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The Gilded Age

Gary and I dive into the Gilded Age—a time when robber barons ruled, child labor thrived, and corruption was just another day at the office. What parallels exist between then and now?

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Christmas

Christmas traditions in America have very little to do with Jesus. From its pagan roots to its transformation into a corporate cash grab, we dive into the strange history of the holidays.

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Thanksgiving

It's Thanksgiving...Toonsplained. A holiday built on myths, marketing, and a messy history. In this video we carve into the truth.

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