Topic: Advertising Laws

3 chapters across the catalog

Dead Feathered
Episode 1795 9:50 - 12:10

1795: Dead Feathered

11 Labs Voice Isolation, Pharmaceutical Influencer Marketing

The use of 11 Labs AI technology for voice isolation and enhancement is discussed in the context of improving audio quality for political clips. This transitions into a critique of the pharmaceutical industry's shift toward using social media influencers to bypass traditional television advertising restrictions. The hosts question the legality of paid drug promotions without clear disclaimers on digital platforms.

Grim Math
Episode 772 54:00 - 57:20

772: Grim Math

FCC Licensing, Political Advertising and Fictitious Business Names

A technical discussion ensues regarding FCC regulations and the requirements for political candidates to identify themselves in broadcasts. The hosts compare these regulations to the "scam" of filing fictitious business name statements with local governments. Both hosts confirm their status as licensed broadcasters, holding various FCC and ham radio certifications.

The Clinton Gore Man Hug
Episode 120 5:12 - 7:44

120: The Clinton Gore Man Hug

Law & Order, Pharmaceutical Advertising and Dick Wolf

A listener-producer provides background on Dick Wolf, the producer of Law & Order, noting his connections to George W. Bush and Fred Thompson. The discussion posits that expensive television dramas may serve as propaganda vehicles for the pharmaceutical industry, which dominates advertising slots during news broadcasts. Specific mention is made of drugs for restless leg syndrome and eyelash growth.