May 17, 2021
In this episode: Kent recounts some humorous examples of false advertising he’s seen over the years—like the overhyped boll weevil exterminator his dad once ordered, and a machine touted to turn rot-gut whiskey into high-priced spirits that fell far short of its seller’s claims. What would have pleased the late T. Boone Pickens more than requiring a ticket to attend his funeral? And how did a fortuitous breakfast and a dime help Kent pass a law that has funded R&D for 30 years? Tune in for all the answers.