{
  "id": 18352493,
  "title": "Oobah Butler Sets HBO Series ‘Scams for a Better Tomorrow’; Professional Hoax Artist Takes On Wellness Industry, Royal Families and More",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/oobah-butler-sets-hbo-series-scams-for-a-better-tomorrow-professional",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T18:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Variety",
    "slug": "variety",
    "url": "https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/oobah-butler-hbo-show-scams-for-a-better-tomorrow-1236939890/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Oobah Butler, the gonzo journalist and professional hoax artist, is taking on the worlds of wine, wellness, royalty and more in a new HBO series, “Scams for a Better Tomorrow.” The show, produced by A24, will see Butler pulling off elaborate stunts to expose bullshit across industries. Per the logline, he “hatches elaborate and increasingly […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}