Episode 653 • • 1:59:12 - 2:02:27
653: Evil Layer Cake
Joni Ernst Hog Castration Ad, Charlie Rose, Starbucks Native Advertising
Iowa Senate candidate Joni Ernst gained national attention for a campaign ad featuring her experience castrating hogs. Meanwhile, Charlie Rose is criticized for running what appears to be "native advertising" for Starbucks' new "Frappuccino Mini" as a news item. The hosts argue that major news networks are increasingly selling out their segments to corporate interests.