In the early 20th century, some retailers would advertise a product at an attractively low price to lure customers into the store, claim the item was out of stock or of poor quality then pressure customers to buy a more expensive alternative. The practice became known in the public vernacular as "bait and switch" in the 1920s.This week, we look at three modern bait and switches pertinent to our beat. First, Julian looks at “free speech patriot” Chud the Builder’s slimy social media tactics. Then Derek investigates RFK Jr’s SNAP benefits now you see them, now you don’t. Finally, Matthew looks at how Mark Carney is bait and switching the Canadian political body.Show NotesSNAP Restrictions Raise Prices for U.S. Retailers and Consumers, Rather Than Improving DietsState-Level SNAP Food Restrictions: Assessing Long-Term Profitability and Policy Risks for Grocery RetailersSNAP Enforcement Changes Risk Limiting Food Access for Vulnerable CommunitiesUSDA outlines retailer compliance for state SNAP waiversEBT, SNAP, and Food Retail Compliance: A Complete Explainer for Small Grocery and Convenience Store OwnersFRAC Urges USDA to End Harmful SNAP Food Restriction WaiversBank of England — Mark Carney biographyUN — Carney Special Envoy appointmentCouncil for Inclusive Capitalism — CarneyAmnesty International Canada — Bill C-12CBC News — Bill C-233 defeatedGovernment of Canada — CERB eligibilityCBC News — CRA COVID benefit clawbacksParliamentary Budget Officer — federal housing spendingCBC News — oil and gas emissions cap scrappedCBC News — F-35 contract reviewCBC News — Defence Security and Resilience Bank confirmedCBC News — Indigenous Services Canada budget cutsCCPA — Bill C-15 corporate exemptionCBC News — Grassy Narrows, "I can outlast her"Guardian — Carney climate recordLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices