Steve walks through a blunt, bipartisan history of U.S. immigration—from Ellis Island and the 1924 quotas to the 1965 INA, the 1980 Refugee Act, Reagan’s 1986 “grand bargain,” and the 1990 H-1B era—asking why enforcement and legalization keep collapsing. Chris zooms out on wealth inequality (what even counts as “enough”?) and uses Taylor Swift’s engagement and marketing juggernaut to dissect “good billionaire” myths, collectible hype cycles, and streaming leverage.

What’s On Your Plate: tintype portraits at the Boise Tattoo Convention, Meta Ray-Ban “Buddy Holly” glasses, and why time is the only real luxury. Dessert lands on getting older, caring less to care better, and finding life in a cemetery full of deer.

It’s skeptical, human, and a little spicy—headphones advised. If it sparked a convo, follow, rate, and share Supper Talk.

Recorded 08.27.2025

A botched upload, a bunch of audio issues, and some NA beers set the tone for a looser Supper Talk. Chris walks through hitting “submit” on a life-altering job application and the head-on collision between autonomy and security. Steve brings context to the 80th anniversary conversations around Hiroshima/Nagasaki—laying out the wider Pacific war, China and Russia’s sacrifices, and why today’s remilitarization headlines matter. Together they unpack labels (identity vs. expression), guidance-counselor blind spots, and how community beats boxes. There’s a quick jab at billionaire worship (yes, even the pop kind) and a frank look at why today’s capitalism traps families—like daycare costing more than in-state tuition. Dessert is a Table Topics curveball: “If your whole family had to move countries?” Denmark

Plus: a mid-October live recording in Boulder on Pearl Street—come say hi.

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recorded 08.20.2025

In this episode of the Supper Talk podcast, Steve and Chris delve into the complexities of China's geopolitical strategies, particularly regarding Taiwan. They discuss the potential for conflict, the implications of China's military and economic maneuvers, and the broader context of international relations. The conversation also touches on personal anecdotes about wildlife encounters, fitness journeys, dietary changes, and the intricacies of the dairy industry, providing a multifaceted view of contemporary issues. The conversation delves into the complexities of US-China relations, particularly regarding Taiwan, and the implications of potential military conflict. It explores the economic ramifications of war, the historical context of military decisions, and the anti-war sentiment prevalent in society. The discussion also touches on the role of personal experiences in shaping political perspectives, the impact of large corporations on housing markets through Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and the media's portrayal of violence and economic anxiety. Additionally, the conversation examines the evolving nature of capitalism in America and the future implications of AI in information dissemination and societal change.

Recorded on 8.6.2025