Topic: Polar Vortex

2 chapters across the catalog

73: Justice 4 Juicy
• 59:01 - 1:04:37

73: Justice 4 Juicy

Cultural Differences in Ironing and the Subway Sandwich Red Flag

Mo explains why he immediately doubted Jussie Smollett's story, citing the extreme "polar vortex" weather in Chicago that night. He notes that no one in Chicago would go out for a Subway sandwich in temperatures cold enough to require setting train tracks on fire. The segment also includes a cultural aside about the importance of ironing clothes in the black community.

59: Restoring Justice
• 0:10 - 5:45

59: Restoring Justice

Texas Winter Storm, Polar Vortex, and Homeschooling Realizations

Adam Curry and Mo Facts discuss the aftermath of the February 2021 Texas winter storm, noting the lack of a catchy media brand for the event despite its severity. The conversation shifts to the long-term impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on work and education, with a focus on the increasing viability of homeschooling as parents witness the quality of remote schooling. They reflect on the "new normal" of working from home and how it alleviates the logistical angst of traditional schooling.