<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:psc="http://podlove.org/simple-chapters" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Classy as Hell]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>"<b>Social status and group dynamics</b> aren't just academic concepts; they are the forces that <b>affect us all</b> every single day. We invite you to join us as we explore the inner workings of social behavior to see what makes society work (or not).</p>]]></description><link>https://riverside.com</link><generator>Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 18:04:45 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://api.riverside.com/hosting/Y74WsX7E.rss" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><author><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:33:48 GMT</pubDate><copyright><![CDATA[2025 Shawn & David]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><ttl>60</ttl><category><![CDATA[Social Sciences]]></category><itunes:author>Shawn &amp; David</itunes:author><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&quot;&lt;b&gt;Social status and group dynamics&lt;/b&gt; aren&apos;t just academic concepts; they are the forces that &lt;b&gt;affect us all&lt;/b&gt; every single day. We invite you to join us as we explore the inner workings of social behavior to see what makes society work (or not).&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Shawn &amp; David</itunes:name><itunes:email>dhartley1962@gmail.com</itunes:email></itunes:owner><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:category text="Science"><itunes:category text="Social Sciences"/></itunes:category><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 15: Breaking Bread]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Throughout history, different civilizations have faced the same fundamental challenges: hunger, food preservation, and the desire for communal celebration. These shared experiences have led to the independent discovery of various dishes that, while unique in their local contexts, bear striking resemblances to each other.<br /><br />Why Do Certain Foods Emerge Independently?<br />- <b>Common Human Needs</b>: All humans require nourishment, which drives the innovation of food preparation methods.<br />- <b>Geographical Influences</b>: While ingredients may differ based on location, the underlying logic of food preparation remains consistent.<br />- <b>Cultural Identity</b>: Food often becomes a crucial part of cultural identity, leading to similar culinary paths.</p><p></p><p>Keywords<br /> food culture, universal foods, bread origins, beer history, porridge, cultural practices flatbread, beer, dumplings, cheese, culinary history, ancient foods, cultural cuisine, food evolution, global dishes, cooking methods cheese, lactose intolerance, food preservation, cultural food practices, global cuisine, dried fish, leaf infusion, culinary history<br /><br /></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f950a218-82bc-4a08-b695-2bc29a8e5546</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 19:10:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/815d16afcc3af1eb11901d3b979e0bd54290af0cfd8497db28e650ba266baedf/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmOTUwYTIxOC04MmJjLTRhMDgtYjY5NS0yYmMyOWE4ZTU1NDYiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmEwYTBkOTBiMTFhMDhiODVlN2Y4MGJkL2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTE3X18yMC00OC00OC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="126185266" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/episodes/f950a218-82bc-4a08-b695-2bc29a8e5546/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Throughout history, different civilizations have faced the same fundamental challenges: hunger, food preservation, and the desire for communal celebration. These shared experiences have led to the independent discovery of various dishes that, while unique in their local contexts, bear striking resemblances to each other.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Why Do Certain Foods Emerge Independently?&lt;br /&gt;- &lt;b&gt;Common Human Needs&lt;/b&gt;: All humans require nourishment, which drives the innovation of food preparation methods.&lt;br /&gt;- &lt;b&gt;Geographical Influences&lt;/b&gt;: While ingredients may differ based on location, the underlying logic of food preparation remains consistent.&lt;br /&gt;- &lt;b&gt;Cultural Identity&lt;/b&gt;: Food often becomes a crucial part of cultural identity, leading to similar culinary paths.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keywords&lt;br /&gt; food culture, universal foods, bread origins, beer history, porridge, cultural practices flatbread, beer, dumplings, cheese, culinary history, ancient foods, cultural cuisine, food evolution, global dishes, cooking methods cheese, lactose intolerance, food preservation, cultural food practices, global cuisine, dried fish, leaf infusion, culinary history&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:23:22</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>15</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 15: Breaking Bread</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 14: Cherry Bomb]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This episode explores the origins and myths surrounding patriarchy, debunking biological and historical fallacies, and advocating for gender equality through societal, linguistic, and policy changes.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Topics</b></p><ul><li>Myth of biological inevitability of patriarchy</li><li>Historical origins of patriarchy in agriculture and state formation</li></ul><p></p><p>Keywords: Patriarchy, gender equality, social myths, biological fallacies, historical myths, societal change, gender roles, feminism, cultural evolution, systemic oppression</p><p><b>Key Topics</b></p><ul><li>Myth of biological inevitability of patriarchy</li><li>Historical origins of patriarchy in agriculture and state formation</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3de98b46-c996-4f61-8e8c-2a4bf508cbfe</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 22:00:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6221a02158dab74278e1c86ecc5f6d32a59fd4b58c7391692ac13e99b834f558/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzZGU5OGI0Ni1jOTk2LTRmNjEtOGU4Yy0yYTRiZjUwOGNiZmUiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlmNjcyMzBiMTgzZTA2NGVkYjM0Y2JkL2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi01LTJfXzIzLTUyLTQ4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="139938631" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/episodes/3de98b46-c996-4f61-8e8c-2a4bf508cbfe/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode explores the origins and myths surrounding patriarchy, debunking biological and historical fallacies, and advocating for gender equality through societal, linguistic, and policy changes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Topics&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Myth of biological inevitability of patriarchy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Historical origins of patriarchy in agriculture and state formation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keywords: Patriarchy, gender equality, social myths, biological fallacies, historical myths, societal change, gender roles, feminism, cultural evolution, systemic oppression&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Topics&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Myth of biological inevitability of patriarchy&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Historical origins of patriarchy in agriculture and state formation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:12:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>14</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 14: Cherry Bomb</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 13: Lock 'em up]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>summary: </b>This episode explores the purpose, history, and effectiveness of the prison system, examining goals like retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, and rehabilitation. It discusses the shift in correctional philosophy, policy impacts, and future paradigms such as restorative justice. This episode explores the complex issues surrounding private prisons and immigration detention in the United States. It examines the history, economics, ethics, and racial implications of privatization, questioning whether profit motives undermine justice and safety.</p><p></p><p><b>keywords: </b>prison system, criminal justice, rehabilitation, deterrence, incarceration rates, criminal justice reform, restorative justice, policy analysis private prisons, immigration detention, criminal justice reform, privatization, racial disparities, human rights, incarceration costs, ICE, prison industry, criminal justice system</p><p></p><p><b>key topics</b></p><ul><li>The four primary goals of sentencing: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation</li><li>Historical shifts in prison philosophy from 1930 to present</li><li>Impact of policy changes in the late 20th century, including the 'Great Pivot'</li><li>The racial disparities in incarceration rates</li><li>The rise of techno-corrections and risk assessment tools</li><li>Critiques of mandatory minimums and three strikes laws</li><li>The influence of political rhetoric on criminal justice policies</li><li>Emerging paradigms like restorative justice and community-based solutions History of private prisons and slavery</li><li>Economic incentives and profit motives</li><li>Impact on racial disparities and human rights</li><li>Private prison models and contracts</li><li>ICE detention and immigration policies</li><li>Reform options and policy debates</li></ul><p></p><p><b>There is a Trigger warning for a 4 minute discussion about Sexual Assault that occurs about 20 minutes in, and proceeded by a brief musical interlude</b></p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">11e2f0a1-50c7-4a53-9661-1657eeac5ce7</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 03:20:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/67b3d55151a052d60a1b336f6bbae58523918bbfc613a88b047fc4051b421648/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIxMWUyZjBhMS01MGM3LTRhNTMtOTY2MS0xNjU3ZWVhYzVjZTciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjllMmYzN2EyMDVlN2FjNDRiYjQyNmM1L2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi00LTE4X180LTU5LTYubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="135077138" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/episodes/11e2f0a1-50c7-4a53-9661-1657eeac5ce7/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;summary: &lt;/b&gt;This episode explores the purpose, history, and effectiveness of the prison system, examining goals like retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, and rehabilitation. It discusses the shift in correctional philosophy, policy impacts, and future paradigms such as restorative justice. This episode explores the complex issues surrounding private prisons and immigration detention in the United States. It examines the history, economics, ethics, and racial implications of privatization, questioning whether profit motives undermine justice and safety.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;keywords: &lt;/b&gt;prison system, criminal justice, rehabilitation, deterrence, incarceration rates, criminal justice reform, restorative justice, policy analysis private prisons, immigration detention, criminal justice reform, privatization, racial disparities, human rights, incarceration costs, ICE, prison industry, criminal justice system&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;key topics&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The four primary goals of sentencing: retribution, deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Historical shifts in prison philosophy from 1930 to present&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of policy changes in the late 20th century, including the &apos;Great Pivot&apos;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The racial disparities in incarceration rates&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The rise of techno-corrections and risk assessment tools&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Critiques of mandatory minimums and three strikes laws&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The influence of political rhetoric on criminal justice policies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Emerging paradigms like restorative justice and community-based solutions History of private prisons and slavery&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Economic incentives and profit motives&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact on racial disparities and human rights&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Private prison models and contracts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;ICE detention and immigration policies&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reform options and policy debates&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;There is a Trigger warning for a 4 minute discussion about Sexual Assault that occurs about 20 minutes in, and proceeded by a brief musical interlude&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:33:48</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>13</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 13: Lock &apos;em up</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 12: Is Digital Life...A Life?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>Summary: </b>Exploring the multifaceted nature of digital life, its impact on society, personal identity, and mental health, with insights on balancing technology use. In this engaging conversation, David and Shawn explore the rapid evolution of digital life, its impact on society, and how to find balance between online and real-world experiences. They discuss the history of information dissemination, AI advancements, digital divides, and practical tips for healthier digital habits.</p><p></p><p><b>Key Topics</b></p><ul><li>Definition and scope of digital life</li><li>Impact of technology on personal identity and relationships</li><li>The evolution of communication and remote work</li><li>The challenges of misinformation and AI deepfakes</li><li>Balancing digital habits and mental health The evolution of information dissemination from WWII to the digital age</li><li>The impact of AI on search, research, and daily life</li><li>The digital divide and its implications for society</li><li>Balancing digital life with real-world experiences</li><li>Practical strategies for healthier digital habits</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Keywords</b></p><p>digital life, technology, social media, online identity, mental health, remote work, misinformation, AI, digital habits digital life, AI, information age, social media, digital divide, technology, society, mental health, online habits, digital balance</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">ed0751d0-9051-41a8-9882-c1282253ae02</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:39:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6a811fe517e5fce54c87c8253ab87d68282b5356cb4315f58f0d11872d0bb61c/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJlZDA3NTFkMC05MDUxLTQxYTgtOTg4Mi1jMTI4MjI1M2FlMDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjljNmMyMWQwMThhNjBiNWI0Y2YwNTQ3L2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTI3X18xOC00NS0xLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="172601932" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/episodes/ed0751d0-9051-41a8-9882-c1282253ae02/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Summary: &lt;/b&gt;Exploring the multifaceted nature of digital life, its impact on society, personal identity, and mental health, with insights on balancing technology use. In this engaging conversation, David and Shawn explore the rapid evolution of digital life, its impact on society, and how to find balance between online and real-world experiences. They discuss the history of information dissemination, AI advancements, digital divides, and practical tips for healthier digital habits.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Topics&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Definition and scope of digital life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of technology on personal identity and relationships&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The evolution of communication and remote work&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The challenges of misinformation and AI deepfakes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Balancing digital habits and mental health The evolution of information dissemination from WWII to the digital age&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The impact of AI on search, research, and daily life&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The digital divide and its implications for society&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Balancing digital life with real-world experiences&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Practical strategies for healthier digital habits&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keywords&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;digital life, technology, social media, online identity, mental health, remote work, misinformation, AI, digital habits digital life, AI, information age, social media, digital divide, technology, society, mental health, online habits, digital balance&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:59:52</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>12</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 12: Is Digital Life...A Life?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 11: That's Humor...Right?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This episode explores the fascinating science and psychology of humor, from its evolutionary roots to its social functions and cultural implications. Hosts Shawn and David delve into theories of humor, the biological mechanisms behind laughter, and the role of humor in social bonding, stress relief, and moral boundaries.</p><p></p><p><b>Keywords </b></p><p>humor, laughter, psychology, evolution, social bonding, humor theories, dark humor, comedy, social norms, mental health</p><p></p><p><b>Key Topics</b></p><ul><li>Evolutionary origins of laughter and humor</li><li>Theories of humor: superiority, incongruity, relief, benign violation</li><li>Neuroscience of humor: brain regions involved in processing jokes</li><li>Humor as a social bonding and stress relief mechanism</li><li>The role of humor in moral boundaries and social norms</li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">b3ee1126-bce6-4d5f-898a-e592a10bc798</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:15:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/b61b882c5839c0e0c3cb7ed04d22c8d46da7b9ecf2642cfafa7f373b1d3a4c30/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJiM2VlMTEyNi1iY2U2LTRkNWYtODk4YS1lNTkyYTEwYmM3OTgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliYzNhNDYzNGJlYjBkM2Q1MWE5ZTY2L2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTE5X18xOS0yLTQ2Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="100394885" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/episodes/b3ee1126-bce6-4d5f-898a-e592a10bc798/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode explores the fascinating science and psychology of humor, from its evolutionary roots to its social functions and cultural implications. Hosts Shawn and David delve into theories of humor, the biological mechanisms behind laughter, and the role of humor in social bonding, stress relief, and moral boundaries.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Keywords &lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;humor, laughter, psychology, evolution, social bonding, humor theories, dark humor, comedy, social norms, mental health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Topics&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Evolutionary origins of laughter and humor&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Theories of humor: superiority, incongruity, relief, benign violation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Neuroscience of humor: brain regions involved in processing jokes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Humor as a social bonding and stress relief mechanism&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The role of humor in moral boundaries and social norms&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:09:43</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>11</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 11: That&apos;s Humor...Right?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 10: Opidemic and illegal drugs]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This episode explores the complex history and current crisis of the opioid epidemic, from its origins in natural opiates to the synthetic surge driven by pharmaceutical companies and international drug trafficking. It critically examines the role of big pharma, government policies, and societal impacts, offering insights into how corporate greed and regulatory failures fueled one of the most devastating public health crises. This episode explores the multifaceted issues surrounding the opioid crisis, including legal, social, and medical perspectives. It covers the history of drug policies, treatment options, societal impacts, and innovative approaches from Portugal, aiming to foster understanding and promote effective solutions.</p><p><b>keywords</b>opioid epidemic, pharmaceutical companies, fentanyl, heroin, drug policy, addiction, Purdue Pharma, Big Pharma, public health, drug trafficking opioid crisis, drug policy, addiction treatment, harm reduction, Portugal decriminalization, Narcon, fentanyl, recovery programs, social impact, drug legalization</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5a1f801e-9848-4ba8-a5fd-4900ba5bc36a</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 22:15:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/ea666cec859b6743e328f2dbf53aaaa2ac7b03ca5cb1e81b8e1bf373b440dec3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1YTFmODAxZS05ODQ4LTRiYTgtYTVmZC00OTAwYmE1YmMzNmEiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjliMDkzYzgyM2NkNjk3NmFmOTY4NjVkL2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0zLTEwX18yMi01Ny0yOC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="155825677" type="audio/mpeg"/><podcast:transcript url="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/episodes/5a1f801e-9848-4ba8-a5fd-4900ba5bc36a/transcripts.txt" type="text/plain"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This episode explores the complex history and current crisis of the opioid epidemic, from its origins in natural opiates to the synthetic surge driven by pharmaceutical companies and international drug trafficking. It critically examines the role of big pharma, government policies, and societal impacts, offering insights into how corporate greed and regulatory failures fueled one of the most devastating public health crises. This episode explores the multifaceted issues surrounding the opioid crisis, including legal, social, and medical perspectives. It covers the history of drug policies, treatment options, societal impacts, and innovative approaches from Portugal, aiming to foster understanding and promote effective solutions.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;keywords&lt;/b&gt;opioid epidemic, pharmaceutical companies, fentanyl, heroin, drug policy, addiction, Purdue Pharma, Big Pharma, public health, drug trafficking opioid crisis, drug policy, addiction treatment, harm reduction, Portugal decriminalization, Narcon, fentanyl, recovery programs, social impact, drug legalization&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:48:13</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>10</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 10: Opidemic and illegal drugs</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 9: Hot Goss]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The conversation delves into the strategic importance of gossip in society, highlighting its role as a bonding agent and a mechanism for group membership and norm enforcement. It explores the historical, anthropological, and modern digital context of gossip, as well as its biological and chemical basis. The chapters cover the function of gossip in society, its strategic importance, its role as the core code of human civilization, its status as a severe sin and its global practice, its mechanism for group membership and norm enforcement, and the basic recipe for social bonding through gossip. The conversation delves into the biological and psychological aspects of gossip, its impact on workplace dynamics, and its role in the digital age. It explores the parallels between human and computer networks, the cultural significance of gossip, and provides practical guidance for managing gossip in the workplace.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Gossip serves as a bonding agent in society.</li><li>Gossip is a mechanism for group membership and norm enforcement. Gossip as a bonding mechanism</li><li>Impact of gossip on workplace dynamics</li></ul><p></p><p>#Gossip #SocialDynamics #Community #HumanNature #ClassyAsHell</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">293029d4-e107-4d72-9e27-85b6c791f63d</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:44:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6d9218fcca465ba174e57fc33afd049814cbb462afe59d4181a124056d1a9bdc/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIyOTMwMjlkNC1lMTA3LTRkNzItOWUyNy04NWI2Yzc5MWY2M2QiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjlhMWQ0ZTkyZDBhYmE0MzFiMWRkN2I2L2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTI3X18xOC0zMS0yMS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="75783150" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The conversation delves into the strategic importance of gossip in society, highlighting its role as a bonding agent and a mechanism for group membership and norm enforcement. It explores the historical, anthropological, and modern digital context of gossip, as well as its biological and chemical basis. The chapters cover the function of gossip in society, its strategic importance, its role as the core code of human civilization, its status as a severe sin and its global practice, its mechanism for group membership and norm enforcement, and the basic recipe for social bonding through gossip. The conversation delves into the biological and psychological aspects of gossip, its impact on workplace dynamics, and its role in the digital age. It explores the parallels between human and computer networks, the cultural significance of gossip, and provides practical guidance for managing gossip in the workplace.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Takeaways&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gossip serves as a bonding agent in society.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Gossip is a mechanism for group membership and norm enforcement. Gossip as a bonding mechanism&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Impact of gossip on workplace dynamics&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#Gossip #SocialDynamics #Community #HumanNature #ClassyAsHell&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 9: Hot Goss</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 8: Universal Healthcare]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p><b>keywords </b>healthcare history, health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, for-profit healthcare, Affordable Care Act, universal healthcare, health insurance, universal healthcare, medical costs, healthcare struggles, personal stories, global healthcare systems, medical tourism, healthcare models, healthcare costs, healthcare access</p><p></p><p><b>summary: </b>This conversation explores a detailed history of healthcare in the United States, including the evolution of health insurance, the impact of Medicare and Medicaid, the shift to for-profit healthcare, and the implications of the Affordable Care Act. The discussion highlights the ongoing challenges in the current healthcare system, including rising costs and access issues. This conversation delves into the complexities of health insurance costs, the appeal of universal healthcare, and personal stories that highlight the struggles individuals face within the current system. The discussion covers the implications of healthcare costs on lives, defines universal healthcare, and compares various global healthcare models. It also touches on the growing trend of medical tourism and the pros and cons of universal healthcare, ultimately questioning the future of healthcare in the U.S.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">947bc153-9493-4a09-8e64-10b7beea43b4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 22:39:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/8fc7e2faa30c04ffc3a1da5d1c90659a9d3dc25ed4d53b793a0a01611efdd3f9/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI5NDdiYzE1My05NDkzLTRhMDktOGU2NC0xMGI3YmVlYTQzYjQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4ZTUxZjc3NTg4MzRlOTcxNGIxZWU1L2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTEyX18yMy0xOS0zNS5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="106397197" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;keywords &lt;/b&gt;healthcare history, health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, for-profit healthcare, Affordable Care Act, universal healthcare, health insurance, universal healthcare, medical costs, healthcare struggles, personal stories, global healthcare systems, medical tourism, healthcare models, healthcare costs, healthcare access&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;summary: &lt;/b&gt;This conversation explores a detailed history of healthcare in the United States, including the evolution of health insurance, the impact of Medicare and Medicaid, the shift to for-profit healthcare, and the implications of the Affordable Care Act. The discussion highlights the ongoing challenges in the current healthcare system, including rising costs and access issues. This conversation delves into the complexities of health insurance costs, the appeal of universal healthcare, and personal stories that highlight the struggles individuals face within the current system. The discussion covers the implications of healthcare costs on lives, defines universal healthcare, and compares various global healthcare models. It also touches on the growing trend of medical tourism and the pros and cons of universal healthcare, ultimately questioning the future of healthcare in the U.S.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:13:53</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>8</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 8: Universal Healthcare</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 7: Resist - here's how]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>"when fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross" -Sinclair Lewis</p><p></p><h2>Privacy &amp; Activism Organizations</h2><ul><li><b>Ethical Consumer</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ethicalconsumer.org​" target="_blank"><b>https://www.ethicalconsumer.org</b>​</a></li><li><b>Boycott Central</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://choosedemocracy.us/boycott-central/​" target="_blank"><b>https://choosedemocracy.us/boycott-central/</b>​</a></li><li><b>Violation Tracker</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org​" target="_blank"><b>https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org</b>​</a></li><li><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://Fivecalls.org" target="_blank"><b>Fivecalls.org</b></a>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://5calls.org​" target="_blank"><b>https://5calls.org</b>​</a></li><li><b>ACLU</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.aclu.org​" target="_blank"><b>https://www.aclu.org</b>​</a></li></ul><h2>Privacy Browsers</h2><ul><li><b>Brave</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://brave.com​" target="_blank"><b>https://brave.com</b>​</a></li><li><b>Firefox</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mozilla.org/firefox​" target="_blank"><b>https://www.mozilla.org/firefox</b>​</a></li><li><b>DuckDuckGo</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://duckduckgo.com​" target="_blank"><b>https://duckduckgo.com</b>​</a></li></ul><h2>VPN Services</h2><ul><li><b>IVPN</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ivpn.net​" target="_blank"><b>https://www.ivpn.net</b>​</a></li><li><b>Mullvad</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://mullvad.net​" target="_blank"><b>https://mullvad.net</b>​</a></li></ul><h2>Boycott Apps</h2><ul><li><b>No Thanks</b>: Available on Google Play and Apple App Store​</li><li><b>Boycat</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://boycat.io​" target="_blank"><b>https://boycat.io</b>​</a></li><li><b>Boycott Detective</b>: Available on Google Play​</li></ul><h2>Sustainable Investment Platforms</h2><ul><li><b>Earthfolio</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.earthfolio.net" target="_blank"><b>https://www.earthfolio.net</b></a></li><li><b>Ellevest</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.ellevest.com​" target="_blank"><b>https://www.ellevest.com</b>​</a></li><li><b>Wealthify</b>: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.wealthify.com​" target="_blank"><b>https://www.wealthify.com</b>​</a></li></ul>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">3950ffb6-b5aa-4300-8d4c-676371ecd93b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 20:15:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/57c4c05701410b9b866a55a790cbd87ab57e66320a6cb37b6660a859057f20a2/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiIzOTUwZmZiNi1iNWFhLTQzMDAtOGQ0Yy02NzYzNzFlY2Q5M2IiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk4M2ExNTZmMzQ2MDM5YmQxZTliZGFlL2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0yLTRfXzIwLTQzLTE4Lm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="74854027" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&quot;when fascism comes to America it will be wrapped in a flag and carrying a cross&quot; -Sinclair Lewis&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Privacy &amp;amp; Activism Organizations&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ethical Consumer&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.ethicalconsumer.org​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.ethicalconsumer.org&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Boycott Central&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://choosedemocracy.us/boycott-central/​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://choosedemocracy.us/boycott-central/&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Violation Tracker&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://violationtracker.goodjobsfirst.org&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;http://Fivecalls.org&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;Fivecalls.org&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://5calls.org​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://5calls.org&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;ACLU&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.aclu.org​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.aclu.org&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Privacy Browsers&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Brave&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://brave.com​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://brave.com&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Firefox&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.mozilla.org/firefox​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.mozilla.org/firefox&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;DuckDuckGo&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://duckduckgo.com​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://duckduckgo.com&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2&gt;VPN Services&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;IVPN&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.ivpn.net​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.ivpn.net&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Mullvad&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://mullvad.net​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://mullvad.net&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Boycott Apps&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;No Thanks&lt;/b&gt;: Available on Google Play and Apple App Store​&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Boycat&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://boycat.io​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://boycat.io&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Boycott Detective&lt;/b&gt;: Available on Google Play​&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;h2&gt;Sustainable Investment Platforms&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Earthfolio&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.earthfolio.net&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.earthfolio.net&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Ellevest&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.ellevest.com​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.ellevest.com&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Wealthify&lt;/b&gt;: &lt;a rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer nofollow&quot; href=&quot;https://www.wealthify.com​&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;&lt;b&gt;https://www.wealthify.com&lt;/b&gt;​&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:51:59</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>7</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 7: Resist - here&apos;s how</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 6: The Cost of Being Poor ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>The discussion between David and Shawn sheds light on the often-overlooked aspects of poverty. It is not merely a financial issue but a complex web of factors that includes healthcare, housing, and social support. Understanding the true cost of being poor is crucial for fostering empathy and advocating for systemic change.</p><p>Tags: Poverty, Healthcare Access, Financial Stability, Economic Inequality, Cost of Living, Supplemental Poverty Measure, Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index, Personal Finance.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">f9fadf98-038d-41de-80c8-38b35131b1b8</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:39:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/a115e67d24728827d2b567409053676b88b17eea2b7b08552667e52971f76ea1/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJmOWZhZGY5OC0wMzhkLTQxZGUtODBjOC0zOGIzNTEzMWIxYjgiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3ZDEzY2JmYTkwZjA0NzdmOTRkNGI2L2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTMwX18yMS0yNS00Ny5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="46629851" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;The discussion between David and Shawn sheds light on the often-overlooked aspects of poverty. It is not merely a financial issue but a complex web of factors that includes healthcare, housing, and social support. Understanding the true cost of being poor is crucial for fostering empathy and advocating for systemic change.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Tags: Poverty, Healthcare Access, Financial Stability, Economic Inequality, Cost of Living, Supplemental Poverty Measure, Multi-Dimensional Poverty Index, Personal Finance.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:01:18</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>6</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 6: The Cost of Being Poor </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 5: Why Americans Don't Vote / 
and the Hygiene Hypothesis]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>This week Shawn and David delve into various topics including, voting behavior and participation, barriers to voting in the U.S., the challenges of the two-party system, gerrymandering, and potential solutions like multi-member districts. The discussion emphasizes the importance of representation, accessibility in voting, and the need for trust in the electoral system.</p><p></p><p>They also look at the hygiene hypothesis and its implications for health, and the rise of allergies and autoimmune diseases.</p><p> </p><p>Keywords</p><p>hygiene hypothesis, voting behavior, autoimmune diseases, political representation, gerrymandering, multi-member districts, microbial diversity, electoral participation</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">7a8f6822-07de-43f0-a40d-48c496d9cfbc</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:37:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5864f635e22edc417aec9adfa9bcc02908fb40863a4d781d56c0d8ea36035f19/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3YThmNjgyMi0wN2RlLTQzZjAtYTQwZC00OGM0OTZkOWNmYmMiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk3MGZiMjY4MmQ2ZjczNjBmOTQ0ZjM5L2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTIxX18xNy0xMy0yNi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="47753163" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;This week Shawn and David delve into various topics including, voting behavior and participation, barriers to voting in the U.S., the challenges of the two-party system, gerrymandering, and potential solutions like multi-member districts. The discussion emphasizes the importance of representation, accessibility in voting, and the need for trust in the electoral system.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They also look at the hygiene hypothesis and its implications for health, and the rise of allergies and autoimmune diseases.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Keywords&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;hygiene hypothesis, voting behavior, autoimmune diseases, political representation, gerrymandering, multi-member districts, microbial diversity, electoral participation&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:08:02</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>5</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 5: Why Americans Don&apos;t Vote / 
and the Hygiene Hypothesis</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[episode 4: Cult Culture....who ya gonna believe? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>"What makes a group a cult?" This question has sparked countless debates!</p><p>In our latest episode, we explore everything from historical definitions to modern-day implications.</p><p>Have you ever been curious about a group’s beliefs? Share your experiences! at Classyashell@outlook.com</p><p>#CultDiscussion #Podcast #Cults #BeliefSystems #ClassyAsHell</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">a3e6eb80-651a-4f1a-bbd7-9a8e1c7cab02</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 14 Jan 2026 17:09:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/6a869c3b97582c7ae8adfe44c76babb99f8e409aca02751e20c4b665c28c8aac/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJhM2U2ZWI4MC02NTFhLTRmMWEtYmJkNy05YThlMWM3Y2FiMDIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk2N2M5NTgxYTg1YzdlNGRhYjAxY2Q4L2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTE0X18xNy01MC0zMi5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="54944106" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;&quot;What makes a group a cult?&quot; This question has sparked countless debates!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In our latest episode, we explore everything from historical definitions to modern-day implications.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Have you ever been curious about a group’s beliefs? Share your experiences! at Classyashell@outlook.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#CultDiscussion #Podcast #Cults #BeliefSystems #ClassyAsHell&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:15:38</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:title>episode 4: Cult Culture....who ya gonna believe? </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[episode 3: The Pareto Principle]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Why the haves, have. And the have nots don't.</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">59c9f0ed-3c3c-43a5-a9b9-c4d5aec1367c</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 14:24:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/5c2bf15d0249c21bdaeac09463bae7889839994dba2d0f65cb53873571ce82d3/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1OWM5ZjBlZC0zYzNjLTQzYTUtYTliOS1jNGQ1YWVjMTM2N2MiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1ZDg4YmQxODkwY2FlZmQ5NWYyMWEwL2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTZfXzIzLTEyLTEzLm1wMyJ9.mp3" length="33113285" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Why the haves, have. And the have nots don&apos;t.&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:44:01</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:title>episode 3: The Pareto Principle</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 2: Conspiracy Theories, What?]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Conspiracy theories can be fascinating and frightening! This week, we explore the JFK assassination and the many theories that have sprouted over the decades. 📚 Did you know some of these theories were based on real events?</p><p>What’s the craziest conspiracy theory you’ve heard? Share below! 👇</p><p>#ConspiracyTheory #JFK #HistoryUncovered #Podcast #LearnWithUs #ClassyAsHell #Engagement #ShareYourThoughts</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">75aedea8-aeb7-42dc-b549-9c8309169534</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:06:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/2c106e96744b1418424e1ccaccf83ae31218332b65505a84a0c775826948014e/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI3NWFlZGVhOC1hZWI3LTQyZGMtYjU0OS05YzgzMDkxNjk1MzQiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk1NWM1MzQyZDIzODEyZGI4OWNmMzFhL2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNi0xLTFfXzEtNTItNC5tcDMifQ==.mp3" length="52372698" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Conspiracy theories can be fascinating and frightening! This week, we explore the JFK assassination and the many theories that have sprouted over the decades. 📚 Did you know some of these theories were based on real events?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What’s the craziest conspiracy theory you’ve heard? Share below! 👇&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#ConspiracyTheory #JFK #HistoryUncovered #Podcast #LearnWithUs #ClassyAsHell #Engagement #ShareYourThoughts&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>01:16:31</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 2: Conspiracy Theories, What?</itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title><![CDATA[Episode 1 : Conspiracy Theories, Why? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[<p>Classy as Hell is about the societal issues that effect us all. If you care about social status, or why groups of people behave as they do, join us as we explore what makes society work (or not).</p>]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">5158d87f-5c23-4304-b502-d60548b7b14b</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Shawn & David]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 19:38:04 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/45ce20ad46bc9ac48ee4e40b19caaf5269c2c18615e4dba65f530f94b8909fbe/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiI1MTU4ZDg3Zi01YzIzLTQzMDQtYjUwMi1kNjA1NDhiN2IxNGIiLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiI2MGE2NmIwYS1hNGZlLTQwZDMtYTdlNy1iMzc5OTIzZTkwZjAiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2OTJiMTg4N2IyYWUzYmIxNzRkOTJkYjUiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNjk0YzI1NmRkOTdlYTFlYTBhZGI2OTA5L2Rhdmlkcy1zdHVkaW8tZ1d3UmstY29tcG9zZXItMjAyNS0xMi0yNF9fMTgtMzktNTcubXAzIn0=.mp3" length="37387225" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:summary>&lt;p&gt;Classy as Hell is about the societal issues that effect us all. If you care about social status, or why groups of people behave as they do, join us as we explore what makes society work (or not).&lt;/p&gt;</itunes:summary><itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit><itunes:duration>00:52:32</itunes:duration><itunes:image href="https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/60a66b0a-a4fe-40d3-a7e7-b379923e90f0/logos/4d98bbd4-577c-46fd-bde7-5cf106631505.jpeg"/><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:title>Episode 1 : Conspiracy Theories, Why? </itunes:title><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>