The podcast episodes provided explore several examples of social reform movements, including the campaign to promote beer over gin in 18th century Britain Episode 8 - Beer vs. Gin: The Battle of Great Britain's Favorite Beverages and the investigation into and reforms resulting from the mistreatment of patients at the New York City Lunatic Asylum on Blackwell's Island Send Her to the Island.

The UK General Election of 1906 UK General Elections: 1906 is also discussed as an important political shift that enabled progressive social reforms like pensions and worker's insurance.

These episodes highlight how social reform can arise from both bottom-up movements and top-down policy changes, and the potential for such efforts to drive meaningful change in society.