In Karl Taro Greenfeld’s prescient book, The Subprimes, he foretells a future where there are two classes of Americans, the 1% and the discarded, Subprimes, who live in a state of near apocalyptic squalor. Taking a hard look at American inequality, Greenfeld exhibits shades of Steinbeck and Georhe Saunders for what is a fascinating ride into the near future. Up against the wall motherfucker’s as we talk with the author and Playboy contributor. Roll Tape!

This week on Playboy's Naked City we look at the notion of second acts and the bourgeoning nostalgia circuit for musicians and actors. If nothing, reality TV has been a steady paycheck for anybody looking to cash in on their past fame. For artists like Art Alexaskis of 90's phenom Everclear, TV is not an option. But still possessing a small but passionate fan base for his songs like Santa Monica. He¹s found away to keep playing and cash in on the whole nostalgia industry. A genuine good dude...

Jimmy gets freaky with the 2015 Playmate Of The Year Dani Mathers. Welcome to Playboy’s Naked City Podcast. A show about absolutely nothing. Produced with minimal effort by your addled host, Playboy Magazine’s Editorial Director Jimmy Jellinek. Its the conversation you have in your head but that gets said out loud. Recorded live, on tape, from The Dojo inside Playboy’s world headquarters. Prepare to bare your soul and maybe your breasts. But hold on as things will definitely get weird....