On Making It Up 117, Charis and Eugene talk about the cover story of the March 2020 issue of The Atlantic written by David Brooks titled “The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake”. They dive into the definitions and history of the American family and whether it’s possible to make a new family paradigm. They also discuss how the movie “Parasite” lead to restaurants deciding to offer jjapaguri (aka “ram-don”).

Timestamps

00:01:02 Nuclear family

00:31:43 Jjapaguri

Links

• The Atlantic: The Nuclear Family Was a Mistake
• Eater: ‘Parasite’ Turned a Korean Instant Noodle Dish Into a Hit at Fancy NYC Restaurants