Episode 387: Spend that

🎙️ THAT’S ABSURD PODCAST ❓ QUESTION OF THE WEEK What’s the Best Scam in Recent History?

From elaborate romance scams to fake identities, financial schemes, and people building entire careers around deception—some scams are almost unbelievable.

What scam had you saying, “I can't even be mad…that was clever”?

• What's the most elaborate scam you've ever heard about?

• Does a scam become less crazy when the victim willingly participates?

• What's the difference between being gullible and simply trusting someone?

• Could you recognize a scam if it was happening to you?

Let's talk scams!

📰 NOTABLE NEWS 🏈 The Fake NFL Player Scam

A man has reportedly been arrested after allegedly pretending to be a former NFL player while targeting women.

Romance scams continue to raise questions about how easily someone can create an entirely fake identity online—and how long people can maintain the lie before getting caught.

How much investigating should you do before trusting somebody you meet online?

🏛️ POLITICS 🌍 The Map Debate

A claim circulating online says the United Nations voted 164–1 to move away from the Mercator projection in favor of an “Equal Earth” map.

We examine the viral claim and the bigger conversation surrounding how maps represent the world.

Does the way we draw the world influence how we think about geography, power, and different countries?

🎤 HIP-HOP ⚖️ Duane “Keffe D” Davis Found Guilty

The trial surrounding Duane “Keffe D” Davis and the murder of Tupac Shakur reaches another major chapter.

We discuss the verdict, the evidence presented, and what this means for one of hip-hop's longest-running mysteries.

🗣️ Fat Joe & The JBP Debate the N-Word

Fat Joe joins the conversation surrounding the use of the N-word, sparking another debate over who can say it, context, intent, and whether the word has evolved within Black culture.

Who gets a pass—and who doesn't?

🔫 Mo3 Murder Conviction

A conviction in the murder case involving Dallas rapper Mo3 brings renewed attention to the circumstances surrounding his death.

We discuss the case, the verdict, and the continuing violence surrounding hip-hop.

🎬 POP CULTURE ⚖️ Lindsay Clancy Mistrial

The Lindsay Clancy case takes another turn following a mistrial.

The case continues to generate intense debate surrounding mental illness, motherhood, criminal responsibility, and justice for victims.

Can someone be held accountable while society still acknowledges that they were seriously ill?

🍽️ Alleged Racist Restaurant Facebook Group

Reports about a Facebook group allegedly involving hundreds of thousands of restaurant workers and racist discussions about contaminating Black customers' food have sparked outrage online.

If workers actually discuss or encourage intentionally contaminating someone's food because of their race, what should the consequences be?

And how much responsibility does a company have for what its employees say and do outside of work?

🎓 “Dr. Bryant 2.0”?

Another alleged academic deception story is making the rounds.

Angel Victoria Murdock has reportedly faced scrutiny over claims that she attended a Duke physician assistant program for two years despite allegedly not being enrolled.

We discuss the growing phenomenon of social-media personalities presenting an image of success that may not match reality.

How far would you go to maintain a fake life online?

🇬🇧🇳🇬 Influencer Dies Following Cosmetic Procedure

Reports say British-Nigerian influencer Tiny died after undergoing a penis-enlargement procedure in Thailand.

The story raises serious questions about cosmetic procedures, medical tourism, body image, and the risks people are willing to take to change their appearance.

How much is too much when it comes to cosmetic enhancement?

🏈 SPORTS 🎙️ Stephen A. Smith vs. Cari Champion & Jemele Hill

Stephen A. Smith, Cari Champion, and Jemele Hill are at the center of another sports-media conversation surrounding relationships and professionalism in co-ed workplaces.

Can men and women work closely together without complications?

Are workplace boundaries different when you're dealing with celebrities and athletes?

And why does the conversation always get more complicated when relationships enter the picture?

🏈 Colin Kaepernick Responds to Jay-Z

Colin Kaepernick responds to comments involving Jay-Z, reigniting the debate over Kaepernick's NFL protests, Jay-Z's relationship with the league, and the evolution of athlete activism.

Did Jay-Z and the NFL change the conversation—or did they leave Kaepernick behind?

🔥 HOT TAKES

• The best scam is the one nobody realizes is a scam.

• If someone creates an entire fake identity online, is that automatically fraud—or can it simply be deception?

• Should employees be held responsible for racist comments made in private online groups?

• Has social media made people more comfortable pretending to be someone they're not?

• Can cosmetic surgery culture push people into dangerous decisions?

• Can men and women maintain completely platonic professional relationships?

• Did Jay-Z and the NFL ever truly resolve the Colin Kaepernick controversy?

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