The Polygraph, a podcast by truthinadvertising.org (TINA.org), puts advertising claims to the truth test, scrutinizing marketing through a mix of reporting and storytelling. TINA.org is a non-profit organization that uses investigative journalism, education, and advocacy to empower consumers to protect themselves against false advertising and deceptive marketing. We love ads as much as the next person. We aim to keep them honest.

When cruising down the aisle of your favorite local supermarket, you probably depend on packaging and labeling of food items when deciding what to buy.  Unfortunately, food packaging can often be misleading and deceptive. In this episode of the Polygraph, TINA.org explores problematic food labeling and what  you should watch out for on your next grocery trip.

The Polygraph - Food Label Deception

Patriotism sells in America and the majority of consumers are willing to pay more for U.S.-made products. But what qualifies as “Made in the USA” and how can you be sure that companies aren’t deceiving you? In this episode of The Polygraph, TINA.org  wades into murky U.S. origin claims and how they compare to the standard.