This episode we’re looking back at the year that changed EVERYTHING. 1971. Ever wonder why inflation has gotten so out of control? Or why the wealth inequality in the US continues to grow year after year? Well, it all traces back to that one crazy decision President Nixon made in 1971. We open by setting the stage of what culture was actually like 50 years ago with our hilarious guest, Avery Mckinney, co-host of the popular comedy and nostalgia podcast, Invade The Decade. Listen in, as we deep dive to figure out how and why 1971 was so pivotal and what that means for the future.

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