Netflix's "Big Vape" Looks at Rise & Fall of Juul | Damon Wayans Jr. Would Welcome a “In Living Color” Revival
Oct 11, 2023
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Damon Wayans Jr, actor and comedian, talks about hosting a new game show, 'Raid the Cage,' and a possible revival of 'In Living Color'. The podcast also discusses the recent Israel-Hamas attacks and includes an interview with Senator Tim Scott. The rise and fall of Juul, a popular vaping company, and the complexities of the vaping industry are explored in detail.
The rise and fall of e-cigarette company Juul highlights the challenges of merging tech and public health, calling for clearer regulations and responsible marketing practices in the industry.
The unintended consequences of aggressive marketing and failure to prevent underage use led to widespread teenage addiction and a vaping epidemic.
Deep dives
Jewel: The Rise and Fall of a Controversial E-cigarette Company
The docu-series "Big Vape" explores the story of e-cigarette company Jewel. Initially aimed at helping people quit smoking, Jewel unintentionally sparked a youth addiction and vaping epidemic. The company's marketing and distribution to young people led to unintended consequences and a wave of teenage addiction. The rise and fall of Jewel highlights the challenges of merging tech and public health, and the need for clear messaging and regulation in the industry.
The Tragedy of Jewel: Missed Opportunity and Marketing Mistakes
The story of e-cigarette company Jewel is a tragic one. While the product had the potential to help adults quit smoking, the company's marketing strategies and failure to prevent underage use led to unintended consequences. The focus on flavors and youth-oriented advertising attracted a new generation of users, sparking a youth addiction and vaping epidemic. While their intentions may have been to help smokers quit, the marketing errors made by Jewel had significant negative impacts.
Jewel: The Unintended Consequences of Big Tech in Public Health
The rise and fall of e-cigarette company Jewel serves as a cautionary tale about the unintended consequences of applying Silicon Valley approaches to public health. While Jewel initially aimed to create a smoking cessation device, the addictive nature of the product due to nicotine delivery and marketing techniques led to widespread underage use and addiction. The story of Jewel raises questions about the effectiveness of merging tech and public health, highlighting the need for clearer regulations and responsible marketing practices in the industry.
The Complexities of Vaping: Debating Harm Reduction and Health Risks
The debate around vaping remains complex, as different countries have varying perspectives on its use as a smoking cessation tool and potential health risks. While some argue that vaping is less harmful than traditional smoking and can aid in quitting, others highlight the limited research and potential long-term health consequences. The docu-series "Big Vape" explores the challenges of understanding the true impact of vaping on public health and the need for further studies and regulatory measures to protect consumers.
Israelis are living in a state of fear after this past weekend's horrifying Hamas attack in southern Israel. CBS Evening News anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell spoke with one American who is volunteering at a hospital in Tel Aviv.
Sen. Tim Scott joined "CBS Mornings" to discuss the Israel-Hamas war, including American hostages. He criticized President Biden, and said "we stand shoulder to shoulder with Israel."
"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil visits Rep. Matt Gaetz's district to hear how constituents are reacting to the House speaker vote. Gaetz faces calls from some Republicans to be expelled from the party after he triggered a vote to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy.
A new four-part Netflix docuseries called "Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul" tells the story of the near-downfall of one of the fastest-growing companies in U.S. history. Series creators R.J. Cutler and Jamie Ducharme join "CBS Mornings" for a closer look.
Actor and comedian Damon Wayans Jr. joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss hosting and executive producing the new CBS game show "Raid the Cage." He also talks about standup and his famous family.