The Cigarette Smoking Man explores the origins of Memorial Day from Civil War remembrances to its modern incarnation as well as the history and legacy of NASCAR and personal and family ties to both

The Cigarette Smoking Man explores the history of the relationship between man and dogs and how they teach us about our own nature.

The Cigarette Smoking Man explores the world of surveillance capitalism and how technology is increasingly being used to manipulate and control us from China's social credit system to assess of Silicone Valley

The Cigarette Smoking Man reflects on Baseballs enduring legacy as a uniquely American phenomenon and traces it's history and influence in our culture over generations , from the colonial days of bat and ball games through the Golden Age of the twenties through fifties to the modern era and Steven's personal connections to the sport.

The Cigarette Smoking Man extemporizes on the effect of big box retailers like Walmart on the Fabric of American society , especially small town America, as well as the effects of Amazon and e-commerce in the wake of the Covid 19 Pandemic and thoughts of this dynamic for the future.

The Cigarette Smoking Man extemporizes on coffee. its humble beginnings in Africa to it's place in modern culture as a global commodity.

The Cigarette Smoking Man extemporizes on the role of Coca-Cola in galvanizing the image of Santa and Christmas we have come to know today, and Muses on his own family's Holiday traditions.

The Cigarette Smoking Man dissects the phenomenon of Donald Trump and his role in The rise of populist political movements all over the globe. Is he the cause or the symptom of something bigger?