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July CPI landed today. 3.4% headline, 2.5% core. Markets moved. The Fed was watching. That's the whole story, if you stop reading here.

We didn't. Two thirds of the monthly move came from one category, measured with a hypothetical rent nobody has ever actually paid. 40 years of quiet choices sit behind that number, and real people are the ones who cover the difference.

New episode of The Overlap is up. 🧮🏚️

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The Number Nobody Pays: How Phantom Rent Runs the Economy
Ep. 74
The Number Nobody Pays: How Phantom Rent Runs the Economy
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Silicon Valley is projecting to dump 670 billion dollars into the AI hype machine this year.
This week on The Overlap, we are measuring the massive gap between their corporate promises and actual reality. The billionaires selling the hardware are getting extraordinarily rich while the working class foots the bill. We are finally checking the receipts. Grab a drink and let's spill the tea.
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AI: What They're Not Really Saying
Ep. 69
AI: What They're Not Really Saying
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🚨 *They're NOT building a better economy.*🚨

They are enclosing the one you already paid for and charging a toll to exist inside it. Every new fee, ad, and priority tier is manufactured misery designed to bleed you dry.

Your loyalty is just a vulnerability they farm. Stop complaining to the void and "voting with your wallet".

🌽 **Quit being corn.** 🌽

Starve their systems and start organizing.
Enshittification: Everthing's an Upcharge!
Ep. 67
Enshittification: Everthing's an Upcharge!
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🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨

What happens when politicians get veto power over science? 🦠🌾

On The Overlap, Joshua uncovers a massive power grab buried in a 412-page DC document (Docket OMB-2026-0034). A new rule allows political appointees to kill active research grants mid-study based on "loyalty" rather than evidence. 🤯

Don't let the fine print blind us.
Controlling the Checkbook: Science Under Attack
Ep. 65
Controlling the Checkbook: Science Under Attack
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The White House is officially the new "Green Zone." FDR dug a bunker in 1942 so the Republic could outlive the man. Today, they’re demolishing history to pour concrete for a $400M ballroom "shed" sitting on top of a classified military complex. Bypassed courts, ignored public comments, and a casual $1B taxpayer security ask moving through the Senate. When the executive branch fortifies itself, democracy is already losing the argument. New episode of The Overlap is live. 🎧 fof.foundation
The Moat Around the Whitehouse: Democracy at Risk
Ep. 64
The Moat Around the Whitehouse: Democracy at Risk
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The picket line is gone and the regulators are captured. That leaves the class action as the last room where collective harm gets a name. ⚖️

From the 190° McDonald’s coffee to the internal Sackler emails, we're diving into why the "greedy lawyer" framing is a corporate shield—and why the courthouse is the last public square left.

Listen to the latest episode of The Overlap. 🎙️
Class Action Nation: The Lawsuit is the Last Remaining Public Square
Ep. 61
Class Action Nation: The Lawsuit is the Last Remaining Public Square
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This week, we trace the documented arc of how the MAGA apparatus went from draining small-dollar donors (the $122M refund nightmare) to eating Ronna McDaniel for lunch. Wait, and why did a $277M Elon Musk donation lead to rural hospital cuts in red states?
The machine doesn't have a loyalty setting. And the receipt is coming due.

#TheOverlap #FriendlyFire #Politics
MAGA Built a War Machine and Now It's Pointing in the Wrong Direction
Ep. 58
MAGA Built a War Machine and Now It's Pointing in the Wrong Direction
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Want to know what it's really like behind the badge for public defenders? Spoiler: It’s a mix of heartbreak, hustle, and systemic dysfunction that's costing taxpayers billions—and justice. Today, we're diving into the trenches with Seth Minetta-Dillon, a Travis County public defender, who spills the tea on underfunding, overwork, the myth of the "lesser" defender, and the systemic forces shaping the criminal justice landscape in Texas.
Interview with a PD: Funding, Systemic Flaws, and What Needs to Change
Ep. 55
Interview with a PD: Funding, Systemic Flaws, and What Needs to Change
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Discover the secret life of autopoietic systems and why traditional resistance is like fixing a leaky boat with a colander. 🌱 Dive into strategies for building resilient, self-sustaining movements that outlast authoritarian regimes. Tune in for a mix of humor, insight, and actionable tactics. 🎙️ #Podcast #Resilience #Autopoiesis
Autopoiesis: The Machine That Creates Itself
Ep. 48
Autopoiesis: The Machine That Creates Itself
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Drop a 🔥 if you've felt this collapse coming — because the chaos of a dying regime isn’t just fiction.

When leaders start to fray—forget about glory, they spasm. As their power weakens, they lash out wildly, hurting who’s nearby.
This isn’t just poetic—it’s real. The more incompetent and paranoid they become, the more dangerous they are to the people who depend on them.
The Greying Wolf: The Twilight of Fascism
Ep. 47
The Greying Wolf: The Twilight of Fascism
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In this episode, we break down the terrifying math behind suburban infrastructure.
Why your city is broke .
The "Stroad" disaster .

The "Suburban Ponzi Scheme" .

It’s not just zoning—it’s about the solvency of where you sleep. We reveal the controversial solution that could save your town (if the Nimbys don't stop you). 🎧

#StrongTowns #Urbanism #TheOverlap #Podcast
The Suburban Ponzi Scheme
Ep. 46
The Suburban Ponzi Scheme
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Advertisers are hacking dreams to sell beer, your boss wants to track your brainwaves, and the CIA spent decades trying to scramble eggs with LSD. 🧠🍺

In this solo deep dive, Joshua explores the terrifying reality of Neuro-Rights and why the inside of your skull is the final frontier of surveillance.

Throw your smart watch in the river and listen. 🎧

#TheOverlap #NeuroRights #Dystopia #Privacy
Dream Hacking, Beer Ads, and the CIA’s Leftovers
Ep. 45
Dream Hacking, Beer Ads, and the CIA’s Leftovers
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The Flavor War: Minarchists vs. AnComs vs. AnCaps.
The Forbidden History: How Anarchists gave you the weekend, why the US government banned an entire philosophy in 1903, and the "Most Dangerous Woman in America."
The Modern Resistance: How Mutual Aid, OpSec, and "The Grey Man" theory are fighting the Trump Regime in 2026.
The Mirror: Why 99% of your daily life is already anarchist, and how to become "ungovernable" by simply being a good neighbor.
The A Word: No, the OTHER A Word!
Ep. 44
The A Word: No, the OTHER A Word!
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Did you know your teeth are legally considered "Luxury Bones"? 🦷 Or that a hospital can charge you $39 just to hold your own baby? 👶

In this week's solo episode, Joshua dives into the dark comedy of American Healthcare. We cover the "Struck by Turtle" billing code 🐢, the 1.2-second denial algorithm 🤖, and why the system isn't broken—it's just rigged.
Luxury Bones, $39 Hugs, and "Subsequent Jet Engine Encounters": Why American Healthcare is a Scam
Ep. 43
Luxury Bones, $39 Hugs, and "Subsequent Jet Engine Encounters": Why American Healthcare is a Scam
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If you try to fix your own tractor, are you a criminal?. In this episode of The Overlap, we dive into the nightmare of Techno-Feudalism.

Why your smart TV is taking screenshots of your living room.

How HP bricks ink cartridges you already paid for.

Why the most revolutionary act is refusing to throw things away.

Listen now to learn how to stop being a tenant on your own technology.
You Own Nothing: The Rise of Techno-Feudalism
Ep. 40
You Own Nothing: The Rise of Techno-Feudalism
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The 2025 shutdown isn't just bureaucracy; it's a weapon. Congress is letting healthcare subsidies expire while SCOTUS blocks food aid for 42 million people.

We bust the "lazy" myth—70% of recipients work full-time—and call this what it really is: violence committed with a spreadsheet.

Join Joshua for a raw look at the abyss and how we look out for each other. 🎙️

#TheOverlap #Shutdown2025 #Politics #GeneralStrike
The Big Squeeze: Longest Shutdown Ever
Ep. 38
The Big Squeeze: Longest Shutdown Ever
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Ever feel like you're living in two timelines at once? A time of AI wonders and brutal 19th-century wars? That feeling of dissonance is a classic sign of a civilization in decline.

In our new episode, we ask the big question: Can a country in the death knells be saved?

#TheOverlapPodcast #History #Politics #Civilization
Can this Civilization be Saved? - Part 1
Ep. 37
Can this Civilization be Saved? - Part 1
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TW: This episode contains discussion of war crimes and sexual assault.

What is the price for a return to a mythical past?

The conclusion to our series on Nazism is here. We explore the indoctrination, the total war, and the apocalyptic ruin that followed the promise to "Make Germany Great Again." A vital cautionary tale.

#TheOverlapPodcast #History #Politics
Make Germany Great Again: Nazism - Part 2
Ep. 35
Make Germany Great Again: Nazism - Part 2
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We're tackling the President's brave decision to "solve" a D.C. "crime emergency" that, according to all available data, doesn't actually exist.

It turns out that if you dig deep enough into America's constitutional couch cushions, you can find a weird, 250-year-old loophole that lets you just... take over a city's police force. Who knew authoritarianism could be so convenient?
The D.C. Dress Rehearsal - Federal Power Gone Awry
Ep. 29
The D.C. Dress Rehearsal - Federal Power Gone Awry
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We're ripping the band-aid off the Epstein Saga! Washington's a clown show, with politicians dodging votes & using "I didn't know him!" defenses. It's a masterclass in deflection. The rich play jump rope with the law, while victims fight for scraps. Infuriating, cynical, essential listening if you're tired of political gaslighting.


#EpsteinFiles #TheOverlap #PoliticalTheater #AccountabilityNow #DrainTheSwamp (ForRealThisTime)
The Unmentionable List: Washington's Deepest Fear
Ep. 27
The Unmentionable List: Washington's Deepest Fear
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The ultimate paradox? People on the left, historically anti-gun violence, are now arming up. "Is it wise to buy guns? Is this just an arms race?" We tackle this uncomfortable truth in our new episode. What's the alternative when "your very existence is legislated against"? Discuss. #GunDebate #PoliticalParadox #TheOverlapPodcast #DialogueOverGuns (Eventually)
Armed & Out: Why The Left is Loading Up
Ep. 24
Armed & Out: Why The Left is Loading Up
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Will's flying solo on The Overlap, sharing a deeply personal journey and a powerful message. He's tackling what truly matters in a world focused on different metrics. It's a call to action, a plea for the essential, and a reminder that connection and compassion are priceless. Get ready for a perspective shift. This one hits different. Listen now! #TheOverlapPodcast #ListenUp
Will's Perspective
Ep. 23
Will's Perspective
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Okay, the dream of no alarm clocks and endless free stuff is great. But how do you actually run a planet when cash is obsolete? On Resource Based Economy Part 2, we're ditching the fantasy (a little) and diving into the practical, occasionally dry, mechanisms of a Resource-Based Economy. Global surveys, AI allocation, prefab everything, and yes, lending libraries for screwdrivers. Join us as we lift the hood on the RBE and figure out if this thing even has an engine.
Resource Revolution: Under the Hood (Seriously, How?!) (Part 2)
Ep. 15
Resource Revolution: Under the Hood (Seriously, How?!) (Part 2)
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Tired of working just to survive? 😩 Us too. We're taking a (potentially delusional) look at the Resource-Based Economy on The Overlap this week. Title says it all: "Beyond the Dollar". Listen and commiserate (or dream with us)! #TheOverlapPodcast #BeyondCapitalism #RBE
Beyond the Dollar
Ep. 14
Beyond the Dollar
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Join Joshua and Will on The Overlap as they investigate the different ways countries structure their healthcare. Is socialized medicine the only answer? What exactly is a single-payer system? We break down the models, confront the uncomfortable truths about US healthcare performance (including billions in administrative costs and CEO pay), and discuss real-world alternatives that could put patients back in control. Press play.
Sick System: US Healthcare vs. The World (And How We Can Fix It)
Ep. 13
Sick System: US Healthcare vs. The World (And How We Can Fix It)
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In this episode, Will and Joshua discuss the potential impact of a game-changing idea and reminisce about nostalgic AI experiences. They share their thoughts on a fascinating concept that could revolutionize our world and delve into the importance of open communication and learning from one another. Don't miss out on their captivating conversation, filled with real-world examples, witty humor, and plenty of food for thought!
Beyond the Headlines: Bridging Differences through Deep Dialogue
Ep. 06
Beyond the Headlines: Bridging Differences through Deep Dialogue
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Join us as we discuss the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump, discuss his directives, EOs, and divisive language in his inauguration day speech.

If you're avoiding politics for your own well-being, this episode should be avoided until you're ready for it.

If you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, reach out via phone call, text, or chat to 988. You are not alone.
Inauguration Day Special - 2025
Ep. 03
Inauguration Day Special - 2025