In this week’s episode, Michael Landl from the World Vapers Alliance joins the podcast to talk about the UK’s plans to ban the sale of disposable vapes, and Luca Bertoletti lays out why Switzerland’s plans to phase-out nuclear energy are misguided. You can read the CCC paper on energy security in Switzerland here: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/energy-security-in-switzerland/ (Also yes, […]
ConsEUmer podcast / EP128: Media & consumer choice (w/ Stephen Kent)
This episode was recorded in person in Washington D.C! Joining Bill is CCC Media Director Stephen Kent, who you can follow on X @Stephen_Kent89. Related article: https://www.newsmax.com/billwirtz/consumer-choice-government-regulations/2023/09/06/id/1133412/ September 14, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
ConsEUmer podcast / EP127: Turbines & Scooters
This week’s episode contains the following topics: ✈️ Dutch government defines maximum number of flights 🇫🇷 France wants a minimum price for flights 🛴 Paris ban on e-scooters comes into force September 7, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
ConsEUmer podcast / EP126: European Tech Regulation (w/ Evan Schwarztrauber)
Since Bill is sick this week, the ConsEUmer replays a great interview previously played on Consumer Choice Radio recently. Follow Yaël Ossowski on Twitter @YaelOss. Listen to Consumer Choice Radio: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/ Evan’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/SayreEvanCheck out “The Dynamist” Podcast: https://apple.co/44rDi8wBroadcast on Consumer Choice Radio on July 1, 2022.
ConsEUmer podcast / EP125: Don’t touch my car (co-hosted w/ Yaël Ossowski)
The last episode before the summer break is co-hosted together with Yaël Ossowski. We’re talking about the future of car mobility, and rant about Just Stop Oil protesters. Follow Yaël Ossowski on Twitter @YaelOss. Listen to Consumer Choice Radio: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/ July 27, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
Consumer Choice Radio guest: EP181: A Luxemburger Goes to Ottawa
I was a guest on Consumer Choice Radio with David Clement, talking Canadian politics and the ramifications of political scandals. You can listen to Consumer Choice Radio weekly on Sauga 960AM in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario, and on Coastal Carolina Network on Saturdays 1-2 PM EST, as well as on all the major podcast players.
ConsEUmer podcast / EP124: Lula’s flip-flopping & Europe’ Gene-Revolution (w/ Amrit Nanda)
In this week’s episode of ConsEUmer: 🇧🇷 What is the future of the EU-Mercosur trade agreement? 🌱 Europe opens shop for the plants of the future (w/ Amrit Nanda) Follow Plants for the Future on Twitter @Plant_ETP. Note: I did say “European Technology *Forum” in the intro. Should have been *Platform. The European Commission video […]
Talking Dutch and EU agriculture policy on Agriculture of America
I was a guest on Agriculture of America to talk about Dutch and EU agriculture policy and why it faces pushback.
ConsEUmer podcast / EP123: KLM headaches, Diet Coke dilemma, and AI regulation (w/ Luke Hogg)
In this week’s episode of ConsEUmer: 🛫 KLM struggles with limiting the number of flights 🥤 Is aspartame really dangerous to you? 💻 The happenings in AI regulation (w/ Luke Hogg) Follow Luke Hogg on Twitter @LEHogg. Check out Consumer Choice Radio: https://consumerchoiceradio.com/ July 13, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyzto
ConsEUmer podcast / EP121: Dutch only & Breton targets tech giants (co-hosted w/ Yaël Ossowski)
This week’s episode is co-hosted with Yaël Ossowski from Consumer Choice Radio. In this episode: 🇳🇱 The Netherlands might require you to speak Dutch in their universities 📱EU Commissioner Breton targets U.S tech firms Follow Yaël Ossowski on Twitter @YaelOss. Listen to Consumer Choice Radio: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/ June 29, 2023 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your […]