3 chapters across the catalog
No Man in the House 2.0, Welfare Stipulations and Fatherhood
Mo Facts shares a personal story from 1984 when a social worker suggested his father leave the home so the family could qualify for daycare and aid. He predicts a "No Man in the House 2.0" scenario where government benefits are used to further displace fathers from the home. The hosts discuss how the loss of a job and insurance can lead to state intervention in family life.
MTV is characterized as the "fentanyl of the 80s," serving as a highly addictive cultural product for youth in impoverished areas. One host recounts his time traveling to radio stations across the country, including Alaska, and witnessing the massive influence of the network. This illustrates how big money eventually hijacks and ruins counterculture art.
The aggressive policing strategies of the Giuliani and Bloomberg eras are described as a form of "martial law" that restricted freedom of movement in minority communities. These policies were often initially supported by community leaders desperate to address the violence of the 1980s crack and heroin epidemics, but the resulting tactics failed to distinguish between criminals and innocent residents.
