3 chapters across the catalog
The effectiveness and legitimacy of political campaign text messages are scrutinized, with many being identified as potential scams. One host describes how his wife receives dozens of messages daily from the Harris campaign, including requests for specific amounts like $47. The discussion highlights the poor quality of campaign sales pitches and the risk of donors inadvertently sending money to fraudulent entities.
The discussion opens with a critique of the credit score industry, labeling it a scam that penalizes individuals for checking their own ratings. A personal anecdote describes the frustration of subscribing to a credit reporting service and being unable to stop the subsequent marketing emails. The recommendation is made to avoid the system entirely by purchasing items with cash.
Despite warnings of rising interest rates, U.S. Treasury yields have plummeted as investors seek a "safe haven" from instability in the European Union and the Middle East. The hosts suggest the rating agencies may have used "saber-rattling" as a misinformation tactic to allow big institutional money to buy into bonds at stabilized prices.
