<p>In this episode of Conspiracy Club, Tom and Emir discuss the story of the scalding incident involving an elderly woman and a cup of McDonald&#39;s Joe that lead to a lawsuit that changed the warning labels on coffee cups. That story was twisted by corporate interests, business-centric lawmakers, and entertainers trying to make an easy joke into a complete work of fiction. What really happened to Stella Liebeck and what stood in between her and justice? Listen now to hear the story. </p>
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<p>Check out these non-profit organizations to support victims of violent crimes and their families:</p>
<ul>
 <li><a href="https://ncvli.org/?_gl=1%2A1or4m0j%2A_ga%2AMTk1MjcyMzc0LjE2OTAzMjEzNDQ.%2A_ga_PVQKRCXXT2%2AMTY5MDg1MTUwOS4yLjEuMTY5MDg1MTU1MS4wLjAuMA..">⁠National Crime Victim Law Institute⁠</a></li>
 <li><a href="https://ncvli.org/?_gl=1%2A1or4m0j%2A_ga%2AMTk1MjcyMzc0LjE2OTAzMjEzNDQ.%2A_ga_PVQKRCXXT2%2AMTY5MDg1MTUwOS4yLjEuMTY5MDg1MTU1MS4wLjAuMA..">⁠Safe Horizon⁠</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://mrballen.foundation/">⁠MrBallen Foundation⁠</a></li>
</ul>
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<p>Thanks to:</p>
<p>1. Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio for the use of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUXu2iJPxyI">⁠<em>The Saga</em>⁠</a> (our theme song), , ⁠<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j62_Ku5XP3M" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Showdown</em>, and </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bag99rbk7yQ">⁠<em>End Credits</em>⁠</a>.</p>
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Conspiracy Club

Tom and Emir

McDonald's Wants You to Burn

NOV 7, 202332 MIN
Conspiracy Club

McDonald's Wants You to Burn

NOV 7, 202332 MIN

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<p>In this episode of Conspiracy Club, Tom and Emir discuss the story of the scalding incident involving an elderly woman and a cup of McDonald&#39;s Joe that lead to a lawsuit that changed the warning labels on coffee cups. That story was twisted by corporate interests, business-centric lawmakers, and entertainers trying to make an easy joke into a complete work of fiction. What really happened to Stella Liebeck and what stood in between her and justice? Listen now to hear the story. </p> <p><br></p> <p>Check out these non-profit organizations to support victims of violent crimes and their families:</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://ncvli.org/?_gl=1%2A1or4m0j%2A_ga%2AMTk1MjcyMzc0LjE2OTAzMjEzNDQ.%2A_ga_PVQKRCXXT2%2AMTY5MDg1MTUwOS4yLjEuMTY5MDg1MTU1MS4wLjAuMA..">⁠National Crime Victim Law Institute⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://ncvli.org/?_gl=1%2A1or4m0j%2A_ga%2AMTk1MjcyMzc0LjE2OTAzMjEzNDQ.%2A_ga_PVQKRCXXT2%2AMTY5MDg1MTUwOS4yLjEuMTY5MDg1MTU1MS4wLjAuMA..">⁠Safe Horizon⁠</a></li> <li><a href="https://mrballen.foundation/">⁠MrBallen Foundation⁠</a></li> </ul> <p><br></p> <p>Thanks to:</p> <p>1. Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio for the use of <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUXu2iJPxyI">⁠<em>The Saga</em>⁠</a> (our theme song), , ⁠<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j62_Ku5XP3M" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><em>The Showdown</em>, and </a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bag99rbk7yQ">⁠<em>End Credits</em>⁠</a>.</p> <p><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conspiracyclub/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/conspiracyclub/support</a>