Re-Air Date: 12–2-25
Unless you were a member in May of 2024, this episode of SOLVED! will be brand new to you! If you were a member back then, THANK YOU and this one is worth a re-listen. We're slowing down production for a little bit to reorganize our production processes, so enjoy this episode from our archives (and B.Y: before YouTube) where Jay!, Amanda, Deon, and Erin discuss:
Ch. 1 - How supply and demand economics is not about "distribution of goods with the greatest efficiency" and is instead about nothing more than predatory greed
Ch. 2 - How what we value as humans goes far beyond the price of commodities
Ch. 3 - More examples of "enshitification" as companies reach inside our homes to control things we already bought
Ch. 4 - How companies are restricting functionality to extract even more from us
FOLLOW US ON:
YouTube (This full episode premieres on YouTube on Friday - please share!)
REFERENCES:
WELCOME TO PRICING HELL - The Atlantic
The Gap Between the Price You See and What You Pay Is Getting Worse - The Wall Street Journal
Welcome to the Golden Age of User Hostility - The Atlantic
My Printer Is Extorting Me - The Atlantic
Bought a Model Y? Tesla may charge you to use the battery's full range - Yahoo! Finance
Corporate America Knows We're Miserable. Is a Toilet Bomb the Answer? - The Wall Street Journal
EXTRAS:
00:12:53 "Not everything that counts can be counted" by Billy Bragg
Reach us via Signal:
Leave a message at 202-999-3991
Produced by:
Jay! Tomlinson
Thanks for listening!
Popular Podcasts
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
Are You A Charlotte?
In 1997, actress Kristin Davis’ life was forever changed when she took on the role of Charlotte York in Sex and the City. As we watched Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte navigate relationships in NYC, the show helped push once unacceptable conversation topics out of the shadows and altered the narrative around women and sex. We all saw ourselves in them as they searched for fulfillment in life, sex and friendships. Now, Kristin Davis wants to connect with you, the fans, and share untold stories and all the behind the scenes. Together, with Kristin and special guests, what will begin with Sex and the City will evolve into talks about themes that are still so relevant today. "Are you a Charlotte?" is much more than just rewatching this beloved show, it brings the past and the present together as we talk with heart, humor and of course some optimism.
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.