As Seen On TV; Savings and Scams for ADHD

Do you ever buy stuff that is "As Seen on TV"? It's always a scam...right? The clapper, the snuggie, the slap chop, the george foreman, the sham wow!

We get into this, as well as discussing various scams targeting people who are dealing with ADHD, the impact of marketing on consumer behavior, and the importance of understanding subscription services and auto-renewals. Our conversation also highlights recent consumer protection regulations, including the click-to-cancel rule, aimed at simplifying the cancellation process for consumers.

Credits:

Hosts - Shawna & Sqeaky; Producer - Cole John; Marketing - Ricardo Gutiérrez; Writer & Music - Allison Tartalia

Sources:

1. Consumer Reports – Infomercial Product Reviews

• https://www.consumerreports.org/

The New York Times – Snuggie Phenomenon

• https://www.nytimes.com/

Good Housekeeping – OxiClean Testing

• https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/

National Public Radio (NPR) – George Foreman Grill Success

• https://www.npr.org/

Wirecutter – Kitchen Gadget Reviews (Slap Chop)

• https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/

Syracuse University - Arts & Sciences
Title: What’s Driving the Rise in ADHD Diagnosis Among Children and Adults?
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ADDitude Magazine
Title: The ADHD Tax: How Executive Dysfunction and Impulse Spending Undermine Financial Wellness
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USA Today
Title: FTC's 'Click to Cancel' rule could make it easier to get out of subscriptions in 2025
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Lewis Rice LLP
Title: FTC Announces Final “Click to Cancel” Rule
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Title: Diagnosis of ADHD
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NBC News
Title: Shortages of ADHD drugs continue to plague patients
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