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EPISODE · May 5, 2026 · 1H 8M

Kurt Vonnegut Saw Our Future in God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater

from The Flynn Bros. Podcast · host Jimmy Flynn and John Flynn

The Flynn Bros. discuss American author Kurt Vonnegut and his underrated satirical novel, God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. Later, they delve into Vonnegut’s powerful insights into automation, income inequality and human dignity that ring as true today as they did in 1965. Finally, they consider why this worthy novel has been lost to history, despite possessing some of their favorite passages in all of Vonnegut’s writing.    Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to [email protected].   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah Garza Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons

The Flynn Bros. discuss American author Kurt Vonnegut and his underrated satirical novel, God Bless You, Mr. Rosewater. Later, they delve into Vonnegut’s powerful insights into automation, income inequality and human dignity that ring as true today as they did in 1965. Finally, they consider why this worthy novel has been lost to history, despite possessing some of their favorite passages in all of Vonnegut’s writing.    Subscribe, comment, and leave a rating. Send questions, comments, or Big Idea suggestions to [email protected].   Hosted by: John Flynn & Jimmy Flynn Produced by: Will Slade Cover Art by: Leah Garza Opening Song: “Weird Time” by The Solons Closing Song: “Compromise” by The Solons

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