Cato adjunct, John Early, discusses the connection between human freedom and prosperity, emphasizing the importance of legal and property rights, safety, freedom to trade, lower taxation, and capital formation rate. The podcast explores contrasting economic strategies between the American consensus and Cornwall consensus, highlighting the impact on prosperity and government intervention. It also delves into the limitations of bureaucratic responses to economic changes and the role of individual decision-making in innovation.

John Early, recently nominated for an Emmy and a Critics Choice Award, joins Mike to discuss avant-garde comedy, Brittany Spears impressions, and John's new Max special. They also talk about John's experience of coming out to his best friend and explore the complexities of sentimentality and the meaning of life.

John Early and Kate Berlant join the hosts to discuss watching a play vs a movie, their experience watching the movie Jersey Boys, stress of holiday gift shopping and a company called Uncommon Goods, frustrations with a thin remote control and their love for meta elements in storytelling, viral memes and social media mishaps, discussions on social media, athletic greens, and brain injections, and lighthearted banter about fontanelle, chocolate éclair cravings, athletic grades, absorbing nutrients, and hats.

Competitive couple Claire and Ben keep track of who does what in the relationship. Dr? Sheila advises them to go further and name a winner of the marriage. They discuss health-consciousness, scorecards for tasks, and even a sexual activity scorecard. One speaker files for divorce in the end.

Comedians John Early and Sarah Sherman join the hosts in a live show in LA. Topics of conversation include loneliness, trust, reflections on community and fan appreciation, playful banter and contemplation, illness and weight loss transformation, acceptance, crushes, and theater careers. They also discuss random topics such as gym shorts, bed bugs, and merchandise shipping. The speakers debate using John Early merch as weapons and share their favorite workout songs.