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In today's episode, the gang explores the dynamic transformations of the 1920s. The hosts discuss economic prosperity, consumerism, and technological advancements like Ford’s assembly line and household appliances. They examine cultural shifts, including the rise of jazz, Hollywood’s The Jazz Singer, and the Harlem Renaissance. Political topics include laissez-faire policies, the Teapot Dome Scandal, and the Scopes Trial. The episode also highlights global finance, the Dawes Plan, and struggles faced by farmers and laborers. Drawing modern parallels, the hosts connect past conflicts with today’s issues in media, education, and economic cycles.
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In today's episode, the gang explores the dynamic transformations of the 1920s. The hosts discuss economic prosperity, consumerism, and technological advancements like Ford’s assembly line and household appliances. They examine cultural shifts, including the rise of jazz, Hollywood’s The Jazz Singer, and the Harlem Renaissance. Political topics include laissez-faire policies, the Teapot Dome Scandal, and the Scopes Trial. The episode also highlights global finance, the Dawes Plan, and struggles faced by farmers and laborers. Drawing modern parallels, the hosts connect past conflicts with today’s issues in media, education, and economic cycles.
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