By Pod mirror
dec 4, 2023
Are rich people bad? This is one of the provocative questions that Jonathan Menjivar asks in his new podcast, Classy
Terry Gross, a respected radio host for NPR’s Fresh Air, interviews producer Jonathan Menjivar to explore the complexities of class and its impact
Menjivar admires Gross and credits her with giving him his start in radio
Menjivar's conversation with Gross about his experiences as a working-class person in the media elite was uncomfortable but necessary
Menjivar uses Classy to understand his own class status and the ways in which class shapes our experiences
Menjivar's vulnerability in discussing class is what makes Classy so special
The podcast challenges listeners to confront the difficult topic of class and have more open conversations about it
Menjivar and comedian Chris Gethard explore the guilt they feel over indulging in luxuries, despite their financial success
Classy is more than just a podcast about money; it's about the subtle and pervasive ways in which class affects our lives
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