In the early 20th century, some retailers would advertise a product at an attractively low price to lure customers into the store, claim the item was out of stock or of poor quality then pressure customers to buy a more expensive alternative. The practice became known in the public vernacular as "bait and switch" in the 1920s.

This week, we look at three modern bait and switches pertinent to our beat. First, Julian looks at “free speech patriot” Chud the Builder’s slimy social media tactics. Then Derek investigates RFK Jr’s SNAP benefits now you see them, now you don’t. Finally, Matthew looks at how Mark Carney is bait and switching the Canadian political body.

Show Notes

SNAP Restrictions Raise Prices for U.S. Retailers and Consumers, Rather Than Improving Diets

State-Level SNAP Food Restrictions: Assessing Long-Term Profitability and Policy Risks for Grocery Retailers

SNAP Enforcement Changes Risk Limiting Food Access for Vulnerable Communities

USDA outlines retailer compliance for state SNAP waivers

EBT, SNAP, and Food Retail Compliance: A Complete Explainer for Small Grocery and Convenience Store Owners

FRAC Urges USDA to End Harmful SNAP Food Restriction Waivers

Bank of England — Mark Carney biography

UN — Carney Special Envoy appointment

Council for Inclusive Capitalism — Carney

Amnesty International Canada — Bill C-12

CBC News — Bill C-233 defeated

Government of Canada — CERB eligibility

CBC News — CRA COVID benefit clawbacks

Parliamentary Budget Officer — federal housing spending

CBC News — oil and gas emissions cap scrapped

CBC News — F-35 contract review

CBC News — Defence Security and Resilience Bank confirmed

CBC News — Indigenous Services Canada budget cuts

CCPA — Bill C-15 corporate exemption

CBC News — Grassy Narrows, "I can outlast her"

Guardian — Carney climate record

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