Network in Task Based Paradigms
• Executive Function and ADHD: Symptoms and Deficits | Very Well Health
• Imaging study shows dopamine dysfunction is not the main cause of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | University of Cambridge
• Why Does Attentional Blink Happen? | Very Well Mind
• ADHD and Dopamine: What’s the Connection? | Healthline
• Startups Prescribing A.D.H.D Drugs on TikTok Raise Diagnosis Concerns | The New York Times
• How to ADHD - YouTube
• Startups Make It Easier to Get ADHD Drugs. That Made Some Workers Anxious. | News Azi (via The Wall Street Journal)
• How Do I Know if I Have Adult A.D.H.D.? | The New York Times
• Understanding ADHD for Adults - Overview | Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
• Executive Function and ADHD: Symptoms and Deficits | Very Well Health
• Executive Functioning | Advantages Learning Center
• Things People With ADHD Wish You Knew
• What is ADHD? | CDC
• Know Your Brain: Default Mode Network | Neuroscientifically Challenged
• 1 in 10 children are diagnosed with ADHD and adult on-set ADHD is increasing. What is going on here?

  Your friendly neighborhood Los and the world's oldest millennial, Bertram, break down what ADHD is, what is on in the ADHD brain, what people can do about it, and the pros and cons surrounding the drug Adderall.

  Thank you for listening. Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod.

  Follow us on social media:

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  Sources from this week's episode:

  • Adderall vs. Methamphetamine: Why They're Similar, and Why They're Not | WebMD
  • Why Change Blindness Happens to Us | Very Well Mind
  • Know Your Brain: Default Mode Network | Neuroscientifically Challenged
  • Weak Task Synchronization of Default Mode Network in Task Based Paradigms
  • Executive Function and ADHD: Symptoms and Deficits | Very Well Health
  • Imaging study shows dopamine dysfunction is not the main cause of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) | University of Cambridge
  • Why Does Attentional Blink Happen? | Very Well Mind
  • ADHD and Dopamine: What’s the Connection? | Healthline
  • Startups Prescribing A.D.H.D Drugs on TikTok Raise Diagnosis Concerns | The New York Times
  • How to ADHD - YouTube
  • Startups Make It Easier to Get ADHD Drugs. That Made Some Workers Anxious. | News Azi (via The Wall Street Journal)
  • How Do I Know if I Have Adult A.D.H.D.? | The New York Times
  • Understanding ADHD for Adults - Overview | Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
  • Executive Function and ADHD: Symptoms and Deficits | Very Well Health
  • Executive Functioning | Advantages Learning Center
  • Things People With ADHD Wish You Knew
  • What is ADHD? | CDC
  • Know Your Brain: Default Mode Network | Neuroscientifically Challenged
  • ADHD & How Anyone Can Improve Their Focus | Huberman Lab Podcast #37
  
  

  Mad Mad World Episode 37: Drugs

  ]]>f6198ea4-2fd8-4b84-909d-c89efbcbda5eMon, 06 Jun 2022 06:00:00 -050059:36yesfull81Lacer MediaUvalde School Shooting: What to Actually Do About the Gun Violence?Los and Bertram break down the horrific shooting in Uvalde, Texas — what happened, and what we can (and should) do about this from a policy perspective.

  If you are interested in more data on guns and a (relatively) unbiased way to deal with them, take a look at our MMW guns episode:

  Episode 31: America's Gun Problem: The Causes and Possible Solutions

  Thank you for listening. Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod.

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  Sources from this week's episode:

  • Talking to kids about school shootings: Advice to ease their anxiety | NPR
  • Op-Ed: Why our response to school shootings is all wrong | Los Angeles Times
  • 3 lessons Washington can learn from how Arizona helps people in mental health crisis | Seattle Times
  • Depression, suicidal thoughts prevalent in high school students during pandemic | Reuters
  • A recent report put Texas last among states and DC in mental health care access | PolitiFact
  • Gun Violence Archive
  • 213 mass shootings in 2022 already, including the Buffalo and Uvalde attacks | NPR
  • Timeline of events in Texas school shooting | Reuters
  • Guns have become the top injury-related cause of death for U.S. kids | Axios
  • The Uvalde, Texas, school district had an extensive safety plan. 19 children were killed anyway. | NBCnews
  • 'Children don't carry IDs': Texas official faced horror of identifying bodies of those he knew | Reuters
  • What we know about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas | NPR
  • AP FACT CHECK: NRA Speakers Distort Gun and Crime Statistics | US News and World Report
  • Onlookers urged police to charge into Texas school | APnews
  
  ]]>Los and Bertram break down the horrific shooting in Uvalde, Texas — what happened, and what we can (and should) do about this from a policy perspective.

  If you are interested in more data on guns and a (relatively) unbiased way to deal with them, take a look at our MMW guns episode:

  Episode 31: America's Gun Problem: The Causes and Possible Solutions

  Thank you for listening. Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod.

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  Sources from this week's episode:

  • Talking to kids about school shootings: Advice to ease their anxiety | NPR
  • Op-Ed: Why our response to school shootings is all wrong | Los Angeles Times
  • 3 lessons Washington can learn from how Arizona helps people in mental health crisis | Seattle Times
  • Depression, suicidal thoughts prevalent in high school students during pandemic | Reuters
  • A recent report put Texas last among states and DC in mental health care access | PolitiFact
  • Gun Violence Archive
  • 213 mass shootings in 2022 already, including the Buffalo and Uvalde attacks | NPR
  • Timeline of events in Texas school shooting | Reuters
  • Guns have become the top injury-related cause of death for U.S. kids | Axios
  • The Uvalde, Texas, school district had an extensive safety plan. 19 children were killed anyway. | NBCnews
  • 'Children don't carry IDs': Texas official faced horror of identifying bodies of those he knew | Reuters
  • What we know about the school shooting in Uvalde, Texas | NPR
  • AP FACT CHECK: NRA Speakers Distort Gun and Crime Statistics | US News and World Report
  • Onlookers urged police to charge into Texas school | APnews
  
  ]]>425de910-a174-4888-9415-34f1ac4e3a59Mon, 30 May 2022 06:00:00 -050059:37yesfull80Lacer MediaElon Musk Buys Twitter: A Win for Free Speech or Something More Sinister?Elon Musk agreed to buy Twitter for $44 billion dollars. Los and Bertram debate if this is a triumph for free speech, or if something far more sinister is at play.

  Thank you for listening. We love you! Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod. Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World!

  Follow us on social media:

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  Sources for this episode:

  • Elon Musk is buying Twitter. Now what? | Vox
  • Even Elon Musk doesn’t know what he means by free speech | Vox
  • How Elon Musk Plans to Change Twitter | WSJ - YouTube
  • A one-time appeal to billionaires to help fight famine | World Food Programme
  • How billionaire Elon Musk’s fortune could end world hunger | World Economic Forum
  • Elon Musk talks Twitter, Tesla and how his brain works — live at TED2022 - YouTube (Twitter talk starts at 11:48)
  • Elon Musk Is Right That Twitter Should Follow the First Amendment | The Atlantic
  • NAACP's Message to Elon Musk | NAACP
  • Elon Musk’s Twitter ‘free speech’ mirage | The Hill
  • Tesla’s Ambitions in India Will Test Elon Musk’s Commitment to 'Free Speech' | TIME
  • What Does Free Speech Mean? | US Courts
  
  ]]>Elon Musk agreed to buy Twitter for $44 billion dollars. Los and Bertram debate if this is a triumph for free speech, or if something far more sinister is at play.

  Thank you for listening. We love you! Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod. Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World!

  Follow us on social media:

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  Sources for this episode:

  • Elon Musk is buying Twitter. Now what? | Vox
  • Even Elon Musk doesn’t know what he means by free speech | Vox
  • How Elon Musk Plans to Change Twitter | WSJ - YouTube
  • A one-time appeal to billionaires to help fight famine | World Food Programme
  • How billionaire Elon Musk’s fortune could end world hunger | World Economic Forum
  • Elon Musk talks Twitter, Tesla and how his brain works — live at TED2022 - YouTube (Twitter talk starts at 11:48)
  • Elon Musk Is Right That Twitter Should Follow the First Amendment | The Atlantic
  • NAACP's Message to Elon Musk | NAACP
  • Elon Musk’s Twitter ‘free speech’ mirage | The Hill
  • Tesla’s Ambitions in India Will Test Elon Musk’s Commitment to 'Free Speech' | TIME
  • What Does Free Speech Mean? | US Courts
  
  ]]>db800438-36c9-43f3-b78b-7e30f0f9b0ffMon, 02 May 2022 06:00:00 -050001:00:42yesfull79Lacer MediaGreenwashing: Corporations Fake-Caring About Climate ChangeIn honor of Earth Day last Friday, Los and Bertram look at greenwashing, which Investopedia defines as "the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company's products are more environmentally sound."

  Greenwashing is considered an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company's products are environmentally friendly"

  Thank you for listening. We love you! Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod. Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World!

  Follow us on social media:

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  Sources for this episode:

  • The History of Earth Day | Earth Day Organization
  • Earth Day Is Even More Relevant Now. But It Needs a Rebrand | AdWeek
  • Earth Day 2022: Companies Accused of Greenwashing | Truth in Advertising
  • Man Behind Earth Day Says There's Too Much Greenwashing - 99 NEWS (via The Wall Street Journal)
  • Climate change: Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashing | BBC
  • The Plastic Pandemic | Reuters
  • The Recycling Myth | Reuters
  • 11 Ways to Avoid Greenwashed Products
  • How You Can Support Sustainable Product Design?
  • Can Greenwashing Ever Be Good?
  • The troubling evolution of corporate greenwashing | The Guardian
  • What is Greenwashing? | Conserve Energy Future
  • Top Green Investing Opportunities | Investopedia
  • Greenwashing Definition | Investopedia
  
  ]]>In honor of Earth Day last Friday, Los and Bertram look at greenwashing, which Investopedia defines as "the process of conveying a false impression or providing misleading information about how a company's products are more environmentally sound."

  Greenwashing is considered an unsubstantiated claim to deceive consumers into believing that a company's products are environmentally friendly"

  Thank you for listening. We love you! Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod. Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World!

  Follow us on social media:

  Instagram: @madmadworldpod

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  Sources for this episode:

  • The History of Earth Day | Earth Day Organization
  • Earth Day Is Even More Relevant Now. But It Needs a Rebrand | AdWeek
  • Earth Day 2022: Companies Accused of Greenwashing | Truth in Advertising
  • Man Behind Earth Day Says There's Too Much Greenwashing - 99 NEWS (via The Wall Street Journal)
  • Climate change: Seven ways to spot businesses greenwashing | BBC
  • The Plastic Pandemic | Reuters
  • The Recycling Myth | Reuters
  • 11 Ways to Avoid Greenwashed Products
  • How You Can Support Sustainable Product Design?
  • Can Greenwashing Ever Be Good?
  • The troubling evolution of corporate greenwashing | The Guardian
  • What is Greenwashing? | Conserve Energy Future
  • Top Green Investing Opportunities | Investopedia
  • Greenwashing Definition | Investopedia
  
  ]]>a92d9466-b5ca-490f-b5fd-26e6e811cdafMon, 25 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -050001:01:48nofull78Lacer MediaSolving America's Crime Problem: A Public Safety EpidemicAmerica is having a real problem with public safety after a string of shootings. Do we need a change in policy? What's the real fix here? Can technology support us here?

  Join our friends, Los and Bertram, as they break down the recent subway shooting in New York City and reference problems going on around the country.

  Thank you for listening. We love you! Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod. Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World!

  Follow us on social media: 

  Instagram: @madmadworldpod

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  Sources for this episode:

  • CrimeMapping.com - Helping You Build a Safer Community
  • How is a ‘mass shooting’ defined? | PolitiFact
  • America Is Having a Violence Wave, Not a Crime Wave | The Atlantic
  • Crime Rates Rise And Fall. The Police Mostly Have Nothing To Do With It. | The Garrison Project
  • Gangs are following and robbing L.A.'s wealthiest, LAPD says | Los Angeles Times
  • Incarceration in Real Numbers - Interactive Graph
  • Crime in the United States: Statistics & Facts | Statista
  • Americans’ support for more police spending in their area is growing | Pew Research Center
  • 'It's just crazy': 12 major cities hit all-time homicide records - ABC News
  • Crime Data Explorer | FBI
  • Nine Mass Shootings | NYTimes
  • Before Charges in a Subway Attack, Decades of Disputes and Petty Offenses | NYTimes
  • San Francisco mayor pledges more police, safety measures | APNews
  • As murders surge, Democrats find a new message: Fund the police | Reuters
  • At the Super Bowl and beyond: Tackling human trafficking every day | Reuters
  • The technology helping keep women safe on the streets | BBC
  • Safe cities: Using smart tech for public security | BBC
  • New York's public]]>America is having a real problem with public safety after a string of shootings. Do we need a change in policy? What's the real fix here? Can technology support us here?

    Join our friends, Los and Bertram, as they break down the recent subway shooting in New York City and reference problems going on around the country.

    Thank you for listening. We love you! Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod. Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World!

    Follow us on social media: 

    Instagram: @madmadworldpod

    Reddit: r/madmadworldpod

    Email us: hello@madmadworldpod.com

    Sources for this episode:

    • CrimeMapping.com - Helping You Build a Safer Community
    • How is a ‘mass shooting’ defined? | PolitiFact
    • America Is Having a Violence Wave, Not a Crime Wave | The Atlantic
    • Crime Rates Rise And Fall. The Police Mostly Have Nothing To Do With It. | The Garrison Project
    • Gangs are following and robbing L.A.'s wealthiest, LAPD says | Los Angeles Times
    • Incarceration in Real Numbers - Interactive Graph
    • Crime in the United States: Statistics & Facts | Statista
    • Americans’ support for more police spending in their area is growing | Pew Research Center
    • 'It's just crazy': 12 major cities hit all-time homicide records - ABC News
    • Crime Data Explorer | FBI
    • Nine Mass Shootings | NYTimes
    • Before Charges in a Subway Attack, Decades of Disputes and Petty Offenses | NYTimes
    • San Francisco mayor pledges more police, safety measures | APNews
    • As murders surge, Democrats find a new message: Fund the police | Reuters
    • At the Super Bowl and beyond: Tackling human trafficking every day | Reuters
    • The technology helping keep women safe on the streets | BBC
    • Safe cities: Using smart tech for public security | BBC
    • New York's public safety mayor faces subway attack while in Covid quarantine | Politico
    • Increasing police presence on the subway didn't prevent Brooklyn mass shooting | Insider
    • Public safety a top concern as Marathon Monday approaches after NYC subway attack, theft of Boston police uniforms | WHDH Boston
    • Police search for motive in Brooklyn subway suspect’s videos | WHDH Boston
    
    ]]>edd26513-9ae1-433d-902d-016f1a47c772Mon, 18 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -050057:57yesfull77Lacer Media"Not In My Backyard!" Both Sides of the NIMBYism DebateNIMBY (standing for "Not in My Backyard") is a phenomenon (and group of people) Los cannot stop talking about. Whether it's Dave Chappelle or his neighbors in California—if you ask Los, NIMBYs are a huge reason why the housing crisis seems to be getting worse and worse.

    But are NIMBYs really THAT bad? Is there a legitimate case for their opposition to the new development in their communities?

    Los and Bertram roll up their sleeves to debate the cases for and against NIMBYism. Don't let all the talk about zoning and housing fool you—you don't want to miss this one.

    You might find out you're a NIMBY after listening to this episode 🤷 or maybe not.

    Thank you for listening. We love you! Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod. Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World!

    Follow us on social media: 

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    Sources for this episode:

    • Cities Start to Question an American Ideal: A House With a Yard on Every Lot | The New York Times
    • Research and Statistics | National Association of Realtors
    • Missing Middle Housing: Diverse choices for walkable neighborhood living
    • ‘Missing middle’ is key to housing America | CNU
    • What just happened with single-family zoning in California? | Los Angeles Times
    • To Fix California's Housing Crisis, Look to New Jersey | Bloomberg
    • Los Angeles is a microcosm of California's housing crisis | CalMatters
    • California’s Housing Crisis | UCLA
    • There's a shortage of homes in the U.S. Here's why | NPR
    • Liberal Hypocrisy is Fueling American Inequality. Here’s How. | NYT Opinion - YouTube
    • More Articles from Strong Towns
    • NIMBYs are Right, Development is Terrible | Strong Towns
    • Why more NIMBYism might be good for neighborhoods | IndyStar
    • What Are NIMBYs Getting Wrong? | We Are Apartments | We Are Apartments | Medium
    • The Bipartisan Cry of ‘Not in My Backyard’ | The New York Times
    • Single-Family Zoning | Investopedia
    • NIMBY (standing for "Not in My Backyard") is a phenomenon (and group of people) Los cannot stop talking about. Whether it's Dave Chappelle or his neighbors in California—if you ask Los, NIMBYs are a huge reason why the housing crisis seems to be getting worse and worse.

      But are NIMBYs really THAT bad? Is there a legitimate case for their opposition to the new development in their communities?

      Los and Bertram roll up their sleeves to debate the cases for and against NIMBYism. Don't let all the talk about zoning and housing fool you—you don't want to miss this one.

      You might find out you're a NIMBY after listening to this episode 🤷 or maybe not.

      Thank you for listening. We love you! Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod. Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World!

      Follow us on social media: 

      Instagram: @madmadworldpod

      Reddit: r/madmadworldpod

      Email us: hello@madmadworldpod.com

      Sources for this episode:

      • Cities Start to Question an American Ideal: A House With a Yard on Every Lot | The New York Times
      • Research and Statistics | National Association of Realtors
      • Missing Middle Housing: Diverse choices for walkable neighborhood living
      • ‘Missing middle’ is key to housing America | CNU
      • What just happened with single-family zoning in California? | Los Angeles Times
      • To Fix California's Housing Crisis, Look to New Jersey | Bloomberg
      • Los Angeles is a microcosm of California's housing crisis | CalMatters
      • California’s Housing Crisis | UCLA
      • There's a shortage of homes in the U.S. Here's why | NPR
      • Liberal Hypocrisy is Fueling American Inequality. Here’s How. | NYT Opinion - YouTube
      • More Articles from Strong Towns
      • NIMBYs are Right, Development is Terrible | Strong Towns
      • Why more NIMBYism might be good for neighborhoods | IndyStar
      • What Are NIMBYs Getting Wrong? | We Are Apartments | We Are Apartments | Medium
      • The Bipartisan Cry of ‘Not in My Backyard’ | The New York Times
      • Single-Family Zoning | Investopedia
      • Dave Chappelle Speaks Against Affordable Housing Plan in Ohio Village | Storyful (via YouTube)
      • Why Was Dave Chappelle at a Village Council Meeting in Ohio? | The New York Times
      • Is NIMBY a Bad Word? | The Atlantic
      • Are NIMBYs Selfish? | City Beautiful - YouTube
      • Not in My Backyard Phenomenon | Britannica
      
      ]]>bb9bbda4-dc97-40c7-b81d-87c89d9b8fadMon, 11 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -050001:09:03yesfull76NIMBY (standing for "Not in My Backyard") is a phenomenon and group of people Los cannot stop talking about. Whether it's Dave Chappelle or his neighbors in California, if you ask Los, NIMBYs are a huge reason why the housing crisis seems to be getting worse and worse. But are NIMBYs THAT bad? Is there a legitimate case for their opposition to the new development they work so to oppose? Los and Bertram roll up their sleeves and debate the cases for and against NIMBYism. Don't let all the talk about zoning and housing fool you—you don't want to miss this one. You might find out you're a NIMBY after listening to this episode 🤷 Thank you for listening. We love you! Please leave a rating and review wherever you're listening to this pod. Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World! Follow us on social media: Instagram: @madmadworldpod Reddit: r/madmadworldpod Email us: hello@madmadworldpod.comLacer MediaScammers, Swindlers, and Frauds (and Imposters too)It's our 75th episode! Recently released TV shows such as Inventing Anna, The Tinder Swinder, and Bad Vegan on Netflix, as well as The Dropout on Hulu, brought a renewed interest in the lives of scammers, con artists, frauds, and swindlers.

      This week, Los and Bertram go on a deep dive into Mad Mad World of scams—including why we get scammed, how we get scammed, and how to protect yourself from getting scammed.

      Thank you for listening. We love you! Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World!

      Follow us on social media: 

      Instagram: @madmadworldpod

      Reddit: r/madmadworldpod

      Email us: hello@madmadworldpod.com

      Our treasure chest of links and resources mentioned in this episode:

      • The Psychology of Con Artists, and How to Avoid Them | Maria Konnikova | Big Think - YouTube
      • How to outsmart a scam: Strategies from a legendary con man | Frank W. Abagnale | Big Think - YouTube
      • The Dropout Podcast - ABC Audio
      • Hot Startup Theranos Has Struggled With Its Blood-Test Technology | Original WSJ Report (PDF)
      • Watch "The Dropout" | Hulu
      • Sarma Melngailis, Netflix’s “Bad Vegan,” Stares Down Her Past—And Future | Vanity Fair
      • Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. | Netflix
      • The Tinder Swindler (Original Report) | VG
      • How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People | New York Magazine
      • Inventing Anna | Netflix
      • The Tinder Swindler | Netflix
      • Every scam has one of these red flags: Ex-con man Frank Abagnale | CNBC - YouTube
      
      
      • The Perfect Man Who Wasn't | The Atlantic
      • Scam Tracker | Better Business Bureau
      • How To Trick an Online Scammer Into Carving a Computer Out of Wood | The Atlantic
      • The conman who pulled off history’s most audacious scam | BBC
      • How Scams...]]>It's our 75th episode! Recently released TV shows such as Inventing Anna, The Tinder Swinder, and Bad Vegan on Netflix, as well as The Dropout on Hulu, brought a renewed interest in the lives of scammers, con artists, frauds, and swindlers.

        This week, Los and Bertram go on a deep dive into Mad Mad World of scams—including why we get scammed, how we get scammed, and how to protect yourself from getting scammed.

        Thank you for listening. We love you! Don't forget—it's a Mad Mad World!

        Follow us on social media: 

        Instagram: @madmadworldpod

        Reddit: r/madmadworldpod

        Email us: hello@madmadworldpod.com

        Our treasure chest of links and resources mentioned in this episode:

        • The Psychology of Con Artists, and How to Avoid Them | Maria Konnikova | Big Think - YouTube
        • How to outsmart a scam: Strategies from a legendary con man | Frank W. Abagnale | Big Think - YouTube
        • The Dropout Podcast - ABC Audio
        • Hot Startup Theranos Has Struggled With Its Blood-Test Technology | Original WSJ Report (PDF)
        • Watch "The Dropout" | Hulu
        • Sarma Melngailis, Netflix’s “Bad Vegan,” Stares Down Her Past—And Future | Vanity Fair
        • Bad Vegan: Fame. Fraud. Fugitives. | Netflix
        • The Tinder Swindler (Original Report) | VG
        • How Anna Delvey Tricked New York’s Party People | New York Magazine
        • Inventing Anna | Netflix
        • The Tinder Swindler | Netflix
        • Every scam has one of these red flags: Ex-con man Frank Abagnale | CNBC - YouTube
        
        
        • The Perfect Man Who Wasn't | The Atlantic
        • Scam Tracker | Better Business Bureau
        • How To Trick an Online Scammer Into Carving a Computer Out of Wood | The Atlantic
        • The conman who pulled off history’s most audacious scam | BBC
        • How Scams Worked In The 1800s | NPR
        • Scams starting on social media proliferate in early 2020 | FTC
        • Who scams the scammers? Meet the scambaiters | The Guardian
        • T-Mobile's Scam Shield app will cut down on those 'scam likely' calls.
        • BBB Tips: 10 Steps to Avoid Scams | Better Business Bureau
        • Massachusetts town loses $100,000 in phishing scam | APnews
        • Coronavirus scams: guard against fraud cures and other cons | APnews
        • Five psychological reasons why people fall for scams | The Conversation
        • Scams and Frauds | USA.gov
        
        ]]>88feef12-21f0-4a43-8d7c-71d948ab325cMon, 04 Apr 2022 06:00:00 -050058:02yesfull75Lacer MediaThe Anti-Work MovementCheck out these past episodes for more on jobs and money:

        4-Day Work Week

        Billionaires: They're Not Just Like Us

        The Way Things Were vs. The New Normal

        America's Current Labor Market

        Raising the Minimum Wage

        Wage Theft

        Resources from this episode:

        • Antiwork (Subreddit): Unemployment for all, not just the rich! - Reddit
        • Hating Your Job Is Cool. But Is It a Labor Movement? - The New York Times
        
        
        • Inside the rise of 'antiwork,' a worker's strike that wants to turn the labor shortage into a new American Dream | Business Insider
        • The rise of the anti-work movement | BBC
        • The ‘Anti-Work’ Movement Is A Sign Something’s Rotten In The Workplace | Forbes
        • Taft–Hartley Act | Brittanica
        • Taft-Hartley Act | Investopedia
        • Democrats can't pass the PRO Act, so it's buried in the reconciliation bill | The Hill
        • Is This The End of Work As We Know It? | 34th Street
        • Why you don't see large-scale teacher strikes in Indiana | WRTV
        
        

        Follow us on social media: 

        Instagram: @madmadworldpod

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        ]]>Check out these past episodes for more on jobs and money:

        4-Day Work Week

        Billionaires: They're Not Just Like Us

        The Way Things Were vs. The New Normal

        America's Current Labor Market

        Raising the Minimum Wage

        Wage Theft

        Resources from this episode:

        • Antiwork (Subreddit): Unemployment for all, not just the rich! - Reddit
        • Hating Your Job Is Cool. But Is It a Labor Movement? - The New York Times
        
        
        • Inside the rise of 'antiwork,' a worker's strike that wants to turn the labor shortage into a new American Dream | Business Insider
        • The rise of the anti-work movement | BBC
        • The ‘Anti-Work’ Movement Is A Sign Something’s Rotten In The Workplace | Forbes
        • Taft–Hartley Act | Brittanica
        • Taft-Hartley Act | Investopedia
        • Democrats can't pass the PRO Act, so it's buried in the reconciliation bill | The Hill
        • Is This The End of Work As We Know It? | 34th Street
        • Why you don't see large-scale teacher strikes in Indiana | WRTV
        
        

        Follow us on social media: 

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        ]]>fc53197e-8f24-4c1a-bfc9-e26b3676e7caMon, 28 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -050001:01:36yesfull74Lacer MediaStoicism: Is It the Answer in These Strange Times?During these dark, strange times, it can be easy to become overwhelmed. Many people have turned to a practice popularized in Ancient Greece: stoicism.

        Is this disciplined, focused practice a great philosophy to abide by in the modern era? Or is it more trouble than it's worth? How do we find balance? Los and Bertram discuss these things.

        Thank you for listening, and don't forget—it's a Mad, Mad World!

        Follow us on social media: 

        Instagram: @madmadworldpod

        Reddit: r/madmadworldpod

        Email us: hello@madmadworldpod.com

        Check out our sources for this episode:

        Will Santino "No. More. Lemons." | Instagram

        Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

        Epictetus - How To Be A Stoic (Stoicism) | YouTube

        There Are Two Kinds of Happy People | The Atlantic

        Stoicism in a time of pandemic: how Marcus Aurelius can help | The Guardian

        Preparing Your Mind for Uncertain Times | The Atlantic

        What would Seneca say? Six Stoic tips for surviving lockdown | The Conversation

        Opinion: If You’re Reading Stoicism for Life Hacks, You’re Missing the Point | New York Times

        Stoicism, Feminism and Autonomy - Scott Aikin & Emily McGill-Rutherford (Read full the full paper via PDF HERE)

        When life gives you lemons … 4 Stoic tips for getting through lockdown from Epictetus | The Conversation

        9 ways to stay calm during the coronavirus crisis by using stoic philosophy | BBC Radio

        Quotes from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius | Goodreads

        ]]>During these dark, strange times, it can be easy to become overwhelmed. Many people have turned to a practice popularized in Ancient Greece: stoicism.

        Is this disciplined, focused practice a great philosophy to abide by in the modern era? Or is it more trouble than it's worth? How do we find balance? Los and Bertram discuss these things.

        Thank you for listening, and don't forget—it's a Mad, Mad World!

        Follow us on social media: 

        Instagram: @madmadworldpod

        Reddit: r/madmadworldpod

        Email us: hello@madmadworldpod.com

        Check out our sources for this episode:

        Will Santino "No. More. Lemons." | Instagram

        Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

        Epictetus - How To Be A Stoic (Stoicism) | YouTube

        There Are Two Kinds of Happy People | The Atlantic

        Stoicism in a time of pandemic: how Marcus Aurelius can help | The Guardian

        Preparing Your Mind for Uncertain Times | The Atlantic

        What would Seneca say? Six Stoic tips for surviving lockdown | The Conversation

        Opinion: If You’re Reading Stoicism for Life Hacks, You’re Missing the Point | New York Times

        Stoicism, Feminism and Autonomy - Scott Aikin & Emily McGill-Rutherford (Read full the full paper via PDF HERE)

        When life gives you lemons … 4 Stoic tips for getting through lockdown from Epictetus | The Conversation

        9 ways to stay calm during the coronavirus crisis by using stoic philosophy | BBC Radio

        Quotes from Meditations by Marcus Aurelius | Goodreads

        ]]>cd1ad1c7-95bf-453f-81bf-1a2602055834Mon, 21 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -050058:21yesfull73Lacer MediaWhat's Up With These Gas Prices?Is that a phone number you're seeing at the pump, or the price of gas? Rising inflation and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have caused gas prices to skyrocket.

        How much higher can prices rise? Is there something we can do about these prices? Is this an opportunity for us to start treating our addiction to oil?

        Los and Bertram (both non-drivers btw) break down how gasoline prices and what influences them. try to find some answers. They also explore the options available to keep prices down, if possible. As with most things in this Mad, Mad World, things aren't always as simple as they might seem.

        Thanks for listening! We love you!

        Follow us on social media: 

        Instagram: @madmadworldpod

        Reddit: r/madmadworldpod

        Email us: hello@madmadworldpod.com

        Our sources from this episode:

        Why high gas prices may be here to stay | The Washington Post (YouTube)

        The Price of Gas: Why It Goes Up and Down | The Balance

        The Real Reason Big Oil Won't Save Us From High Gas Prices | Time

        Why gas prices are so high and what Biden can do about it | Axios

        National Average Gas Prices | AAA

        Chart: Gas Prices Surpass $4 in Most U.S. States | Statista

        How Gas Prices Compare Around The World [Infographic]

        Gasoline Prices Around Prices Around the World | GlobalPetrolPrices.com

        Why most gas stations don’t make money from selling gas

        Petroleum | National Geographic

        The Political Football: Republicans contradicting themselves on gas prices (YouTube)

        The Political Football - Democrats contradicting themselves on gas prices (YouTube)

        2020 Fatality Data Show Increased Traffic Fatalities During Pandemic | U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

        Is that a phone number you're seeing at the pump, or the price of gas? Rising inflation and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have caused gas prices to skyrocket.

        How much higher can prices rise? Is there something we can do about these prices? Is this an opportunity for us to start treating our addiction to oil?

        Los and Bertram (both non-drivers btw) break down how gasoline prices and what influences them. try to find some answers. They also explore the options available to keep prices down, if possible. As with most things in this Mad, Mad World, things aren't always as simple as they might seem.

        Thanks for listening! We love you!

        Follow us on social media: 

        Instagram: @madmadworldpod

        Reddit: r/madmadworldpod

        Email us: hello@madmadworldpod.com

        Our sources from this episode:

        Why high gas prices may be here to stay | The Washington Post (YouTube)

        The Price of Gas: Why It Goes Up and Down | The Balance

        The Real Reason Big Oil Won't Save Us From High Gas Prices | Time

        Why gas prices are so high and what Biden can do about it | Axios

        National Average Gas Prices | AAA

        Chart: Gas Prices Surpass $4 in Most U.S. States | Statista

        How Gas Prices Compare Around The World [Infographic]

        Gasoline Prices Around Prices Around the World | GlobalPetrolPrices.com

        Why most gas stations don’t make money from selling gas

        Petroleum | National Geographic

        The Political Football: Republicans contradicting themselves on gas prices (YouTube)

        The Political Football - Democrats contradicting themselves on gas prices (YouTube)

        2020 Fatality Data Show Increased Traffic Fatalities During Pandemic | U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

        NHTSA Data Estimates Indicate Traffic Fatalities Continued to Rise at Record Pace in First Nine Months of 2021 | U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

        US drilling approvals increase despite Biden climate pledge | AP News

        Fuel Saving Tips | AAA

        ]]>8df246f6-ec7b-45ab-bc9b-12e5b737735eMon, 14 Mar 2022 05:00:00 -050001:07:31yesfull72Lacer MediaThe Generation GapBoomers. Gen X. Millennials. Gen Z. What do they all have in common? Lately, it seems these groups can't agree on much of anything, or they blame each other for just about everything wrong with the world today.

        Los and Bertram explore just how productive the conversation around the generation gap truly is, and discuss whether there's a better way to frame the discussion around the differences, and (yes) similarities between our generations.

        Thanks for listening! We love you!

        Follow us on social media: 

        Instagram: @madmadworldpod

        Reddit: r/madmadworldpod

        Email us: hello@madmadworldpod.com

        Links from this episode:

        HBO's John Adams - Thomas Jefferson and John Adams' faith in humanity (YouTube)

        From Millennials to Boomers: The Ultimate Generation-Gap Guide | Vanity Fair

        Generation Gap | Investopedia

        21 Pieces Of Boomer Advice That Have Aged So Poorly, They're Basically Rancid | BuzzFeed

        Understanding The Real Generational Gap | Alberto Garcia-Jurado | TEDxSanAntonio (YouTube)

        He wrote the book on boomers, and he thinks the Gen Z rap against them isn’t quite OK | The Washington Post

        How the baby boomer generation is the real problem, according to 21 millennials | Business Insider

        The Biggest Wealth Transfer in History is Upon Us | Economic Explained (YouTube)

        Generational Differences Chart | WMFC

        Generation gaps infographic

        Generational Differences in the Workplace [Infographic] | Purdue University Global

        ]]>Boomers. Gen X. Millennials. Gen Z. What do they all have in common? Lately, it seems these groups can't agree on much of anything, or they blame each other for just about everything wrong with the world today.

        Los and Bertram explore just how productive the conversation around the generation gap truly is, and discuss whether there's a better way to frame the discussion around the differences, and (yes) similarities between our generations.

        Thanks for listening! We love you!

        Follow us on social media: 

        Instagram: @madmadworldpod

        Reddit: r/madmadworldpod

        Email us: hello@madmadworldpod.com

        Links from this episode:

        HBO's John Adams - Thomas Jefferson and John Adams' faith in humanity (YouTube)

        From Millennials to Boomers: The Ultimate Generation-Gap Guide | Vanity Fair

        Generation Gap | Investopedia

        21 Pieces Of Boomer Advice That Have Aged So Poorly, They're Basically Rancid | BuzzFeed

        Understanding The Real Generational Gap | Alberto Garcia-Jurado | TEDxSanAntonio (YouTube)

        He wrote the book on boomers, and he thinks the Gen Z rap against them isn’t quite OK | The Washington Post

        How the baby boomer generation is the real problem, according to 21 millennials | Business Insider

        The Biggest Wealth Transfer in History is Upon Us | Economic Explained (YouTube)

        Generational Differences Chart | WMFC

        Generation gaps infographic

        Generational Differences in the Workplace [Infographic] | Purdue University Global

        ]]>2bb65a55-8a1c-4cc7-b71b-2e4c310bdf0bMon, 07 Mar 2022 06:00:00 -050001:03:53yesfull71Lacer MediaRussia Invades UkraineRussia has moved in to invade Ukraine—but what does it mean? For the citizens and residents of Ukraine? For Russians? For everyone else? Are we headed towards another World War?

        Los and Bertram discuss how we got here, and how this conflict could end.

        (Recorded on February 26)

        Our Award-Winning Show Note Links (okay, they haven't technically won anything yet):

        Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian forces target Kyiv | AP News

        EXPLAINER: What’s behind Russia-Ukraine tensions? | AP News

        A timeline of Ukraine's history | NPR

        The REAL Reason Putin is Invading Ukraine | Johnny Harris - YouTube

        Why Russia is Invading Ukraine | RealLifeLore - YouTube

        The real and imagined history of Ukraine | Vox

        On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians (essay) by Vladimir Putin

        “There is no Ukraine”: Fact-Checking the Kremlin’s Version of Ukrainian History | London School of Economics

        Vladimir Putin’s Revisionist History of Russia and Ukraine | New Yorker

        Russia’s War on Ukraine, in Context | New Yorker

        Sorting fact, disinformation after Russian attack on Ukraine | AP News

        Kiev or Kyiv? Defiant Meaning of the Name Change and Why It Matters Now | Mirror Online

        Russia threatens 'military and political consequences' if Finland, Sweden try joining NATO | The Hill

        ]]>Russia has moved in to invade Ukraine—but what does it mean? For the citizens and residents of Ukraine? For Russians? For everyone else? Are we headed towards another World War?

        Los and Bertram discuss how we got here, and how this conflict could end.

        (Recorded on February 26)

        Our Award-Winning Show Note Links (okay, they haven't technically won anything yet):

        Ukraine invasion: What to know as Russian forces target Kyiv | AP News

        EXPLAINER: What’s behind Russia-Ukraine tensions? | AP News

        A timeline of Ukraine's history | NPR

        The REAL Reason Putin is Invading Ukraine | Johnny Harris - YouTube

        Why Russia is Invading Ukraine | RealLifeLore - YouTube

        The real and imagined history of Ukraine | Vox

        On the Historical Unity of Russians and Ukrainians (essay) by Vladimir Putin

        “There is no Ukraine”: Fact-Checking the Kremlin’s Version of Ukrainian History | London School of Economics

        Vladimir Putin’s Revisionist History of Russia and Ukraine | New Yorker

        Russia’s War on Ukraine, in Context | New Yorker

        Sorting fact, disinformation after Russian attack on Ukraine | AP News

        Kiev or Kyiv? Defiant Meaning of the Name Change and Why It Matters Now | Mirror Online

        Russia threatens 'military and political consequences' if Finland, Sweden try joining NATO | The Hill

        ]]>d17363e3-a26e-4d59-8280-df635bb80939Mon, 28 Feb 2022 05:00:00 -050001:05:25yesfull70Lacer MediaShould We Stop Tipping?Links from this week's episode:

        Why Tipping Is An American Custom | CNBC (YouTube)

        The Racist History of Tipping | Politico

        Fact check: Tipping began amid slavery, then helped keep former Black slaves' wages low | USA Today

        Counter Service Tipping: Who Gives? | New York Times

        The disturbing history of tipping in the U.S.: "It's literally a slave wage" | CBS News

        When Tipping Was Considered Deeply Un-American | NPR

        'It's the Legacy of Slavery': Here's the Troubling History Behind Tipping Practices in the U.S. | Time

        Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees | U.S. Department of Labor

        Financial Etiquette Survey: Exploring Americans’ attitudes on tipping and splitting restaurant bills | TD Ameritrade

        The Ugly Truth About Tipping Waitstaff During Covid-19 | The Harris Poll

        How Much to Tip Your Uber or Lyft Driver | GOBankingRates

        only tipping when an employee is looking - Trevor Wallace (YouTube)

        ]]>Links from this week's episode:

        Why Tipping Is An American Custom | CNBC (YouTube)

        The Racist History of Tipping | Politico

        Fact check: Tipping began amid slavery, then helped keep former Black slaves' wages low | USA Today

        Counter Service Tipping: Who Gives? | New York Times

        The disturbing history of tipping in the U.S.: "It's literally a slave wage" | CBS News

        When Tipping Was Considered Deeply Un-American | NPR

        'It's the Legacy of Slavery': Here's the Troubling History Behind Tipping Practices in the U.S. | Time

        Minimum Wages for Tipped Employees | U.S. Department of Labor

        Financial Etiquette Survey: Exploring Americans’ attitudes on tipping and splitting restaurant bills | TD Ameritrade

        The Ugly Truth About Tipping Waitstaff During Covid-19 | The Harris Poll

        How Much to Tip Your Uber or Lyft Driver | GOBankingRates

        only tipping when an employee is looking - Trevor Wallace (YouTube)

        ]]>fd9b8570-99ab-4565-abc1-f6e2cd36ebeeMon, 21 Feb 2022 06:00:00 -050001:03:39yesfull69Lacer MediaDating Apps: The Trials and Tribulations of Finding Love in a Digital WorldThanks to the pandemic and the reach of social media, dating apps are quickly becoming the "new normal" way to meet people. Is this a good thing, though?

        Los and Bertram break down how dating apps have changed the dynamic of how we meet people online, for better and worse.

        Don't forget to follow us on social media:

        Instagram: @madmadworldpod

        Reddit: r/madmadworldpod

        Reach out to us via email: hello@madmadworldpod.com

        Links from the episode:

        Dating App Revenue and Usage Statistics (2022) | Business of Apps

        The Virtues and Downsides of Online Dating | Pew Research

        Singles in America | Match.com

        CBSN Originals presents "Speaking Frankly: Dating Apps" | Full Documentary (YouTube)

        How Dating Apps Are Countering "FODA" | Forbes

        How the Pandemic Fueled the Rise of 'Intentional' Dating | Time

        How COVID Has Changed Online Dating—And What Lies Ahead | Liebert Publishing

        Gen Z is ready to break up with Tinder, and these new dating apps are here for the rebound | Los Angeles Times

        A New Wave of Dating Apps Takes Cues From TikTok and Gen Z | Wired

        Here’s How Online Dating Has Transformed the Fabric of Society Itself | Futurism

        The Forever-Online Boyfriends of the Pandemic | Time

        Yes, you can find a real relationship without paying for dating apps | Mashable

        Men vs women's usage of dating apps in 2021 | Chirpery

        For Valentine’s Day, 5 facts on relationships and dating in the U.S. | Pew Research

        ]]>Thanks to the pandemic and the reach of social media, dating apps are quickly becoming the "new normal" way to meet people. Is this a good thing, though?

        Los and Bertram break down how dating apps have changed the dynamic of how we meet people online, for better and worse.

        Don't forget to follow us on social media:

        Instagram: @madmadworldpod

        Reddit: r/madmadworldpod

        Reach out to us via email: hello@madmadworldpod.com

        Links from the episode:

        Dating App Revenue and Usage Statistics (2022) | Business of Apps

        The Virtues and Downsides of Online Dating | Pew Research

        Singles in America | Match.com

        CBSN Originals presents "Speaking Frankly: Dating Apps" | Full Documentary (YouTube)

        How Dating Apps Are Countering "FODA" | Forbes

        How the Pandemic Fueled the Rise of 'Intentional' Dating | Time

        How COVID Has Changed Online Dating—And What Lies Ahead | Liebert Publishing

        Gen Z is ready to break up with Tinder, and these new dating apps are here for the rebound | Los Angeles Times

        A New Wave of Dating Apps Takes Cues From TikTok and Gen Z | Wired

        Here’s How Online Dating Has Transformed the Fabric of Society Itself | Futurism

        The Forever-Online Boyfriends of the Pandemic | Time

        Yes, you can find a real relationship without paying for dating apps | Mashable

        Men vs women's usage of dating apps in 2021 | Chirpery

        For Valentine’s Day, 5 facts on relationships and dating in the U.S. | Pew Research

        ]]>556c71e2-a8ef-48ee-a0e7-2bff3515d9e1Mon, 14 Feb 2022 03:00:00 -050001:01:21yesfull68Lacer MediaAre You Ready For Life in the Metaverse?Show Notes:

        What Is the Metaverse, Exactly? | Wired

        Trapped in the Metaverse: Here’s What 24 Hours in VR Feels Like | WSJ (YouTube)

        Everyone wants to own the metaverse including Facebook and Microsoft. But what exactly is it? | USA Today

        What’s All the Hype About the Metaverse? | New York Times

        Walmart is quietly preparing to enter the metaverse | CNBC

        I’ve seen the metaverse – and I don’t want it | The Guardian

        ]]>Show Notes:

        What Is the Metaverse, Exactly? | Wired

        Trapped in the Metaverse: Here’s What 24 Hours in VR Feels Like | WSJ (YouTube)

        Everyone wants to own the metaverse including Facebook and Microsoft. But what exactly is it? | USA Today

        What’s All the Hype About the Metaverse? | New York Times

        Walmart is quietly preparing to enter the metaverse | CNBC

        I’ve seen the metaverse – and I don’t want it | The Guardian

        ]]>4b3f4f2f-a4f7-41a1-a9d5-32f7d5c6f6a5Sun, 06 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -050053:37yesfull67Lacer MediaPass the Remote: 2 Years into Working from HomeShow Notes:

        Definition of Remote Work

        Bullshit jobs: why they exist and why you might have one | Vox

        How Remote Work Is Devastating New York City’s Commuter Rails | New York Times

        Corporate America is coming around to remote work. But more big changes lie ahead. | Washington Post

        4 signs a company is actually invested in remote work long-term | CNBC

        ]]>Show Notes:

        Definition of Remote Work

        Bullshit jobs: why they exist and why you might have one | Vox

        How Remote Work Is Devastating New York City’s Commuter Rails | New York Times

        Corporate America is coming around to remote work. But more big changes lie ahead. | Washington Post

        4 signs a company is actually invested in remote work long-term | CNBC

        ]]>4848cf8b-9488-4e7d-a6df-f5d82bd20371Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -050001:03:42yesfull66Lacer MediaHow SAD is the Standard American Diet?Sources:

        Statistics of the Standard, American Diet

        Best Diets 2022 | US News and World Report

        Standard American Diet in 3 Simple Charts | Mother Jones

        The Standard American Diet is Even Sadder Than We Thought

        Obesity and the Western Diet: How We Got Here

        Breaking SAD (the Standard American Diet)

        The Dirty Dozen

        ]]>Sources:

        Statistics of the Standard, American Diet

        Best Diets 2022 | US News and World Report

        Standard American Diet in 3 Simple Charts | Mother Jones

        The Standard American Diet is Even Sadder Than We Thought

        Obesity and the Western Diet: How We Got Here

        Breaking SAD (the Standard American Diet)

        The Dirty Dozen

        ]]>98eb0f64-5968-43a4-9c20-5aa0b7c9b598Sun, 16 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -050001:09:27yesfull65Lacer MediaHas the World Gone Fascist?Show notes:

        What is fascism? | Live Science

        What is Fascism? | George Orwell

        Fascism: a warning from Madeleine Albright | Vox

        Why fascism is so tempting and how your data could power it | Yuval Noah Harari | TedTalk

        past episode: The Social Dilemma | Mad, Mad World

        Op-Ed: Democracies around the world are under threat. Ours is no exception | LATimes

        How fascism works: a Yale philosopher on fascism, truth, and Donald Trump. | Vox

        Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro threatens purge of leftwing 'outlaws' | The Guardian

        What is fascism? And what does it mean in 2020 America? | CBSnews

        Fasces - "fascio" | Wikipedia

        Venmo, PayPal and Zelle must report $600+ in transactions to IRS | NBCnews

        76% of voters disagree with Pelosi, think members of Congress have an 'unfair advantage' in trading stocks: poll | The Guardian

        ]]>Show notes:

        What is fascism? | Live Science

        What is Fascism? | George Orwell

        Fascism: a warning from Madeleine Albright | Vox

        Why fascism is so tempting and how your data could power it | Yuval Noah Harari | TedTalk

        past episode: The Social Dilemma | Mad, Mad World

        Op-Ed: Democracies around the world are under threat. Ours is no exception | LATimes

        How fascism works: a Yale philosopher on fascism, truth, and Donald Trump. | Vox

        Brazil's Jair Bolsonaro threatens purge of leftwing 'outlaws' | The Guardian

        What is fascism? And what does it mean in 2020 America? | CBSnews

        Fasces - "fascio" | Wikipedia

        Venmo, PayPal and Zelle must report $600+ in transactions to IRS | NBCnews

        76% of voters disagree with Pelosi, think members of Congress have an 'unfair advantage' in trading stocks: poll | The Guardian

        ]]>b4b26451-78bf-4eef-8611-7d4193c1d0deSat, 08 Jan 2022 20:52:00 -050001:01:27yesfull64Lacer MediaDon't Look Up: (Spoilers) a Review of the Netflix FilmShow Notes:

        Adam McKay on His Enduring Love for Will Ferrell and the “Insane” State of the World: “I’m Fully Freaked Out”

        Climatologist Michael E Mann: 'Good people fall victim to doomism. I do too sometimes' | The Guardian

        Climate Change: 50th Episode Extravaganza | Mad, Mad World

        Adam McKay on the Ending(s) of ‘Don’t Look Up’: DiCaprio’s Last-Minute Line, Streep’s Improv and Brontarocs | Variety

        Don't Look Up | TVtropes.org

        Leonardo DiCaprio Explains Don't Look Up's Message In Case You Missed It | Forbes

        How politics makes us stupid | Vox

        Is White Nationalism Really A Thing? | Mad, Mad World

        Media Bias | Mad, Mad World

        Economic Policy: Men and the Machine, Capitalism versus Socialism, and Being Free While Protecting Each Other | Mad, Mad World

        Just Shut Up Already: Social Media | Mad, Mad World

        Is It Time to Cancel Customer Service? | Mad, Mad World

        Everyone is Famous: A Social Media Problem | Mad, Mad World

        ]]>Show Notes:

        Adam McKay on His Enduring Love for Will Ferrell and the “Insane” State of the World: “I’m Fully Freaked Out”

        Climatologist Michael E Mann: 'Good people fall victim to doomism. I do too sometimes' | The Guardian

        Climate Change: 50th Episode Extravaganza | Mad, Mad World

        Adam McKay on the Ending(s) of ‘Don’t Look Up’: DiCaprio’s Last-Minute Line, Streep’s Improv and Brontarocs | Variety

        Don't Look Up | TVtropes.org

        Leonardo DiCaprio Explains Don't Look Up's Message In Case You Missed It | Forbes

        How politics makes us stupid | Vox

        Is White Nationalism Really A Thing? | Mad, Mad World

        Media Bias | Mad, Mad World

        Economic Policy: Men and the Machine, Capitalism versus Socialism, and Being Free While Protecting Each Other | Mad, Mad World

        Just Shut Up Already: Social Media | Mad, Mad World

        Is It Time to Cancel Customer Service? | Mad, Mad World

        Everyone is Famous: A Social Media Problem | Mad, Mad World

        ]]>fea50b74-a618-4b6b-b805-3038d3ecc166Sat, 01 Jan 2022 21:24:00 -050001:00:35yesfull63Lacer MediaDon't Look Up (Spoiler-Free Preview): Reactions to the Hit Netflix FilmShow Notes:

        Don't Look Up | Netflix

        Idiocracy: a disturbingly prophetic look at the future of America – and our era of stupidity | The Guardian

        Leonardo DiCaprio says 'Don't Look Up' speech came from a place of 'realizing the world is falling apart' | Vancouver Sun

        Denzel Washington on "Too Much Information" | Youtube

        Just Shut Up Already: Social Media | Mad, Mad World

        Is It Time to Cancel Customer Service? | Mad, Mad World

        Everyone is Famous: A Social Media Problem | Mad, Mad World

        ]]>Show Notes:

        Don't Look Up | Netflix

        Idiocracy: a disturbingly prophetic look at the future of America – and our era of stupidity | The Guardian

        Leonardo DiCaprio says 'Don't Look Up' speech came from a place of 'realizing the world is falling apart' | Vancouver Sun

        Denzel Washington on "Too Much Information" | Youtube

        Just Shut Up Already: Social Media | Mad, Mad World

        Is It Time to Cancel Customer Service? | Mad, Mad World

        Everyone is Famous: A Social Media Problem | Mad, Mad World

        ]]>ec0c803b-811c-456f-82ba-dbdd85c53bf1Sat, 01 Jan 2022 21:10:00 -050028:53yesfull62Lacer MediaJust Shut Up Already: The Paradox of Sharing on Social MediaHas it ever occurred to us that maybe we should think about shutting up, and stop posting on social media so much?

        Los and Bertram discuss some ideas highlighted in a pair of recent articles from The Atlantic, that explore our relationships in the digital age, and the undying temptation to broadcast our every thought to the masses.

        Show Notes:

        People Aren’t Meant to Talk This Much | The Atlantic

        No One Cares! | The Atlantic

        The Social Dilemma episode | Mad, Mad World

        Dunbar's number: Why we can only maintain 150 relationships | BBC

        Amygdala Hijack: When Emotion Takes Over | Healthline

        ]]>Has it ever occurred to us that maybe we should think about shutting up, and stop posting on social media so much?

        Los and Bertram discuss some ideas highlighted in a pair of recent articles from The Atlantic, that explore our relationships in the digital age, and the undying temptation to broadcast our every thought to the masses.

        Show Notes:

        People Aren’t Meant to Talk This Much | The Atlantic

        No One Cares! | The Atlantic

        The Social Dilemma episode | Mad, Mad World

        Dunbar's number: Why we can only maintain 150 relationships | BBC

        Amygdala Hijack: When Emotion Takes Over | Healthline

        ]]>3f945487-5e6f-4dbb-9877-77cf66f9f3b2Mon, 20 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -050001:00:02yesfull61Lacer MediaInflation: Why Is Everything Getting So Expensive?The all-powerful show notes:

        The Official Mad Mad World Subreddit!

        What is inflation? | Business Insider

        Consumer Price Index (CPI) | Investopedia

        What Does the Federal Reserve Do? | TD Ameritrade - YouTube

        U.S. inflation sizzles as consumer prices post biggest annual gain since 1982 | Reuters

        Surging inflation is forcing people and businesses to adapt | APNews

        EXPLAINER: Why US inflation is so high, and when it may ease | APNews

        S&P 500 Closes At New Record Despite Inflation Hitting Nearly 40-Year-High | Forbes

        Google tells employees it won't raise everyone's wages to keep up with inflation | The Verge

        Wage-Price Spiral | Investopedia

        How the Great Inflation of the 1970s Happened | Investopedia

        What the Inflation of the 1970s Can Teach Us Today | WSJ - YouTube

        Can The Inflation Crisis In The U.S. Be Stopped? | CNBC - YouTube

        ]]>The all-powerful show notes:

        The Official Mad Mad World Subreddit!

        What is inflation? | Business Insider

        Consumer Price Index (CPI) | Investopedia

        What Does the Federal Reserve Do? | TD Ameritrade - YouTube

        U.S. inflation sizzles as consumer prices post biggest annual gain since 1982 | Reuters

        Surging inflation is forcing people and businesses to adapt | APNews

        EXPLAINER: Why US inflation is so high, and when it may ease | APNews

        S&P 500 Closes At New Record Despite Inflation Hitting Nearly 40-Year-High | Forbes

        Google tells employees it won't raise everyone's wages to keep up with inflation | The Verge

        Wage-Price Spiral | Investopedia

        How the Great Inflation of the 1970s Happened | Investopedia

        What the Inflation of the 1970s Can Teach Us Today | WSJ - YouTube

        Can The Inflation Crisis In The U.S. Be Stopped? | CNBC - YouTube

        ]]>0bc6cbc1-2527-4dc9-ae82-7ba3682d0ba0Sun, 12 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -050058:03yesfull60Lacer MediaLove, Death, + Robots: A Glimpse of the Future?Show Notes:

        Pop Squad | Love, Death, + Robots Wiki

        Zima Blue | Love, Death, + Robots Wiki

        The Drowned Giant | Love, Death, + Robots Wiki

        Lucky 13 | Love, Death, + Robots Wiki

        ‘Love, Death & Robots’ Is Growing Up | Wired

        ]]>Show Notes:

        Pop Squad | Love, Death, + Robots Wiki

        Zima Blue | Love, Death, + Robots Wiki

        The Drowned Giant | Love, Death, + Robots Wiki

        Lucky 13 | Love, Death, + Robots Wiki

        ‘Love, Death & Robots’ Is Growing Up | Wired

        ]]>4b45daa3-b74a-4587-a648-deb615edb0e7Mon, 06 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -050001:04:45yesfull59Lacer MediaThe Trials of Kyle Rittenhouse and Ahmaud ArberyThe Show Notes (Come and get them while they're hot!):

        Kyle Rittenhouse Charges & Trial Explained | AP News

        A Fatal Night in Kenosha: How the Rittenhouse Shootings Unfolded | Visual Investigations - YouTube

        The Trial of Derek Chauvin | Mad Mad World Podcast

        Factbox: Who was Ahmaud Arbery? | Reuters

        Factbox: Timeline of the Ahmaud Arbery case | Reuters

        Retracing Ahmaud Arbery’s Final Minutes: What Videos And 911 Calls Show | NYT Visual Investigations - YouTube

        Stand Your Ground: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) | Youtube

        Their own words may have doomed men who killed Ahmaud Arbery | APNews

        Prosecutor reads racist messages by Ahmaud Arbery’s killer | APNews

        In Kenosha and beyond, guns become more common on US streets | APNews

        Kyle Rittenhouse: Murder or Self-Defense? - LegalEagle | Youtube

        Ahmaud Arbery: A “Citizen’s Arrest” Gone Wrong? - LegalEagle | Youtube

        ]]>The Show Notes (Come and get them while they're hot!):

        Kyle Rittenhouse Charges & Trial Explained | AP News

        A Fatal Night in Kenosha: How the Rittenhouse Shootings Unfolded | Visual Investigations - YouTube

        The Trial of Derek Chauvin | Mad Mad World Podcast

        Factbox: Who was Ahmaud Arbery? | Reuters

        Factbox: Timeline of the Ahmaud Arbery case | Reuters

        Retracing Ahmaud Arbery’s Final Minutes: What Videos And 911 Calls Show | NYT Visual Investigations - YouTube

        Stand Your Ground: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) | Youtube

        Their own words may have doomed men who killed Ahmaud Arbery | APNews

        Prosecutor reads racist messages by Ahmaud Arbery’s killer | APNews

        In Kenosha and beyond, guns become more common on US streets | APNews

        Kyle Rittenhouse: Murder or Self-Defense? - LegalEagle | Youtube

        Ahmaud Arbery: A “Citizen’s Arrest” Gone Wrong? - LegalEagle | Youtube

        ]]>64192074-cf9f-4e01-8bcb-e507a57338b2Sat, 27 Nov 2021 00:30:00 -050001:14:57yesfull58Lacer MediaInfrastructure Is Back! (For Real This Time)Show Notes:

        Fact Sheet: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal | The White House

        America's Infrastructure Report Card 2021 | GPA: C- 

        The $1.2 Trillion Plan to Rebuild America | B1M - YouTube

        Everything In The $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill: New Roads, Electric School Buses And More | Forbes

        The US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Breaking it down | McKinsey

        Biden Says His Infrastructure Law Is a ‘Big Deal.’ How Big? | The New York Times

        What's in the House's Build Back Better Act? | Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

        The House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the Senate | NPR

        Democrats scrap bank reporting requirement from U.S. spending package | Reuters

        Fact check: Claim about the IRS monitoring bank accounts over $600 exaggerates reality | USA Today

        ]]>Show Notes:

        Fact Sheet: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal | The White House

        America's Infrastructure Report Card 2021 | GPA: C- 

        The $1.2 Trillion Plan to Rebuild America | B1M - YouTube

        Everything In The $1.2 Trillion Infrastructure Bill: New Roads, Electric School Buses And More | Forbes

        The US Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: Breaking it down | McKinsey

        Biden Says His Infrastructure Law Is a ‘Big Deal.’ How Big? | The New York Times

        What's in the House's Build Back Better Act? | Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget

        The House passes a $2 trillion spending bill, but braces for changes in the Senate | NPR

        Democrats scrap bank reporting requirement from U.S. spending package | Reuters

        Fact check: Claim about the IRS monitoring bank accounts over $600 exaggerates reality | USA Today

        ]]>e653a3ce-577a-4989-955b-70ceb64023d8Sat, 20 Nov 2021 21:00:00 -050058:49yesfull57Lacer MediaIs Space Exploration Ethical?The reason you came to this podcast, our illustrious show notes:

        Federal Spending by Category and Agency | U.S. Treasury Data Lab

        Your Guide to NASA's Budget | The Planetary Society

        FY21 Spending Plan | NASA

        Elon Musk's SpaceX hits $100 billion | CNBC

        Blue Origin: Key Facts, Future Plans for Jeff Bezos' Space Firm | Business Insider

        How Much Will It Cost to Fly Virgin Galactic to Space? | The New York Times

        Majority of Americans Believe Space Exploration Remains Essential | Pew Research Center

        Space travel for billionaires is the surprise topic with bipartisan American support – but not from Gen Z | The Conversation

        The Outer Space Treaty at a Glance | Arms Control Association

        To boldly go ... responsibly | Politico

        Is it ethical to go to the red planet? | CBC

        Articles on the Ethics of Space Exploration | Santa Clara University

        Eight ethical questions about exploring outer space that need answers | The Conversation

        Building an ethical consensus for space exploration | Physics World

        Astroethics | Scholarly Community Encyclopedia

        The Ethics of Space Exploration | Blue Marble Space Institute

        The Ethics of Sending Humans to Mars | Scientific American

        20 Inventions We Wouldn't Have Without Space Travel | Jet Propulsion...]]>The reason you came to this podcast, our illustrious show notes:

        Federal Spending by Category and Agency | U.S. Treasury Data Lab

        Your Guide to NASA's Budget | The Planetary Society

        FY21 Spending Plan | NASA

        Elon Musk's SpaceX hits $100 billion | CNBC

        Blue Origin: Key Facts, Future Plans for Jeff Bezos' Space Firm | Business Insider

        How Much Will It Cost to Fly Virgin Galactic to Space? | The New York Times

        Majority of Americans Believe Space Exploration Remains Essential | Pew Research Center

        Space travel for billionaires is the surprise topic with bipartisan American support – but not from Gen Z | The Conversation

        The Outer Space Treaty at a Glance | Arms Control Association

        To boldly go ... responsibly | Politico

        Is it ethical to go to the red planet? | CBC

        Articles on the Ethics of Space Exploration | Santa Clara University

        Eight ethical questions about exploring outer space that need answers | The Conversation

        Building an ethical consensus for space exploration | Physics World

        Astroethics | Scholarly Community Encyclopedia

        The Ethics of Space Exploration | Blue Marble Space Institute

        The Ethics of Sending Humans to Mars | Scientific American

        20 Inventions We Wouldn't Have Without Space Travel | Jet Propulsion Laboratory

        ]]>b0799461-381a-4269-9e10-8d1000234b05Sat, 06 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -050001:13:04yesfull56Lacer MediaNutritional Supplements: Taken With A Grain Of SaltOur outstanding show notes can be found here:

        Supplements: A scorecard | Harvard Medical School

        The Problem With Supplements | Elemental

        Is There Really Any Benefit to Multivitamins? | Johns Hopkins

        Few supplements have proven heart benefits | Reuters

        Doctor lays out need-to-know basics on vitamins, supplements | Reuters

        Fish oil supplements for a healthy heart 'nonsense' | BBC

        For heart health, fish oil pills not the answer: study | Reuters

        5 Supplements You Should Never Buy - Gravity Transformation | Youtube

        Nearly all Americans fail to eat enough of this actual superfood | Vox

        ]]>Our outstanding show notes can be found here:

        Supplements: A scorecard | Harvard Medical School

        The Problem With Supplements | Elemental

        Is There Really Any Benefit to Multivitamins? | Johns Hopkins

        Few supplements have proven heart benefits | Reuters

        Doctor lays out need-to-know basics on vitamins, supplements | Reuters

        Fish oil supplements for a healthy heart 'nonsense' | BBC

        For heart health, fish oil pills not the answer: study | Reuters

        5 Supplements You Should Never Buy - Gravity Transformation | Youtube

        Nearly all Americans fail to eat enough of this actual superfood | Vox

        ]]>184b31ae-bf2e-4512-a523-a3a54906d231Mon, 01 Nov 2021 11:18:00 -050001:10:26yesfull55Lacer MediaThe Tragic Saga of Gabby Petito and Brian LaundrieLos and Bertram review the timeline of the case of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, and some of the questions that remain unanswered. They also discuss why people are so fascinated with this case, as well as the allure of #VanLife and becoming a social media influencer.

        WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence that may be harmful to some audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

        If you or somebody you know is experiencing domestic violence or abuse, call 1-800-799-SAFE, or visit thehotline.org in the U.S.

        More resources for both the U.S. and internationally can be found HERE

        If you liked this episode, check out our episode Everyone is Famous: A Social Media Problem (Apple Podcasts link) (Spotify link)

        Our award-winning show notes:

        A Timeline of the Search for Gabrielle Petito and Brian Laundrie | The New York Times

        Timeline of Gabby Petito-Brian Laundrie case paints chilling picture | Yahoo! News

        VAN LIFE | Beginning Our Van Life Journey - Nomadic Statik (YouTube)

        Gabby Petito's Instagram

        Brian Laundrie's Instagram

        Miranda Baker's witness account on TikTok

        Gabby Petito's Fans Notice Inconsistencies in Her Last Instagram Posts | Daily Dot

        Where does Gabby Petito slaying probe go next? | APNews

        How the Case of Gabrielle Petito Galvanized the Internet | The New York Times

        Public And Media Feed Off Each Other's Obsession With Gabby Petito Case | NPR

        Human remains found in Florida are those of Gabby Petito's missing boyfriend - FBI | Reuters

        Gabby Petito’s remains ‘to be cremated’ as family prepares for memorial in final farewell to...]]>Los and Bertram review the timeline of the case of Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie, and some of the questions that remain unanswered. They also discuss why people are so fascinated with this case, as well as the allure of #VanLife and becoming a social media influencer.

        WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of domestic violence that may be harmful to some audiences. Listener discretion is advised.

        If you or somebody you know is experiencing domestic violence or abuse, call 1-800-799-SAFE, or visit thehotline.org in the U.S.

        More resources for both the U.S. and internationally can be found HERE

        If you liked this episode, check out our episode Everyone is Famous: A Social Media Problem (Apple Podcasts link) (Spotify link)

        Our award-winning show notes:

        A Timeline of the Search for Gabrielle Petito and Brian Laundrie | The New York Times

        Timeline of Gabby Petito-Brian Laundrie case paints chilling picture | Yahoo! News

        VAN LIFE | Beginning Our Van Life Journey - Nomadic Statik (YouTube)

        Gabby Petito's Instagram

        Brian Laundrie's Instagram

        Miranda Baker's witness account on TikTok

        Gabby Petito's Fans Notice Inconsistencies in Her Last Instagram Posts | Daily Dot

        Where does Gabby Petito slaying probe go next? | APNews

        How the Case of Gabrielle Petito Galvanized the Internet | The New York Times

        Public And Media Feed Off Each Other's Obsession With Gabby Petito Case | NPR

        Human remains found in Florida are those of Gabby Petito's missing boyfriend - FBI | Reuters

        Gabby Petito’s remains ‘to be cremated’ as family prepares for memorial in final farewell to 22-year-old vlogger | The Sun

        'Van life' road trip ends in death of Gabby Petito | Reuters

        The Way by Fastball | Songfacts

        Unanswered questions in Petito's murder after Brian Laundrie's remains are found | USA Today

        Dog the Bounty Hunter Calls Off Brian Laundrie Search After Remains Found | New York Post

        ]]>cae922f1-6744-46dc-9a3a-8ec490fe529cSat, 23 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -050001:02:10yesfull54Lacer MediaSquid Game (and Mario Kart): Should We Blame Capitalism? (Spoiler Free)Our Highly-Praised Show Notes (check out our links!):

        ‘Squid Game’ strikes nerve in debt-ridden South Korea | APNews

        Korea has 2nd-highest income gap in OECD | Korea Herald

        ‘Squid Game’ Director Hwang Dong-hyuk on Netflix’s Hit Korean Series and Prospects for a Sequel | Variety

        Capitalism seen doing 'more harm than good' in global survey

        “Squid Game” Is a Social Allegory Informed by Korean History | TeenVogue

        ‘Squid Game’ Is Gleefully Vicious and Violent, but Succeeds Best in Its Mundane Moments | The Ringer

        A Game of Marbles Turns Squid Game’s Anti-Capitalist Critique Inside Out | Vulture

        Why Squid Game’s VIPs Are So Terrible: A Rebuttal | Forbes

        What To Watch (And Read) After You’ve Binged Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’

        'Parasite' reflects deepening social divide in South Korea

        ]]>Our Highly-Praised Show Notes (check out our links!):

        ‘Squid Game’ strikes nerve in debt-ridden South Korea | APNews

        Korea has 2nd-highest income gap in OECD | Korea Herald

        ‘Squid Game’ Director Hwang Dong-hyuk on Netflix’s Hit Korean Series and Prospects for a Sequel | Variety

        Capitalism seen doing 'more harm than good' in global survey

        “Squid Game” Is a Social Allegory Informed by Korean History | TeenVogue

        ‘Squid Game’ Is Gleefully Vicious and Violent, but Succeeds Best in Its Mundane Moments | The Ringer

        A Game of Marbles Turns Squid Game’s Anti-Capitalist Critique Inside Out | Vulture

        Why Squid Game’s VIPs Are So Terrible: A Rebuttal | Forbes

        What To Watch (And Read) After You’ve Binged Netflix’s ‘Squid Game’

        'Parasite' reflects deepening social divide in South Korea

        ]]>aa1805a2-f1f1-47cb-bf62-f6b535d68067Sun, 17 Oct 2021 17:05:00 -050001:04:00yesfull53Lacer MediaIs It Time to Cancel Customer Service?Show Notes from this episode:

        Required Reading: Elevate Employees, Don’t Eliminate Them | Harvard Business Review

        Some companies think customers are OK with lousy service. | LATimes

        It's Time for Companies to Stop Blaming the Pandemic for Terrible Customer Service | Inc

        This Is How The Pandemic Improved Customer Service | Forbes

        Why Customer Service is Important | HubSpot

        ]]>Show Notes from this episode:

        Required Reading: Elevate Employees, Don’t Eliminate Them | Harvard Business Review

        Some companies think customers are OK with lousy service. | LATimes

        It's Time for Companies to Stop Blaming the Pandemic for Terrible Customer Service | Inc

        This Is How The Pandemic Improved Customer Service | Forbes

        Why Customer Service is Important | HubSpot

        ]]>6314506b-33a0-4d1c-b724-44db64122790Sun, 10 Oct 2021 14:16:00 -050001:10:12yesfull52Lacer MediaEveryone is Famous: A Social Media ProblemShow notes for the episode:

        On the Internet, We’re Always Famous | The New Yorker

        In the Future Everyone Will Be Famous for 15 Minute | Quote Investigator

        Declining Majority of Online Adults Say the Internet Has Been Good for Society | Pew Research Center

        Hank Green on the darker side of internet fame | BBC

        ]]>Show notes for the episode:

        On the Internet, We’re Always Famous | The New Yorker

        In the Future Everyone Will Be Famous for 15 Minute | Quote Investigator

        Declining Majority of Online Adults Say the Internet Has Been Good for Society | Pew Research Center

        Hank Green on the darker side of internet fame | BBC

        ]]>1f4a4c41-cdcd-4bc1-9def-42a1dedde069Sat, 02 Oct 2021 21:10:00 -050056:36yesfull51Lacer MediaClimate Change: 50th Episode ExtravaganzaShow notes for this episode:

        Required Reading: Climate Change: How Do We Know? | NASA

        The Climate Change Debate Is Long Over And There Is Nothing We Can Do - Scene from The Newsroom | YouTube

        Is It Too Late To Stop Climate Change? | Youtube: Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

        New report reveals how the climate crisis is supercharging extreme weather | The Verge

        Here's Why People Don't Believe In Climate Change | Business Insider

        Why humans are so bad at thinking about climate change - Vox | YouTube

        Is it too late to prevent climate change? | NASA

        Can we slow or even reverse global warming? | NOAA Climate.gov

        Who Is Responsible For Climate Change? – Who Needs To Fix It? | Youtube: Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

        CO₂ and Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Our World in Data

        Measuring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals

        How to end the American obsession with driving | Vox

        Keeping Track of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Progress and Targets in 167 Cities Worldwide | Frontiers

        For a livable future, 60% of oil and gas must stay in the ground | Grist

        Fast Facts on Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions | EPA

        Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions | EPA

        The bipartisan infrastructure bill provides historic funding for transit. It’s not enough | Vox

        ‘No point in anything else’: Gen Z members flock to climate careers | The Guardian

        20 Best Ways to Stop Climate Change - One Tree...]]>Show notes for this episode:

        Required Reading: Climate Change: How Do We Know? | NASA

        The Climate Change Debate Is Long Over And There Is Nothing We Can Do - Scene from The Newsroom | YouTube

        Is It Too Late To Stop Climate Change? | Youtube: Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

        New report reveals how the climate crisis is supercharging extreme weather | The Verge

        Here's Why People Don't Believe In Climate Change | Business Insider

        Why humans are so bad at thinking about climate change - Vox | YouTube

        Is it too late to prevent climate change? | NASA

        Can we slow or even reverse global warming? | NOAA Climate.gov

        Who Is Responsible For Climate Change? – Who Needs To Fix It? | Youtube: Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

        CO₂ and Greenhouse Gas Emissions | Our World in Data

        Measuring progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals

        How to end the American obsession with driving | Vox

        Keeping Track of Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Progress and Targets in 167 Cities Worldwide | Frontiers

        For a livable future, 60% of oil and gas must stay in the ground | Grist

        Fast Facts on Transportation Greenhouse Gas Emissions | EPA

        Sources of Greenhouse Gas Emissions | EPA

        The bipartisan infrastructure bill provides historic funding for transit. It’s not enough | Vox

        ‘No point in anything else’: Gen Z members flock to climate careers | The Guardian

        20 Best Ways to Stop Climate Change - One Tree Planted

        It's 2050 And This Is How We Stopped Climate Change | NPR

        FUTURE VVORLD - A hub for Earth friendlier projects and so much more.

        Paul Hawken calls regenerative practices the future of farming | Aspen Daily News

        I'm a Global Warming skeptic, and I invite you to change my mind - Reddit

        ]]>ab546068-a874-404d-9ebe-103f4d574fdcSat, 25 Sep 2021 19:47:00 -050001:11:15yesfull50Lacer MediaRanked Choice VotingShow notes for this episode:

        Recommended viewing: Video: Which voting system is the best? | TEDed

        An explanation of ranked choice voting in the US | Ballotpedia

        EXPLAINER: Ranked choice voting gets big test in NYC | APnews

        Ranked Choice Voting - FairVote

        Ranking Candidates Is More Accurate Than Voting | Scientific American

        Video: New York City's ranked-choice voting, explained | CBSnews

        Video: Malcolm Gladwell - "Choice, Happiness, and Pasta Sauce" | TEDtalk

        Ranked-Choice Voting Gets A Prime-Time Shot Under New York City's Bright Lights | NPR

        Quiz: If America Had Six Parties, Which Would You Belong To? - The New York Times

        ]]>Show notes for this episode:

        Recommended viewing: Video: Which voting system is the best? | TEDed

        An explanation of ranked choice voting in the US | Ballotpedia

        EXPLAINER: Ranked choice voting gets big test in NYC | APnews

        Ranked Choice Voting - FairVote

        Ranking Candidates Is More Accurate Than Voting | Scientific American

        Video: New York City's ranked-choice voting, explained | CBSnews

        Video: Malcolm Gladwell - "Choice, Happiness, and Pasta Sauce" | TEDtalk

        Ranked-Choice Voting Gets A Prime-Time Shot Under New York City's Bright Lights | NPR

        Quiz: If America Had Six Parties, Which Would You Belong To? - The New York Times

        ]]>1244221a-0af9-4f70-9251-3d2ccdf9505dSat, 11 Sep 2021 20:25:00 -050001:14:52yesfull49Lacer MediaThe Semiconductor Chip Shortage: How to Fix America's Biggest ProblemResources for this episode:

        The global chip shortage, explained | The Verge - YouTube

        GM to halt production at nearly all North America assembly plants due to new chip problem | Detroit Free Press

        Top 10 Biggest Semiconductor Companies | Investopedia

        Taiwan Races To Remedy Car Chip Shortage But No End In Sight | NPR

        Taiwan seeks again to reassure U.S. over tackling chip shortage | Reuters

        Three U.S. senators urge more Taiwan help on auto chip shortage | Reuters

        Why the Global Chip Shortage Is Hard to Overcome | WSJ - YouTube

        Waste Not, Want Not – Water Use in the Semiconductor Industry

        Water Scarcity and the Semiconductor Industry

        Chip shortage highlights U.S. dependence on fragile supply chain | CBSnews

        Intel chief warns of two-year chip shortage | BBC

        Security concerns over chip shortage are pushing governments to act | CNBC

        Ford, Carter, and the Economic Malaise: Crash Course US History | Youtube

        Fifty Years After 1969: How Far Have We Come?

        ]]>Resources for this episode:

        The global chip shortage, explained | The Verge - YouTube

        GM to halt production at nearly all North America assembly plants due to new chip problem | Detroit Free Press

        Top 10 Biggest Semiconductor Companies | Investopedia

        Taiwan Races To Remedy Car Chip Shortage But No End In Sight | NPR

        Taiwan seeks again to reassure U.S. over tackling chip shortage | Reuters

        Three U.S. senators urge more Taiwan help on auto chip shortage | Reuters

        Why the Global Chip Shortage Is Hard to Overcome | WSJ - YouTube

        Waste Not, Want Not – Water Use in the Semiconductor Industry

        Water Scarcity and the Semiconductor Industry

        Chip shortage highlights U.S. dependence on fragile supply chain | CBSnews

        Intel chief warns of two-year chip shortage | BBC

        Security concerns over chip shortage are pushing governments to act | CNBC

        Ford, Carter, and the Economic Malaise: Crash Course US History | Youtube

        Fifty Years After 1969: How Far Have We Come?

        ]]>2aa5f7bc-8853-4a72-84a6-8f8facc1f0d1Sun, 05 Sep 2021 21:04:00 -050058:15yesfull48Lacer MediaHaiti: An Important Lesson For All of UsResources from this episode:

        Crash Course: Haitian Revolutions | Youtube

        Haiti: A Brief History of a Complex Nation | Institute of Haitian Studies

        'He never stood a chance': the fateful downfall of Haiti's president | Reuters

        Almost 2 Weeks After The Quake, Aid Is Just Getting To Some Remote Towns In Haiti | NPR

        Haiti | The World Bank

        Haiti's Legacy of Environmental Devastation Compounded by Earthquake | Scientific American

        Divided island: How Haiti and the DR became two worlds | Borders | Vox - YouTube

        Haiti Can Rebuild Its Economy. Here's How. | Bloomberg Opinion

        Slave Revolution in the Caribbean, 1789-1804

        ]]>Resources from this episode:

        Crash Course: Haitian Revolutions | Youtube

        Haiti: A Brief History of a Complex Nation | Institute of Haitian Studies

        'He never stood a chance': the fateful downfall of Haiti's president | Reuters

        Almost 2 Weeks After The Quake, Aid Is Just Getting To Some Remote Towns In Haiti | NPR

        Haiti | The World Bank

        Haiti's Legacy of Environmental Devastation Compounded by Earthquake | Scientific American

        Divided island: How Haiti and the DR became two worlds | Borders | Vox - YouTube

        Haiti Can Rebuild Its Economy. Here's How. | Bloomberg Opinion

        Slave Revolution in the Caribbean, 1789-1804

        ]]>4e0c3dd0-2210-42d8-a48d-dbd82637d4c1Sat, 28 Aug 2021 20:39:00 -050054:26yesfull47Lacer MediaThe Taliban in AfghanistanResources from this episode:

        Required Reading: A Historical Timeline of Afghanistan

        Afghanistan’s commercial hub, Mazar-i-Sharif, falls to the insurgents | NYTimes

        Who are the Taliban? | BBC News

        A Modern History Of Afghanistan And The Taliban | WBUR

        Taliban vow to respect women, despite history of oppression | APNews

        Will The Taliban Rule Be Any Different This Time? | NPR

        Terrorism, War, and Bush 43: Crash Course US History #46 | Youtube

        ]]>Resources from this episode:

        Required Reading: A Historical Timeline of Afghanistan

        Afghanistan’s commercial hub, Mazar-i-Sharif, falls to the insurgents | NYTimes

        Who are the Taliban? | BBC News

        A Modern History Of Afghanistan And The Taliban | WBUR

        Taliban vow to respect women, despite history of oppression | APNews

        Will The Taliban Rule Be Any Different This Time? | NPR

        Terrorism, War, and Bush 43: Crash Course US History #46 | Youtube

        ]]>1692c51d-eb1b-4783-b6cd-5b725e9cbaddSat, 21 Aug 2021 20:28:00 -050001:07:06yesfull46Lacer MediaBack to the Future: Revisiting Past TopicsResources from this episode:

        Episode 34: Critical Race Theory | Mad, Mad World

        Episode 21: Slavery Reparations | Mad, Mad World

        Episode 19: Student Loan Debt | Mad, Mad World

        3 Florida Educators Die Of COVID-19 Within 24 Hours As Schools Prepare To Reopen | APNews

        Episode 25: Covid-19 Vaccines | Mad, Mad World

        Crash Course US History: Ford, Carter, and the Economic Malaise | Youtube

        America's white population fell for the first time in US history, 2020 Census data shows | BusinessInsider

        Episode 29: Infrastructure | Mad, Mad World

        ]]>Resources from this episode:

        Episode 34: Critical Race Theory | Mad, Mad World

        Episode 21: Slavery Reparations | Mad, Mad World

        Episode 19: Student Loan Debt | Mad, Mad World

        3 Florida Educators Die Of COVID-19 Within 24 Hours As Schools Prepare To Reopen | APNews

        Episode 25: Covid-19 Vaccines | Mad, Mad World

        Crash Course US History: Ford, Carter, and the Economic Malaise | Youtube

        America's white population fell for the first time in US history, 2020 Census data shows | BusinessInsider

        Episode 29: Infrastructure | Mad, Mad World

        ]]>5696f80b-b5f8-49b6-9b3f-2c5ccb12b807Sat, 14 Aug 2021 19:48:00 -050044:22yesfull45Lacer MediaThe American DreamResources from this episode (the show notes):

        The American Dream | Investopedia

        National: Defining the American Dream | The New York Times (YouTube)

        James Truslow Adams: Dreaming up the American Dream

        What is the American Dream? | The Balance

        Living the American Dream, 1950s Suburban Life | Kinolibrary (YouTube)

        Why the homeownership gap between White and Black Americans is larger today than it was over 50 years ago | CNBC

        FDR's Economic Bill of Rights | USHistory.org

        Harry Truman and the Fair Deal

        The GI Bill | Khan Academy

        In these counties across the US, the American Dream may already be dead | USAToday

        Global Social Mobility Index 2020 | World Economic Forum

        History of the White Picket Fence | Smithsonian Magazine

        Dan Crenshaw's District | Congress.gov

        ]]>Resources from this episode (the show notes):

        The American Dream | Investopedia

        National: Defining the American Dream | The New York Times (YouTube)

        James Truslow Adams: Dreaming up the American Dream

        What is the American Dream? | The Balance

        Living the American Dream, 1950s Suburban Life | Kinolibrary (YouTube)

        Why the homeownership gap between White and Black Americans is larger today than it was over 50 years ago | CNBC

        FDR's Economic Bill of Rights | USHistory.org

        Harry Truman and the Fair Deal

        The GI Bill | Khan Academy

        In these counties across the US, the American Dream may already be dead | USAToday

        Global Social Mobility Index 2020 | World Economic Forum

        History of the White Picket Fence | Smithsonian Magazine

        Dan Crenshaw's District | Congress.gov

        ]]>209bd1d5-9ddf-4fc2-b924-0e1a31e9b007Sat, 07 Aug 2021 20:31:00 -050055:14yesfull44Lacer Media4-Day Work WeekResources from this episode (the show notes):

        Kill the 5-Day Work Week | The Atlantic

        The Four-Day Workweek by Robert Grosse

        Four-day week 'an overwhelming success' in Iceland

        The success of Iceland’s ‘four-day week’ sounds too good to be true – because it is | Scroll.in

        The success of Iceland's 'four-day week' trial is greatly overstated

        Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek | TED ideas

        The Pros and Cons of a 4 Day Working Week | Change Recruitment Group

        The Future Of Work Will Be Five-Hour Days, A Four-Day Workweek And Flexible Staggered Schedules | Forbes

        ]]>Resources from this episode (the show notes):

        Kill the 5-Day Work Week | The Atlantic

        The Four-Day Workweek by Robert Grosse

        Four-day week 'an overwhelming success' in Iceland

        The success of Iceland’s ‘four-day week’ sounds too good to be true – because it is | Scroll.in

        The success of Iceland's 'four-day week' trial is greatly overstated

        Why we need to consider switching to a 4-day workweek | TED ideas

        The Pros and Cons of a 4 Day Working Week | Change Recruitment Group

        The Future Of Work Will Be Five-Hour Days, A Four-Day Workweek And Flexible Staggered Schedules | Forbes

        ]]>4014c145-d4a8-48f4-aaeb-4cf4d5dbdbdaSat, 17 Jul 2021 17:26:00 -050056:42yesfull43Lacer MediaBillionaires: They're Not Just Like UsResources from this episode (the show notes):

        Required Reading: The Billionaire Playbook: How Sports Owners Use Their Teams to Avoid Millions in Taxes | ProPublica

        American Billionaires by the Numbers | Americans for Tax Fairness

        Inside the I.R.S. Files of the Ultra-Wealthy | Sway (Podcast) - The New York Times

        Why Elon Musk Is Cash Poor (For A Billionaire) | Forbes

        Jeff Bezos says work-life balance is a 'debilitating phrase.' He wants Amazon workers to view their career and lives as a 'circle.' | Business Insider

        During COVID-19, most Americans got richer - especially the rich | Fox Business (via The Wall Street Journal)

        President Biden’s Capital Gains Tax Plan | Forbes

        Actually, it was Democrats who killed the 70 percent tax | Politico

        Negative income tax, explained

        The value-added tax brings in billions for other countries, but the U.S. doesn’t have one | CNBC

        A Brief History of Taxes in the U.S. | Investopedia

        About Us - The Patriotic Millionaires

        Policy Basics: Where Do Our Federal Tax Dollars Go? | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

        Six policies to reduce economic inequality

        ]]>Resources from this episode (the show notes):

        Required Reading: The Billionaire Playbook: How Sports Owners Use Their Teams to Avoid Millions in Taxes | ProPublica

        American Billionaires by the Numbers | Americans for Tax Fairness

        Inside the I.R.S. Files of the Ultra-Wealthy | Sway (Podcast) - The New York Times

        Why Elon Musk Is Cash Poor (For A Billionaire) | Forbes

        Jeff Bezos says work-life balance is a 'debilitating phrase.' He wants Amazon workers to view their career and lives as a 'circle.' | Business Insider

        During COVID-19, most Americans got richer - especially the rich | Fox Business (via The Wall Street Journal)

        President Biden’s Capital Gains Tax Plan | Forbes

        Actually, it was Democrats who killed the 70 percent tax | Politico

        Negative income tax, explained

        The value-added tax brings in billions for other countries, but the U.S. doesn’t have one | CNBC

        A Brief History of Taxes in the U.S. | Investopedia

        About Us - The Patriotic Millionaires

        Policy Basics: Where Do Our Federal Tax Dollars Go? | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

        Six policies to reduce economic inequality

        ]]>f8f735cf-e3b7-48cc-81ea-dcacac753e03Sun, 11 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -050054:50yesfull42Lacer MediaPatriotismResources from this episode (the show notes):

        Patriotism | Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

        What Is Patriotism? Definition, Examples, Pros and Cons

        A Modest Plea for Patriotic History | The Atlantic

        How to Think About Patriotism | National Affairs

        We're Still Not Talking About the Patriotism America Needs | S-USIH

        Patriotism versus Nationalism | Dictionary

        Nationalism - Crash Course: World History | YouTube

        The Problem of Nationalism | The Heritage Foundation

        Malcolm X Defines Black Nationalism (YouTube)

        ]]>Resources from this episode (the show notes):

        Patriotism | Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

        What Is Patriotism? Definition, Examples, Pros and Cons

        A Modest Plea for Patriotic History | The Atlantic

        How to Think About Patriotism | National Affairs

        We're Still Not Talking About the Patriotism America Needs | S-USIH

        Patriotism versus Nationalism | Dictionary

        Nationalism - Crash Course: World History | YouTube

        The Problem of Nationalism | The Heritage Foundation

        Malcolm X Defines Black Nationalism (YouTube)

        ]]>737257f2-1472-4b58-ab04-e4e239fd1b90Sat, 03 Jul 2021 16:03:00 -050053:49yesfull41Lacer MediaSex, Gender, and All That Other StuffResources from this episode (the show notes):

        Required Watching: The Way We Think about Biological Sex is Wrong by Emily Quinn | TEDtalk

        A Guide To Gender Identity Terms | NPR

        What is "Gender Identity" | Medscape

        The Genderbread Person graphic

        Gender Terminology

        Queer 101 - Do You Know The Difference Between Sex and Gender? | The Advocate

        Why Kids Need to Learn about Gender and Sexuality | Lindsay Amer

        Queer Kid Stuff - a Youtube series by Lindsay Amer | Youtube

        Theories of Gender | Crash Course Sociology

        Sex Determination is more complicated than you think | TEDed

        Why the “Born This Way” argument doesn't advance LGBT equality by Dr. Lisa Diamond | TEDtalk

        Sex and Gender Differences in Brain Disease by Antonella Santuccione-Chadha | TEDtalk

        Dr. Debra Soh Debunks Claims of a Gender Spectrum | JRE

        Samantha Lux comments on Dr. Debra Soh's Gender discussion | Youtube

        Sexuality & Gender - Straight & Narrow or Round & Bouncy? by Danielle McClelland | TEDtalk

        Gender Identity And How Understanding It Can Ease Loneliness

        Trevor Project

        ]]>Resources from this episode (the show notes):

        Required Watching: The Way We Think about Biological Sex is Wrong by Emily Quinn | TEDtalk

        A Guide To Gender Identity Terms | NPR

        What is "Gender Identity" | Medscape

        The Genderbread Person graphic

        Gender Terminology

        Queer 101 - Do You Know The Difference Between Sex and Gender? | The Advocate

        Why Kids Need to Learn about Gender and Sexuality | Lindsay Amer

        Queer Kid Stuff - a Youtube series by Lindsay Amer | Youtube

        Theories of Gender | Crash Course Sociology

        Sex Determination is more complicated than you think | TEDed

        Why the “Born This Way” argument doesn't advance LGBT equality by Dr. Lisa Diamond | TEDtalk

        Sex and Gender Differences in Brain Disease by Antonella Santuccione-Chadha | TEDtalk

        Dr. Debra Soh Debunks Claims of a Gender Spectrum | JRE

        Samantha Lux comments on Dr. Debra Soh's Gender discussion | Youtube

        Sexuality & Gender - Straight & Narrow or Round & Bouncy? by Danielle McClelland | TEDtalk

        Gender Identity And How Understanding It Can Ease Loneliness

        Trevor Project

        ]]>5b07b63a-96a7-4948-b580-066230fbcb3cTue, 29 Jun 2021 15:29:00 -050001:02:15yesfull40Lacer MediaThe Way Things Were vs. The New NormalResources from this episode (the show notes):

        The Great Resignation: As The Pandemic Recedes, Millions Of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit' | NPR

        Workers are quitting their jobs to put themselves first | CNBC

        Indianapolis Eases Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Persons | National Law Review

        Dr. Fauci Says The Risks From The Delta Variant Underscore The Importance Of Vaccines | NPR

        8 predictions for the world in 2030 | World Economic Forum

        Fact check: The World Economic Forum does not have a stated goal to have people own nothing by 2030 | Reuters

        How the Covid pandemic ends: Scientists look to the past to see the future | Stat

        Los Angeles Is A City State

        The Housing Affordability Crisis We Don't Want To Solve - Economics Explained (YouTube)

        World Health Assembly to focus on ending COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for next one | WHO

        BioNTech takes its first cancer vaccine into phase 2

        The Four Color Personalities Test

        ]]>Resources from this episode (the show notes):

        The Great Resignation: As The Pandemic Recedes, Millions Of Workers Are Saying 'I Quit' | NPR

        Workers are quitting their jobs to put themselves first | CNBC

        Indianapolis Eases Restrictions for Fully Vaccinated Persons | National Law Review

        Dr. Fauci Says The Risks From The Delta Variant Underscore The Importance Of Vaccines | NPR

        8 predictions for the world in 2030 | World Economic Forum

        Fact check: The World Economic Forum does not have a stated goal to have people own nothing by 2030 | Reuters

        How the Covid pandemic ends: Scientists look to the past to see the future | Stat

        Los Angeles Is A City State

        The Housing Affordability Crisis We Don't Want To Solve - Economics Explained (YouTube)

        World Health Assembly to focus on ending COVID-19 pandemic and preparing for next one | WHO

        BioNTech takes its first cancer vaccine into phase 2

        The Four Color Personalities Test

        ]]>b74c9686-44ed-469a-9c21-56415269aa70Sun, 27 Jun 2021 21:55:00 -050047:20yesfull39Lacer MediaAmerica's Current Labor Market: Should You Get A Job?Resources from this episode (the show notes):

        Bureau of Labor Statistics | US Dept. of Labor

        What is "full employment" | Investopedia

        What do we mean when we say "the job market" | Investopedia

        Prince shreds on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" | Youtube

        McDonald’s to Increase Wages as Job Market Tightens | Newswwc

        McDonald's is so desperate for staff that it's giving away iPhones to new recruits if they stay for 6 months | Business Insider

        How to get back into the job market | New York Times

        More jobs are available, but why aren't people signing up | NBCnews

        COVID-19 has left scars on the job market. Here’s why the damage may be permanent. | Chicago Tribune

        Hiring Picked Up Last Month, But The Economy Still Needs More Workers | NPR

        The Beige Book | The Federal Reserve

        AppHarvest: plants with a purpose; producing for a better world

        ]]>Resources from this episode (the show notes):

        Bureau of Labor Statistics | US Dept. of Labor

        What is "full employment" | Investopedia

        What do we mean when we say "the job market" | Investopedia

        Prince shreds on "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" | Youtube

        McDonald’s to Increase Wages as Job Market Tightens | Newswwc

        McDonald's is so desperate for staff that it's giving away iPhones to new recruits if they stay for 6 months | Business Insider

        How to get back into the job market | New York Times

        More jobs are available, but why aren't people signing up | NBCnews

        COVID-19 has left scars on the job market. Here’s why the damage may be permanent. | Chicago Tribune

        Hiring Picked Up Last Month, But The Economy Still Needs More Workers | NPR

        The Beige Book | The Federal Reserve

        AppHarvest: plants with a purpose; producing for a better world

        ]]>0069cf4e-4a2b-4f13-a2df-ab5e45b6a795Sat, 05 Jun 2021 14:52:00 -050056:27yesfull38Lacer MediaDrugs: Was Everything We Were Taught...A Lie?Resources from this episode:

        How scientists rank drugs from most to least dangerous — and why the rankings are flawed | Vox

        Required Reading: Recreational drugs and alcohol | Mind for better mental health

        The federal drug scheduling system, explained

        Facts - Drug Wheel | Alcohol and Drug Foundation

        President Nixon Declares Drug Abuse "Public Enemy Number One" - Richard Nixon Foundation | YouTube

        Why The War on Drugs Is A Huge Failure | Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

        What Science Knows About Marijuana's Health Benefits | Discover Magazine

        Caffeine | Alcohol and Drug Foundation

        The Science of Drug Use | DrugAbuse.gov

        State Policy - Marijuana Policy Institute

        Marijuana Laws: The Past, Present And Future (Infographic)

        INFOGRAPHIC: What your brain looks like on LSD

        What are the dangers of using drugs? | DrugWise.org

        Drug Topics - National Institute on Drug Abuse

        What Are Opioids? | Johns Hopkins Medicine

        Opioid Overdose: Understanding the Epidemic | CDC

        First Opium War - Historic UK

        Could America Finally Win the War On Drugs... With Economics? | Economics Explained - YouTube

        Here's why there are no 'good' or 'bad' drugs – not even heroin | The Guardian

        Getting Clean: A 4-Quadrant Chart | HereToHelp

        How Drugs affect your Body | BetterHealth

        ]]>Resources from this episode:

        How scientists rank drugs from most to least dangerous — and why the rankings are flawed | Vox

        Required Reading: Recreational drugs and alcohol | Mind for better mental health

        The federal drug scheduling system, explained

        Facts - Drug Wheel | Alcohol and Drug Foundation

        President Nixon Declares Drug Abuse "Public Enemy Number One" - Richard Nixon Foundation | YouTube

        Why The War on Drugs Is A Huge Failure | Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

        What Science Knows About Marijuana's Health Benefits | Discover Magazine

        Caffeine | Alcohol and Drug Foundation

        The Science of Drug Use | DrugAbuse.gov

        State Policy - Marijuana Policy Institute

        Marijuana Laws: The Past, Present And Future (Infographic)

        INFOGRAPHIC: What your brain looks like on LSD

        What are the dangers of using drugs? | DrugWise.org

        Drug Topics - National Institute on Drug Abuse

        What Are Opioids? | Johns Hopkins Medicine

        Opioid Overdose: Understanding the Epidemic | CDC

        First Opium War - Historic UK

        Could America Finally Win the War On Drugs... With Economics? | Economics Explained - YouTube

        Here's why there are no 'good' or 'bad' drugs – not even heroin | The Guardian

        Getting Clean: A 4-Quadrant Chart | HereToHelp

        How Drugs affect your Body | BetterHealth

        ]]>f03c5994-199c-417c-b392-8d36f01844a0Sat, 29 May 2021 09:30:00 -050001:09:42yesfull37Lacer MediaWhat Should We Do About the Death Penalty?Resources from this episode:

        Homepage | Death Penalty Information Center

        Should the Death Penalty be Allowed | ProCon.org

        Top 10 Pro & Con Arguments - Death Penalty | ProCon.org

        With Lethal Injections Harder To Come By, Some States Are Turning To Firing Squads | NPR

        Pfizer To Stop Selling Drugs For Use In Lethal Injections

        What do bromide ions do?

        Ethics Guide to Capital Punishment | BBC

        Capital Punishment - Eighth Amendment | Cornell Law School

        50 Insane Death Row Facts Nobody Tells You | The Infographics Show (YouTube)

        Facts about the Death Penalty | Death Penalty Information Center

        Death penalty: How many countries still have it? | BBC

        Botched Executions | Death Penalty Information Center

        Lethal Injections: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTube

        Bucklew v. Precythe | Ballotpedia

        Life Without Parole Is Replacing the Death Penalty — But the Legal Defense System Hasn’t Kept Up | The Marshall Project

        Skid Row Marathon

        Sentencing Alternatives | Death Penalty Information Center

        ]]>Resources from this episode:

        Homepage | Death Penalty Information Center

        Should the Death Penalty be Allowed | ProCon.org

        Top 10 Pro & Con Arguments - Death Penalty | ProCon.org

        With Lethal Injections Harder To Come By, Some States Are Turning To Firing Squads | NPR

        Pfizer To Stop Selling Drugs For Use In Lethal Injections

        What do bromide ions do?

        Ethics Guide to Capital Punishment | BBC

        Capital Punishment - Eighth Amendment | Cornell Law School

        50 Insane Death Row Facts Nobody Tells You | The Infographics Show (YouTube)

        Facts about the Death Penalty | Death Penalty Information Center

        Death penalty: How many countries still have it? | BBC

        Botched Executions | Death Penalty Information Center

        Lethal Injections: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) - YouTube

        Bucklew v. Precythe | Ballotpedia

        Life Without Parole Is Replacing the Death Penalty — But the Legal Defense System Hasn’t Kept Up | The Marshall Project

        Skid Row Marathon

        Sentencing Alternatives | Death Penalty Information Center

        ]]>5a2cf9c8-c808-47e2-8d99-321aea2b689aSat, 22 May 2021 11:11:00 -050001:07:19yesfull36Lacer Media"Where Is Everybody?" Aliens, The Galaxy & The Fermi ParadoxPlease make sure to give us a like or a subscribe. If you would like to reach out, please send us a message at info@madmadworldpod.com

        Thank you for listening!

        Resources from this episode:

        The Fermi Paradox: a fun infographic | Bluesat

        Kurzgesagt: Where Are All The Aliens? | Youtube

        The Great Filter | Astronomy.com

        The Life of Enrico Fermi | Atomic Heritage

        "Chew Bubble Gum and Kick Ass" "Momma Don't Like Tattletales" - They Live | Youtube

        The Fermi Paradox | Wait but Why

        But, Seriously, Where Are the Aliens? | The Atlantic

        Why haven’t we found aliens yet? | Vox

        A good list of reasons why | Space.com

        Space aliens could have died out long ago | NBCnews

        The aliens are silent because they are extinct | Astronomy.com

        The Fermi Paradox | Cosmos Magazine

        Mass Effect: Legendary Edition | EA

        Mass Effect Trilogy trailer | Youtube

        ]]>Please make sure to give us a like or a subscribe. If you would like to reach out, please send us a message at info@madmadworldpod.com

        Thank you for listening!

        Resources from this episode:

        The Fermi Paradox: a fun infographic | Bluesat

        Kurzgesagt: Where Are All The Aliens? | Youtube

        The Great Filter | Astronomy.com

        The Life of Enrico Fermi | Atomic Heritage

        "Chew Bubble Gum and Kick Ass" "Momma Don't Like Tattletales" - They Live | Youtube

        The Fermi Paradox | Wait but Why

        But, Seriously, Where Are the Aliens? | The Atlantic

        Why haven’t we found aliens yet? | Vox

        A good list of reasons why | Space.com

        Space aliens could have died out long ago | NBCnews

        The aliens are silent because they are extinct | Astronomy.com

        The Fermi Paradox | Cosmos Magazine

        Mass Effect: Legendary Edition | EA

        Mass Effect Trilogy trailer | Youtube

        ]]>87364b97-5691-4ec8-a5c3-0f55104e919eSat, 15 May 2021 18:22:00 -050055:23yesfull35Lacer MediaThe Moron's Guide to NFTs: Blockchain, Crypto, and Why You Can't Eat A Digital Sandwich (Yet)Please make sure to give us a like or a subscribe. If you would like to reach out, please send us a message at info@madmadworldpod.com

        Thank you for listening!

        Resources from this episode:

        Crypto questions, answered | Coinbase

        NFTs, Explained | Johnny Harris (YouTube)

        NBA Top Shot

        What are NFTs? Non-fungible tokens explained like you’re 5 | LaptopMag

        NFTs Are Fueling a Boom in Digital Art. Here’s How They Work | WSJ (YouTube)

        What is Cryptocurrency | Forbes Advisor

        What is an NFT | Forbes Advisor

        NFTs Explained | The Verge

        What is BLOCKCHAIN? The best explanation of blockchain technology 

        Blockchain Explained | Investopedia

        Blockchain Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

        What is Cryptocurrency? [Everything You Need To Know!]

        How Cryptocurrency Works | NYT

        Cryptography: Crash Course Computer Science (YouTube)

        The History of Bitcoin – A detailed Analysis | Paybis

        History of Bitcoin - A Detailed Saga of How BTC Started

        Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake: Basic Mining Guide

        How bad is bitcoin for the environment really? | The Independent

        What Are NFTs, Anyway? One Just Sold for $69 Million | NYT

        WWE NFTs

        Coinbase Goes Public | NPR

        ]]>Please make sure to give us a like or a subscribe. If you would like to reach out, please send us a message at info@madmadworldpod.com

        Thank you for listening!

        Resources from this episode:

        Crypto questions, answered | Coinbase

        NFTs, Explained | Johnny Harris (YouTube)

        NBA Top Shot

        What are NFTs? Non-fungible tokens explained like you’re 5 | LaptopMag

        NFTs Are Fueling a Boom in Digital Art. Here’s How They Work | WSJ (YouTube)

        What is Cryptocurrency | Forbes Advisor

        What is an NFT | Forbes Advisor

        NFTs Explained | The Verge

        What is BLOCKCHAIN? The best explanation of blockchain technology 

        Blockchain Explained | Investopedia

        Blockchain Expert Explains One Concept in 5 Levels of Difficulty | WIRED

        What is Cryptocurrency? [Everything You Need To Know!]

        How Cryptocurrency Works | NYT

        Cryptography: Crash Course Computer Science (YouTube)

        The History of Bitcoin – A detailed Analysis | Paybis

        History of Bitcoin - A Detailed Saga of How BTC Started

        Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake: Basic Mining Guide

        How bad is bitcoin for the environment really? | The Independent

        What Are NFTs, Anyway? One Just Sold for $69 Million | NYT

        WWE NFTs

        Coinbase Goes Public | NPR

        ]]>ba906e7e-ac68-4167-91bc-345b6f9b6237Sat, 01 May 2021 13:45:00 -050001:05:16yesfull33Lacer MediaThe Trial of Derek Chauvin for the Murder of George FloydLos and Bertram recap the trial of officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. They break down the verdict and where we are supposed to go from here.

        Please make sure to give us a like or a subscribe. If you would like to reach out, please send us a message at info@madmadworldpod.com

        Thank you for listening!

        Resources from this episode:

        Ex-police officer Chauvin to be sentenced on June 16 in Floyd case | Reuters

        ‘He was guilty.’ Extra juror in favor of Chauvin conviction

        Former wrestler who tried to intervene in Floyd's death testifies | CBSnews

        Required Reading: For cops who kill, special Supreme Court protection | Reuters

        Can Chauvin get his convictions tossed on appeal? | AP News

        'I wish it didn't have to happen': Alternate juror reflects on Derek Chauvin trial

        ]]>Los and Bertram recap the trial of officer Derek Chauvin for the murder of George Floyd. They break down the verdict and where we are supposed to go from here.

        Please make sure to give us a like or a subscribe. If you would like to reach out, please send us a message at info@madmadworldpod.com

        Thank you for listening!

        Resources from this episode:

        Ex-police officer Chauvin to be sentenced on June 16 in Floyd case | Reuters

        ‘He was guilty.’ Extra juror in favor of Chauvin conviction

        Former wrestler who tried to intervene in Floyd's death testifies | CBSnews

        Required Reading: For cops who kill, special Supreme Court protection | Reuters

        Can Chauvin get his convictions tossed on appeal? | AP News

        'I wish it didn't have to happen': Alternate juror reflects on Derek Chauvin trial

        ]]>a0093573-47aa-4e54-88a8-42374ebdbf7fSat, 24 Apr 2021 17:30:00 -050054:16yesfull32Lacer MediaAmerica's Gun Problem: The Causes and Possible SolutionsThe Cereal Party of Los and Bertram is back with a new problem they are trying to solve.

        The first step in solving any problem is admitting that there is one. The United States of America has a tremendous problem with gun violence, whether we want to admit it or not.

        Los and Bertram try to dissect the causes of this violence and look at all sides of the issue. This episode is less about statistics and more about solutions, as well as the root causes behind the problem.

        Resources from this episode:

        US gun control: Biden calls for a ban on assault weapons | BBC News

        The Violence Project: A Mass Shooter Database

        Chicago ends 2020 with 769 homicides as gun violence surges

        Should More Gun Control Laws Be Enacted? | ProCon.org

        Gun Control Around the World: A Primer | The Atlantic

        Operation Ceasefire: Boston's solution to gun-crime

        Oakland's solution to gun-crime | The Guardian

        Gun Deaths by Country 2021

        The Secret History of Guns | The Atlantic

        A Case Against Gun Control | The Atlantic

        Fact-Check: Did the NRA support gun control when the Black Panthers advocated that minorities arm themselves?

        Did the NRA Support a 1967 ‘Open Carry’ Ban in California? | Snopes

        The American Indian foundation of American gun culture

        The Case for More Guns | The Atlantic

        A Constitutional Case for Gun Control | The Atlantic

        The Gun Control Act of 1968

        ]]>The Cereal Party of Los and Bertram is back with a new problem they are trying to solve.

        The first step in solving any problem is admitting that there is one. The United States of America has a tremendous problem with gun violence, whether we want to admit it or not.

        Los and Bertram try to dissect the causes of this violence and look at all sides of the issue. This episode is less about statistics and more about solutions, as well as the root causes behind the problem.

        Resources from this episode:

        US gun control: Biden calls for a ban on assault weapons | BBC News

        The Violence Project: A Mass Shooter Database

        Chicago ends 2020 with 769 homicides as gun violence surges

        Should More Gun Control Laws Be Enacted? | ProCon.org

        Gun Control Around the World: A Primer | The Atlantic

        Operation Ceasefire: Boston's solution to gun-crime

        Oakland's solution to gun-crime | The Guardian

        Gun Deaths by Country 2021

        The Secret History of Guns | The Atlantic

        A Case Against Gun Control | The Atlantic

        Fact-Check: Did the NRA support gun control when the Black Panthers advocated that minorities arm themselves?

        Did the NRA Support a 1967 ‘Open Carry’ Ban in California? | Snopes

        The American Indian foundation of American gun culture

        The Case for More Guns | The Atlantic

        A Constitutional Case for Gun Control | The Atlantic

        The Gun Control Act of 1968

        ]]>1a2de83b-adc7-4eba-9c4f-9f78a72a4332Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:44:00 -050001:04:39yesfull31Lacer MediaThe High-Stakes Universe of Standardized TestingWe live in a society of exceptional people and even more exceptional students. However, we judge this diverse group of outstanding youngsters by their ability to pass a standardized test. Teachers are paid not to educate youth by designing curriculum that caters to the student's personal needs. Instead, they are paid based on the data of these tests.

        What are the problems of this enormous, often criticized testing style? In what ways can it be a good thing? How can Los and Bertram research and present this topic in a fair, unbiased way?

        That will be the true challenge of this episode as Los and Bertram attempt to shed light on the benefits and flaws of this massive, national education system.

        Resources from this episode:

        Do Standardized Tests Improve Education in America | ProCon.org

        Required Reading - Your Child Left Behind | The Atlantic

        Redesigned SAT may hurt neediest students | Reuters

        Michigan denied standardized testing waiver for this year | AP News

        Texas high-stakes standardized tests canceled due to glitch | AP News

        Effects of Standardized Testing on Students & Teachers: Key Benefits & Challenges

        Did Mark Zuckerberg's $100 million disappear in Newark Schools?

        It looks like the beginning of the end of America’s obsession with student standardized tests | Washington Post

        ]]>We live in a society of exceptional people and even more exceptional students. However, we judge this diverse group of outstanding youngsters by their ability to pass a standardized test. Teachers are paid not to educate youth by designing curriculum that caters to the student's personal needs. Instead, they are paid based on the data of these tests.

        What are the problems of this enormous, often criticized testing style? In what ways can it be a good thing? How can Los and Bertram research and present this topic in a fair, unbiased way?

        That will be the true challenge of this episode as Los and Bertram attempt to shed light on the benefits and flaws of this massive, national education system.

        Resources from this episode:

        Do Standardized Tests Improve Education in America | ProCon.org

        Required Reading - Your Child Left Behind | The Atlantic

        Redesigned SAT may hurt neediest students | Reuters

        Michigan denied standardized testing waiver for this year | AP News

        Texas high-stakes standardized tests canceled due to glitch | AP News

        Effects of Standardized Testing on Students & Teachers: Key Benefits & Challenges

        Did Mark Zuckerberg's $100 million disappear in Newark Schools?

        It looks like the beginning of the end of America’s obsession with student standardized tests | Washington Post

        ]]>3d230575-8a81-4b3c-98ec-bffeda5e3e2cSat, 10 Apr 2021 19:27:00 -050001:04:55yesfull30Lacer MediaInfrastructure: Why You Should CareThis is a great one! We promise!

        It's funny how people always love to look at the trees and flowers from the ground up. Don't they look good? What about the long roots under the soil? Can't they be beautiful too? Just because you can't see them, that does not mean they aren't there. "A tree with strong roots laughs at storms."

        In life, we always love to admire someone else's success, the fruit, if you will. But we never spend the time looking at the foundations, and the hard work that is going on underneath. The roots that are underground.

        This is an episode where Los and Bertram take a strong look at the growing infrastructure problem in the United States of America, as well as the comparison worldwide. They discuss President Biden's infrastructure plan.

        Resources from this episode:

        Important Issues in the 2020 Election | Pew Research Center

        Wedge Issue definition | Oxford

        Wedge Issues on the ballot | Pew Research Center

        The Irresistible Effectiveness of Wedge Politics - The Atlantic

        Infrastructure definition | Investopedia

        Infrastructure definition | Market Business News

        Crumbling Bridges: US Infrastructure 10 Years After Minneapolis - YouTube | Retro Report

        Why U.S. Roads and Highways Are So Bad - YouTube | CNBC

        Required Reading this week: America's Infrastructure Report Card 2021 | GPA: C- 

        US Ranks 13th in Infrastructure Quality | Peter G. Peterson Foundation

        70 Year Trend in Federal Infrastructure Spending - The Eno Center for Transportation

        When America Invested in Infrastructure, These Beautiful Landmarks Were the Result | Smithsonian Magazine

        U.S. Senate: Congress Approves the Federal-Aid Highway Act

        Interstate Highway Act of 1956 - YouTube | The Daily Dose

        Priorities for US Infrastructure - YouTube | The B1M

        This is a great one! We promise!

        It's funny how people always love to look at the trees and flowers from the ground up. Don't they look good? What about the long roots under the soil? Can't they be beautiful too? Just because you can't see them, that does not mean they aren't there. "A tree with strong roots laughs at storms."

        In life, we always love to admire someone else's success, the fruit, if you will. But we never spend the time looking at the foundations, and the hard work that is going on underneath. The roots that are underground.

        This is an episode where Los and Bertram take a strong look at the growing infrastructure problem in the United States of America, as well as the comparison worldwide. They discuss President Biden's infrastructure plan.

        Resources from this episode:

        Important Issues in the 2020 Election | Pew Research Center

        Wedge Issue definition | Oxford

        Wedge Issues on the ballot | Pew Research Center

        The Irresistible Effectiveness of Wedge Politics - The Atlantic

        Infrastructure definition | Investopedia

        Infrastructure definition | Market Business News

        Crumbling Bridges: US Infrastructure 10 Years After Minneapolis - YouTube | Retro Report

        Why U.S. Roads and Highways Are So Bad - YouTube | CNBC

        Required Reading this week: America's Infrastructure Report Card 2021 | GPA: C- 

        US Ranks 13th in Infrastructure Quality | Peter G. Peterson Foundation

        70 Year Trend in Federal Infrastructure Spending - The Eno Center for Transportation

        When America Invested in Infrastructure, These Beautiful Landmarks Were the Result | Smithsonian Magazine

        U.S. Senate: Congress Approves the Federal-Aid Highway Act

        Interstate Highway Act of 1956 - YouTube | The Daily Dose

        Priorities for US Infrastructure - YouTube | The B1M

        FACT SHEET: The American Jobs Plan | The White House

        Biden Details $2 Trillion Plan to Rebuild Infrastructure and Reshape the Economy | New York Times

        Infrastructure Plan: 4 Charts Show Where the Money Will Go | USA Today

        Comparing the economic plans of Trump and Biden - Infrastructure | Investopedia

        Quality of infrastructure: Countries with best infrastructure 2019 | Statista

        Panic Rooms, Birth Certificates and the Birth of GOP Paranoia - POLITICO

        Municipal Broadband Is Roadblocked Or Outlawed In 22 States

        Building the Transcontinental Railroad

        ]]>5712c600-fd95-4fb1-8667-48bd5ff9f343Sat, 03 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -050001:19:26yesfull29Lacer MediaRaising Minimum WageLos and Bertram argue over the merits of a $15 minimum wage increase. President Los battles the pros and cons of a federal mandate while Vice President Bertram tries to problem-solve and find sensible solutions.

        Thank you for listening...we love you. Be sure to send us an email at info@madmadworldpod.com...or you could give us a like or subscribe...or you can walk into a lake, I guess. Whatever floats your boat. These are the things written in the description when Los lets Bertram write these dumb things. Honestly? You can't possibly be reading this, right? You like us this much, really? Come on, dude; get it together.

        Resources from this episode:

        Should the Federal Minimum Wage Be Increased? | ProCon.Org

        $15 Minimum Wage Would Reduce Poverty But Cost Jobs, CBO Says

        AP News - Push for Indiana minimum wage increase likely stalled again

        IRS: Sorry, but It’s Just Easier and Cheaper to Audit the Poor

        Oklahoma bans local minimum wage hikes

        The Budgetary Effects of the Raise The Wage Act of 2021 | Congressional Budgetary Office

        What Will Happen If We Raise The Minimum Wage? | Above The Noise (YouTube)

        History of Changes to the Minimum Wage Law | U.S. Department of Labor

        Minimum Wage Tracker | Economic Policy Institute

        What the US Gets Wrong About Minimum Wage | Vox

        Biden’s $15 wage proposal: Job killer or a boon for workers?

        REQUIRED READING - Economic Policy Institute - Raising the Federal Minimum Wage

        ]]>Los and Bertram argue over the merits of a $15 minimum wage increase. President Los battles the pros and cons of a federal mandate while Vice President Bertram tries to problem-solve and find sensible solutions.

        Thank you for listening...we love you. Be sure to send us an email at info@madmadworldpod.com...or you could give us a like or subscribe...or you can walk into a lake, I guess. Whatever floats your boat. These are the things written in the description when Los lets Bertram write these dumb things. Honestly? You can't possibly be reading this, right? You like us this much, really? Come on, dude; get it together.

        Resources from this episode:

        Should the Federal Minimum Wage Be Increased? | ProCon.Org

        $15 Minimum Wage Would Reduce Poverty But Cost Jobs, CBO Says

        AP News - Push for Indiana minimum wage increase likely stalled again

        IRS: Sorry, but It’s Just Easier and Cheaper to Audit the Poor

        Oklahoma bans local minimum wage hikes

        The Budgetary Effects of the Raise The Wage Act of 2021 | Congressional Budgetary Office

        What Will Happen If We Raise The Minimum Wage? | Above The Noise (YouTube)

        History of Changes to the Minimum Wage Law | U.S. Department of Labor

        Minimum Wage Tracker | Economic Policy Institute

        What the US Gets Wrong About Minimum Wage | Vox

        Biden’s $15 wage proposal: Job killer or a boon for workers?

        REQUIRED READING - Economic Policy Institute - Raising the Federal Minimum Wage

        ]]>0fd182b3-3cd6-43a6-840b-97d499d11468Sat, 27 Mar 2021 11:52:00 -050001:02:04yesfull28Lacer MediaIs White Nationalism Really A Thing?"The narrative that white people should see the well-being of people of color as a threat to their own is one of the most powerful subterranean stories in America."

        Los and Bertram do something very differently this week. They talk about white nationalism without calling anyone stupid. They don't hurl insults at anyone. They take a reasonable, educated look at the history of white nationalism in the United States of America.

        Did they do a good job? Were they fair? Send them an email at info@madmadworldpod.com

        Be sure to give us a like, a follow, and send us an email at info@madmadworldpod.com.

        Resources from this episode:

        Tucker Carlson: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) | YouTube

        AP News: Fox's Carlson calls white supremacy a hoax

        Nationalism | Britannica

        "Drained-pool Politics"

        Explainer: White Nationalism | Facing History and Ourselves

        A history of American anti-immigrant bias, starting with Benjamin Franklin’s hatred of the Germans

        Immigration Study: 'Second Generation' Has Edge

        NPR - Racial History of American Swimming Pools

        Reuters - White nationalism upsurge in U.S. echoes historical pattern

        Racially-insensitive cereal box - Corn Pops

        "Racist" pool safety poster

        ]]>"The narrative that white people should see the well-being of people of color as a threat to their own is one of the most powerful subterranean stories in America."

        Los and Bertram do something very differently this week. They talk about white nationalism without calling anyone stupid. They don't hurl insults at anyone. They take a reasonable, educated look at the history of white nationalism in the United States of America.

        Did they do a good job? Were they fair? Send them an email at info@madmadworldpod.com

        Be sure to give us a like, a follow, and send us an email at info@madmadworldpod.com.

        Resources from this episode:

        Tucker Carlson: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO) | YouTube

        AP News: Fox's Carlson calls white supremacy a hoax

        Nationalism | Britannica

        "Drained-pool Politics"

        Explainer: White Nationalism | Facing History and Ourselves

        A history of American anti-immigrant bias, starting with Benjamin Franklin’s hatred of the Germans

        Immigration Study: 'Second Generation' Has Edge

        NPR - Racial History of American Swimming Pools

        Reuters - White nationalism upsurge in U.S. echoes historical pattern

        Racially-insensitive cereal box - Corn Pops

        "Racist" pool safety poster

        ]]>638813cc-4ad2-4324-a4a9-4865781781c9Sat, 20 Mar 2021 10:00:00 -050058:55yesfull27Lacer MediaLet's Talk About Conspiracy TheoriesThere are many conspiracy theories out there, but how can you tell when something falls into that territory? What exactly is a conspiracy theory? How can we help people who fall for conspiracy theories?

        Los and Bertram examine the world of conspiracy theories, but also why humans are susceptible to these things.

        Be sure to give us a like, subscribe/follow, and send us an email at info@madmadworldpod.com.

        Resources from this episode:

        The Psychology Behind Conspiracy Theories | Healthline

        An Excellent FAQ: What are conspiracy theories and why do they flourish?

        Account for Proportionality Bias: Big Events Must Have Big Causes

        Conspiracy theories, explained | Vox

        Conspiracy theories: Here's what drives people to them, no matter how wacky

        The most common Covid-19 conspiracies

        AP News - "Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus"

        The Conspiracy Chart | Abbie Richards

        ]]>There are many conspiracy theories out there, but how can you tell when something falls into that territory? What exactly is a conspiracy theory? How can we help people who fall for conspiracy theories?

        Los and Bertram examine the world of conspiracy theories, but also why humans are susceptible to these things.

        Be sure to give us a like, subscribe/follow, and send us an email at info@madmadworldpod.com.

        Resources from this episode:

        The Psychology Behind Conspiracy Theories | Healthline

        An Excellent FAQ: What are conspiracy theories and why do they flourish?

        Account for Proportionality Bias: Big Events Must Have Big Causes

        Conspiracy theories, explained | Vox

        Conspiracy theories: Here's what drives people to them, no matter how wacky

        The most common Covid-19 conspiracies

        AP News - "Nurses fight conspiracy theories along with coronavirus"

        The Conspiracy Chart | Abbie Richards

        ]]>76995cad-7ffc-4587-9a6e-2045eb1d61aeSat, 13 Mar 2021 20:09:00 -050001:17:20yesfull26Lacer MediaCovid-19 VaccinesThere's a lot of talk going on this week about the Covid-19 Vaccines. Los and Bertram debate the effectiveness of these vaccines, where you can get them, and what sort of information is out there regarding the proper protocols of rolling these out.

        Also, why is Willy Wonka's chocolate factor so dangerous? Bruh, you make chocolate...

        Be sure to give us a like, a subscribe, or send us an email at info@madmadworldpod.com.

        Resources from this episode:

        Dalai Lama gets vaccinated

        Vaccines FAQ - Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center

        How to Get a Covid-19 VaccineL a State-by-State Guide - WSJ

        Overweight DC residents prioritized for vaccine - Washington Post

        Myths and Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines

        Covid-19 vaccines: what information can you trust? | The Economist

        What’s Actually in the Pfizer and Moderna Coronavirus Vaccines?

        How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compare to other coronavirus vaccines? | PBS

        Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder - cancer

        Johnson & Johnson lawsuit information

        Questions about J&J Vaccine - NPR

        Pfizer Vaccine's Funding Came From Berlin, Not Washington | Bloomberg

        Fueled by a History of Mistreatment, Black Americans Distrust the New COVID-19 Vaccines

        The Tuskegee Timeline - CDC

        The Terrible Toll of the Tuskegee Study - The Atlantic

        ]]>There's a lot of talk going on this week about the Covid-19 Vaccines. Los and Bertram debate the effectiveness of these vaccines, where you can get them, and what sort of information is out there regarding the proper protocols of rolling these out.

        Also, why is Willy Wonka's chocolate factor so dangerous? Bruh, you make chocolate...

        Be sure to give us a like, a subscribe, or send us an email at info@madmadworldpod.com.

        Resources from this episode:

        Dalai Lama gets vaccinated

        Vaccines FAQ - Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center

        How to Get a Covid-19 VaccineL a State-by-State Guide - WSJ

        Overweight DC residents prioritized for vaccine - Washington Post

        Myths and Facts About COVID-19 Vaccines

        Covid-19 vaccines: what information can you trust? | The Economist

        What’s Actually in the Pfizer and Moderna Coronavirus Vaccines?

        How does the Johnson & Johnson vaccine compare to other coronavirus vaccines? | PBS

        Johnson & Johnson's talcum powder - cancer

        Johnson & Johnson lawsuit information

        Questions about J&J Vaccine - NPR

        Pfizer Vaccine's Funding Came From Berlin, Not Washington | Bloomberg

        Fueled by a History of Mistreatment, Black Americans Distrust the New COVID-19 Vaccines

        The Tuskegee Timeline - CDC

        The Terrible Toll of the Tuskegee Study - The Atlantic

        ]]>43543628-44f1-45b0-844d-73e3fbe905f8Sat, 06 Mar 2021 21:58:00 -050055:10yesfull25Lacer MediaIs Loyalty a Myth?Los and Bertram argue about whether loyalty is something real or completely made up? Is it one-sides or can we all partake? Is it just a corporate thing or mostly relationship-driven?

        They look at the history of the word, the history of loyalty programs, and the common misconceptions of what loyalty is and can be.

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

        The Value Cards

        The Origin of "Loyalty"

        The Long History of Loyalty Programs

        Forbes - Loyalty is the Enemy of Workplace Ethics

        Simon Sinek - Start with Why

        Loyalty: Fact or Fiction

        The average lifespan of a friendship? 10 years. Here’s why.

        Lin-Manuel Miranda on Hamilton Criticism

        ]]>Los and Bertram argue about whether loyalty is something real or completely made up? Is it one-sides or can we all partake? Is it just a corporate thing or mostly relationship-driven?

        They look at the history of the word, the history of loyalty programs, and the common misconceptions of what loyalty is and can be.

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

        The Value Cards

        The Origin of "Loyalty"

        The Long History of Loyalty Programs

        Forbes - Loyalty is the Enemy of Workplace Ethics

        Simon Sinek - Start with Why

        Loyalty: Fact or Fiction

        The average lifespan of a friendship? 10 years. Here’s why.

        Lin-Manuel Miranda on Hamilton Criticism

        ]]>1112adc3-1d55-42d4-bd80-7dde2a7fc8f5Sat, 27 Feb 2021 21:24:00 -050001:05:57yesfull24Lacer MediaWhat Keeps You Up At Night?The first episode of Mad, Mad World was about what makes you angry. This episode, Los and Bertram talk about what keeps them up at night.

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Be sure to send us a message at info@madmadworldpod.com and tell us what you'd like to hear more about!

        Resources from this episode:

        The Four Temperaments Test

        NASA's Perseverance to Mars mission

        "I've been homeless for 20 years."

        ]]>The first episode of Mad, Mad World was about what makes you angry. This episode, Los and Bertram talk about what keeps them up at night.

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Be sure to send us a message at info@madmadworldpod.com and tell us what you'd like to hear more about!

        Resources from this episode:

        The Four Temperaments Test

        NASA's Perseverance to Mars mission

        "I've been homeless for 20 years."

        ]]>36ae583e-5404-4b0c-aab9-94621ce6668bSat, 20 Feb 2021 21:50:00 -050056:25yesfull23Lacer MediaThe Loneliness EpidemicLos and Bertram discuss another kind of epidemic that has been spreading the globe: loneliness. Did you know it's killing more people than obesity? The boys uncover some new, fascinating information about the destruction loneliness is having on our lives right now. A must listen for anyone who feels like they are struggling through this virus right now.

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        The Pandemic Has Erased Entire Categories of Friendship - The Atlantic

        The Campaign to End Loneliness

        The Loneliness Epidemic - HRSA.gov

        What We Lose when We Lose Acquaintances - NPR interview

        The Loneliness of an Interrupted Adolescence - Washington Post

        Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions | CDC

        Loneliness in the UK: ‘I go to supermarket just to talk to someone’ | ITV News

        The History of Loneliness | The New Yorker

        Why Are We So Lonely? - Glad You Asked S1

        Coronavirus FAQs: What Are The New Dating Rules? And What About Hooking Up? | Goats and Soda | NPR

        Making Meaning Relationships - A Free Non-Credit Course for USC Students/Staff | Campfires USC 

        Rainn Wilson and Reza Aslan on loneliness, forgiveness, and the ‘Metaphysical Milkshake’ | KCRW

        New Cigna Study Reveals Loneliness at Epidemic Levels in America | Cigna

        Dave Chappelle - Redemption Song

        ]]>Los and Bertram discuss another kind of epidemic that has been spreading the globe: loneliness. Did you know it's killing more people than obesity? The boys uncover some new, fascinating information about the destruction loneliness is having on our lives right now. A must listen for anyone who feels like they are struggling through this virus right now.

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        The Pandemic Has Erased Entire Categories of Friendship - The Atlantic

        The Campaign to End Loneliness

        The Loneliness Epidemic - HRSA.gov

        What We Lose when We Lose Acquaintances - NPR interview

        The Loneliness of an Interrupted Adolescence - Washington Post

        Loneliness and Social Isolation Linked to Serious Health Conditions | CDC

        Loneliness in the UK: ‘I go to supermarket just to talk to someone’ | ITV News

        The History of Loneliness | The New Yorker

        Why Are We So Lonely? - Glad You Asked S1

        Coronavirus FAQs: What Are The New Dating Rules? And What About Hooking Up? | Goats and Soda | NPR

        Making Meaning Relationships - A Free Non-Credit Course for USC Students/Staff | Campfires USC 

        Rainn Wilson and Reza Aslan on loneliness, forgiveness, and the ‘Metaphysical Milkshake’ | KCRW

        New Cigna Study Reveals Loneliness at Epidemic Levels in America | Cigna

        Dave Chappelle - Redemption Song

        ]]>d43c1399-61d8-4347-b2f9-8275eccb5175Sat, 13 Feb 2021 19:51:00 -050050:12yesfull22Lacer MediaSlavery ReparationsLos and Bertram discuss the history of the argument for slavery reparations. What are the obstacles and why hasn't this been done already?

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        The Case for Reparations by Ta-Nehisi Coates

        NPR - The Story Behind '40 Acres and a Mule'

        NYT - America has tried reparations before

        WSJ - The Long History of American Slavery Reparations

        Why we need reparations for slavery

        Vox - Six times victims have received reparations

        Reparations, History and the Origins of Global Justice

        What is Redlining

        ]]>Los and Bertram discuss the history of the argument for slavery reparations. What are the obstacles and why hasn't this been done already?

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        The Case for Reparations by Ta-Nehisi Coates

        NPR - The Story Behind '40 Acres and a Mule'

        NYT - America has tried reparations before

        WSJ - The Long History of American Slavery Reparations

        Why we need reparations for slavery

        Vox - Six times victims have received reparations

        Reparations, History and the Origins of Global Justice

        What is Redlining

        ]]>b357ff1c-3e75-4596-9e21-3e3b0d266d0eSat, 06 Feb 2021 16:17:00 -050001:01:31yesfull21Lacer MediaWallstreetbets, Shorts, and the Stock MarketLos and Bertram discuss the recent controversy on Reddit (subreddit: Wallstreetbets), where Bertram had a first-hand account of for the last few months. Where does the stock market go from here and how will this whole saga play out?

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        How Reddit gamed the stock of GameStop

        How Options Trading Could Be Fueling a Stock Market Bubble - The New York Times

        A Brief History of the Stock Market - SoFi Learn

        AOC learns how Robinhood makes its money | YouTube

        Why 40,000 People Die for Every 1% Increase in Unemployment - The Big Short

        AMC Theatres staves off bankruptcy

        What's $23-billion GameStop really worth? Maybe $2 billion

        Law professor explains this mess

        Robinhood bans GME

        What the GameStop Rally Has Revealed About Financial Media

        ]]>Los and Bertram discuss the recent controversy on Reddit (subreddit: Wallstreetbets), where Bertram had a first-hand account of for the last few months. Where does the stock market go from here and how will this whole saga play out?

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        How Reddit gamed the stock of GameStop

        How Options Trading Could Be Fueling a Stock Market Bubble - The New York Times

        A Brief History of the Stock Market - SoFi Learn

        AOC learns how Robinhood makes its money | YouTube

        Why 40,000 People Die for Every 1% Increase in Unemployment - The Big Short

        AMC Theatres staves off bankruptcy

        What's $23-billion GameStop really worth? Maybe $2 billion

        Law professor explains this mess

        Robinhood bans GME

        What the GameStop Rally Has Revealed About Financial Media

        ]]>37e0066e-25a0-4af4-8723-6e74915ca496Sun, 31 Jan 2021 20:55:00 -050051:07yesfull20Lacer MediaStudent Loan DebtLos and Bertram discuss the student loan crisis and ways it should, and is currently being addressed. What sort of options to people have out there and how can young people make smart decisions to set themselves up for success?

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        The terrifying US debt clock

        Student loans frozen until September, maybe more

        Biden urged to cancel student loans

        Forgiving student loans won't solve the problem

        What are income-share agreements?

        ISAs: The Milton Friedman solution

        Why ISAs could be bad

        ]]>Los and Bertram discuss the student loan crisis and ways it should, and is currently being addressed. What sort of options to people have out there and how can young people make smart decisions to set themselves up for success?

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        The terrifying US debt clock

        Student loans frozen until September, maybe more

        Biden urged to cancel student loans

        Forgiving student loans won't solve the problem

        What are income-share agreements?

        ISAs: The Milton Friedman solution

        Why ISAs could be bad

        ]]>b43b33b6-d47a-4d03-a1f0-8e974f874362Sat, 23 Jan 2021 21:49:00 -050001:07:52yesfull19Lacer MediaThe Great Importance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day this YearLos and Bertram discuss the importance of MLK Day in America. Is it more about celebrating a key figure in our history or what he stood for? What is race and how does it define our nation in a trying time?

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        What is MLK Day?

        Biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

        Vox - Race isn't real

        National Geographic - Race is a made-up label

        Michael Che stand-up - "Black Lives Matter"

        Bill Nye explains skin color

        Race isn't biologically real

        Author Kwame Alexander reads his beautiful poem, The Undefeated

        ]]>Los and Bertram discuss the importance of MLK Day in America. Is it more about celebrating a key figure in our history or what he stood for? What is race and how does it define our nation in a trying time?

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        What is MLK Day?

        Biography of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

        Vox - Race isn't real

        National Geographic - Race is a made-up label

        Michael Che stand-up - "Black Lives Matter"

        Bill Nye explains skin color

        Race isn't biologically real

        Author Kwame Alexander reads his beautiful poem, The Undefeated

        ]]>30d0eee1-f466-4061-8419-aa34c57252e8Sat, 16 Jan 2021 21:34:00 -050059:21yesfull18Lacer MediaThe Capitol InsurrectionEDITING NOTE: Hey, it was pointed out to us that we accidentally dropped Los's audio from the 20-minute mark to about the 25-minute mark. Sorry about that! We fixed it. Thanks for listening!

        SHOW SUMMARY:

        What on Earth has happened in our nation's capital? Los and Bertram break down what happened with the insurrection, as well as draw comparisons and provide lots of notes.

        The prediction is that this will be the most listened to episode in the history of podcasts...or something else, I guess.

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        Capitol fact check

        Tulsa burning

        Van Jones: What happens if a candidate refuses to concede the election?

        Daniel Day Lewis as Obama?

        Wilmington Massacre - TIME

        The Only Coup D'Etat in US History

        Lost History - The Atlantic

        The Presidents Ranked - James K. Polk

        Louis CK - White Privilege

        ]]>EDITING NOTE: Hey, it was pointed out to us that we accidentally dropped Los's audio from the 20-minute mark to about the 25-minute mark. Sorry about that! We fixed it. Thanks for listening!

        SHOW SUMMARY:

        What on Earth has happened in our nation's capital? Los and Bertram break down what happened with the insurrection, as well as draw comparisons and provide lots of notes.

        The prediction is that this will be the most listened to episode in the history of podcasts...or something else, I guess.

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        Capitol fact check

        Tulsa burning

        Van Jones: What happens if a candidate refuses to concede the election?

        Daniel Day Lewis as Obama?

        Wilmington Massacre - TIME

        The Only Coup D'Etat in US History

        Lost History - The Atlantic

        The Presidents Ranked - James K. Polk

        Louis CK - White Privilege

        ]]>a9de804c-77de-4d08-a501-5d2c1bd95996Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:11:00 -050059:06yesfull17Lacer MediaWelcome to 2021: New Year's ResolutionsAre New Year’s Resolutions a bad thing? Why do so many of them fail and how can you avoid that? The boys talk about this, discipline, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, sources to help you, and how we can make 2021 the best it can possibly be.

        Los and Bertram give us the rundown on all things 2021 as they flush the toilet on that giant bowl of 2020.

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        Howard Zinn’s book

        Jocko Willink’s advice for making the most out of tough days

        ]]>Are New Year’s Resolutions a bad thing? Why do so many of them fail and how can you avoid that? The boys talk about this, discipline, extrinsic and intrinsic motivation, sources to help you, and how we can make 2021 the best it can possibly be.

        Los and Bertram give us the rundown on all things 2021 as they flush the toilet on that giant bowl of 2020.

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        Howard Zinn’s book

        Jocko Willink’s advice for making the most out of tough days

        ]]>ed4f3432-c253-4941-b1be-ac92ade9a9eaSun, 03 Jan 2021 19:45:00 -050058:05nofull16Lacer MediaEconomic Policy: Men and the Machine, Capitalism versus Socialism, and Being Free While Protecting Each OtherWith so much talk of the stock market and the economy, and jobs, it's hard to understand what's really going on.

        Los and Bertram planned to argue their sides in the old Capitalism vs. Socialism debate. Instead, they discuss the benefits of both while breaking down all the components which make the economic machine keep churning—for better or worse.

        Thank you for listening! We love you. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, spread the word about this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        How does the stock market work? - Oliver Elfenbaum | TED-Ed (via YouTube)

        Top Ten US Economic Indicators | Investopedia

        US GDP Statistics and How To Use Them | The Balance

        What Caused The Stock Market Crash of 1929 | HISTORY

        Capitalism and Socialism | CrashCourse (via YouTube)

        Conscious Capitalism: A Definition | The Arthur W. Page Center/Public Relations Ethics

        Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just revived a classic argument by conservative economist Milton Friedman about who pays for pollution | Business Insider

        Milton Friedman on the free-market case for taxing pollution (from 1979 interview on Phil Donahue) (via YouTube)

        Economic Freedom: Policies for Lasting Progress and Prosperity

        Mixed Economy with Pros, Cons, and Examples | The Balance

        ]]>With so much talk of the stock market and the economy, and jobs, it's hard to understand what's really going on.

        Los and Bertram planned to argue their sides in the old Capitalism vs. Socialism debate. Instead, they discuss the benefits of both while breaking down all the components which make the economic machine keep churning—for better or worse.

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        Resources from this episode:

        How does the stock market work? - Oliver Elfenbaum | TED-Ed (via YouTube)

        Top Ten US Economic Indicators | Investopedia

        US GDP Statistics and How To Use Them | The Balance

        What Caused The Stock Market Crash of 1929 | HISTORY

        Capitalism and Socialism | CrashCourse (via YouTube)

        Conscious Capitalism: A Definition | The Arthur W. Page Center/Public Relations Ethics

        Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez just revived a classic argument by conservative economist Milton Friedman about who pays for pollution | Business Insider

        Milton Friedman on the free-market case for taxing pollution (from 1979 interview on Phil Donahue) (via YouTube)

        Economic Freedom: Policies for Lasting Progress and Prosperity

        Mixed Economy with Pros, Cons, and Examples | The Balance

        ]]>1898297f-6fa3-4f4e-b66c-1a48b29f13c0Fri, 18 Dec 2020 11:52:00 -050001:11:27yesfull15Lacer MediaMedia BiasLos and Bertram discuss the history and consequences of the perceived media bias in the United States. 

        From Yellow Journalism to the Fairness Doctrine to social media, to the Media Bias Chart—and so much more, the boys go in-depth on why it's so hard for the media not to choose sides. 

        Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and make sure to share this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        Media Bias Chart

        Yellow Journalism

        Leading daily newspapers in the United States in September 2017 and January 2019, by circulation

        Most-Listened-To Radio Talk Show Hosts in America

        Fairness Doctrine

        Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984

        Media Regulation | CrashCourse via YouTube)

        Section 230: The Law at the Center of the Big Tech Debate | WSJ (via YouTube)

        Civil War Tested Lincoln's Tolerance For Free Speech, Press | Freedom Forum Institute

        Ethics Unwrapped: Deontology | McCombs School of Business

        Ethics Unwrapped: Consequentialism | McCombs School of Business

        Defund the Police - Top 3 Pros and Cons | ProCon.Org

        Do Experts or Collective Intelligence Write with More Bias? Evidence from Encyclopædia Britannica and Wikipedia (*Not referenced in this episode but used during research on Media Bias for this episode.) 

        ]]>Los and Bertram discuss the history and consequences of the perceived media bias in the United States. 

        From Yellow Journalism to the Fairness Doctrine to social media, to the Media Bias Chart—and so much more, the boys go in-depth on why it's so hard for the media not to choose sides. 

        Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and make sure to share this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        Media Bias Chart

        Yellow Journalism

        Leading daily newspapers in the United States in September 2017 and January 2019, by circulation

        Most-Listened-To Radio Talk Show Hosts in America

        Fairness Doctrine

        Cable Communications Policy Act of 1984

        Media Regulation | CrashCourse via YouTube)

        Section 230: The Law at the Center of the Big Tech Debate | WSJ (via YouTube)

        Civil War Tested Lincoln's Tolerance For Free Speech, Press | Freedom Forum Institute

        Ethics Unwrapped: Deontology | McCombs School of Business

        Ethics Unwrapped: Consequentialism | McCombs School of Business

        Defund the Police - Top 3 Pros and Cons | ProCon.Org

        Do Experts or Collective Intelligence Write with More Bias? Evidence from Encyclopædia Britannica and Wikipedia (*Not referenced in this episode but used during research on Media Bias for this episode.) 

        ]]>33b38d80-053b-4c1e-86d6-25acf3b909d7Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:19:00 -050001:00:42yesfull14Lacer MediaStop Hitting Me with Old White Guys: election fraud, CNN's March Madness-like election coverage, India and your boy Modi, and being disappointed getting Millard FillmoreLos and Bertram recap the election chaos. Topics include everything from bizarre declarations of election fraud to who the all-time best and worst looking US presidents are (step your game up, Grover Cleveland). The duo talks about CNN and Jake Tapper's election coverage comparing to the March Madness Bracketology specials in college basketball, and they even wonder about India's prime minister, Modi.

        Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and make sure to share this podcast.

        ]]>Los and Bertram recap the election chaos. Topics include everything from bizarre declarations of election fraud to who the all-time best and worst looking US presidents are (step your game up, Grover Cleveland). The duo talks about CNN and Jake Tapper's election coverage comparing to the March Madness Bracketology specials in college basketball, and they even wonder about India's prime minister, Modi.

        Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and make sure to share this podcast.

        ]]>7db22685-bc59-4dfa-b356-db51122d9e5cWed, 02 Dec 2020 20:12:00 -050053:52yesfull13Stranger Times StudiosThe Social Dilemma: Our Review of the Hit Netflix DocumentaryLos and Bertram share their thoughts on Netflix's hit documentary, The Social Dilemma. They explore the real problem (and addiction) we face with technology dominating nearly every aspect of our lives today.

        Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and make sure to share this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        The Social Dilemma (via Netflix)

        Using Screen Time for iPhone, iPad, and iPad touch (via Youtube)

        Digital Wellbeing for Android Devices (via Google)

        How do I set a reminder to let me know how much time I've spent on Instagram?

        How can I manage the time I spend on Facebook?

        Set reminders to take a break on YouTube mobile

        Tristan Harris

        Center for Humane Technology

        Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier

        The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff

        Data as a Property Right (Policy Proposal by Andrew Yang)

        General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

        California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

        ]]>Los and Bertram share their thoughts on Netflix's hit documentary, The Social Dilemma. They explore the real problem (and addiction) we face with technology dominating nearly every aspect of our lives today.

        Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and make sure to share this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        The Social Dilemma (via Netflix)

        Using Screen Time for iPhone, iPad, and iPad touch (via Youtube)

        Digital Wellbeing for Android Devices (via Google)

        How do I set a reminder to let me know how much time I've spent on Instagram?

        How can I manage the time I spend on Facebook?

        Set reminders to take a break on YouTube mobile

        Tristan Harris

        Center for Humane Technology

        Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier

        The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff

        Data as a Property Right (Policy Proposal by Andrew Yang)

        General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

        California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

        ]]>28cbb550-6a4b-49d8-b093-0cdbbb7eb4beMon, 16 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -050001:06:23yesfull12Lacer MediaVoting: Not Listening to the Orange Dum Dum, Understanding Your Rights, Your Ballot, Your Candidates and Your ValuesWith the upcoming election approaching, Los and Bertram answer some important questions about voting — including the definition of voting — the difference between mail-in and absentee ballots, the Electoral College, our two-party system, and why the election isn't just about who becomes president.

        Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and make sure to share this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        Voting and Election Laws (USA.gov)

        Vision 2020: How does early voting work in the US election? (AP News)

        Advance Voting (AP News)

        What happens if the US election is contested? (AP News)

        Electoral College vs popular vote in America (AP News)

        California 2020 Election Guide (CalMatters)

        Voting in 2020 (Ballotpedia)

        ]]>With the upcoming election approaching, Los and Bertram answer some important questions about voting — including the definition of voting — the difference between mail-in and absentee ballots, the Electoral College, our two-party system, and why the election isn't just about who becomes president.

        Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and make sure to share this podcast.

        Resources from this episode:

        Voting and Election Laws (USA.gov)

        Vision 2020: How does early voting work in the US election? (AP News)

        Advance Voting (AP News)

        What happens if the US election is contested? (AP News)

        Electoral College vs popular vote in America (AP News)

        California 2020 Election Guide (CalMatters)

        Voting in 2020 (Ballotpedia)

        ]]>ac947d6a-c22f-4c24-a739-222997a9df8aSat, 17 Oct 2020 19:00:00 -050001:04:33yesfull11Lacer MediaWage Theft: No Cheesecake for You, The Importance of Unions, and Blaming All of Your Problems on the Orange GuyFresh off the Labor Day holiday, Los and Bertram dig deep into the wage theft issue in the U.S.

        What is wage theft? What are the impacts? What can we do about it? Where are our politicians? And why you don't deserve a slice of cheesecake.

        Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know.

        This was our season finale! Stay tuned for a special announcement next week!

        Resources from this episode:

        WageTheft.org

        Wage Theft: How it Happens by Hank Green (YouTube)

        Economic Policy Institute - An Epidemic of Wage Theft Is Costing Workers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars a Year

        Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

        Taft-Hartley Act

        Minnesota lawmakers, labor make push against wage theft

        ]]>Fresh off the Labor Day holiday, Los and Bertram dig deep into the wage theft issue in the U.S.

        What is wage theft? What are the impacts? What can we do about it? Where are our politicians? And why you don't deserve a slice of cheesecake.

        Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know.

        This was our season finale! Stay tuned for a special announcement next week!

        Resources from this episode:

        WageTheft.org

        Wage Theft: How it Happens by Hank Green (YouTube)

        Economic Policy Institute - An Epidemic of Wage Theft Is Costing Workers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars a Year

        Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938

        Taft-Hartley Act

        Minnesota lawmakers, labor make push against wage theft

        ]]>2746a94f-cf1c-44bb-aa22-cf34a805d84dFri, 18 Sep 2020 08:00:00 -050001:26:37yesfull10Lacer MediaCovid Is Getting Cozy In America: Not Talking About Immigration, Bringing Back Drive-Ins and Beware of the Sneezing StormIt's time for a 6-month checkup on the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States.

        Los and Bertram discuss when we can we see the new Christopher Nolan movie (17:15), what will the office look like in the future (23:30), how the virtual classroom is evolving (27:47), and why masks are here to stay (37:50).

        Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast.

        It's a Mad, Mad World!

        ]]>It's time for a 6-month checkup on the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States.

        Los and Bertram discuss when we can we see the new Christopher Nolan movie (17:15), what will the office look like in the future (23:30), how the virtual classroom is evolving (27:47), and why masks are here to stay (37:50).

        Thank you for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share the podcast.

        It's a Mad, Mad World!

        ]]>6fc3d2a4-9e57-4c6e-b78d-879724d1597cWed, 26 Aug 2020 15:33:00 -050049:32yesfull9Lacer MediaReopening Schools - Everyone Must Opt In: Why Education, Sports, and Technology Need to Evolve (and why you can cut people's heads off if you make a good sandwich)Is it time to reopen schools? Are school districts any different than the NFL or NBA? What will it take for us to pull off a safe reopening? The boys sound off on this hot topic issue, with Bertram sharing his perspective as a teacher.

        It's a mad, mad world. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and spread the love by sharing this podcast. Stay safe out there.

        ]]>Is it time to reopen schools? Are school districts any different than the NFL or NBA? What will it take for us to pull off a safe reopening? The boys sound off on this hot topic issue, with Bertram sharing his perspective as a teacher.

        It's a mad, mad world. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and spread the love by sharing this podcast. Stay safe out there.

        ]]>d842446b-15c0-4189-99d0-4aafe52c1cafWed, 05 Aug 2020 11:20:00 -050001:07:56yesfull8Lacer MediaAn Open Letter to Our Country: What Does It Really Mean To Be An "American"The boys are fresh off celebrating the 4th of July. They take some time to ponder what it really means to be an American — from the Declaration of Independence (and Hamilton), the education system, and what takes to form the ultimate superteam.

        Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast.

        ]]>The boys are fresh off celebrating the 4th of July. They take some time to ponder what it really means to be an American — from the Declaration of Independence (and Hamilton), the education system, and what takes to form the ultimate superteam.

        Thank you for listening! Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast.

        ]]>56805cbe-bb6f-4e42-9b91-094aed3b0da5Mon, 06 Jul 2020 00:00:00 -050001:08:22yesfull7Lacer MediaWhite People's Greatest Hits: President Grant catches a beatdown, Nascar, and Pudding PopsStatues—what are they here for? The boys talk heritage, hero worship, and how far is too far.

        Thanks for listening. We love you.

        Required reading following this episode: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

        ]]>Statues—what are they here for? The boys talk heritage, hero worship, and how far is too far.

        Thanks for listening. We love you.

        Required reading following this episode: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander

        ]]>ed9b6e76-120e-4a20-92ab-51b092777bc6Tue, 30 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -050051:12yesfull6Lacer MediaFood Deserts: Getting Down to Our Roots, Guerrilla Gardening, and ConvenienceGrowing your own money? Lost in the desert? The boys talk about the superpowers of guerrilla farmer Ron Finley, the food desert problem, and how our eating habits are causing a lot of trouble.

        Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know.

        Resources:

        Characteristics and Influential Factors of Food Deserts

        Food Desert Locator Map (via USDA)

        Living in a Food Desert: How Lack of Access to Healthy Foods Can Affect Public Health

        A Guerilla Gardner in South Central LA | Ron Finley (TED Talk)

        ]]>Growing your own money? Lost in the desert? The boys talk about the superpowers of guerrilla farmer Ron Finley, the food desert problem, and how our eating habits are causing a lot of trouble.

        Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know.

        Resources:

        Characteristics and Influential Factors of Food Deserts

        Food Desert Locator Map (via USDA)

        Living in a Food Desert: How Lack of Access to Healthy Foods Can Affect Public Health

        A Guerilla Gardner in South Central LA | Ron Finley (TED Talk)

        ]]>eeb86812-2d96-471d-9024-2156dddbe5bbMon, 15 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -050001:00:25yesfull5Lacer MediaBeliefs are Overrated: A Conversation about Privilege, Shame, and War HeroesMJ vs. Lebron? Trump's place in the Bible? Los only watches Fox News? The boys talk about the importance of education when it comes to understanding systemic racism, white privilege, and police reform.

        Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know.

        It's a Mad, Mad, World!

        ]]>MJ vs. Lebron? Trump's place in the Bible? Los only watches Fox News? The boys talk about the importance of education when it comes to understanding systemic racism, white privilege, and police reform.

        Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with everyone you know.

        It's a Mad, Mad, World!

        ]]>8cf8dd16-b386-429c-844d-03d66879cca2Mon, 08 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -050058:41yesfull4Lacer MediaSocial Unrest - The Podcast Has Come Home to Roost: Racial Constructs, Poisonous Systems, and Malicious IntentFrom George Floyd to Malcolm X — to Los' own experiences with police brutality as a black man— the boys discuss the tragedy of systemic racism and how current protests and unrest could be a sign a revolution is near...it's a mad, mad world!

        Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with everybody.

        ]]>From George Floyd to Malcolm X — to Los' own experiences with police brutality as a black man— the boys discuss the tragedy of systemic racism and how current protests and unrest could be a sign a revolution is near...it's a mad, mad world!

        Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with everybody.

        ]]>b08ea9bf-555a-494e-9453-969350ca3f17Mon, 01 Jun 2020 00:00:00 -050001:03:59yesfull3Lacer MediaChange in the age of Corona - How Will We Survive without JC Penney: Smart and Young People, Letting Go, and KFCIs it time for a revolution? The boys ponder why we're so afraid of change, how corporations disguise themselves, the Jeffrey Epstein mystery, and why you're smarter than you think.

        The Quarantine Chronicles continue...It's a Mad, Mad World!

        Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, family, and worst enemies.

        ]]>Is it time for a revolution? The boys ponder why we're so afraid of change, how corporations disguise themselves, the Jeffrey Epstein mystery, and why you're smarter than you think.

        The Quarantine Chronicles continue...It's a Mad, Mad World!

        Thank you for listening. Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with your friends, family, and worst enemies.

        ]]>60fd596b-caad-47c2-b66c-b94c80bb6ce9Tue, 19 May 2020 00:00:00 -050046:31yesfull2Lacer MediaCoronavirus, Quarantine, and the Curated Nature of "Social Media"Following a hiatus from their previous show, Booze and Basketball, The Stevens Brothers have emerged from obscurity to discuss how mad the world has become. The boys discuss how quarantine could be a good thing, Los' secret infection, and how social media should be redefined.

        Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with everybody!

        ]]>Following a hiatus from their previous show, Booze and Basketball, The Stevens Brothers have emerged from obscurity to discuss how mad the world has become. The boys discuss how quarantine could be a good thing, Los' secret infection, and how social media should be redefined.

        Thank you so much for listening. Please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with everybody!

        ]]>1e97c55f-15cb-4d61-8088-b85c0838434dMon, 13 Apr 2020 00:00:00 -050056:12yesfull1Lacer Media