
Episode 108 • • 53:49 - 55:40
108: Waxman Is A Dick
FreeCreditReport.com Commercials, Credit Score Hiring Trends
A popular commercial for FreeCreditReport.com is analyzed for its subtext regarding the increasing power of credit agencies. The hosts discuss the trend of employers checking credit scores for low-level jobs, such as fast food service. They argue that credit reports are becoming a dominant and potentially unfair factor in determining an individual's ability to secure housing and employment.
