CS 256: Influencer Personality Cons, Big and Small (3/25/2020) (Patreon)

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This episode is hosted by T. alone as he discusses Vice's recent deal with Showtime, and how it's an example of how influencers big and small, whether the influencer is a company, a lab like Theranos, or social justice influencers like the woke brigade enlisted by Elizabeth Warren for her campaign, use personality to con people for money and influence and exposure while offering nothing tangible in return to the people they're scamming except the illusion of value.

Co-produced & edited by Aaron C. Schroeder / Pierced Ears Recording Co, Seattle WA (piercedearsmusic@gmail.com).