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S1, Ep1 | Fake Experts and Real Bacon

Rigged • Season 1 Episode 1

S1, Ep1 | Fake Experts and Real Bacon

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In this episode we'll meet the godfathers of American PR, Ivy Lee and Edward Bernays, and explore the origins and evolution of industry-funded experts who shaped everything from the breakfast table to our understanding of the economy and science.

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