Topic: Subscription Services

2 chapters across the catalog

LIE-DAR
Episode 1637 2:06:58 - 2:11:07

1637: LIE-DAR

Kidfluencers, Instagram Exploitation Investigation

A New York Times investigation revealed a disturbing marketplace of "kidfluencers"—children whose social media accounts are managed by their mothers. These accounts often feature young girls in modeling poses that attract a large audience of men. Some accounts offer paid monthly subscriptions for as much as $250, allowing users to access more photos and chat directly with the children, raising severe concerns about digital predation.

The Nurge
Episode 1469 3:01:17 - 3:09:23

1469: The Nurge

BMW Feature Subscription, Vehicle as Service

BMW has introduced a subscription model for vehicle features, such as an $18 monthly fee for heated seats and charges for high beam assistance. This "Vehicle as a Service" trend is compared to historical IBM leasing scams. The show concludes with a discussion on the planned obsolescence of electric vehicle batteries.