Topic: Huey Long

Donald Jeffries advocates for the ideas of Huey Long, the former Governor of Louisiana who proposed the "Share Our Wealth" plan. Long pushed for a shorter work week and massive infrastructure projects to combat the Great Depression. Jeffries argues that with modern technological productivity, society should have a ten-hour work week, allowing everyone to enjoy the "blessings of prosperity" rather than working until death as his grandfather did.

Jeffries details the accomplishments of Huey Long in Louisiana, including building roads, bridges, and universities, and providing free textbooks and healthcare. He notes that Long was a colorful, articulate politician who fought the "swamp" of his time. Long was assassinated in 1935, shortly after accusing the Roosevelt administration of plotting against him and announcing a presidential run. Jeffries believes the world would be entirely different had Long lived to implement his anti-war and wealth-sharing policies.

Greg Carlwood reflects on the interview, emphasizing the importance of understanding systemic unfairness to better argue with "Kool Aid drinkers." He plays a recording of Huey Long's song, "Every Man a King," and clarifies that advocating for sharing excess wealth at the top is not the same as promoting "breadline socialism" or universal poverty.