Episode 1032 • • 2:40:58 - 2:45:58
1032: Going Vertical
Crowds on Demand, Astroturfing and Paid Protesters
The company "Crowds on Demand" is highlighted for providing paid actors to attend city council meetings and protests, a practice known as astroturfing. Reports from New Orleans indicate that actors were paid to support a new power plant. The company openly advertises services including paparazzi, adoring fans, and coordinated lobbying efforts.