310: The Bait & Switch Complex
In the early 20th century, some retailers would advertise a product at an attractively low price to lure customers into the store, claim the item was out of stock or of poor quality then pressure customers to buy a more expensive alternative. The practice became known in the public vernacular as "bait and switch" in the 1920s.
This week, we look at three modern bait and switches pertinent to our beat. First, Julian looks at “free speech patriot” Chud the Builder’s slimy social media tactics. Then Derek investigates RFK Jr’s SNAP benefits now you see them, now you don’t. Finally, Matthew looks at how Mark Carney is bait and switching the Canadian political body.
Show Notes
SNAP Restrictions Raise Prices for U.S. Retailers and Consumers, Rather Than Improving Diets
SNAP Enforcement Changes Risk Limiting Food Access for Vulnerable Communities
USDA outlines retailer compliance for state SNAP waivers
FRAC Urges USDA to End Harmful SNAP Food Restriction Waivers
Bank of England — Mark Carney biography
UN — Carney Special Envoy appointment
Council for Inclusive Capitalism — Carney
Amnesty International Canada — Bill C-12
CBC News — Bill C-233 defeated
Government of Canada — CERB eligibility
CBC News — CRA COVID benefit clawbacks
Parliamentary Budget Officer — federal housing spending
CBC News — oil and gas emissions cap scrapped
CBC News — F-35 contract review
CBC News — Defence Security and Resilience Bank confirmed
CBC News — Indigenous Services Canada budget cuts
CCPA — Bill C-15 corporate exemption
