Why Now?

There's reasons why we've been missing for a few months! Doc looks back on the loss of his best friend and wonders about the future. Please excuse the lack of editing... Doc was drinking heavily during recording.

The Fourth Turning came out in 1997 and predicts that the crisis is nearly upon us! KK and Doc talk about the current cycle and wonder if the next will be any better.

KK and Doc talk about the short story Manna by Marshall Brain. It presents a similar view of a utopian society based on technology and ultimate choice.

Doc downs some margaritas and talks about his day... and how it might be different in a community-oriented society. KK tries to keep the tangents to a minimum (with limited success)!

KK and Doc look at the upcoming cataclysm and resultant changes to American society with help from the book The Fourth Turning. Will Gen Z live up to their advance billing and perhaps lead us into more socialistic community?

All the "isms" out there seem to have a different approach to what a "government" should be, or even if there should be a government at all! KK and Doc look at some of the alternatives and muse on what might be the ideal government for a "for the common good" type society.

KK and Doc riff on what a post-capitalist society might look like. Taking a top-down approach, the basic requirements are discussed, followed by a musing on what approaches might be used for a future "government".

KK and Doc explore the impetus for the podcast. Is American capitalism on its last legs? Or will the can be kicked until the disappearing middle class can't afford food?

When we can all chase our passions instead of slave away trying to pay the rent, what professions will disappear? What professions will appear? Will there still be rocket scientists, medical researchers, and sex workers? KK and Doc explore these deep questions as they welcome in the new year at Frog's!

For the starting episode of season two, KK and Doc do a recap of all the capitalism bashing they did in season one! Season two promises to explore how a moneyless society would change the very nature of our everyday lives and the redefining of American values.