(Art by Smokin’ Crew member @erijah)

The Rat learned Moby Dick from Star Trek, but it’s a good analog for the single minded fanaticism we are seeing grow in this country. We talk about why it may happen, how it grows and what, if anything, can be done to stop it.

For those who may not know, or any IP lawyers stopping by, the piece recited before the episode is courtesy of Mr. Melville and his seafaring epic (may God smite the sadist Lit Prof’s for it).