

Back to School
Aug 18, 2023
Kelly Maher, stepping in for Vic, joins Mary Katharine to discuss the economics of school supplies and Kentucky's transportation disaster. They explore the financial struggles of middle-class Americans, the disconnect between voter priorities and economic pressures, and debate the concept of collective school supplies and sharing. They also analyze a Reddit post about a woman asking for money to buy a car with airbags.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Mixed Feelings about Kids Going Back to School
02:23 • 19min
Pathologizing Childhood and Education Needs
21:16 • 5min
The Financial Struggles of Middle-Class Americans
26:22 • 19min
Economic Pressures and Voter Priorities
45:45 • 11min
Debate on Collective School Supplies and Sharing
56:52 • 4min
Reddit post about woman asking for money
01:00:25 • 5min