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Isn’t sports betting just illegal gambling? For a while, this was the case. But just a few years ago, sports betting was legalized and now, we’re starting to see the consequences of it. Today, we’ll look into the problems around the sports betting industry and see if this new form of entertainment and gambling is as safe as it claims.

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Lemongrass claims to be different, unique: they’re a clean, sustainable makeup line with an opportunity for women to make money. But we’ve heard these claims from MLMs before—many times. Typically, they’re too good to be true; Lemongrass may have ‘clean’ products, but are their tactics dirty?

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It’s common knowledge at this point: makeup contains toxic chemicals. But how harmful are they really? Can the levels of harm do lasting, permanent damage, or are our beauty products as damaging as anything else we eat and consume? How do we know what to avoid and where to go from here?

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Wake Up Now seemed to sell everything, from energy drinks to finance aid. As an MLM, it may not be a surprise to learn that they were accused of being a pyramid scheme. However, the company itself has blamed their CEO for their failure—and their shut down.

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Jenny Craig, yet another dieting company has a long history of misleading advertising. Are their products effective at all? Have they really earned their place as a popular weight loss product? Or are they just shilling hope and even dangerous practices to people desperate to lose weight?

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When natural disasters strike, charitable people leap into action, giving what they can to those in need. But how do you know you’re giving to the right people? Not only are there scammers using natural disasters like Katrina and Hawaii’s wildfires as a cash cow, but there are those that effectively monetize tragedy to line their pockets.

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Plastic surgery for animals can be necessary; some dogs have been bred to genuinely need them. But what about cosmetic surgery? Is this ever appropriate? Why would a responsible pet owner put their animal at risk merely for looks?

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Ozempic, in recent years, has been touted as a miracle drug for weight loss. But not only is it far from a miracle, but it may lead to a lot of harm for those who use it. Today, we’re talking about the side effects of Ozempic, the shortage, and the pending litigation.

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Jill Coit was married 11 times—her ninth husband was murdered. Despite no physical evidence connecting her to the crime, she was convicted of his death. How? Who is the woman behind the Black Widow Murders?

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DealDash is the epitome of ‘if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.’ We all know that you can’t really get iPads and brand-new TVs for pennies, but then how is DealDash still around? And how do they make money?

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Burgerim was supposed to be the latest, greatest, and healthiest in fast food chains. Unfortunately, not only did it fall short of expectations, but the franchisees that were eager for a new opportunity found themselves broke and in debt. Burgerim wasn't just difficult to operate, but destined to fail.

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Persuasion is a powerful tool; it monetizes our beliefs and effectively sells them to the highest bidder. But how does persuasion and brainwashing work across different industries? How is a cult different than politics or religion? How do the leaders in these fields persuade us to trust them?

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From comedic genius to a figure embroiled in controversy, Russell Brand's story is anything but ordinary. We delve into his rise and fall, examining the allegations and his questionable political stances, revealing the man behind the public image.

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Half of Americans, year on year, die in hospice care. When done right, this can be a way for patients to spend time with their loved ones and say goodbye on their own terms. When done wrong, this has become little more than end of life abuse. Whether you believe it’s a for-profit hustle or not, there’s no doubt that hospice as a system is broken. Is it too late to fix it?

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When you hear the term ‘redneck’, you probably think of a patriotic southerner. Maybe even a MAGA follower. But redneck used to mean something very different. In fact, you could even argue that it used to mean the complete opposite of what it means today.

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Ron DeSantis has been seen as a younger Trump, but without the personal controversies. Is that true, or could he possibly be even worse? Ron’s actions have already had disturbing consequences in Florida, let’s discuss what may happen if he were in charge of the entire country.

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You’ve definitely heard it before: those flowery ‘you can do it’ sentiments from MLMs that encourage distributors to keep trying. They may be hollow and meaningless, but people believe in them all too often. But why? As it turns out, those motivational tapes, books, and speakers are part of the scam itself. They keep MLMs alive more than you might realize.

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Sears was once one of the biggest names in retail, but they started to flounder until—a few years ago—they’re all but dead. What happened to them? Is this the result of all retail succumbing to online shopping, or is it deeper than that? In this story, the killer’s in the house.

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Vlad Dracula is seen as one of the most evil, sadistic men ever to walk the earth. If you think about it, he was only a teenager when he started his reign, which later consisted of putting people on pikes. But is he really the most evil man? Or has that been exaggerated as history wears on?

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Gamestop was an icon in the 90s, it was seen as the place to shop for the latest and greatest consoles and games. But what keeps them around today? It certainly doesn’t seem to be good business practices if you look at their history of trade-ins and overpriced bundles. Are they worth keeping alive?

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World Financial Group was founded by a former Primerica salesman; pyramid schemes breed more pyramid schemes, this is hardly a surprise. But, like father like son, this MLM has quite a few scam-shaped issues. From misrepresentation to scamming salespeople, World Financial Group has earned itself a nasty reputation—one that doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon. 

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Hershey’s is one of the largest chocolate companies out there. But have they earned that title? Are they delicious or a monopoly? Are they sweet or foul and exploitative? The answer, unfortunately, won’t surprise you.

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Sylvia Browne was famous for being a psychic that helped locate missing children. Which is ironic because, to this day, she seemed to have hurt far more cases than helped. Truthfully, she died a fraud, a liar, and a wealthy woman. But why did she act this way? Did she actually help anyone?

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The Trump Foundation was formed by (of course) Trump himself and was originally meant to be a tax-exempt foundation where Trump could give a portion of his money to charity. Yet, the Donald J. Trump Foundation ended up becoming an organization meant to hide his shady exchanges and deals, a place where Trump helped himself—not charity.

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Beneath all the glitz, the beautiful costumes and mesmerizing routines, figure skating has a dark side. Racism, demands in body image, and scandals have perpetuated the sport for years. Is figure skating even half as beautiful as it looks?

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Lighthouse promises to be exactly that: a lighthouse. A saving grace to people who need it. But nothing could be further from the truth. Instead, this life coaching organization takes advantage of people who need them, emptying their wallets and distancing them from friends and family.

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Oral Roberts practically founded the modern day mindset of ‘seed faith’. If you plant a seed—aka give him money—it will grow into something even more fantastic. In actuality, it will probably only grow into a new car or mansion for a televangelist. Not only did he cement this mindset as a normality but he and his son are notorious for practicing it

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Endorsements from celebrities such as William Shatner have a lot of weight and bring a lot of growing power to a company. Back in the 80s, United Sciences of America proved this when they went from nothing to 140,000 distributors in seven months. But they were a scam, and hardly more than a year later, went defunct. What happened? What made this MLM fall apart, when so many live to prey another day?

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If you’ve seen the videos swirling around the Internet of Pyrex brand glass breaking, or if you’ve heard that Instant Pot is headed for bankruptcy, maybe you’ve wondered why. It seems like not that long ago they were on top of the world. Is it corporate greed that corrupted your kitchenware, or something worse?

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McDonald’s is one of the most well-known fast-food chains in the world. We know their burgers aren’t made from the highest quality ingredients, we know their food never looks like the picture, but what else is wrong with this household name? Turns out, even if you’re aware of their shady operations, McDonald’s might be worse than you think.

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We know David Icke as the inventor of the lizard people conspiracy. And while this may be true, there’s so much more to the conspiracy than that; he’s also minimized the Holocaust, preached anti-semitism, and shrouded his message in ‘love’ to make it more palatable. Today, we’re finally digging into the infamous David Icke, and learning what he truly stands for.

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Lobbying is an important part of politics in the US, however, there’s a reason so many view it as nothing more than legal bribery. Corporations that bend and manipulate research have been able to have massive influence in government thanks to their dollar bills, and minority groups are consistently underrepresented. Lobbying may be legal, but is it moral?

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Remember those people who believe drinking bleach will solve anything? It’s a wonder people like this are still alive, frankly, but they are—and the leaders within their church made absolute bank selling MMS and other hoaxes to their followers. Now, finally, the government has stepped in, and they want them to pay it all back.

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P.T. Barnum has been romanticized over the years as a unique circus owner that celebrated the differences in people; but nothing could be further from the truth. Barnum made his fortune on the backs of exploited people, slaves, and kidnapped children. He doesn’t celebrate differences, he profits from racism.

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It’s the worst cult you’ve never heard of; at Good News International Ministry in Kenya, children were forced to starve themselves in order to meet Jesus. Their pastor told his followers not to worry—the kids would eat in heaven. The suffering and abuse that took place is horrific and deadly to hundreds, and it was all born of one thing: covid vaccine fears.

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Don’t call for an ambulance unless your life absolutely depends on it—we’ve heard that phrase before. Ambulances are notoriously expensive, sometimes over a thousand dollars for a two-block drive. But why? We all know the medical system is broken but how come ambulances, which aren’t even a part of it, seem just as exploitative?

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We’ve seen countless MLMs with immigrants as their salesforce, and while they may portray this as a generous opportunity, nothing could be further from the truth. MLMs know how to prey on vulnerable people that don’t have the ability or knowledge to legally defend themselves. Whether it’s a pyramid scheme or a downright scam, immigrants are all too often the targets.

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For years, people have considered Elon an intelligent, genius-level human being. But would such a smart man put the well-being of his company on the line? Would he lie about how he came by his wealth? Would he drive a well-known, recognizable brand into the dirt? Apparently so. 

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Museums occupy a special space in our society. They hold collections of items that teach us about natural history, serve as educational spaces, and provide a convenient excuse for school field trips. Museums also project cultural authority, especially in matters of scientific significance. But where does Ken Ham’s religious-based Creationist Museum fit into this equation? 

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Rajneeshpuram, run by their leader Bhagwan, was seen as a sanctuary for anyone that wanted to escape the difficult, stressful modern world. However, when they became involved with wire-tapping, poisoning, and immigration fraud, the community (or cult) doesn’t look so ‘innocent’ and restful after all. Was this all the result of a cult leader, a community led astray, or a few fringe members?

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Veganism has been presented as a solution to harmful farming practices. However, while Vegans focus on saving the animals, what about saving the environment? Some of the practices used for the crops are damaging in their own way and some of the Vegans that take their beliefs to the extreme don’t care at all about one kind of animal: humans.

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We’ve seen so much fraud in churches, these supposed houses of God. But why? Why are churches ripe for scams? As it turns out, the system that allows this goes deep and protects men of God from their sins without any consideration for the people that follow them. This is the Church Fraud Incubator. 

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Fake doctors have real consequences. Not only are they extremely self-serving, but it reduces the faith in medical communities, causes harm to patients, and takes advantage of the most vulnerable, sick members of communities. Not only do we deserve to know who our doctor is, but we deserve professional care from them, too.

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Varosha was once a place of luxury, wealth, celebrity, status, and one of the most visited tourist destinations in the world. But in 1974, when the Turkish military moved in, all that changed. Tension still remains in Varosha, but what about the tourism? Will that change too, or will Varosha forever be as it stands today—a ghost town?

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Nestle is one of the worst corporations with some of the worst controversies out there. Everything from how they treat their workers to their products to their ethics has come under fire in recent years. But is there any stopping them? Or are they just too big to confront? Whether you consider them the ‘American Psycho’ of corporations or a symbol of capitalism, one thing is clear: Nestle is here to stay.

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Today, fashion and MLMs combine to create Cabi; an MLM that makes hundreds of millions, though you’ve probably never heard of it. Is Cabi just another Lularoe, or worse? Are they a combination of Shein and direct marketing? Just how deep does this rabbit hole go?

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Waffle House is an American classic—an oasis on the highways in the South. However, no matter how delicious their bacon may be at 4 am on a long winding road, their scandals are anything but. From salacious tapes, alleged harassment, discrimination, and charged confrontations, Waffle House’s reputation may not be as clean as you think. 

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The Great Molasses Flood sounds like something out of a cartoon, but it’s not. This very real, very deadly tidal wave of molasses raced through Boston in the early 1900s, killing and injuring any Bostonians in its path. Over a hundred years later, this incident can still teach us about poor regulatory measures and the sour situations we may find ourselves in as a result of them.

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When Ink Master appeared in 2012 on Spike it promised to bring the world a tattoo competition that transported you into the lives of the best tattoo artists in the country as they duked it out to become the “Ink Master”. But, over the years the show has definitely caused a few controversies. Whether it be how “real” the show actually was, how they treated their “canvases” and the scandals surrounding the judges there is certainly a lot to talk about.

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Self-help, by nature, is meant to be an industry to help people. Listening to self-help gurus will help you become a better person, a more accomplished person…right? Unfortunately, so much of the self-help industry is a scam. Anyone can be a motivational guru, and anyone can be a scammer, too.

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The pet industry doesn’t care about your beloved best friend. Certain individuals might, sure, but generally speaking, profits over people applies here, too. Pets are often treated as commodities, kept in poor enclosures, and are in poor health, to boot. From the food to the toys you buy, manufacturers have shown they don’t care about you or your animals.

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The Bohemian Grove is a secret society, a real-world Illuminati, so to speak. But if they’re so horrible and controlling, why does no one know about them? And what exactly do they do? This organization is supposedly one of the most elite out there and though it sounds like something out of a political drama, this is real.

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Dubai is known for its incredible feats of architecture. However, in the early 2000s, it was responsible for one of the largest architectural failures in terms of cost, environmental impact, and failure to come to fruition. The artificial islands were meant to awe and inspire visitors. Instead, they crumbled, changed the nature of currents, and to this day are nothing more than expensive sand dunes.

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Kenneth Copeland is one of the most scandalous, controversial televangelists. Not only does he completely fly off the handle when criticized for his faith-healing and wealth-hoarding behaviors, but he truly comes across as a real-life supervillain. Today, we’ll look at one of the most loathed pastors and see why the hatred against him is justified—and then some.

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Amusement parks are, and have long been, the epitome of fun for millions of people worldwide. But behind the bright lights and laughter lurks a hidden dark side. From racist and sexist attractions to neglectful safety practices, amusement parks are not only problematic but potentially deadly.

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Today, we’re talking about Gaia; that ridiculous conspiracy site that talks about everything from lizard people to aliens to spirits and featured Demi Lovato. While the paranormal can be fun, Gaia takes it to dangerous levels. Their so-called conspiracies are supposedly disguises and covers for racism.

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Wish is effectively the ‘reality’ side in the online versus reality meme. Their cheap quality and cheap prices often result in low-quality products but, when you only pay a few dollars, who can complain, right? Unfortunately, quality isn’t the online issue at Wish; there are other dangers lurking behind this cheap, fast fashion.

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Back in the early 2000s, Greg Locke was just your run-of-the-mill pastor that participated in out-of-the-box fundraising strategies in an attempt to help the causes he felt passionate about. However, over the years, he has certainly changed. Now, Greg Locke is an outspoken, loud, and wildly controversial pastor who has hosted book burnings and made it his life mission to win his literal witch hunt. As time goes on, it just seems to be getting worse. 

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There’s nothing better than a trip to the salon. For a while, the ultimate treatment you could ask to receive for ultimate relaxation and breathtaking hair was Olaplex. But, recently, it seems like the hair industry giant has taken quite a fall from grace. With lawsuits and infertility questions up in the air, people are beginning to ask. Is Olaplex really as good as it seemed?

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Synanon was a horrific cult that used confrontational and abusive tactics to supposedly heal people from addiction. Now imagine if it was for teens, and you’ve got CEDU. Not only does the company admit to being inspired by such an abusive group, but they’ve followed in its footsteps.

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Being a dentist is like being a doctor for your teeth—sort of. There may be less science to dentistry than you realize. This doesn’t mean that all dentists are scammers, but there’s probably more overlap between the two than we care to admit. Between expensive procedures and harmful complications, the world of dentistry has quite a few cavities of its own.

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The current state of American grocery stores presents an “illusion of choice” With the entire process becoming almost completely monopolized, almost everything you buy is sold by four different grocery conglomerates, and everything in them is sold by food monopolies. As the consolidation of grocery stores continues, they lead to a rising amount of concerns. How does this monopolization process impact our prices, our laborers, and our ability to buy food? What is really going on with food monopolies

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We’ve spoken about door-to-door sales before and the dangers of letting a stranger into your home—or going into a stranger’s home as a young seller. But it gets so much worse. These companies abandon sellers on the road, let them take the brunt of a controversy they don’t deserve, and trap desperate people in a never ending, dangerous cycle. Magazine selling is so much more than just a scam.

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Subway is one of the largest chains out there—but not by profit. You might think that makes them successful, to have so many stores open. Instead, the opposite is true. Not only do they exploit franchisees, but Subway has consistently proven they care more about profit than customers and their well-being. They allegedly knew about Jared’s misdeeds and the ingredients are all but fresh; Subway is foul inside and out.

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For many other companies and organizations, releasing a sexist, antisemitic, or racist ad is a massive PR nightmare that they work adamantly to back away from. But, for PETA, it’s just a normal day when they release something horrendously offensive. This happens so much that some have begun to wonder if PETA is a front for the meat industry— working overtime to make vegans look bad. You almost hope these theories are right, but in reality, this doesn’t seem to be the case. 

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Olive Tree People started out as your run-of-the-mill skincare MLM. But now, Olive Tree People is offering “vibration” systems that can cost over 1,000 dollars to heal people “psychologically”. The whole idea stems from the founder's supposed life-changing journey with olive trees, and is pushed to be “scientifically proven”. But, is it really, or is this just another mlm? 

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The Hard Rock Hotel collapse in New Orleans seemed to come out of nowhere. But, it was just a collection of poor decisions, negligence, and disregard for human rights. It seemed that no one, not the city inspectors, engineers, or building supervisors cared about the safety of the building and all of this would lead to a devastating end.

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Chris Brown could have quickly become one of the most pivotal figures in the music industry—if he could only stay out of trouble. While the beginning of his career seemed like a rocket ship to stardom, as time passed, it has undoubtedly fallen short. Every time you turn around, there is a new accusation against the singer and they just get worse every time.

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Loving Hut is one of the most popular, if not the most popular, vegan restaurant chains out there. The food is good, the atmosphere is meant to bring peace, so what’s the issue? The owner is allegedly a cult leader. She claims to be the next Jesus, Buddha, or Mohammed—a great, spiritual leader. Loving Hut may not just be a restaurant, but a front.

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Panera Bread is supposed to be a healthier option in a sea of fast food. But then, why is their food frozen? Are the sky-high prices really a fair price to pay for their obvious greenwashing? Plus, how can Panera justify their 100% turnover rate and abysmal treatment of employees when their legacy was built on forced labor?

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The 700 Club is the flagship program of the CBN, or Christian Broadcasting Network. While it’s what you’d expect from just about any religious network, the 700 Club has had a lasting and devastating impact on the world around it. The founder has been involved in harmful conspiracy theories, influenced politics, and been responsible for the rise of other dangerous figures.

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While I love a good triangle, the food pyramid is not one of those. In fact, this dietary model has done a great disservice to the US over the years, and may contribute to health issues more than you know. After being influenced by food lobbyists, the food pyramid is virtually unrecognizable from what it was originally intended to be. Today, we’ll talk about that—the original pyramid.

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There has always seemed to be something a little funny about those crunchy moms we have seen all over social media. Over the years, we have watched them turn their backs on virtually every type of food, western medicine, and of course vaccines. But it turns out that the bizarre qualities of a “crunchy mom” go a little bit further than we might think. While they hate vaccines they sure do love conspiracy theories. 

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In the early 2000s, there was a reality TV show for everything. Dating, cars, modeling, singing—it didn’t matter. But some of these shows might be more ridiculous than you remember. Others, while they may have been funny at the time, in hindsight, there were plenty of times these shows went too far. Way too far.

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Who hasn’t wanted their tummy a bit flatter, their lips a bit bigger, and an entirely different butt? Cosmetic surgeries certainly aren’t uncommon, but the way that they’re advertised to us can be concerning, especially when the shady world around influencer surgeries isn’t well-regulated whatsoever.

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Right-wingers love to have a marginalized ally to prove their discriminatory points: they aren’t racist because Candace Owens is on their side, for example. Recently, they’ve gained that person in Oli London. Oli once claimed to be a Korean woman and now, he claims to be a British man. What happened? Is this all for attention?

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Over the years we have seen an abundance of food apps attempt to turn away from the diet culture and move more towards “intuitive” eating for their clients. Noom has been at the head of this new revolution. But despite their effort to move away from the “diet” app fad, many claim they haven’t done enough. 

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Fashion Nova is the king of influencer fashion. Everyone seems to love their constant stream of clothes and their size-inclusiveness is just the icing on the cake. However, their company as whole leaves a lot to be desired. They have been accused of deleting negative reviews, underpaying their employees, and stealing from Black fashion designers. Despite all the pretty things, Fashion Nova is just another typical fast fashion company; full of disappointment and exploitation. 

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Cops weren’t always portrayed as the good guys in movies, tv, and the news. Back before 1910, they were usually shown as “incompetent fools”. But, that’s when police organizations stepped in and shaped how the media could portray law enforcement with threats, blackmail, and bribes. By 1950, the LAPD had control of the scripts for one infamous cop show, and thus: Copaganda was born. Today, it’s everywhere you look and it's impacting more than you would ever guess. 

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For a while, Twitch seemed untouchable. They were the king of streaming and without real competition. However, as time has worn on, creators have become exhausted with their policies and hypocrisy. More streamers have left the platform and joined alternatives, like Youtube, leaving Twitch to catch up or die. Is Twitch falling apart, or are they on the verge of a breakthrough?

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Jillian Epperly, also known as the Jilly Juice lady, is notorious for promoting strange, bad science to her followers. But this time, she’s been using it on her dog—potentially with dire consequences. Her senior dog, Sugar, recently passed away, and after channel viewers have seen her giving the dog breastmilk and Jilly Juice, it’s left them wondering if she’s the reason for her dog’s passing.

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Almost three years ago, people were met with shock when the news that Pornhub had been profiting off of horrifying videos released without consent for years. Almost immediately, it seemed like the end. Credit card companies were pulling out, they erased a massive amount of content, and nearly 2 million people had signed a position to get the company to shut down. But, after taking a closer look, people had some questions. The whole campaign was led by some notorious Christian cult-like groups like IHOP and Exodus Cry. Was the pornhub scandal really what it seemed? 

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Every day when we open our eyes we seem to be surrounded by one word: woke. According to some people, “woke” policies that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion are the absolute downfall of society and they are everywhere. Wokeness is in our schools, our places of employment, and even our media. There is no escape! But, what does “woke” really mean and is it really what people think it is—or is it just another dog whistle?

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If it exists, there’s an MLM for it. In this case, we’re talking about Usborne Books, now known as Paper Pie, and Southwestern Advantage. Both of these book MLMs have made questionable income claims, but it’s their worrying messages, whether in their books or in their businesses, that has people wary. While Usborne books may be steered toward children, Southwestern Advantage targets college students to sell their products—and they don’t seem to care about the safety of their distributors, either.

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Tyson meat says they are committed to attracting and rewarding the best people in the food industry. But, actions speak louder than words and Tyson’s actions scream that they are lying. Over the years they have been accused of running factories ripe with danger and even employing child labor. Their response to Covid-19 was abysmal and their commitment to the environment. Well, let’s just say that’s going about as well as everything else.

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Mr. Beast is one of the most well-known, philanthropic youtubers out there. However, while he’s helped so many people with his generous deeds, he’s also been the subject of more and more criticism the larger he gets. Is it warranted? Is the criticism unfounded, petty, and ridiculous, negated by the good he’s done? Or is Mr. Beast’s brand of philanthropy more harmful than you might think?

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In the 1980s, as the United States struggled financially, one man came forward claiming that he could fix everything: Ronald Reagan. Poised and Persuasive, he introduced a plan that would allegedly help everyone recover financially. He cut social spending, upped the military budget, and reduced the taxes on the wealthy. All of this was meant to lead to prosperity for all, but now, the outcome seems much darker. As the richer get richer and the middle class quickly disappears, we grapple with this aspect of our history. What was the real impact of Reganomics?

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Zoos: who didn’t love going to one as a kid? Seeing polar bears, penguins, monkeys, and other exotic animals at the Zoo might’ve been one of your favorite field trips of all time. While we know that some Zoos probably aren’t able to give animals proper care, how bad is it? Are all Zoos this way, and if not, how can you know the difference?

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Temu is one of the fastest-growing apps in the United States and its easy to see why. Their promise that you can “shop like a billionaire” seems true when you first open the app. You can buy virtually anything for mere dollars. But, it’s not as wonderful as it seems. Temu has been accused of never shipping products, shipping fake products, and lying to its customers. Their sister company in China isn’t much better. In fact, they are much much worse. 

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Dot Dot Smile is a children’s clothing company that prides itself on offering business opportunities to women around the world to make their own money, be their own boss, and stay with their kids. If all that sounds familiar, that's because it is. They are an mlm brought to you by the same family that brought us LulaRoe and their structure is remarkably similar. Almost as if it was by design. But, their success seems to be relatively short-lived and while the rest of the family is running around making their wildest mlm dreams come true, Dot Dot smile has fallen flat—right into bankruptcy. 

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Claire’s: it used to be the go-to place to get your ears pierced and buy cute accessories for teenagers. In the late 90s and early 2000s, it may have even been one of the most popular stores in your local mall. However, Gen Z hasn’t embraced the famous jewelry shop, and for good reason. Their makeup recalls for asbestos, policies on ear piercings, and junk jewelry is the stuff of the past. Is there a comeback for Claire’s in the future, or are they doomed for good?

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Ali Z-B

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The publishing industry has brought us our favorite books and stories and escapes, but it’s also brought us some horrific distortions of reality, too. Though you may have grown up with some of these books, they continue to get released today, warping enemies-to-lovers tropes from Trump supporters and liberals. Why publish these stories at all?

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Netflix is a streaming giant, and they were once seen as the place to go for shows, movies, and more. But now, after canceling multiple beloved programs and making it even more difficult to access their content, the king of streaming may have fallen. Will anyone rise to take its place? Or is streaming not what it used to be?

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Ali Z-B

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It’s safe to say that Marilyn Monroe is one of the most famous celebrities to ever walk the earth. While alive, she was bombarded by the constant pressure of fans, producers, and virtually everyone else to constantly “perform”. To make their money, or make them happy. Even in death, she is under insurmountable pressure to constantly sell. Over the years her image has been twisted and turned to represent whatever version of her will make the most money. She gets no rest even in death. 

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Jess Hubbert

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Project Veritas claims to employ journalists and report on issues that matter, but they’ve become notorious for using unsavory methods to discredit mainstream media. Infamous for secret recordings, financial malfeasance, and even entering federal buildings under false pretenses, Project Veritas and its founder may be the most pathetic—and desperate—right-wing activist group we’ve seen in quite a while. 

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Ali Z-B

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If you are a person who needs to use menstrual products in your day-to-day life it is likely that you have run into the same frustrations over and over again. Certain products can literally kill you if you keep them in too long, others are a mess, and all of them seem to be important. But, when Thinx came along we thought we had the answer to our period woes. Unfortunately, after news about dangerous chemicals and a toxic workplace, it seems like we’re back where we started. Why can’t we get a menstrual product that doesn’t harm us?

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Jess Hubbert

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Trauma- Will Van De Crommert

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When pyramid-scheme recruitment styles and churches combine, you can get a very cult-ish combination. The two are more than toxic together, but they can result in abuse, downplaying the harm of children and members, and fierce manipulation and control tactics. The International Church of Christ is a prime example of this.

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Ali Z-B

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Emo music was all the rage in the early-to-mid 2000s. The genre hosted many different sub-genres and ranged from sad, campfire-like tunes to raging, heavy rock riffs, so it’s no surprise it resonated with millions of people worldwide. But recently the platinum-selling band “Flyleaf” has been accused of homophobia, and their lead singer has been accused of promoting conversion therapy.

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Trauma- Will Van De Crommert

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Electronica Punch- Oleksandr Koltsov

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Since the early 2000s, Crunchyroll has been a go-to source for streaming anime content online. The service has greatly expanded access to anime and other East Asian content to those outside of Japan, and has contributed to anime’s massive popularity and profitability. Recently, however, the company has come under fire for its recent merger with Sony and for greatly underpaying its voice talent.

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Nathan & Jess Hubbert

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In 2012 the Kony 2012 video and hashtag, meant to pressure the United States to intervene in the search for war criminal Joseph Kony, went absolutely viral. Out of seemingly nowhere, everyone seemed to be buying souvenirs to stop a war criminal they had likely never heard of before the video emerged. But, while some patted themselves on the back for their newfound activist spirit, others criticized the movement and the creators of the viral moment in history. Soon, concepts like aid to Africa, the white savior complex, and more were under fire. Were these types of campaigns helping, or just doing more harm? 

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Jess Hubbert

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Marilyn Manson is an icon in the goth, rock, metal world of music. Due to his appearance and songs, he’s been unjustifiably demonized in the past; however, recently, that demonization seems justified. Is Manson really a monster as his namesake would suggest? Or is he the victim of a witch hunt?

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Ali Z-B

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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In the summer of 2022, the viral Tik Tok food craze known as “Pink Sauce” turned everyone’s heads before it eventually, allegedly, turned everyone’s stomachs. Soon after the sauce’s prototype rolled out, it was mired by controversy involving shoddy packaging and shipping, exploded bottles, and allegations that it made people sick (and possibly even killed someone). Was all of this just a Intent scam turned deadly, or was something else going on here?

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Nathan

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Trauma- Will Van De Crommert

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The BeachBody mlm has been, unfortunately, in our lives for decades. Over the years, they have faced an array of controversies spanning from lying about their science to false dieting scams, and the general structure of their company. Now, their rebranding to Bodi and many are wondering, why? While they claim the rebrand is meant to alter their narrative to be more inclusive, the truth might be a little more sinister. Is Beach Body trying to resurrect itself?

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Jess Hubbert

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BetterHelp is well known for being a popular platform for online therapy—but do they have their client's best interests at heart? A lack of professionalism, questionable partnerships, and advice that’s more harmful than helpful have led many to believe otherwise. Online therapy is already controversial, but recent issues confirm it can be downright dangerous.

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Ali Z-B

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The Children of God were a cult that seemingly had one target in mind: children. The stories of abuse told by those that endured the horrors David Berg incited still spark outrage to this day. Worse yet, the Children of God aren’t gone, but operate under a new name: ‘Family International’. Though their name sounds innocent, their history and legacy is anything but. 

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Ali Z-B

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The History Channel and the Discovery Channel are supposed to be educational; what happened to them? Since when did they become about aliens, UFOs, and sharks and complete and total pseudo-science? Not only are they no longer educational, but their so-called logic may be more harmful than anything else.

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Ali Z-B

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Focus on the Family seems to have the recipe for hated turned political. They get a boatload of money from their media appearances, twist research to support their crusade against lgbtq+ people, and have their own political organization that teaches people how to vote. The new leader says it will get less harmful as their speech continues to spread across the world. But, with the founder, James Dobson’s horrific viewpoints steeped deeply into the organization, and their continued use of conversion therapy, this doesn’t seem very likely. 

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The Tinder Swindler, Simon Leviev spent years scamming women on one of the most popular dating sites around the world. The fake heir to a diamond throne tricked women by love-bombing them and displaying a lavish lifestyle. But, it wasn’t their affections it was after, it was their money. Over the years he stole millions of dollars through a massive dating Ponzi Scheme and the world was none the wiser until one day a Netflix documentary emerged that blew up his plan and his scheme. Now, what has changed? Is the romance scammer still at it?

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Jess Hubbert

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Starbucks is one of the most popular chains in the entire world; they were the most popular until recently closing hundreds of stores, too. However, their long history of racism, gentrification and their recent actions against unions have led some to wonder if that popularity is deserved.

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Ali Z-B

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In the beginning, Tila Tequila was famous for her bubbly personality, outlandish pride in her sexuality, and ability to make reality tv as entertaining as physically possible. Her rise to fame on the internet back in the myspace era has led many people to call her the first of the social media influencers. However, over the years her personality has changed, drastically. Now, she spends her days spreading outrageous conspiracy theories and writing disgusting and antisemitic blogs for the world to see. So, what happened? 

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Jess Hubbert

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AI has been writing and creating art more and more recently; while these programs can be fun to use, it’d led to an uptick of people in these industries fearing for their jobs. Will book covers become AI generated? What about the books themselves? What about the articles reporting on these books?

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Ali Z-B

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When George Santos came crashing onto the scene he advertised himself as a “walking, living, breathing, contradiction” to Republicans. He didn’t mention that he was also a con man. But, with the swipe of a keyboard and the release of one groundbreaking New York Times article the truth finally came out. Almost everything the politician had said about his life had been a lie, and we have no clue who he really is. Now, new stories seem to come out by the day and the situation just keeps getting worse.

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Jess Hubbert

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Welcome to Dark Dives, a new series where we explore the murky and devious depths of humanity. This goes beyond corporate greed and get rich quick schemes, beyond shady products and questionable CEOs. Here, we take a look at the very worst of humanity, to see what evil people are truly capable of.

Many watch true crime to try and understand the depravity behind it; why do people do what they do? However, sometimes, we need to turn that question back onto ourselves; why do we watch what we watch, and is it healthy to see crime in this light?

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Ali Z-B

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Welcome to Dark Dives, a new series where we explore the murky and devious depths of humanity. This goes beyond corporate greed and get rich quick schemes, beyond shady products and questionable CEOs. Here, we take a look at the very worst of humanity, to see what evil people are truly capable of.

For years, Trumpism and “MAGA” has been described as a “cult. But, is that an accurate description and if it is, how did it happen?

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Jess Hubbert

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When Live Nation and Ticketmaster joined forces over a decade ago, they promised that the new partnership would benefit consumers. The new powerful relationship has, unfortunately, proven to be anything but beneficial to the public.

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Ali Z-B

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Betsy DeVos became incredibly well known when she inexplicably was named the United States Secretary of Education. But, her family has been well-known in the business world for decades and sometimes for some pretty shady reasons.

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Ambit Energy and Steam Energy are two MLMs that are taking advantage of the desire for alternative energy and sustainability. Are their help and environmental aid worth the negative consequences of their direct-selling business model? Are they actually helping anyone at all, or just using sustainability as a new way to target direct sellers?

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Ali Z-B

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Everyone knows to expect delays and traveling headaches during the holiday season. It’s just what happens when thousands of people fly at the exact same time all across the world at the time of the year when the weather is an especially terrifying factor.

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From the 1980s to 2017, Harvey Weinstein’s name could be found on pretty much every movie or tv show you saw on your tv. But, in 2017 his massive empire came crashing down when a tidal wave of accusations flooded in. The famed producer had a disgusting and drawn-out history of harassment, sexual assault, and bribery that rocked Hollywood. It seemed every actress you had ever heard of had faced the horrifying treatment of this monster of a man. Now, years after the first accusations, Harvey is still in the midst of legal battles, and the saga and terrifying truth of his time in Hollywood never seems to end.

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Dave Ramsey. The financial guru has been spreading his advice across the United States for as long as many of us can remember. His key focus: paying off debt, which he says you should do at any cost. Don’t buy that coffee! Pay off your student loans! He has been upheld as one of the utmost experts on all things money, but how good is his advice, really? With people starting to question the validity of his preaching, there are other things going on that are raising a few eyebrows. His reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic was, well, concerning, and the “religious” values he places on all who work for him have brought up a few concerns. What’s really going on with Dave Ramsey? 

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From 2004 to 2008, Judges Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan executed a scam that ruined thousands of young people’s lives. In return for money, the two judges sentenced kids to juvenile detention facilities for incredibly minor infractions. Eventually, they were caught in the act when the Juvenile Law Center sprang into action after learning what had been going on. What followed was years of litigation and a scandal that rocked the country. Now, the saga seems to finally be over. 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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The biggest loser is known for turning weight loss into the ultimate competition. Is it important to be healthy? Yes. But there’s so much more to health than a number. When you watch the show with a critical eye, it’s obvious why critics say it’s a miracle no one’s died during filming. Unfortunately, there has been damage done, to contestants, and to how we see health.

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Years ago, the home exercise giant Peloton seemed to be the toast of the town. Everyone was enamored with the rapid rise to success of the company that sold luxury bicycles and treadmills and their skyrocketing profits seemed to reflect consumers' undying love. But, as their orders grew they found themselves enthralled with a whole new host of issues. They scaled way too fast, had one PR blunder after another, and soon lawsuits came flooding in. What’s that saying? What goes up must come down. Yeah, it seems like we might be in the “down” part of Peloton’s story. 

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Jess Hubbert

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Princess House is a crystal MLM turned kitchenware MLM. It sounds harmless enough, unlike the supplement companies we’ve covered, but this MLM has some questionable things cooking behind the scenes: a slew of shady lawsuits, a murky history, and a CEO that misleads consumers, to start with.

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

Intro Song Credits:

Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Kids Wish Network is known as the worst charity in the US. They’re largely considered the ‘evil twin’ of Make a Wish. They spend less than 3 cents to the dollar on their program and most of their money goes towards solicitors. Dishonest and scummy, Kids Wish Network only deserves one thing: their title of the worst charity.

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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We all know Jerry Springer as the television show where anything goes: guests attack one another and the drama is ramped up to a thousand. But this isn’t what Jerry Springer always used to be. So how did controversial and thoughtful debates turn into screaming matches? Is this what Jerry Springer wanted, and is it as bad as it looks?

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

Intro Song Credits:

Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Organo Gold is a coffee MLM made with mushrooms. While it sounds harmless (and gross) enough, these mushrooms do have hidden dangers—as does their business model. Not only are higher-ups chronically leaving mushroom coffee companies to start their own, but each one of them seems to make the same misleading claims.

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Ghost hunting may be fun, goofy, and entertaining. But when does it cross a line into misleading and dangerous? Between broken technology and using real-life people’s tragedies for profits, there are a lot of aspects to ghost hunting that simply aren’t discussed enough.

Welcome to the Corporate Casket, a semiweekly series where bad businesses go to die. We will discuss any and everything from bad charities, terrible CEOs, and businesses that have a lot to hide. 

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

Intro Song Credits:

Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

Outro Song Credits:

Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

Additional Credits:

“The Devil Doctor” – The Witch’s Tale – January 8, 1934

by Alonzo Deen Cole

“The House on Lost Man’s Bluff” – From the The Hermit’s Cave – 1937

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Tax season in the United States of America is a time of year filled with dread, confusion, and an avalanche of stress. But, when products like Turbo Tax came along we all thought life was going to get a little easier. Now, the American people didn’t have to go to an expensive accountant to get their taxes done, they could do it themselves! For Free! There was a tiny issue though; these services weren’t actually what was promised and they certainly weren’t free. Oh yeah, and those very same companies that claimed they were coming to save the day were actually lobbying against the people they were claiming to help. 

Welcome to the Corporate Casket, a semiweekly series where bad businesses go to die. We will discuss any and everything from bad charities, terrible CEOs, and businesses that have a lot to hide. 

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Jess

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Welcome to the Corporate Casket, a semiweekly series where bad businesses go to die. We will discuss any and everything from bad charities, terrible CEOs, and businesses that have a lot to hide. 

For nearly 50 years, the burden of the climate crisis has been placed on individuals. Recycle your plastic. Reduce your carbon footprint. We have heard it time and time again. But, in the last few years, people have begun to scratch their heads. Why, is climate change placed solely on individuals? With studies popping up showing the massive impact on the environment from companies and billionaires alike, it seems the burden should be primarily placed on them. But, it’s not. How did pollution become an individualized problem, rather than a collective one? 

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Jess Hubbert

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

Intro Song Credits:

Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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The fertility industry can be a wonderful thing, allowing people that are unable to have children the chance of building a family. However, how we talk about freezing eggs and IVF can be concerning and far from empowering. More than ever, it’s been seen as a way to ‘level the business playing field’, or promoted as a way to ‘stop time’ when these procedures are far from a guarantee. So who’s regulating the fertility industry—if anyone?

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Welcome to the Corporate Casket, a semiweekly series where bad businesses go to die. We will discuss any and everything from bad charities, terrible CEOs, and businesses that have a lot to hide. 

DNA tests are a fun way to find out your genetic history, but they create far more problems than dragging family secrets and skeletons out of the closet. The lack of privacy, security, and questionable people being permitted to buy your most personal information all make DNA testing a shady industry. You might want to think twice before spitting into those tubes.

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Older generations have been complaining about younger generations since the dawn of civilization. For thousands of years, younger generations have been accused of being lazy, arrogant, disrespectful, and foolish. Sometimes older generations see these qualities in the youth of their day and thereby blame younger generations for the societal decline. But in the case of “millennials,” they’ve been accused of “killing” nearly every socio-economic thing. Why have older generations and the media chosen to paint millennials in such a murderous light? 

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Nathan

Jess Hubbert

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@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Established Titles has become a commonly known youtube sponsor; they’re a cute gift idea that’s supposed to allow you to become a ‘Lord’ or ‘Lady’, should you choose. Recently, they’ve taken heavy fire, and allegations of them being a complete and total scam have cast them, and their advocates, under the spotlight. Is Established Titles a legitimate company with a few skeletons in their closet? A complete and total scam? Or should we really be casting that spotlight on the ones making the allegations in the first place?

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Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Every holiday season most of us are met at our favorite shopping locations, churches, or public parks with the sound of ringing bells. The tradition of the “red buckets” has been one that has been continued throughout decades, but most people don’t have a second thought when they throw some spare change into the smiling volunteer. But, what is the organization you’re donating to? The history of lgbtq+ discrimination, child abuse, and employment mistreatment runs deep. Maybe those red buckets are as jolly as they seem. 

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Jess Hubbert

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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On the surface, Shaklee seems like any other supplement MLM. However, if you look a little further, you’ll find a lengthy history, worshiped founder, and—naturally—problematic sellers. Shaklee isn’t just similar to other frustrating pseudo-science MLMs, they’ve

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Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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The Dodo has become the warmest, ‘cuddliest’ corner of the internet. They’re a never-ending stream of adorable, clickable, animal content. But do they really have the animals’ best interests at heart? They’ve promoted unsafe animal interactions and inappropriate pets, and they source themselves consistently. The Dodo should remain extinct: they aren’t the news site they claim to be, but a clickable brand to earn money.

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Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Drake is a household name in the music industry but, like many celebrities, he does have some skeletons in his closet. Between violent occurrences surrounding his name and the newfound infamy he has earned from gambling on twitch streams, is Drake as wholesome as he appears?

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Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Brittany Dawn’s name has almost certainly been marked forever as something that will register the word “scam” in many people’s minds. Her fitness scam has become so big it made national headlines and caused an entire state to sue her. But, Brittany isn’t the only one. The world of online social influencers has become littered with scam artists who boast about products they don’t have the means or the experience to sell. As social media gets bigger, so do the scams. 

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Jess Hubbert

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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It’s time for a fast takedown on another fast fashion company. Boohoo has become a competitive and notorious rival to Shein in the world of fast fashion and in scandals. They claim to be making a push for sustainability, but their 100% sale, and over 400,000 styles a year seem to beg a differ. As for the people that make all of their inventory, well, let's just say the company’s labor practice leaves something to be desired. But hey, Kourtney Kardashian says she is here to save the day! That always works out great, doesn’t it?

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Jess Hubbert

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

Intro Song Credits:

Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Since at least the 1940’s there has been a movement in the United States to get food from sources that don’t rely on artificial means of growth. From pesticides to genetic modification, there has been a following of said movement for nearly 100 years. It doesn’t come as much of a surprise to us that, just like most foods, milk has also become the star of its own show of misinformation. Let’s dive in and see how deep the story goes regarding raw milk. 

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Robin (Xycron)

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@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Dolce and Gabanna is one of the biggest fashion houses in the world. With dresses that cost more than a lot of people’s rent for an entire year, they claim their clothes, bags, and accessories are more than just fashion; their art. But, the company, and subsequently the owners of the brand seem to be skilled at more than just designing clothes. They’re pretty good at stirring up some controversy and creating massive scandals. They don’t seem to care though, as it seems they are pretty much uncancelable. Still, can’t blame a pyramid for trying. Don’t feed the monsters. 

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Jess Hubbert

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Publisher’s Clearing House is known for giving their winners a thousand dollars a week for life. Is this too good to be true? PCH isn’t necessarily a scam, but people use their name like one constantly, calling up consumers and claiming they’ve won exorbitant amounts of money.

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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The student loan crisis in the United States seems like a near-constant conversation. But, as the whole country seems to constantly have the same discussion—one thing always seems to be missed: Private Student Loans. It’s been described as the “wild west” a “lawless” industry that takes advantage of the most disenfranchised and runs scams almost as much as any MLM I’ve ever seen. From Navient, Sallie May, and even Discover, everyone seems to have a new scam. So, what’s going on with Private Loans? 

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Jess Hubbert

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Comcast is one of the most hated companies in America: but why? They’re slowing America down, throttling your internet, and even employees loathe them. Between pricing, monopolies, and every other issue under the sun, it’s no wonder Comcast is so hated. How did they get so bad, though? Was it always this way?

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Ali Z-B

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@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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This fraud may be greater than Theranos, greater than any Ponzi scheme, greater than any MLM: it’s the fraud around Alzheimer's research. So much we thought we knew about this disease is a lie. Now, before we can even begin to unravel the truth to Alzheimer's, we have to unravel the lies.

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

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This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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We’ve seen cancer scams before: charities and non-profits that take advantage of people’s goodwill to line their pockets. However, few take it to quite the extent that the Reynolds family does. Some estimates claim that less than 2% of the money donated to their organizations went to cancer patients, and the patriarch of the family has had his children create cancer non-profit spin-offs—each just as bad as the last.

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

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Betsy Primes

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Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

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Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Welcome to the Corporate Casket, a semiweekly series where bad businesses go to die. We will discuss any and everything from bad charities, terrible CEOs, and businesses that have a lot to hide. 

Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has been controversial for a while now. His hateful comments have garnered justified outrage, and yet companies working with him drag their feet and some still praise him as a genius we just don’t understand. So, is Ye actually a genius, or nothing more than a bitter, pathetic, angry, washed-up man?

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

Intro Song Credits:

Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

Outro Song Credits:

Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Welcome to Multi Level Mondays, a weekly series all about multi level marketing, pyramid schemes, and ponzi schemes.

The Slenderman is arguably the most famous and successful Creepypasta of all time. But in recent years, Slenderman has been blamed for several violent incidents, including multiple attempted murders. The most famous of these murder attempts occured in Wakausha, Wisconson, when two 12-year-old girls stabbed their best friend 19 times and left her for dead. What caused this horrifying attack? Is there something insidious about Slenderman that inspires murder? Does dark or graphic media cause violence? Is anyone to blame for all of this?

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Nathan

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

Intro Song Credits:

Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

Outro Song Credits:

Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Welcome to dark dives, a new series where we explore the murky and devious depths of humanity. This goes beyond corporate greed and get rich quick schemes, beyond shady products and questionable CEOs. Here, we take a look at the very worst of humanity, to see what evil people are truly capable of.

When you hear the words ‘donating your body to science’, maybe you picture a bunch of people in lab coats around a cadaver, studying a brain and how the human body works. But the reality may be far more gruesome, thanks to unregulated members of the body trade. This industry can operate in the dark, and you may not even be aware it existed.

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Ali Z-B

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

Intro Song Credits:

Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

Outro Song Credits:

Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Welcome to the Corporate Casket, a semiweekly series where bad businesses go to die. We will discuss any and everything from bad charities, terrible CEOs, and businesses that have a lot to hide. 

Bang Energy, for a short period of time, was synonymous with the picture-perfect healthy lifestyle. Its outlandish health claims had everyone jumping at the opportunity to try a can, hoping it could improve their exercise capabilities and brain function. Sold by one of the most eccentric owners the world has ever seen, Bang quickly became a cultural phenomenon. But, their overwhelming success would prove short-lived when they ran headfirst into an insurmountable amount of lawsuits. By the end, it was just too much for them to handle, now, the company is holding on by a string. 

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Jess Hubbert

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

Intro Song Credits:

Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert

Outro Song Credits:

Sacred and Profane- Nicholas Rowe

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Welcome to the Corporate Casket, a semiweekly series where bad businesses go to die. We will discuss any and everything from bad charities, terrible CEOs, and businesses that have a lot to hide. 

In the early 2000s, something seemed abundantly clear in the United States; the country was falling behind the rest of the world in education. With the academics dropping and, coincidentally, the military enrollment, the government decided it was time to come up with a plan. So, the No Child Left Behind Act was brought into existence. At first, everyone seemed hopeful that the new plan in American education would make a difference—and it did. But, not the kind the United States was searching for. 

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Writers/Researchers/Helpers:

Jess Hubbert

This episode was edited and mixed by:

@GThomasCraig 

Album cover art created by:

Betsy Primes

Intro Song Credits:

Last to Fall- Will Van De Crommert