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Trending or Tricked? Why 'Cheap' Hype Costs a Fortune by Abhir Pahuja


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In this eye-opening episode, young host Abhir dives into the world of fast fashion and trending items - from LaBooboo Dolls and Air Jordans to Supreme gear. He exposes the shocking truth: these products are often made for less than a dollar in massive, unhygienic factories, yet are resold for hundreds. Abhir discusses the role of resellers, influencer marketing, and psychological hype in convincing consumers that they are buying "status" rather than just clothes, and the devastating human and environmental cost of this endless cycle of consumerism.

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The Hive PodcastsBy Malavika Varadan