iilluminaughtii
Welcome to iilluminaughtii, the podcast that is all about debunking bad business. Whether it's a pyramid scheme or a charity stealing money, everything (and anything) business-related is on the table. Blair Zoń is ready to dig into the underbelly of the business world to find out where your money and time really goes. Subscribe now to make sure you don't miss any of episodes delivered fresh every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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How The PPP Loan Defrauded The American People ...
PPP Fraud, also called the ‘largest fraud in a generation’, is still impacting business owners to this day after scammers took tens and hundreds of millions out of the mouths and wallets of those that needed it most.
29 min
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The Devil Behind the Camera: Girls Gone Wild | ...
Partying girls, spring break, and an abundance of alcohol often set the scene for girls gone wild. But what seemed like a party and good time on the infomercials was actually a nightmare for many and Joe Francis was the cause.
23 min
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Making Money off Children’s Pain: Family Vlogge...
Family vloggers profit off of their kids pain, emotions, and embarrassing moments. These kids can’t consent, so is it possible for this entertainment to be ethical?
26 min
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The Coffee MLM Which is Basically Meth | Multi ...
Valentus is both a coffee and diet company in one. While they may seem like a typical MLM, their banned products and the questionable nature of their distributors make them especially controversial.
24 min
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Cracking Open the Wild World of Chiropractors |...
The chiropractors on tiktok have taken things to strange new heights; adjusting animals, infants, and jerking patients more than ever before. Are they doctors, or are they dangerous?
32 min
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How the Car Industry Undermined and Destroyed C...
The auto boom came with a lot of excitement and hey– money! But, what it also brought was a detrimental change to American cities that we now have the unpleasant job of trying to unwind.
27 min
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HGTV's House Flipping Fiasco | Multi Level Mondays
Okay, I'm sure that most of you don’t actually listen to the radio anymore. But if you did, you’ve probably heard a commercial from an enthusiastic salesman telling you that he’s looking for people to join his team of house flippers. It would be at no cost to you, all in your spare time, and you can make some serious cash afterward.
28 min
183
Elomir's Edible Post-It Notes Will Fix Your Moo...
They’ve got it all: strange ‘cureall’ products, pushy distributors, aggressive claims, and questionable founders. This is Elomir.
28 min
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How Did Chipotle Get Away with this? | Corporat...
Chipotle’s instances of food poisoning have continually reached dangerous heights, leaving customers to believe if eating there is worth the risk to their health.
27 min
185
Televangelists are Getting Worse: Joel Osteen |...
Joel Osteen is one of the most popular and recognizable televangelists out there. Today we’re going to talk about him, the Lakewood Church where he preaches, his message, and his controversies.
30 min
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An Industry Built on The Corpses of Horses: Hor...
The abuse within the horse racing industry has been well documented for years. Are things improving as new laws change, or is this industry unsalvageable?
27 min
187
The Home Security Company Who Specializes in Id...
The Vivint security company has gone from rockstar success to the laughing stock of the security world. With lying salespeople, horrific reviews, and a scam of stolen identity this company seems anything but secure.
27 min
188
Why Brandy Melville Prefers to Hire “Younger” W...
Brandy Melville is the fashion brand of a generation, but does it actually care about representing them?
28 min
189
How Movie Pass Scammed their Customers to Pad T...
There’s nothing like going to the movies in the summertime and with MoviePass subscribers could go to as many as they wanted for the low-low subscription price of 10 dollars a month. But, unbeknownst to them those “cheap” movie dates were coming at the price of stolen data, misleading and corrupt business practices, and data breaches galore.
27 min
190
The Deserved Fall of R. Kelly | Corporate Casket
In the 1990s and early 2000s, there seemed to be no brighter star than R Kelly. He seemed to release hit after hit and his bizarre music videos and beautiful r&b sound garnered mass attention, rewards, and fans throughout his career. But after a groundbreaking documentary, it all came crashing down and this once admired star has now become one of the most hated people in the music industry.
32 min
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Gucci's House of Scandals and Crimes | Corporat...
The House of Gucci has been no stranger to criticism and controversy during its reign as one of the biggest fashion houses in the world. From cultural appropriation to stealing from designers, they have a laundry list of mistakes that they just can’t seem to stop making.
24 min
192
Exploding Candles: The MLM which burns more tha...
PartyLite has grown to become one of the biggest direct-selling companies in the United States. Selling candles, they recruit people to a so-called perfect life, but their affiliates are making pennies on the dollar in reality and their candles are exploding.
26 min
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Robinhood: From Hero to Sellout | Corporate Casket
Robinhood was meant to be an app that allowed the everyday consumer to have access to investing. Instead, the everyday user is a product, and its hedge funds that seem to benefit from Robinhood the most.
26 min
194
The Q Queen's Crusade of Hatred: Marjorie Taylo...
Marjorie Taylor Greene has become one of the most controversial political figures in modern history. Her conspiracy theory rhetoric seems to never end and her scandals seem to pile up by the day. What’s going on with this Conspiracy Queen Congressperson?
38 min
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Andrew Tate, His Controversies, and His Tailor-...
Andrew Tate isn’t just the founder of an MLM called ‘Hustler’s University, but a former kickboxer and the ‘King of Toxic Masculinity. It’s no surprise he’s controversial but lately, there are suspicions he’s a criminal, too.
30 min
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Shein: When Public Image No Longer Matters | Co...
Shein started out as a fast-fashion company that caught the eye of millions with their trendy styles, inclusive sizing, and quick delivery. But as time has gone the truth has started to come out. Is this fast-fashion too fast? What are the consequences of a company with this model?
27 min
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The World Domination Cult Who Believes Jesus Ow...
As the casket of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe [Shin-zooh Ah-Bee] drove through the streets of Japan thousands of people lined up to mourn, pray, and place flowers at the freshly dug grave site of the beloved man.
31 min
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How Cerebral Trivialized ADHD and Overprescribe...
Cerebral, the company, has had a meteoric rise in the healthcare industry since starting in 2019. But their reputation is falling just as fast as it rose. Join us as we find out what it’s all about!
29 min
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The Con-Artist "Reverend" Employed by President...
Kirbyjon Caldwell was a megachurch pastor that had some incredibly powerful friends—including that of former presidents.
26 min
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Prager U Kids: Propaganda Built to Rewrite Hist...
Prager U Kids claims to be an ‘educational resource’, but their shows are jam-packed with misinformation targeting children.
27 min