Unscrupulous
The podcast where two true crime nerds laugh their way through tales of underhanded dealings, amoral acts, and unsavoury characters where all of the victims stay alive to tell their tale.Join Adam (he/him) and Bec (they/them) each episode as they explore stories where no one needs to determine a cause of death. With zero expertise or insider knowledge these two pals who grew up too scared to break any rules for themselves are now anxious adults with a deep obsession for the twisted and weird but who need a break from actual murder.
Unscrupulous
Episode 42 - Misinformation in Advertising + January 6 Insurrection
July 05, 2023
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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