Podcast 154: Idiocracy
In the satirical sci-fi comedy *Idiocracy*, directed by Mike Judge, average Joe Bauers awakens 500 years in the future to a world where intelligence has become extinct. Overwhelmed by rampant consumerism and anti-intellectualism, Joe finds himself the smartest person alive, thrust into a chaotic society that desperately needs his help. With memorable quotes like “Welcome to Costco. I love you” and the absurdity of Brawndo, a sports drink that “has what plants crave,” this film has become a cult classic, resonating with audiences as its themes of civic decline and media critique feel increasingly relevant today.