John and Shukri discuss the Netflix series, Bridgerton, and try to figure out why the world is so obsessed with this show.

Shukri reviews the film, Outsourced, and discusses globalization. 

Shukri discusses the National Geographic documentary series: The 90's Greatest. He looks at how Starbucks, Nirvana, and Steve Jobs influenced American culture during the 1990's.

Shukri reviews the book: Showtime: Magic, Kareem, Riley, and the Los Angeles Lakers Dynasty of the 1980's by Jeff Pearlman. The new HBO show, Winning Time, is based on the book, and in this podcast episode Shukri gives the listeners a compare and contrast.  

Shukri focuses on two questions: 1) When did the 1990's begin? 2) Are the early 2000's and 2010's distinct? If you have your own opinions, email us at [email protected].

Shukri discusses Chuck Klosterman's view of the 90's and connects some of Klosterman's thoughts to his life. 

How does a historian influence the presentation of history? Shukri attempts to answer that question, while exploring how all history is written with a point of view and bias. 

John and Shukri discuss Anthony Bourdain's visit to Vietnam. Issues like imperialism, racism, generational change in Vietnam, and optimism are discussed in this episode of The Class X Podcast. 

Shukri reflects on the life and career of "The Bad Guy" Razor Ramon.

John and Shukri discuss the psychological study of happiness. From gratitude journals to meditation, the psychology of happiness hopes to provide answers to difficult questions, but the question remains:  Is it a trend, or is it legitimate science?