Growing up in a world of hyper-specific targeted advertising, it seemed wild to me that Tom Burrell would make his career pointing out the obvious, “black people are not dark-skinned white people.” But back in the 1960s ad agencies were stodgy and boring I guess. Although I haven’t watched Mad Men. Maybe if I hadContinue reading ““Black people are not dark-skinned white people” – Tom Burrell”
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A Brief History of Monopoly
Nearly any comment about Monopoly in a Board Game Geek forum thread will eventually lead to three predictable replies. First, somebody will badmouth Monopoly as a crappy game that nobody should play. Next, another poster will reply how it’s not such an awful game if played by the official rules; all the house rules makeContinue reading “A Brief History of Monopoly”
Chri$tma$ Tree$
One of the all-time best episodes of Planet Money is when the hosts decided to buy a few trees at auction and try to sell in NYC. Episodes like this make Planet Money so great. How often has anyone really thought about how Christmas trees get from tree farms to living rooms? Planet Money isContinue reading “Chri$tma$ Tree$”
Planet Money Summer School
Planet Money is of my all-time favorite podcasts. I have listened to every episode in their back catalog and for years I have donated to NPR just because of them. For me it his the perfect balance of fun (just look at that pig Latin on the diploma I earned) and informative, history and currentContinue reading “Planet Money Summer School”
The Keasy Depot 