Mad Mad World

By Lacer Media

Pop culture, current events, social issues, and everything in between—Los and Bertram tackle the topics that make this planet we live on such a Mad Mad World.

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How many episodes does Mad Mad World have?

The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.

Mad Mad World episodes:

November 16, 2020 The Social Dilemma: Our Review of the Hit Netflix Documentary
Los and Bertram share their thoughts on Netflix's hit documentary, The Social Dilemma. They explore the real problem (and addiction) we face with technology dominating nearly every aspect of our lives today.
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Resources from this episode:
The Social Dilemma (via Netflix)
Using Screen Time for iPhone, iPad, and iPad touch (via Youtube)
Digital Wellbeing for Android Devices (via Google)
How do I set a reminder to let me know how much time I've spent on Instagram?
How can I manage the time I spend on Facebook?
Set reminders to take a break on YouTube mobile
Tristan Harris
Center for Humane Technology
Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social Media Accounts Right Now by Jaron Lanier
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff
Data as a Property Right (Policy Proposal by Andrew Yang)
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

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1h 7min
October 18, 2020 Voting: Not Listening to the Orange Dum Dum, Understanding Your Rights, Your Ballot, Your Candidates and Your Values
With the upcoming election approaching, Los and Bertram answer some important questions about voting — including the definition of voting — the difference between mail-in and absentee ballots, the Electoral College, our two-party system, and why the election isn't just about who becomes president.
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Resources from this episode:
Voting and Election Laws (USA.gov)
Vision 2020: How does early voting work in the US election? (AP News)
Advance Voting (AP News)
What happens if the US election is contested? (AP News)
Electoral College vs popular vote in America (AP News)
California 2020 Election Guide (CalMatters)
Voting in 2020 (Ballotpedia)
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1h 5min
September 18, 2020 Wage Theft: No Cheesecake for You, The Importance of Unions, and Blaming All of Your Problems on the Orange Guy
Fresh off the Labor Day holiday, Los and Bertram dig deep into the wage theft issue in the U.S.
What is wage theft? What are the impacts? What can we do about it? Where are our politicians? And why you don't deserve a slice of cheesecake.
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This was our season finale! Stay tuned for a special announcement next week!
Resources from this episode:
WageTheft.org
Wage Theft: How it Happens by Hank Green (YouTube)
Economic Policy Institute - An Epidemic of Wage Theft Is Costing Workers Hundreds of Millions of Dollars a Year
Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938
Taft-Hartley Act
Minnesota lawmakers, labor make push against wage theft
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1h 27min
August 26, 2020 6 Months Later - Covid Is Getting Cozy In America: Not Talking About Immigration, Bringing Back Drive-Ins and Beware of the Sneezing Storm
It's time for a 6-month checkup on the Covid-19 pandemic in the United States.
Los and Bertram discuss when we can we see the new Christopher Nolan movie (17:15), what will the office look like in the future (23:30), how the virtual classroom is evolving (27:47), and why masks are here to stay (37:50).
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It's a Mad, Mad World!
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50min
August 05, 2020 Reopening Schools - Everyone Must Opt In: Why Education, Sports, and Technology Need to Evolve (and why you can cut people's heads off if you make a good sandwich)
Is it time to reopen schools? Are school districts any different than the NFL or NBA? What will it take for us to pull off a safe reopening? The boys sound off on this hot topic issue, with Bertram sharing his perspective as a teacher.
It's a mad, mad world. Thanks for listening. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and spread the love by sharing this podcast. Stay safe out there.
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1h 8min
July 06, 2020 An Open Letter to Our Country: What Does It Really Mean To Be An "American"
The boys are fresh off celebrating the 4th of July. They take some time to ponder what it really means to be an American — from the Declaration of Independence (and Hamilton), the education system, and what takes to form the ultimate superteam.
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1h 9min
June 30, 2020 White People's Greatest Hits: President Grant catches a beatdown, Nascar, and Pudding Pops
Statues—what are they here for? The boys talk heritage, hero worship, and how far is too far.
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Required reading following this episode: The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander
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52min
June 15, 2020 Food Deserts: Getting Down to Our Roots, Guerrilla Gardening, and Convenience
Growing your own money? Lost in the desert? The boys talk about the superpowers of guerrilla farmer Ron Finley, the food desert problem, and how our eating habits are causing a lot of trouble.
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Resources:
Characteristics and Influential Factors of Food Deserts
Food Desert Locator Map (via USDA)
Living in a Food Desert: How Lack of Access to Healthy Foods Can Affect Public Health
A Guerilla Gardner in South Central LA | Ron Finley (TED Talk)
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1h 1min
June 08, 2020 Beliefs are Overrated: A Conversation about Privilege, Shame, and War Heroes
MJ vs. Lebron? Trump's place in the Bible? Los only watches Fox News? The boys talk about the importance of education when it comes to understanding systemic racism, white privilege, and police reform.
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It's a Mad, Mad, World!
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59min
June 01, 2020 Social Unrest - The Podcast Has Come Home to Roost: Racial Constructs, Poisonous Systems, and Malicious Intent
From George Floyd to Malcolm X — to Los' own experiences with police brutality as a black man— the boys discuss the tragedy of systemic racism and how current protests and unrest could be a sign a revolution is near...it's a mad, mad world!
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1h 4min

FAQs about Mad Mad World:

How many episodes does Mad Mad World have?

The podcast currently has 82 episodes available.