Topic: Planet Of The Apes

2 chapters across the catalog

The Christmas Show 2014
Episode 681 1:20:40 - 1:28:42

681: The Christmas Show 2014

Green Tech Failures, Pharmaceutical Disclaimers and Apes with iPads

Archival clips highlight the failure of the "green jobs" initiative in California and the absurdity of long pharmaceutical disclaimers, specifically for the drug Stelara. They discuss how PR firms place "native advertising" stories in the news, such as a story about orangutans using iPads, which they link to the promotional cycle for a Planet of the Apes movie.

It's Tiara Time!
Episode 299 1:59:23 - 2:03:49

299: It's Tiara Time!

Alzheimer's Awareness and Planet of the Apes

A coordinated media push for Alzheimer's awareness is identified, including a Larry King special and a plotline in the film "Rise of the Planet of the Apes." The hosts suggest the pharmaceutical industry is "gearing up for a bonanza" by lowering diagnostic thresholds for the disease. They also play a clip from the TV show Glee that portrays parents who don't vaccinate their children as "hippies."