Episode 1164 • • 2:09:58 - 2:15:25
1164: Jacked-up Joe
Donation Tranche, Passive Corruption, Corporate Advertising
A large group of donors contributing between $50 and $500 is acknowledged, including Sir Wayne Larcombe and Baronet Economic Hit Man. The hosts reiterate their commitment to the value-for-value model, avoiding corporate advertising to prevent "passive corruption." This term, borrowed from journalist Jen Briney, describes how advertisers subtly influence the content and editorial independence of broadcasters.