2 chapters across the catalog
Actors Vincent Kartheiser and Rich Sommer appear in a "Mad Men" themed promotional video advocating for high-speed rail investment. The spot, produced for US PIRG, encourages citizens to contact senators and request bumper stickers. The hosts criticize the use of 19th-century technology and compare it to European Thalys train advertisements that promote Wi-Fi and luxury over car travel.
California Bottle Bill and US PIRG Financial Transparency
The California "bottle bill" is characterized as a hidden tax on consumers pushed by CalPIRG and US PIRG. The discussion asserts that most glass was already being recycled by factories before the legislation passed. Criticism is directed at the 501(c)(3) organizations for their lack of financial transparency and their alignment with corporate lobbying interests despite claiming to represent the public.
