Summary: <br> This is Part 1 of a two-part episode. Part 2 is free to all paid subscribers over at <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://www.patreon.com/posts/46301223">www.patreon.com/posts/46301223</a>. Become a paid subscriber for $5/month over at<a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.patreon.com/champagnesharks"> patreon.com/champagnesharks</a> and get access to the entire archive of subscriber-only episodes, the Discord voice and chat server for patrons, detailed show notes for certain episodes, and our newsletter.<br> <br> <br> <br> This episode is hosted by Trevor. Today we have guest Richard Cooke on the show to talk about his recent article <a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://newrepublic.com/article/160669/history-telecommuting-perpetual-disappointment-remote-work">The Perpetual Disappointment of Remote Work</a>. Richard Cooke is The Monthly's US correspondent and contributing editor. His work appears in The New York Times, Best Australian Essays, The Guardian and Australian Foreign Affairs.<br> <br> <br> <br> Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (<a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="http://www.piercedearsrec.com/">www.piercedearsrec.com</a>). Opening theme composed by T. Beaulieu. Closing theme composed by Dustfingaz (<a class="_4X_-components-SimpleRichTextEditor-components-LinkSpan--linkSpan" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu">https://www.youtube.com/user/TheRazhu</a>_)<br>
