Government Shutdowns, Masculinity, And Ballrooms :: Ep 80 Try That in a Small Town Podcast

Try That in a Small Town Podcast · Nov 3, 2025 · 1h 3m

Ever felt that slow-burn anxiety when the headlines say “shutdown,” but the real story is families missing checks and plans falling apart? We crack open why these standoffs happen, how add-ons and brinkmanship stall basic governance, and what it means when the fallout hits the people least able to absorb it. Then we do what we do best: veer into the messy middle where culture meets everyday life.

Cigar etiquette turns into a bigger conversation about consent in shared spaces. A simple question—what kind of man do most women prefer—pulls us into modern expectations around provision, safety…