Topic: Disclaimers

6 chapters across the catalog

Texas Balls
Episode 1451 2:55:03 - 2:59:32

1451: Texas Balls

HPV Vaccine Ad, "Side Hug" Marketing

A new advertisement for the HPV vaccine features a "side hug" and targets parents of children as young as nine. The ad is noted for its lack of traditional pharmaceutical disclaimers, likely because it frames the message as a general recommendation to "ask your doctor" rather than a direct product pitch. This marketing tactic allows the manufacturer to avoid listing side effects.

Antigenic Drift
Episode 1306 1:37:31 - 1:41:38

1306: Antigenic Drift

Newsmax and Fox News, Smartmatic Legal Disclaimers, Dominion Voting

Newsmax and Fox News aired unprecedented legal disclaimers and "clarifications" regarding their coverage of Smartmatic and Dominion Voting Systems. Following threats of massive defamation lawsuits, the networks stated they have found no evidence of vote manipulation or ties between the companies and foreign governments like Venezuela.

BINO
Episode 1301 2:24:56 - 2:29:51

1301: BINO

The View and Trump Pardon Speculation

The hosts of *The View* discussed President Trump's pardon power, suggesting that pardoned individuals like Michael Flynn could be forced to testify against him. ABC was notably forced to read a legal disclaimer regarding Trump's denials of wrongdoing. The discussion also covers New York Attorney General Letitia James's intent to prosecute Trump once he leaves office.

Warm Hand-Off
Episode 1023 2:10:38 - 2:13:26

1023: Warm Hand-Off

Chappaquiddick Movie, Historical Smoking Disclaimer

The upcoming film "Chappaquiddick," detailing the Ted Kennedy scandal, includes a unique "historical smoking" disclaimer in its rating. This is noted as part of a broader trend of strict regulations regarding the depiction of drinking and smoking in modern media. The film is rated PG-13 for its thematic material and disturbing images.