Desi Lydic & Michael Kosta Reenact Biden's Deposition | Jane Marie
Mar 13, 2024
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Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta reenact Biden's deposition, cover Lara Trump's RNC job, and dive into MLM world with Jane Marie. They joke about Kate Middleton's photoshop scandal, explore MLM recruitment tactics, and caution against deceptive marketing strategies.
MLMs exploit vulnerabilities through psychological tactics targeting women's economic dreams.
FTC struggles to regulate MLMs due to legal constraints and resource limitations, highlighting the need for awareness and dialogue.
Deep dives
The Enticement of MLMs and Psychological Recruitment Strategies
MLMs target individuals, especially women, offering promises of time, money, and freedom. They rely on psychological tactics like honoring sunk costs and exploiting humans' tendency to feel losses more vividly than gains. These schemes promote independence and a sense of agency, attracting those seeking economic opportunities and empowerment. By recognizing MLM tactics and discussing their deceptive nature, individuals can protect themselves and others from falling for such schemes.
Challenges Faced by the FTC in Regulating MLMs
MLMs operate within legal boundaries, making it challenging for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to regulate them effectively. The FTC faces limitations in resources and prioritizes addressing various forms of fraud over MLM investigations. Due to the complex nature of MLM operations and recruitment strategies, legislative efforts to combat MLM practices are slow-moving. Awareness, dialogue, and public discourse play pivotal roles in highlighting the deceptive tactics employed by MLMs.
The Need for Public Awareness and Conversations Around MLMs
The prevalence of MLMs thrives on individuals' vulnerabilities and societal pressures. By engaging in discussions and spreading awareness about the inner workings and pitfalls of MLMs, individuals can safeguard themselves and others from falling prey to exploitative schemes. While regulatory actions are limited, a collective effort to educate and inform others about MLM practices can help mitigate the harm caused by these deceptive business models.
Desi Lydic and Michael Kosta celebrate Equal Pay Day and cover Lara Trump getting a job at the RNC with references from God and Donald Trump (in that order). Plus, after Special Counsel Robert Hur cites Biden's memory lapses during a five-hour testimony as proof that he's not mentally fit, Desi and Kosta attempt to paint a full picture with some Biden Testimony Theater. They also unpack the conspiracy theories around Kate Middleton’s whereabouts after the royal family’s photoshop flub. Plus, royal watcher Grace Kuhlenschmidt weighs in with updated photos of the missing Princess. Later, journalist and author, Jane Marie, discusses her new book “Selling the Dream,” which dives into the world of Multi-Level Marketing. She goes deep into the allures of MLMs, the top-down recruitment system, how they prey on underpaid women’s American dream, and the difficulty the FTC has in combatting them.