This episode is a follow up to episode 29, about how to define the middle class, in which Tahlia explores what changes in income this group of people have experience over time. Not surprisingly, inequality is more prevalent in America than every before, as middle class and lower class incomes stagnate or decline, while those of the upper class continue to grow.

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In this episode, Tahlia talks about Game of Thrones and economics, focusing on agriculture and food. What will the citizens of Westeros eat with the upcoming long winter, and how will the war against the Night King influence the food supply?

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In this episode, Tahlia talks about universal basic income. Unlike in other shows, she hasn't done deep research into the topic, but rather discusses her initial thoughts from a more theoretical perspective. Why is this something people are talking about, and what is it trying to achieve?

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In this episode, Tahlia talks to Patrick Holt, an author who contributed to the book Economics and Superheroes, with a chapter on Spiderman. Find out what he wrote in his chapter and why someone as smart as Peter Parker always finds himself to be poor.

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In this episode, Tahlia introduces the topic of the middle class, but discussing the various ways different researchers actually define this group of people. This can be done a number of different ways, broadly based on income, education and/or culture, but getting consistency is essential for informing policy.

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In this episode, Tahlia talks about Valyrian Steel and the Economics of Game of Thrones. Learn how it is linked to real-world Damascus steel, and what is likely to happen when Jon Snow and Daenerys Targaryen rediscover the secret to forging new steel with dragons and magic.

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In this episode, and in light of the ongoing snowmageddon, Tahlia talks about the polar vortex of 2019. What was its impact on the economy, and what does it tell us about climate change, and how society can mitigate and adapt.

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In this episode, Tahlia tackles Trump's Border Wall. She explores some key challenges around costs, land acquisition, ethics and ecology to see whether or not the project is in fact worth it.

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In this episode, Tahlia looks at the Wildlings, or Free Folk in Game of Thrones through an economic lens. She discusses feminism, how an economy without money would work, and immigration and refugees.

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In this episode, Tahlia looks at what has happened to the recreational cannabis market in Canada since legalization. Find out how much data is available, what happened to demand and supply, and how the plan to pardon related criminal records will benefit the country at large.