COVID-19 Pill, Conservative Comedy, Scambaiting

COVID-19 Pill, Conservative Comedy, Scambaiting

Top of Mind with Julie Rose - Season 1, Episode 1707

Oct 12, 2021 6:00 am
1:44:05 mins

What you need to know about the new pill for treating COVID-19. Then, how conservatives seem to be finding their voice in late-night TV and political satire comedy. And, a voice actress pranks scam callers with impressive impersonations. Also, on today's show: Pop It! toys are suddenly popping up everywhere; why product placement is exploding on streaming shows, and whether it works; why men are at higher risk for suicide than are women.

Episode Segments

Episode Segments

What You Need to Know About the COVID-19 Pill

The FDA is considering granting approval to a pill for treating COVID-19.

The FDA is considering granting approval to a pill for treating COVID-19.

Ads Hidden in Plain Sight—Product Placement.

Advertisers are trying to advertise to us without actually making us watch advertisements.

Advertisers are trying to advertise to us without actually making us watch advertisements.

“The Right Stuff”—Why Conservative Comedy is Booming

Conservative comedian Greg Gutfeld’s talk show recently became the most-watched show of it's kind, which is unusual.

Conservative comedian Greg Gutfeld’s talk show recently became the most-watched show of it's kind, which is unusual.

How to Lower Suicide Rates in Men

New research shows that home life may be a powerful influence on male suicide rates.

New research shows that home life may be a powerful influence on male suicide rates.

The Unusual Origin of the Pop It! Toy

Move over fidget spinner, there’s a new relaxing toy in town.

Move over fidget spinner, there’s a new relaxing toy in town.

An Actress Who Pranks Scam Callers

Meet Rosie Okumar, the voice actress who scams scammers.

Meet Rosie Okumar, the voice actress who scams scammers.

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