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Shoutshow: Trump and Biden clash

Sep 30, 2020

John Prudeau, US editor for The Economist, and Adam Roberts, Midwest correspondent, delve into the chaos of the Trump-Biden debate, highlighting the personal attacks that eclipsed policy discussions. They explore the chilling connection between Chicago's drill music and gang violence, particularly the tragic case of rapper FBG Duck. Additionally, the history of soap emerges as a fascinating topic, showcasing its links to gender roles and societal expectations during the Industrial Revolution. Tune in for a mix of politics, music, and social history!

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Episode notes

Intro

2min

Debate Chaos: A Disrupted Dialogue

8min

Debates, Misinformation, and Urban Violence

2min

Drill Music and Gang Violence: The Case of FBG Duck

8min

The Evolution of Soap: Gender and Cleanliness in the Industrial Era

2min

Cleaning, Science, and the Gendered History of Soap

4min

America’s first presidential debate was unmitigated chaos, revealing little more than the rancour between the candidates. In Chicago a newish musical genre called drill has a strong relation to the city’s gang violence; we ask whether it is a causal one. And amid a global rise in hand-washing, we look at the fascinating, fragrant history of soap.

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