

MAGA Influencers Sell Out over Soda? | Guest: J. Burden | 3/24/25
7 snips Mar 24, 2025
Join J. Burden, a savvy commentator on political culture, as he dives into the odd alliance between MAGA influencers and Big Soda. They explore how these influencers have started advocating for food-stamp purchases of soda, questioning whether it's a betrayal or just business as usual. The conversation delves into the ethics of influencer marketing, the ease of selling out for profit, and the humorous absurdities of soda marketing tactics. Expect sharp insights mixed with wit on the intersection of politics, public health, and social media.
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Hidden Campaign
- Auron MacIntyre recounts uncovering a deceptive campaign against greyhound racing in Florida.
- It was funded by the Seminole Tribe to eliminate competition for their casinos.
From Terrorists to Targets
- Corporations now target the MAGA movement, despite previously labeling them "domestic terrorists".
- This shift signifies the movement's growing cultural influence and power.
Vetting Leaders
- Evaluate people's past actions and statements before giving them leadership or influence.
- Beware of "ideological laundering", where individuals adopt a movement's appearance to push their own agenda.