Imagine This...

There's reasons why we've been missing for a few months! Doc looks back on the loss of his best friend and wonders about the future. Please excuse the lack of editing... Doc was drinking heavily during recording.

The Fourth Turning came out in 1997 and predicts that the crisis is nearly upon us! KK and Doc talk about the current cycle and wonder if the next will be any better.

KK and Doc talk about the short story Manna by Marshall Brain. It presents a similar view of a utopian society based on technology and ultimate choice.

Doc downs some margaritas and talks about his day... and how it might be different in a community-oriented society. KK tries to keep the tangents to a minimum (with limited success)!

KK and Doc look at the upcoming cataclysm and resultant changes to American society with help from the book The Fourth Turning. Will Gen Z live up to their advance billing and perhaps lead us into more socialistic community?

All the "isms" out there seem to have a different approach to what a "government" should be, or even if there should be a government at all! KK and Doc look at some of the alternatives and muse on what might be the ideal government for a "for the common good" type society.

KK and Doc riff on what a post-capitalist society might look like. Taking a top-down approach, the basic requirements are discussed, followed by a musing on what approaches might be used for a future "government".

KK and Doc explore the impetus for the podcast. Is American capitalism on its last legs? Or will the can be kicked until the disappearing middle class can't afford food?

When we can all chase our passions instead of slave away trying to pay the rent, what professions will disappear? What professions will appear? Will there still be rocket scientists, medical researchers, and sex workers? KK and Doc explore these deep questions as they welcome in the new year at Frog's!

For the starting episode of season two, KK and Doc do a recap of all the capitalism bashing they did in season one! Season two promises to explore how a moneyless society would change the very nature of our everyday lives and the redefining of American values.

KK and Doc do the obligatory look ahead to the new year!

What is there to say? When KK and Doc start early they have a tendency to read and comment on the headlines of the day. Follow along as they explore important issues!

What more represents Christmas than that fat, jolly ol' elf? No wonder he's helped corporations sell trillions of dollars worth of plastic toys, and he never even asked commission! KK and Doc muse over how this all came to be.

What are the issues that might doom a cooperative utopian society? KK was given this question as her homework a while ago and it's time to discuss what she came up with!

Imagine having the freedom to spend your time living your passion, whether it be teaching, building bridges, playing the guitar, or growing food. KK and Doc muse about what that society might look like and whether our capitalism-grown brains would be able to handle it!

KK and Doc try to answer some questions from their listeners, touching on the important issues of our times! Can a maglev monorail be built today? How do we transition to a post-capitalist society? And is TS really the wonderful person that she seems to be?

KK and Doc take a stab at answering a listener's question about WHY NOTHING GETS FIXED IN THIS COUNTRY. Do you agree with their assessment? More importantly, KK needs your help with her homework!

Many people realize that we're in the late stages of American capitalism. Even the puppeteers running the show (and their faithful marionettes) know that it's time to gut the treasury and head for the bunkers! KK and Doc muse on how it might end and, more importantly, how a plan should be in place before it happens.

What would life in America be like if there was no money, no capitalism, and no worry about having all the necessities of life? Join KK and Doc as they think about this "utopian" society and what stands in the way of getting there.

KK and Doc look at American capitalism through the lens of one of its largest private-sector employers, Walmart! What does the preoccupation with "pleasing the stockholders" mean to the rest of us?

Americans seem to be content in their personal bubbles and don't seem to know (or care) about the problems this country faces, much less the problems in their own communities. KK and Doc ponder on this, and even throw in some words of wisdom from one of the great philosophers of our time... Taylor Swift!

Why do we live in such a competitive society? Better house, bigger truck, more "likes"... are we born this way or is this a fallout of our competitive economic system? KK and Doc look at the possible benefits of a more cooperative approach to life.

KK and Doc discuss the magical disappearing paycheck. Where's does the money go? And why isn't there anything left over?

KK looks at how much Americans spend today to celebrate what once was an ancient communal tradition.

The old "no more than 30% of income goes to housing" is long gone. Gen Zs and Boomers are hardest hit, with most exceeding that number, and many paying 50% of income in rent or mortgage.

Today's car-oriented society really makes Doc insane! Follow along as Doc and KK explore an alternative transportation future....

Continuing the discussion of the American healthcare system. How do we make the system focus on patient outcomes rather than generating profits for CEOs and shareholders??

Mary Lou Retton has to have crowdfunding to pay her hospital bills! What does that mean for the rest of us?