Another wild episode! Jon looks at how FIFA and the World Cup may play a role in international politics going foward, while Chris gets disillusioned by global economic and cultural hegemony and besides that gets his facts wrong. PLUS lucky slobs from Ohio-- Fed chairpersons-- the pornography of the Kingsmen's "Louie Louie"-- the Fool's Gold Sandwich-- and so much more!

This week Jon and Chris discuss the week's news as well as some Perpetual Capitalist Entertainment Products, from Dick Clark to KISS to Melania. PLUS: the Boston Tea Party-- the Freemasons-- Common Sense-- and so much more!

Jon and Chris embark on an elaborate thought experiment: where would the characters in the film It's a Wonderful Life be today, if they were real people? From Mr. Gower the druggist to ol' Mossback George himself, Jon and Chris dive deep into what might have been... or is? This special episode is being simulcast on The Superhero Sandbox, Dr. Smith's program heard on WFVR LP 96.5FM South Royalton-- Royalton Community Radio.

Jon goes north of the border while Chris can't stop thinking about celebritocracy. Who wins? Who loses? What's the score? Learn more on this episode of America's (Tariff Free!) Podcast!

Jon talks football, pays tribute to Jimmy Carter, and reviews a strange YouGov poll about American knowledge while Chris thinks about radio distress signals, the (antique?) idea of cultural oversaturation, and watching more than one television at once-- all this and more on this episode of #AmericasPodcast