Wealth & Charity : Why the Rich Give Less Than the Poor
In addition to hosting the podcast, Erika works to raise funds for a nonprofit. For years, she's wanted to understand why the wealthy give less than the poor. Throughout her research, she had continuo...
9 Apr 20211h 2min
Resisting Fast Fashion -- our first story from a listener
In this episode, we read our very first story from a boozarino! I purchased two beautifully crafted masks from @made.by.lauren.b (IG), and when they arrived I discovered a lengthy hand-written letter ...
5 Mar 202126min
The Pink Tax - Gender Price Discrimination
The pink tax refers to the extra amount of money women pay for specific products or services. In this episode, Hillary and Erika discuss what the pink tax is and disect the retail analytics of why it ...
12 Feb 202147min
Hitler's Failed Coup (and the January 6th Capitol Riot)
Released only 3 days before Trump's impeachment trial for his incitement of the Capitol Riot, this episode shines light on Hitler's failed coup of 1924: The Beer Hall Putsch. While he was a little-kno...
5 Feb 20211h 32min
Jason Mark on Climate Reparations and the Environment
Environmental consciousness has grounded and fueled the work of Jason Mark in so many different arenas. Jason is the editor of Sierra Magazine (as in the Sierra Club), former editor of Earth Island Jo...
29 Jan 20211h 14min
Consumer Activism
Consumer activism is when a person attempts to reinforce their moral callings through their consumption. They don’t just consider the good by itself, they take into consideration where their money is ...
15 Jan 20211h 3min
Jack London's Final Chapter: Gold Hunter, Socialist Author, and Sustainable Farmer
After toiling as a "two-legged work beastie" in too many soul-sucking jobs, Jack London traveled to the Yukon in search of gold. Rather than discovering precious metals, he discovered the camaraderie ...
8 Jan 20211h 33min
How Jack London Became a Socialist
In this episode, we discuss Jack London's evolution into a socialist. After living the rough life of a sailor, London once again found himself forced into wage slavery to feed his family. Having toile...
4 Des 20201h 11min
