Topic: Fine Print

2 chapters across the catalog

Magnetofection
Episode 1360 1:49:53 - 1:52:52

1360: Magnetofection

Wealth Manager Vaccine Policies, Negative Testing

Producer Nick, who works for a large wealth manager, clarifies that many corporate vaccine mandates include "fine print" allowing for negative tests as an alternative. He suggests companies hope employees don't notice this option so they feel pressured to get the injection.

Tangible Things
Episode 639 2:47:25 - 2:52:45

639: Tangible Things

Transparent Airfares Act, TSA Fees, and Consumer Deception

The "Transparent Airfares Act of 2014" is exposed as a law that actually encourages consumer deception by allowing airlines to advertise base fares without taxes or fees. The hosts explain that the law permits these extra costs to be hidden in pop-ups or links, effectively legalizing "bait and switch" advertising for the travel industry.