In a world where literacy and education are under attack, Seth looks into the dark ages of our society, where barbarism and violence are on the rise. From the Taliban's treatment of women to the Maoist cultural revolution, he explores how a lack of education and literacy can lead to a society that justifies and defends brutality. Listener call-in questions on cats, music, and traveling to one’s home. We're joined by Johnny Estes, Vice President of Operations of CMI Gold & Silver. Seth talks about how hurricanes are named. Texas Democratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico has been absent from the campaign trail for nearly two weeks.