Episode 361 • • 29:23 - 34:09
361: The Fact of the Bladder
Intellectual Property Enforcement and Counterfeit Goods Narratives
A discussion regarding the enforcement of intellectual property rights highlights the use of "IP products" as a new media meme. The hosts argue that crackdowns on counterfeit goods in places like Canal Street are seasonal theater timed for the holidays. They dispute claims from the Chamber of Commerce that counterfeit Rolexes and handbags cost American jobs, noting these luxury items are not manufactured in the United States.