Unscrupulous

Episode 42 - Misinformation in Advertising + January 6 Insurrection


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First Adam (he/him) gives us one of his famous roundup episodes, this time the topic is the liars behind advertising. Adam takes us through several companies that were called out for telling bold face un-truths to their consumers. From brain game apps to yogurt to shoes, let Adam tell you how everything is basically a lie.

Next Bec (they/them) takes us through the events of January 6, more commonly referred to as the insurrection. Bec takes us through the timeline leading up the day and a breakdown of the riot itself.  


Adam's Sources:

  • The Three Biggest False Advertising Scandals of the Past Decade
  • Misleading marketing: Cheerios, 5-Hour Energy drink among products tagged with outrageous claims
  • 18 false advertising scandals that cost some brands millions
  • Lumosity - Wikipedia
  • Forbes - What You Really Need To Know About The Safety Of 5-Hour Energy Drink
  • Sensa (diet) - Wikipedia
  • Activia - Wikipedia
  • Green coffee extract - Wikipedia
  • Caffeine Content of Drinks

Bec's Sources:

  • https://www.npr.org/2022/01/05/1069977469/a-timeline-of-how-the-jan-6-attack-unfolded-including-who-said-what-and-when 
  • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_January_6_United_States_Capitol_attack#Aftermath
  • wiki

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