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Case & Point

Case & Point

Written by: Asa-Mari Zephirin
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Case & Point is an investigative storytelling podcast that blends thoughtful analysis, humor, and real-life moments into one binge-worthy experience.


Hosted by writer and strategist Asa-Mari Z, each episode dives into a true story that should’ve never happened, but absolutely did. From historical crimes and medical malpractice, to financial deception, and more, Case & Point takes you past the headlines into the human behavior, power plays, and strange decisions that make the world both fascinating and terrifying.


Asa-Mari dives into the facts, follows the money, examines the chaos, and asks the only question that matters when humans behave badly:


So… what did we learn?


This show is perfect for fans of true crime, real events, and commentary with bite.


If you love smart storytelling and philosophical lessons hidden inside real-world events, plus a narrator who’s calm, cutting, and a little bit fed up, this is your new favorite weekly binge.

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Episodes
  • Stupid | Smart - The Kid who hacked NASA because he was bored

    Stupid | Smart - The Kid who hacked NASA because he was bored
    Jan 1 2026

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    In 1999, Jonathan Joseph James, a verified computer prodigy, hacked the International Space Station and downloaded classified documents which landed him into a world of trouble.

    But it was the way his curiosity was handled that resulted in consequences for the teen that no one could see coming.

    What does this story teach us about the way that our systems, when challenged, serve themselves at the expense of the individuals who are caught in them?

    Asa-Mari breaks it down in this episode of Case & Point.

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    And remember: the stories we accept today are the ones we live inside tomorrow.
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    15 mins
  • I'm (NOT) loving it: How they almost stole Christmas

    I'm (NOT) loving it: How they almost stole Christmas
    Dec 21 2025

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    What happens when a global brand uses generative AI to tell a holiday story centered on chaos and cynicism, aimed at an audience of working people already carrying real economic and emotional strain? And why did this ad land so differently from McDonald’s far more successful Grinch Meal holiday campaign?

    In this holiday bonus episode of Case & Point, host Asa-Mari Z. investigates the backlash surrounding McDonald’s Netherlands’ AI-generated Christmas ad and what it reveals about storytelling, power, and responsibility in the age of artificial intelligence.

    This episode explores:

    • Public trust in AI advertising and generative AI content
    • The cultural role of holiday advertising for working people
    • Why the problem wasn’t AI itself, but the story that was told
    • The economic, environmental, and labor impacts shaping public perception of AI
    • How creative and marketing decisions reflect larger power dynamics

    Rather than treating this as a one-off marketing failure, Case & Point examines the ad as a microcosm of a larger cultural moment, where companies rush to adopt AI while shifting risk and cost downward to workers and consumers.

    This episode is a thoughtful, investigative look at AI in advertising, ethical storytelling, and why brands have a responsibility to earn trust when using powerful new technologies.

    Because when technology moves fast, judgment has to move carefully.

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    Stay curious. Stay grounded.
    And remember: the stories we accept today are the ones we live inside tomorrow.
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    15 mins
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