We discuss Maid and The Premise, two shows about the fabric of American society, both socioeconomic and cultural.

03:00 Maid, a Netflix limited series, is a stark, compelling, uncomfortably realistic depiction of what poverty looks like.

28:47 The satirical anthology series The Premise, streaming on Hulu, is wildly uneven but redeemed by one standout episode.

38:45 Plus, culture notes served quibi (“quick bites”)-style this week: some mea culpas, updates, and excitement about works we may have passed judgment on earlier.

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Music: REEKAH

Artwork and design: Sara Macias and Andrew Liu