Topic: Starbucks

2 chapters across the catalog

96: Out of Luck
1:02:51 - 1:06:36

96: Out of Luck

Fat Acceptance Movement and Corporate Propaganda

The conversation critiques the "fat is beautiful" movement and the promotion of figures like Lizzo as healthy role models. The hosts describe this as a psychological operation to normalize obesity while selling pharmaceutical solutions. They also touch on modern consumer addictions, ranging from Starbucks coffee to the viral craze over Stanley Cup tumblers.

40: Politricks
42:36 - 46:14

40: Politricks

Political Mobilization and the Al Sharpton Business Model

The hosts discuss the mother of Eric Garner being used to encourage voting, noting that her son received no federal justice during the Obama administration. They also comment on Starbucks allowing employees to wear Black Lives Matter and "No Justice, No Peace" pins, which they link to Sharpton's "National Action Network" branding and financial influence over corporations.