In this free-flowing and humorous conversation, hosts Kris Tyte & Sean Snodgrass discuss everything from FDA controversies to what schools should be teaching. Our hosts also reflect on consumerism, disability denial's drastic effects, and grotesque thumbs. Whether we discuss BBQ or Vietnam vets, our conversations manage to blend personal stories and societal critiques in a uniquely engaging way.
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“We are not getting alerts about in a timely manner about things like, you know, food poisoning alerts, you know, for salmonella or listeria, things like that.
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Concern about reduced FDA staffing affecting food safety communications and alerts to the public about contaminated products.
Price Gouging Laws During Emergencies
State-by-state breakdown of price gouging laws that prevent excessive markup of essential goods during declared emergencies.
Humorous examples of bizarre arrests in Florida, illustrating strange cultural and legal phenomena.
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“The collective burden that that's needlessly put on this other person whenever, you know, insurer or hearing aids or an outsized cost... but if this person could afford it... then there's no excuse.
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Analysis of how disability denial creates unnecessary burden on caregivers and family members when solutions are available.
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“I really think that needs to be a cornerstone... maybe you need to start talking to people about it in seventh grade or so... ongoing financial literacy.
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Argument for comprehensive financial literacy education starting in middle school and continuing throughout education.
Photo of an Activision console, referenced in the discussion.
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