# Federal Trade Commission on The No Agenda Show

Federal Trade Commission comes up in 3 chapters across 3 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from January 2016 to March 2025.

- **Chapters:** 3
- **Episodes:** 3
- **Discussed:** January 2016 – March 2025
- **Related topics:** [Amazon Prime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-prime.md), [Deceptive Advertising](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/deceptive-advertising.md), [Globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md), [Lumosity](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/lumosity.md), [Npr](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/npr.md), [Seasoning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seasoning.md), [Social Justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md)

## Chapters 1–3 of 3

### John Dvorak's Tip of the Day, Melinda's Hot Sauce

- **Episode:** [1743: MAGAREXIA](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1743-magarexia.md)
- **Published:** 2025-03-02
- **Time:** 3:07:13–3:14:49
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1743-magarexia/chapter/john-dvorak-s-tip-of-the-day-melinda-s-hot-sauce.md

John Dvorak recommends Melinda’s Fire Roasted Jalapeno Sauce as a versatile and "addictive" condiment. He uses the tip to criticize Amazon for jacking up the price of the sauce by four dollars compared to the manufacturer's website, calling the "free shipping" on Prime a scam. He suggests listeners file complaints with the Federal Trade Commission regarding Amazon's pricing practices.

Keywords: melinda's hot sauce, [amazon prime](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/amazon-prime.md), [federal trade commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-trade-commission.md), [seasoning](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/seasoning.md), tri-tip

### Katherine Casey, Psychological Impact of Investigation

- **Episode:** [991: Milkshake Duck](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck.md)
- **Published:** 2017-12-17
- **Time:** 18:29–22:16
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/991-milkshake-duck/chapter/katherine-casey-psychological-impact-of-investigation.md

Katherine Casey reportedly suffered a mental breakdown after discovering the extent of foundation influence during her research for Norman Dodd. The hosts compare her reaction to modern "Dimension B" individuals who struggle with political realities. The discussion highlights how foundation grants to Ivy League schools have institutionalized concepts of globalism and social justice over several decades.

Keywords: katherine casey, norman dodd, [federal trade commission](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/federal-trade-commission.md), psychological shock, [social justice](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/social-justice.md), [globalism](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/globalism.md)

### Lumosity Fined by FTC for Deceptive Brain Training Ads

- **Episode:** [788: Mental Defectives](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/788-mental-defectives.md)
- **Published:** 2016-01-07
- **Time:** 3:00
- **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/788-mental-defectives/chapter/lumosity-fined-by-ftc-for-deceptive-brain-training-ads.md

The Federal Trade Commission fined Lumosity $2 million for deceptive advertising practices regarding its "brain training" games. Lumosity claimed its software could improve neuroplasticity and stave off Alzheimer's disease and dementia without scientific backing. The ads notably ran as underwriting on National Public Radio, despite strict rules against making health claims in public radio sponsorships.

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