Episode 1883 • • 1:51:15 - 1:56:17
1883: Orgy of Socialism
Preteen Influencers, Soda Pop PR Campaigns
A report on "preteen online influencers" highlights a trend where young girls are monetized to promote makeup and skincare products. Additionally, a wave of health influencers was reportedly paid by PR firms to defend soda consumption after Robert F. Kennedy Jr. proposed removing it from food stamp eligibility. Many influencers failed to disclose they were receiving up to $50,000 per post for these coordinated messaging campaigns.