The class differences and tensions between Ivy League-educated advisors like Richard Goodwin and presidents like Lyndon B. Johnson are explored as a recurring theme.
The class dynamics within Gilmore Girls, particularly the contrast between Lorelai's rejection of wealth and Rory's assimilation into the upper-class world, are explored in detail.
The podcast episodes discuss class dynamics in a variety of contexts, including the workplace, personal relationships, and historical events.
For example, the episode '03/06/2024' from 'The Archers' explores how economic circumstances can drive working-class characters to make difficult decisions, while the episode 'Episode 152: Trick Or Treat' from 'Season of the Bitch' examines how class differences can shape attitudes and practices around holidays like Halloween.
Several other episodes, such as 'Doris Kearns Goodwin's new book is part memoir, part history of the 1960s' and 'Ep. 75: Brazil and the Rise of Authoritarian Neoliberalism w/ Alex Hochuli', delve into the role of class in shaping historical and political events.