About this episode

Josie discusses the hidden history of Monopoly and its roots in anti-monopolist ideology.

Josie tells Taylor about the hidden history of the classic board game Monopoly , and how Parker Brothers covered up its unlikely roots as the anti-monopolist polemic, The Landlord's Game.

People in this episode

Host: Josie Mitchell

Guest: Taylor Basso

Topics covered

• board games
• history
• anti-monopolism
• cultural impact
• Monopoly

Keywords

• Monopoly
• The Landlord's Game
• Parker Brothers
• board game history
• anti-monopolism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Parker Brothers

Books & works: Monopoly, The Landlord's Game

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