Cleaning Episodes
Oct. 20, 2025
Dan and Michael Sweep it Under the Rug: The Anthropology of Dirt and …
In this episode of People Stuff, anthropologists Dan and Michael tackle the order of things — from Zen monks who don’t clean corners to kids demanding cash for chores to dads who can’t let go of their stuff. They explore how cleanliness, clutter, and money all reveal what we value (and what we avoi…