2 chapters across the catalog
The concept of human husbandry is compared to arranged marriages and the biological taboos against inbreeding. The hosts discuss how the media perpetuates stereotypes about certain groups, such as people from West Virginia or "gingers." They argue that the media often avoids the "quiet part" of racial discussions to maintain a specific social narrative, as seen in the coverage of Jimmy the Greek and Bill Cosby.
The hosts discuss how "Disney programming" convinces women they are "princesses" who deserve a "prince," leading to unrealistic dating expectations. They link this to the corporate creation of the diamond engagement ring by De Beers in the 1930s. The discussion suggests that while elite classes use "arranged" environments like country clubs to find mates, average women are left chasing a media-constructed fantasy.
