Topic: Door To Door

7 chapters across the catalog

Impusted
Episode 1688 2:09:07 - 2:15:13

1688: Impusted

Door-to-Door Sales Scams, Insurance Fraud, Roof Replacement

A listener report from "Cervantes" details a widespread door-to-door roofing scam where contractors convince homeowners to file insurance claims for minor storm damage to get full roof replacements. The hosts discuss how this practice drives up home insurance premiums for everyone and characterize it as a significant economic drain.

COVID Medley
Episode 1440 2:41:42 - 2:47:08

1440: COVID Medley

Stay Safe Medley, Resistance is Futile, Door-to-Door Outreach

A "Stay Safe Medley" mocks MSNBC hosts and politicians like Adam Schiff for their repetitive sign-offs. The audio mixes these with "Resistance is Futile" Borg quotes and President Biden's plan for "door-to-door" vaccine outreach. A song describes the pandemic as a situation "only preventable by asphyxiation," reflecting the extreme nature of government mandates.

COVID Medley
Episode 1440 2:47:32 - 2:50:14

1440: COVID Medley

Gas Prices, Grassroots Outreach, Vaccine Database

The Biden administration is accused of viewing high gas prices as a "feature, not a bug." The discussion returns to the "confrontational" nature of sending government workers door-to-door to sign people up for vaccines. While officials claim there is no federal database to track vaccination status, critics remain skeptical of the privacy implications of these "public education" pushes.

Noodle Mensch
Episode 1399 28:04 - 29:36

1399: Noodle Mensch

Door-to-Door Vaccination Campaigns, Global Supercut

A supercut of international officials, including Dutch Minister Hugo de Jonge and various American and Australian leaders, shows a coordinated rhetorical push for "door-to-door" vaccination drives. The clips emphasize reaching people in their homes to ensure every eligible person receives a shot.

Attribution Science
Episode 1363 13:13 - 19:44

1363: Attribution Science

Rhode Island, Vaccine Door-Knocking, Community Policing Tactics

Rhode Island officials, including the governor, participated in door-to-door vaccine outreach in Woonsocket to target areas with low vaccination rates. The strategy involves using local leaders and social workers to provide information and pop-up clinics at housing complexes. Skeptics suggest these tactics resemble community policing and raise concerns about the collection of medical data through informal door-to-door surveys.

Bogative Charity
Episode 358 12:26 - 14:48

358: Bogative Charity

Capital Meats, Door-to-Door Meat Sales Scam

A door-to-door sales solicitor from a company called Capital Meats attempted to sell frozen meat at the studio entrance using high-pressure tactics. The salesman claimed to have leftover inventory from a neighbor's delivery, offering it at inflated prices of ten dollars per pound. The hosts identified the interaction as a common scam, noting the poor quality of the product and the suspicious body language of the vendor.

Perchlorate and Cut Fiber
Episode 88 58:07 - 1:03:42

88: Perchlorate and Cut Fiber

Paper Route Nostalgia, Youth Work Ethic

John Dvorak reminisces about his childhood paper route, describing the challenges of rural delivery and the high-pressure sales tactics used by professional supervisors to increase subscriptions. He laments the loss of such entry-level vocational experiences for modern children, who he claims lack basic work skills and financial literacy.