BONUS: How Parties Rig the System
Republicans are tinkering with state election laws across the country, most notably in Georgia. Meanwhile, Democrats passed HR 1 in the House, which tinkers with election laws at a national level. Let's explore just exactly what they're up to. For more bonus episodes go to Patreon.com/andrewheaton
12 Huhti 202142min
FRV 90,000 Greasy Pennies
The World's Smartest Podcast Network reconvenes to discuss the week's best underserved headlines, including: Australian mice plagues, raven pickpockets, and how to use zoning ordinances to banish sex. WSPN includes: Turner Sparks, Michael Ira Kaplan, Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy, and Andrew Heaton
9 Huhti 202142min
The Smartest Way to Tax People
Dominic Frisby is a British humorist and financial writer. He joins the show to discuss his new book, "Daylight Robbery: How Tax Shaped Our Past and Will Change Our Future." Patreon.com/andrewheaton
8 Huhti 20211h 3min
FRV: Mafia YouTube Cooking Tutorials
Mary Jo Pehl (Mystery Science Theater 3000 writer) and actor/comedian/jewel thief Nicholas Sperdute join to discuss the week's best underserved headlines, including: the film "Alien" as performed exclusively by English bus drivers, and how to save your favorite restaurant using only tattoos and beans.
2 Huhti 202137min
What the Hell Is Social Capital?
Scott Lincicome of The Dispatch and the Cato Institute joins to discuss the nature of social trust and social capital, how government can facilitate or strangle it, and the dire consequences of when it dries up.
31 Maalis 202157min
Friday Release Valve: Japan Has the Coolest Political Party
Matt Sienkiewicz and Andrea Jones-Rooy join the show to discuss the week's best, underserved headlines. Including: a scrupulous car thief, stealing playground components, and hopes of sending human body fluids to the moon.
26 Maalis 202132min
Justin Amash Wants to Unclog Congress
Former Congressman Justin Amash thinks Congress has basically turned into two oligarchs and a bunch of mouthy rubber stamps who cue off them. He joins the show to talk about the dysfunction in Congress, why that's frightening, and the reforms needed to fix the institution. SUPPORT THE SHOW Patreon.com/andrewheaton Paypal: andrew@mightyheaton.com Venmo: andrew-heaton-1 Crypto Currency: Mightyheaton.com/crypto
24 Maalis 202156min
FRV: Nebraska's Diehard Meat Rivalry
Alice Vaugh of "Two Girls One Mic" and comedian Mike Blejer join the show to investigate the week's best, underserved headlines. Including: Welsh goat contraceptives, an extremely helpful car thief, and rigged homecoming court elections.
19 Maalis 202147min
