A major dynamic is the contrast between the humble shepherdess versus the upper-class noblewomen of the court.
The episode touches on the divide between the elite class, including journalists and celebrities, and working-class Americans.
Class dynamics and prejudices between the Victorian upper/middle and lower classes are analyzed, particularly around Webster.
The book examines the relationship between ice and social class, highlighting how access to ice was once a marker of wealth and privilege.
The podcast episodes provided cover a range of topics related to social class, including the wealth and privilege of the characters in reality shows contrasted with the treatment of a less fortunate individual, the divide between the elite class and working-class Americans highlighted in political and media commentary, the role of the suit as a marker of social class and its democratization over time , and the rivalry between gin and beer framed through the lens of class divides in 18th century Britain.
Other episodes touch on class differences and their impacts, such as the privileged backgrounds of wealthy perpetrators influencing public fascination with a high-profile murder case, the contrast between the humble shepherdess and noblewomen of the court in a folktale , and the divisions of social class and status between the rich and poor in a Chekhov story. The podcasts also explore how class dynamics and prejudices have shaped events, culture, and social structures over time.