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Sponsor Break 2
At 16:40 · chapter starts 15:00
The second sponsor block repeats the Charles Schwab On Investing promotion and the IXL 20% discount offer. BetterHelp is introduced with a reference to its 2026 State of Stigma report, which found that 85% of 2,000 surveyed Americans believe getting mental health support is wise, yet 74% say society discourages it. BetterHelp invites listeners to start therapy at betterhelp.com/NPR.
40 phones issued to one worker
Shoaib was issued approximately 40 phones loaded with US SIM cards within his first week at the scam compound, revealing the scale of the operation.
