About this episode
This episode discusses the intersections of class, race, and environmental issues through various cultural references.
Class, race, and leaf blowers, Monticello, strong vs. weak local powers, The Birds, and Cate Blanchett
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Vivian Thomson
Topics covered
- class
- race
- local powers
- environmental issues
- cultural references
Keywords
- leaf blowers
- Monticello
- class
- race
- local powers
- The Birds
- Cate Blanchett
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Birds
Places: Monticello
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