Best Consumer Choice Center Podcasts (2024)

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EP166: Beer sales down in NL, Germany alone against EV tariffs, and The gene-editing pendulum (w/ Amrit Nanda) 30:05

7h ago30:05

30:05

In this last episode before the summer break, we address falling beer sales in the Netherlands, and the ongoing Council battle of tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Also, Amrit Nanda from Plant ETP joins us to explain the latest on the Commission's regulatory changes on gene-editing. Check out their "Plantastic Discoveries" on their website: htt…

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EP165: Thank you for supporting us ! 2:50

2d ago2:50

2:50

A brief hello this week. No regular episode. Last one out next week. Hustling before the summer break! July 11, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdx Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto Donate: http://consumerchoicecenter.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Adopting Generative AI: The future of work in Australia 25:15

3d ago25:15

25:15

Generative AI has emerged as a significant new force with the potential to reshape the future of work, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Join host Debbi Cheong on The McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast as she engages with Seckin Ungur, Partner at McKinsey’s Sydney office, and Jacob Johnson, Associate Partner in McKinsey’s Canberra office. Th…

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EP164: Encryption & AI (co-hosted w/ Yaël Ossowski) 29:33

9d ago29:33

29:33

Yaël Ossowski joins us this week to discuss the latest regulatory news for end-to-end encryption and artificial intelligence in the European Union. Regulators seemingly doing, again, more harm than good. Check out EU Tech Loop: https://eutechloop.com/ July 4, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLT Spot…

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EP163: Barcelona removes Airbnb licenses, Apple facing fines and Ryanair's OTA fight (w/ Dara Brady) 31:41

17d ago31:41

31:41

In this week's episode, we discuss the mayor of Barcelona's measure to cut Airbnb licenses, we bring on Yaël Ossowski to explain Apple facing new potential fines for self-preferencing, and Chief Marketing Officer of Ryanair joins us to discuss their fight with Online Travel Agents (OTAs), and how his airline believes that consumers are being scamme…

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EP162: Car tariff debate (w/ Jan Burdinski) 21:47

24d ago21:47

21:47

Jan Burdinski is back on the podcast to discuss the most recent decision by the European Commission to consider tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles. Follow Jan Burdinski on X @Burdinski. June 20, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdx Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/3…

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Bill Wirtz on Agriculture of America to talk European election 11:04

26d ago11:04

11:04

CCC Senior Policy Analyst Bill Wirtz was back on Agriculture of America (AOA) to discuss the recent European elections and the repercussion it will have on agricultural policy. Support the show: http://consumerchoicecenter.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Consumer Choice Center

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EP161: False discounts, Swiss ECHR backlash, and European elections 2024 (w/ Pieter Cleppe) 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

Pieter Cleppe joins us on this week's episode to discuss the European elections that happened last week. Also in this episode: online retailers face fines in the Netherlands for deceptive discounts, and Swiss legislators criticise the ECHR for its climate change ruling. June 13, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://a…

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EP160: VPNs & Spatial computing (co-hosted with Chad Swarthout) 33:00

1M ago33:00

33:00

This week's episode is co-hosted with CCC board member Chad Swarthout, who joins us to discuss his views on the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPN) and the use of VR headsets like the Apple Vision Pro. June 6, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdx Google podcasts: h…

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Bill Wirtz back on Vermont Viewpoint to discuss veto of Bill H.706 18:51

1M ago18:51

18:51

Bill Wirtz joined Brad Ferland on WDEV’s Vermont Viewpoint to discuss House Bill H.706 which would ban the use of neonic insecticides in the state. The bill was vetoed by Governor Scott and is due for a veto override session mid-June. Support the show: http://consumerchoicecenter.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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EP159: Paris hotel drops and European elections 10:05

2M ago10:05

10:05

Due to last minute changes, no guest this week, but a short episode with two news stories regardless: Paris faces Airbnb prices and hotels during the Olympics that do not increase as much as planned, and the European elections are happening next week, but are they inclusive? May 30, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https…

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From execution to innovation: The strategic shift in Global Capability Centers 28:21

1M ago28:21

28:21

Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have evolved into innovation engines, shifting from execution centers to strategic hubs at the forefront of transformation. Join McKinsey Senior Partner Indy Banerjee and Partner Fabrice Desmarescaux as they engage in a discussion with Pravin Goel, Managing Director at BlackRock, and Debasis Panda, Head of GCCs at T…

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EP158: New Dutch government, EU Tech Loop, and Georgia's Future (w/ Adam Bartha) 24:23

2M ago24:23

24:23

In this episode we talk about the incoming Dutch government, a new CCC project in Europe called EU Tech Loop, and we host EPICENTER Director Adam Bartha to discuss the protests in Georgia against the foreign agents law, and how the law will jeopardise the relationship between Georgia and the EU. May 23, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your p…

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EP157: Battery health & AI UBI (co-hosted w/ Fabio Fernandes) 34:06

2M ago34:06

34:06

Fabio Fernandes is helping us unpack the latest tech news this week. We're talking about why your iPhone's battery is draining way too quickly, and what we make of the latest innovations in LLM's, as well as Sam Altman's idea for "Universal Basic Compute". Follow Fabio on X @DeFariaeSilva. May 16, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcast…

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EP156: Florida's meat culture war & Fake reviews (co-hosted with Liz Hicks) 26:23

2M ago26:23

26:23

Today's episode is co-hosted with the CCC's US Affairs Analyst Elizabeth Hicks! We're talking about Florida's ban on alternative meat products, and a UK law going after hidden fees and fake reviews. Follow Liz on X @eohicks. May 9, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZd…

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EP155: Berlin calling, Meta under fire, and Bulgaria's gambling ban 11:28

3M ago11:28

11:28

This week I have some audio from last weekend's FDP party convention in Berlin, as well as stories about probes in Meta for disinformation tracking, and Bulgaria's new gambling ban. May 2, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdx Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto D…

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EP154: Lower phone bills, quick scanner, and the end of the Green Deal 10:02

3M ago10:02

10:02

Going solo again this week, with no guest, but in turn I do have these stories for you: 📱 The EU wants to lower your phone bills, but can it really? 🛫 Amsterdam airport makes security checks faster 🇪🇺 The European Green Deal is done for April 25, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLT Spotify: https://…

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EP153: French Meat battle continues, Poland's silly ride-sharing law, and dangerous Maltese buses 11:17

3M ago11:17

11:17

Going solo again this week, with no guest, but in turn I do have these stories for you: 🥩 French court suspends the ban on meat names for alternative products 🇵🇱 Polish law requiring local driver's licenses for ride-sharing apps comes into effect 🇲🇹Malta has free bus service… but it's actually dangerous to use them April 18, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer w…

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EP152: Anti-NGO bill in SK, Riga casino ban overturned, and Swiss wine 12:10

3M ago12:10

12:10

Going solo this week, with these topics: 🇸🇰 Slovakia considers controversial anti-NGO bill 🎰 Latvian court overturns Riga ban on casinos 🇨🇭 Swiss lawmakers want to protect local wine with subsidies April 11, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdx Google podcasts: https…

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EP151: Green KLM, Expensive chocolate, and What should you say on social media? (w/ Donald Kimball) 24:22

3M ago24:22

24:22

Our guest this week is Donald Kimball, he is the Communications Manager at the Washington Policy Center and a Contributor at Young Voices. We talked about social media content moderation, showing the stark differences between the European approach, and what some lawmakers are pushing for in the United States. Also in this episode: 🛫 KLM misled cons…

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Business news to watch in 2024 40:45

3M ago40:45

40:45

As economies in Asia evolve in 2024, they have the potential to shape the next normal. We talk to Robin Harding, Asia Editor of the Financial Times, and Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia of Fortune, about their views on the year that was and the year ahead. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information…

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Bill Wirtz on WDEV Vermont Viewpoint on insecticide ban 11:24

4M ago11:24

11:24

Bill Wirtz joined Vermont Viewpoint on WDEV in Vermont to talk about the planned ban of neonicotinoid insecticides through House Bill H.706. April 1, 2024 Support the show: http://consumerchoicecenter.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Consumer Choice Center

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EP150: Dubai Special episode 37:56

4M ago37:56

37:56

As the CCC gathers for a staff retreat in Dubai, UAE, we're bringing on Elizabeth Hicks, Yaël Ossowski, and Zoltán Kész from the CCC team to talk the news and their ongoing projects! March 28, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLT Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdx Google podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyz…

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EP149: Forgotten clock, Consumer Champs, and Belgium's upcoming elections (w/ Pieter Cleppe) 27:44

4M ago27:44

27:44

Our guest this week is a returning guest: Pieter Cleppe from Brussels Report joins us to discuss the upcoming elections in Belgium. Also in this episode: 🕰️ What happened to scrapping Daylight Savings Time? 🏆 Zoltán Kész joins us to explain Consumer Champs, our new project Follow Pieter on X @pietercleppe and Brussels Report @brussels_report. March…

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Unlocking the full potential of Japanese corporates 32:46

4M ago32:46

32:46

In this episode, host Angela Buensuceso discusses the potential of Japanese corporations with Naoyuki Iwatani, managing partner of McKinsey's offices in Japan and Michele Raviscioni, a senior partner based in McKinsey's Tokyo office. Delve into the essence of Japanese craftsmanship, customer-centricity, and brand power as they uncover the strategie…

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EP148: Consumers against car ban, Romanian blood, and Portugal elects (w/ Jorge Teixeira) 26:12

4M ago26:12

26:12

Our guest this week is Jorge Teixeira, parliamentary assistant for Initiativa Liberal, a political party in Portugal. He will comment on the parliamentary election in Portugal last Sunday, and what we can expect to happen from here on out in the coalition talks. Also in this episode: 🚗 Consumers reject a ban on the internal combustion engine 🩸 Roma…

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Closing the women’s health gap 22:42

4M ago22:42

22:42

In this special episode on International Women’s Day, we discuss how prioritizing women's health can lead to economic and social empowerment. Join McKinsey partner Valentina Sartori, senior partner Mrinalini Mirchandani, and host Angela Buensuceso, as they explore what kind of investments are needed to close the women’s health gap. See www.mckinsey…

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EP147: Bad skiing, EPP manifesto, and Nutritional health claims (w/ Deirdre Clune MEP) 26:22

4M ago26:22

26:22

Our guest this week is Deirdre Clune, a Member of the European Parliament for Ireland. We talk about nutritional health claims, and how they are regulated in the European Union. Also in this episode: ⛷️ The Dutch are getting worse at skiing 🇪🇺 The European People's Party makes key changes to its election manifesto March 7, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer whe…

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EP146: German cannabis, Socialists on China, and Biocontrol (w/ Kristin Sukalac) 29:19

5M ago29:19

29:19

In this week's episode we talk to Kristen Sukalac from the Biocontrol Coalition about what biocontrol is and what it can do for European agriculture. Also in this episode: 🇩🇪 Germany legalises cannabis... sort of 🇨🇳 PES revisits its position on China Find out more about the Biocontrol Coalition: https://biocontrolcoalition.eu/ February 29, 2024 Fol…

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EP145: Tourist taxes, VDL 2.0, and Content moderation (w/ Karen Melchior MEP) 30:36

5M ago30:36

30:36

This week our guest is Karen Melchior, a Member of the European Parliament from Denmark, who is part of the Renew Europe parliamentary group. We're talking about content moderation on social media platforms, and what role algorithms play. Also in this episode: 🛬 European cities increase their tourist taxes to disincentivise travellers 🇪🇺 Ursula von…

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Why new business building is a CEO's choice for growth 20:54

5M ago20:54

20:54

In this episode, we explore the dynamic landscape of new business building with Senior Partners Markus Berger-de Leon and Nimal Manuel. Find out how companies are succeeding in building new businesses, and gain practical insights from real-world examples as we underscore the potential for higher success rates and encourage ambitious thinking and ra…

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EP144: Polish protests, Canadian trade, and Airline data privacy (w/ Benjamin Ayanian) 29:46

5M ago29:46

29:46

In this week's episode of ConsEUmer we talk to Young Voices contributor Benjamin Ayanian about the push by Republican lawmakers to get private airlines to disclose information about migrant passengers. Also in this episode: 🇵🇱 In Poland and beyond, farmers continue protesting 🇨🇦 What's happening with the CETA trade agreement? ✈️ Republicans want mo…

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EP143: TikTok double-standard, Polish rail, and Welcoming Mike Salem (w/ Mike Salem) 25:56

5M ago25:56

25:56

In this week's episode we're talking to our UK Country Associate, our new colleague Mike Salem, about himself and politics in the UK. Also in this episode: 📱 The European Parliament will use TikTok despite the ban 🇵🇱 The Polish government says it will open up the rail market to competition earlier than expected Follow Mike Salem on X @MikeSalem001.…

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EP142: Self-checkout & Influencers (co-hosted w/ Liz Hicks) 36:56

6M ago36:56

36:56

This week's episode is joined by the CCC's U.S Affairs Analyst Elizabeth Hicks! We're talking about the theft happening in major retail brands through self-checkout counters. Also in this episode: which regulations make sense for online influencers? February 1, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLT Sp…

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EP141: Farmer protests, City traffic, and Portugal at high speed 11:21

6M ago11:21

11:21

Solo this week as we keep working on the second season of Fun Police. Still, we have these topics for you this week: 🚜 Farmer protests are now sweeping France 🚦 A new ranking shows which European cities are the most congested 🇵🇹 Portugal works on improved high-speed rail The ranking : https://www.tomtom.com/traffic-index/ranking/ Listen to the trai…

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Asia’s role in shaping a new world 29:06

6M ago29:06

29:06

Is Asia on the cusp of a new era? In this episode, MGI director and senior partner Chris Bradley and MGI partner Jeongmin Seong, join the conversation with host Angela Buensuceso to unravel global patterns of transformation, highlighting Asia's emergence as a key player across multiple domains. Explore how Asia's prominence is reshaping the global …

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Bill Wirtz talks German farmer protests on WIBC 93.1 FM in Indiana 10:15

6M ago10:15

10:15

Bill Wirtz joined WIBC 93.1 FM in Indiana to talk about the recent protests of farmers in Germany, and its relevance for the debate about food policy globally. January 22, 2024 Support the show: http://consumerchoicecenter.org/donate See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Consumer Choice Center

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EP140: Return to Davos 14:33

6M ago14:33

14:33

We're coming to you live from Davos, where Consumer Choice Center was a sponsor at the annual Swedish Lunch side-event. You're hearing from guests and the CCC team live from the mountain. Listen to the trailer of Fun Police Season 2 wherever you get your podcasts. January 18, 2024 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://appl…

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EP139: Farmer rage, Who let the cats out, and 2024 outlook (w/ Pieter Cleppe) 32:54

6M ago32:54

32:54

Happy new year 2024! We're back, and got these stories this week: 🇩🇪 Germany's farmers are mad at the government 🐈 Amsterdam wants cats to wear a bell 🇪🇺 What's in store for 2024 in the EU? (w/ Pieter Cleppe) Pieter's article in Brussels Report: https://www.brusselsreport.eu/2024/01/02/whats-in-store-for-the-eu-in-2024/ Follow Pieter on X @pietercl…

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Announcing Season 2 of Fun Police 0:45

6M ago0:45

0:45

The trailer for the second season of Fun Police will be released on January 17. Stay subscribed to Fun Police wherever you're listening to this right now, or subscribe if you haven't done so already, and also hit the notification bell so you never miss any of the upcoming episodes being released. Thank you for all the positive feedback on season 1.…

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EP138: Glyphosate & Portugal’s scandals (co-hosted w/ Fabio Fernandes) 40:28

8M ago40:28

40:28

It's the last episode of ConsEUmer until the new year. This episode is co-hosted with Fabio Fernandes, with these issues: 🛫 What is realistic on sustainable aviation fuels? (w/ Fred Roeder) 🌱 Glyphosate renewal is approved 🇵🇹 Portugal's scandals come to haunt the government Fred's article in Parliament Magazine: https://www.theparliamentmagazine.eu…

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EP137: Glyphosate renewed, NL votes, and Digital Trade Flip-Flop (w/ Nathalie Voit) 12:46

8M ago12:46

12:46

In this week's episode: 🌱 The Pesticide Reduction Act was struck down in the European Parliament 🇳🇱 The Netherlands have voted 📲 The U.S flip-flops on digital trade (w/ Nathalie Voit) Nathalie Voit's article in Real Clear Markets: https://www.realclearmarkets.com/articles/2023/11/20/the_biden_administration_stands_down_to_wto_protectionism_993405.h…

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Bill Wirtz promotes the FUN POLICE podcast series on Straight Talk with Scott Ryfun on WGIG and WTKS 10:20

8M ago10:20

10:20

Consumer Choice Center Senior Policy Analyst Bill Wirtz is invited on Straight Talk with Scott Ryfun on WGIG and WTKS to discuss the release of the Consumer Choice Center original podcast series FUN POLICE. Original link: https://www.facebook.com/ryfun/videos/2369878349868141/ November 21, 2023 Support the show: http://consumerchoicecenter.org/dona…

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PRESENTING: Fun Police 1:33

8M ago1:33

1:33

LAUNCHING TOMORROW: Fun Police is an original podcast series produced by the Consumer Choice Center. We take a look at the perpetrators of neo-prohibitionism, the movement that attempts to ban "vices" such as vaping, smoking, drinking, gambling, and others. We host high-level guests to discuss the history and current expression of prohibitionism. W…

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PRESENTING: Fun Police 1:33

8M ago1:33

1:33

LAUNCHING TOMORROW: Fun Police is an original podcast series produced by the Consumer Choice Center. We take a look at the perpetrators of neo-prohibitionism, the movement that attempts to ban "vices" such as vaping, smoking, drinking, gambling, and others. We host high-level guests to discuss the history and current expression of prohibitionism. W…

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EP136: Gas stoves & Flight rules (w/ Stephen Kent & Gary Leff) 33:43

8M ago33:43

33:43

Note: Whoops this episode went up too early (but lucky you in that case!) In this week's episode: ⏲️ Is the time up for gas stoves ? (w/ Stephen Kent) 🛩️ New flight rules impact European consumers (w/ Gary Leff) Follow Stephen Kent on X: https://twitter.com/Stephen_Kent89 Follow Gary Leff on X: https://twitter.com/garyleff Start following the Fun P…

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A Nuclear Renaissance Is the Best Path Forward: Yaël on Wilmington's Morning News with Nick Craig 107.9 FM WAAV 18:11

8M ago18:11

18:11

Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski is interviewed on the Nick Craig Wilmington Radio Show on the nuclear renaissance in North Carolina and beyond. If we're serious about climate goals, why aren't we going ALL-IN on adopting and deploying nuclear energy? November 10, 2023 Article mentioned: https://www.realclearenergy.org/articles/…

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EP135: What is net neutrality ? (w/ Donald Kimball) 18:18

8M ago18:18

18:18

This week we are talking to Donald Kimball, Communications Manager at the Washington Policy Center and contributor at Young Voices. We talked about net neutrality (what is that anyway?) and why is it so popular with some policy-makers in the United States and in Europe. Follow Donald Kimball on X: https://twitter.com/KimballDonald Start following t…

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The Future of AI Should be Open and Prime on Innovation, Not Regulation | Yaël on HeardTell 20:58

8M ago20:58

20:58

Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski is interviewed on HeardTell Radio about President Biden's executive order on artificial intelligence and what this means for innovation and the future openness of this industry. https://consumerchoicecenter.org November 7, 2023 Support the show: http://consumerchoicecenter.org/donate See omnystud…

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EP134: Australia trade deal falls through & Welcoming Egle 24:44

9M ago24:44

24:44

In this week's episode we talk about the Australia-EU trade agreement, which failed in negotiations once again. Can the EU overcome its protectionist streak? Also, Bill talks to our new Head of Digital & Innovation Policy Egle Markevičiūtė. Follow Egle on X: https://twitter.com/markeviciute Start following the Fun Police podcast series ! Now on Spo…

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