The Trump Administration has come out with new rules to ban all pod vape flavors except for tobacco and menthol. What does this mean for the future of harm reduction and innovation? Broadcast on January 3, 2019, on The Big Talker 106.7FM on the Joe Catenacci Show.
Big Little Lies and Hollywood: Climate Doomsayers Have Gone Too Far
Have the climate change doomsayers gone too far? Are we too forgone or are innovation and technology actively making our world better every day? CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski discusses messages coming out of recent Hollywood programs on climate change, and what consumers should really know about innovation for the future of our planet. Broadcast […]
Bad Science, Unscrupulous Lawyers: It’s Time For Legal Reform
There are several high-profile lawsuits out now that are making a mockery of our justice system. Whether it’s baby powder or meatless alternatives on trial, injury lawyers are using unscrupulous methods to conjure huge settlements from juries. That raises prices for consumers, hurts victims by clogging up our justice system, and completely distorts science. Consumer […]
Consumer Choice Radio and the Launch of 21Democracy
Today the Consumer Choice Center today announced its new radio program, Consumer Choice Radio, to be broadcast from 10:00-11:00 AM on Saturdays on The Big Talker 106.7 FM out of Wilmington, NC. Thanks to a partnership with the radio station and lead talent Joe Catenacci, Consumer Choice Radio will bring the best news, analysis, and […]
The Real Story of Ukraine’s Path to a Liberal Democracy and Against Authoritarian Regimes
The Real Story of Ukraine’s Path to a Liberal Democracy and Against Authoritarian Regimes. An interview with CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski. Broadcast on the Joe Catenacci Show on The Big Talker 106.7 FM on 27. November 2019.
What can liberal democracies do about China?
Protests are brewing in Hong Kong and the Chinese Communist Party is cracking down. Most talk about China is about trade, but what can liberal democracies do to ensure our principles are upheld and recognized? An interview with CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski. Broadcast on the Joe Catenacci Show on The Big Talker 106.7 FM […]
What Happened to Free Trade in North America?
Even though the United States-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement has been completed and is ready to be ratified, it hasn’t moved through Congress. What’s the holdup? And why is no Democratic presidential candidate backing free trade as a principle? CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski breaks it down. Broadcast on the Joe Catenacci Show on The Big […]
Politician Endorsed Social Media Bans Are Dangerous Territory
When it comes to social media, US politicians are rhetoric-heavy on banning policial ads. But that would mean sweeping consequences for all types of civil society groups, community organizations, and small businesses. That affects billions of consumers worldwide. Considering Sen. Warren is an advocate of such bans, yet decries when they are applied to groups […]
Why We Need Legal Reform Now
From bogus lawsuits to unscrupulous trial lawyers, Yaël Ossowski of the Consumer Choice Center breaks down why we need more attention on reforming our legal system to better serve individuals and consumers who have been wronged. Interviewed by radio host Joe Catenacci on Big Talker 106.7 FM in Wilmington, N.C. http://consumerchoicecenter.org
Keep Vaping Legal to Save Lives
After scare panics in the media, the focus has turned on vaping devices and the flavors offered to those who use them. Yaël Ossowski makes the case for harm reduction, reiterating the point that vape devices have saved the lives of former smokers and should be kept legal as an alternative to the millions who […]