The Jordan Harbinger Show 968: Bottled Water | Skeptical Sunday
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Mar 24, 2024 
In this discussion, Andrew Gold, a podcaster known for "On the Edge," dives deep into the $200 billion bottled water industry. He questions whether bottled water truly surpasses tap water. By exploring myths surrounding fluoride and analyzing the environmental impacts of bottled versus tap, Gold illuminates the hidden truths behind our drinking choices. He also highlights the dangers of water contaminants, the issues with aging infrastructure, and reveals surprising facts about the reliance on tap water within bottled brands.
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Unsafe Water and Inequality
- Unsafe water disproportionately affects minority communities, exemplified by Flint, Michigan.
- Jordan Harbinger highlights the lack of urgency in addressing water safety in poorer areas.
Dasani and Pandemic
- Bottled water purchases increased 57% during the pandemic due to tap water fears.
- Coca-Cola's Dasani is simply filtered tap water sold at a significant markup.
Dasani's UK Demise
- Dasani was withdrawn from the UK market after a series of mishaps.
- The brand implied their water had semen due to a marketing mishap using the word "spunk."