4 chapters across the catalog
Observations from a trip to Savannah and Italy suggest that millennials are increasingly focused on social media photography rather than experiencing travel sights. This "selfie culture" has reportedly led to a lice epidemic in the United States due to people bumping heads for group photos. The host shared an anecdote about photographing people taking selfies at the Golden Gate Bridge as a form of social commentary.
Super Lice Outage, National Pediculosis Association Native Advertising
A CBS News segment regarding "Super Lice" mutating to resist over-the-counter treatments is identified as a form of native advertising. Research by a listener reveals that the experts and websites cited, such as headlice.org, are linked to the National Pediculosis Association, which sells the "Lice Meister" comb. The hosts criticize the media for scaring parents into expensive prescription treatments.
A PBS NewsHour clip features John Boehner refusing to discuss bill details, which is edited to sound like "blah blah blah." Another news item claims that head lice cases are surging among teens because they touch heads while taking selfies.
Sky News Advertising and Thailand Ladyboys Documentary
An analysis of Sky News advertising reveals a target demographic interested in head lice solutions and niche documentaries. A promotional clip for a program titled "The Lives of Ladyboys" leads to a discussion about Thailand being the sex change capital of the world. The hosts note that British tourists are the primary consumers of sex tourism involving ladyboys in Thailand.
