Is our reliance on digital payments leading us down a dangerous path? In this episode, we make a bold case for keeping cash alive in our increasingly cashless society, arguing that the tactile, immediate nature of cash transactions offers a simplicity and honesty that digital payments cannot. From lamenting the sky-high costs of visits to Disneyland and Yankee Stadium, to reminiscing about the nostalgic charm of playing bingo in smoky rooms, we paint a vivid picture of how shifting financial practices are reshaping American capitalism—and not always for the better.

Gambling Mad with Norman Chad is written by Norman Chad and ghost written by...Norman Chad. Executive Producer Rick Barrio Dill and Jon Sheinberg. Produced by Rick Barrio Dill and Bri Coorey. Additional graphics and writing assistance by Dan Telfer. Socials and Marketing Nick Wolferman. Engineering and Editing by Bri Coorey. Equipment provided by SLAP Studios LA (SLAPStudiosLA.com) and studios provided by SLAP Studios LA and 360-Pod.

If you, or someone you know needs help around gambling related issues, there are more ways than ever to get connected with help. Call the Problem Gambling HelpLine at 888-ADMIT-IT (236-4848) or go to www.gamblinghelp.org