In this episode, Lindsey takes listeners back to school for a deep dive into the cultural and economic role of advertising in the United States. She unpacks the influence of political, social media, and medication ads while breaking down the state and federal regulations that govern them. Lindsey also explores how U.S. advertising laws stack up against those in other countries, highlighting the ways regulation—or lack thereof—shapes what we see and consume. A reminder that we are forever students, this episode offers both insight and reflection on the powerful forces driving the ad industry.