Topic: Social Responsibility

13 chapters across the catalog

MAGATARD
Episode 1457 2:22:12 - 2:23:51

1457: MAGATARD

Social Responsibility, Subway Attacks and Trash

The hosts discuss the decline of social responsibility in major cities, linking it to the expectation that the government should handle all public services. They cite recent attacks in the New York subway and the prevalence of litter as symptoms of a mindset where individuals no longer feel compelled to intervene or maintain their environment.

Sheep Dipping
Episode 1359 27:53 - 29:14

1359: Sheep Dipping

NASDAQ ESG Strategy, Era of Impact

NASDAQ is promoting its "Era of Impact" services, helping corporations deploy ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies. The hosts highlight a specific marketing phrase about helping companies "be seen" as the company they aspire to be, arguing that the focus is on perception rather than actual structural change.

Dummy Placebo
Episode 1258 33:24 - 38:02

1258: Dummy Placebo

COVID-19 Messaging, Targeting Young People and Social Responsibility

Public health officials are shifting their messaging to target young people, warning them that they are not invulnerable to COVID-19. The narrative emphasizes that even asymptomatic young people can propagate the virus to vulnerable relatives, such as grandparents undergoing chemotherapy. This strategy uses social responsibility and shame to encourage mask-wearing and compliance with social distancing guidelines.

Coronafest
Episode 1235 18:49 - 22:09

1235: Coronafest

Kamala Harris Criticizes Trump, Joe Biden Endorsement

Senator Kamala Harris calls for the impeachment of President Trump, alleging he failed to take the pandemic seriously and trivialized the importance of social distancing. She accuses the administration of dismantling pandemic response frameworks and lying to the public about the severity of the crisis. Harris concludes by affirming her commitment to electing Joe Biden as the next President of the United States.

Googers
Episode 1146 58:15 - 1:02:36

1146: Googers

YouTube's Fractional One Percent, Corporate Responsibility

YouTube leadership claims that problematic content represents only a "fractional 1%" of the platform's total volume, with the remaining 99% consisting of valuable educational and social content. The focus on this small percentage is described as a "responsibility" and a top priority for the company. The discussion suggests that the platform's introspection and response to social justice concerns are primarily driven by the need to maintain advertising growth.

Mipster Intercept
Episode 591 1:16:58 - 1:20:14

591: Mipster Intercept

Corporate Co-opting of NGOs, Reebok Case Study, and Employee Trust

A case study involving Reebok in 1996 illustrates how corporations use NGOs to manage public relations crises regarding child labor and factory conditions. By funding a delegation from "Human Rights Now" to verify factory improvements, the company successfully neutralized online criticism. Additionally, PR trends suggest that the "man on the factory floor" is now viewed as a more credible spokesperson for a company than the CEO or a PR firm.

NEETS
Episode 573 1:30:29 - 1:35:42

573: NEETS

Physicians for Social Responsibility, Nuclear Power and Fracking

A group called Physicians for Social Responsibility is lobbying to shut down the Richland nuclear power plant in Washington state. Tax filings reveal the organization's mission includes opposing nuclear power in favor of "clean" energy. The hosts argue this is a front for the natural gas industry, specifically promoting fracking, which Dvorak suspects is used to dispose of industrial waste under the guise of "trade secret" chemicals.

Wantonly Podcasting
Episode 515 31:51 - 34:52

515: Wantonly Podcasting

Insula Dysfunction and Social Behavior Changes

The Wall Street Journal reports that changes in social behavior, such as a loss of empathy or increased sarcasm, may be symptoms of brain disease affecting the insula. Medical professionals suggest that these neurological shifts often manifest as social etiquette failures before other cognitive impairments are noticed.

Episode 457 1:55:06 - 1:57:20

457: Giblet in EUROLand

Allstate Teddy Bear Commercial Criticism

Allstate released a commercial featuring a spokesman discussing the distribution of 12,000 teddy bears to children affected by Hurricane Sandy. The ad is criticized as a cynical corporate maneuver prepared in advance of natural disasters to improve the company's image. Critics argue that victims need substantive financial payouts rather than symbolic gestures like stuffed animals.

Unionize Everything
Episode 129 33:50 - 37:11

129: Unionize Everything

Ted Kennedy's Posthumous Letter and the "Mass Vibe" of Politics

The inclusion of a posthumous letter from Ted Kennedy in the presidential speech is dismissed as a staged emotional anecdote. This leads to a broader philosophical critique of a "mass vibe" in American culture that promises universal care and harmony, which the hosts argue is an unrealistic rejection of the natural "winners and losers" in life.