Episode 705 • • 1:41:00 - 1:42:51
705: Lying Weasels
HPV Vaccine Promotion, Adult Swim Cartoon Messaging
A cartoon on Adult Swim titled "The Magic of Science" includes a dialogue between characters about getting the HPV vaccine to prevent cervical cancer. The hosts flag this as a blatant example of native advertising targeting young viewers with pharmaceutical messaging. They discuss how health mandates and corporate interests are embedded into entertainment content.