Topic: Economy

2 chapters across the catalog

57: Capitol Heel
• 55:58 - 1:02:29

57: Capitol Heel

Economic Devastation and the Universal Basic Income Future

The discussion turns to the long-term economic impact of lockdowns, which the hosts believe is a deliberate attempt to destroy small businesses in favor of a state-controlled economy. They predict the implementation of Universal Basic Income (UBI) and digital wallets as the government moves to paper over financial instability. The segment highlights the shift toward a green economy where people are paid to stay home and consume rather than work.

06: Meet The Parents
• 1:45:17 - 1:48:07

06: Meet The Parents

America's Failure to Support Working Parents

Jessica Shortall argues that American society fails working parents by forcing women back to work too soon after childbirth. With women making up 47% of the workforce and being the primary breadwinners in 40% of households, their labor is essential to the economy. The hosts conclude that the current system places an impossible burden on women.