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Are consumers prepared to be hounded at the pump for fueling up their cars? An article published last week in BMJ, the journal of the British Medical Association, makes an argument for including “cigarette-style” warning labels on fuel pumps, airline tickets, and energy bills. The warnings would highlight the “major health impacts” of fossil fuels…
Consumer Choice Radio, hosted by Yaël Ossowski (@YaelOss) & David Clement (@ClementLiberty). Keeping Entertained: Netflix shows to watch? Joe Exotic unleashed Chinese Communists are exporting garbage tests THE GREAT MASK DEBATE: Why did our government tell us masks don’t work? INTERVIEW: Casey Given, Executive Director, Young Voices Sending police and National Guard to enforce quarantine?…
It’s now springtime in the northern hemisphere, and we’re now several weeks into the COVID-19 pandemic. As consumer advocates, our job has never relinquished: we’re there to closely monitor regulatory trends in major capitals to inform and activate consumers to fight for #ConsumerChoice. With governments scrambling to protect its citizens, we’ve seen an unprecedented push…
Consumer Choice Radio, hosted by Yaël Ossowski (@YaelOss) & David Clement (@ClementLiberty). Bill de Blasio wants to nationalize basically all industries Government-mandated selfies to prove you’re in quarantine? $2 trillion coronavirus bill – oh my! The Boyfriend Recovery Plan INTERVIEW: North Carolina Central University research professor and former public health director of Cabarrus County William…
Here is my current healthcare set-up for those who are interested. Note: Ideally, this is for anyone who is an American citizen (or has a social security number), travels for business or pleasure at least one or two months a year, is generally skeptical of the current healthcare system, and wants to empower themselves. High-Deductible Health…
Public life is now at a standstill in the United States. Millions are social distancing and staying at home to avoid further community spread of the novel coronavirus known as COVID-19. It’s important to remain positive, but times are tough. Nearly 18% of American households are facing reduced hours or layoffs at work according to…
Consumer Choice Radio, hosted by Yaël Ossowski (@YaelOss) & David Clement (@ClementLiberty). Quarantine week two Let’s thank the people running the Internet A lot of silly laws are being repealed. Good riddance! Alcohol and cannabis delivery. What are the laws? INTERVIEW: Forbes Media CEO Steve Forbes on the best economic mitigation strategies for coronavirus measures…
Consumer Choice Radio, hosted by Yaël Ossowski (@YaelOss) & David Clement (@ClementLiberty). Did Yaël get exposed at CPAC? International measures go crazy Media malpractice, The Simpsons predicts it all Biden gets testy with union workers *PATRIOT Act is getting renewed* Consumer Choice Center media hits Breaking down California’s AB5 anti-freelancing disaster Shownotes: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/ep10 Broadcast on…
It’s here. Whether it was Tom Hanks contracting the novel coronavirus, or the shutting down of most major sports league events in an effort to avoid further infections, the pandemic has arrived. We’ve been speaking about this for weeks on Consumer Choice Radio – at first, the story was about the lies and deceptions of the…
On March 13, 2020, Yaël Ossowski guest-hosts the Mornings with Joe Catenacci radio program on Big Talker 106.7FM in Wilmington, North Carolina. The full program is above. Interviews: John Francis Trump, Carolina Journal Katie Peralta, Charlotte Agenda Michael Munger, Duke University and NC State House Candidate Vincent Geloso, King’s University College Phil Magness, American Institue…
Consumer Choice Radio, hosted by Yaël Ossowski (@YaelOss) & David Clement (@ClementLiberty). Airlines set to lose $113 billion due to Coronavirus scare Traveling during pandemic time Super Tuesday massacre Vaping tax? What’s happening in the Texas of Canada? INTERVIEW: Ashely Baker, Director of Public Policy, Committee For Justice: What we need to know about tort…
Encourage competition, safety, medical facts and eradication of the black market ARLINGTON, Va. — Flashy display cases, provocative brand names and lists of health benefits have elevated cannabidiol (CBD), a nonintoxicating compound found in cannabis, to be one of the hottest product trends today. Whether it be for health, pets or beauty care, the use cases…
Consumer Choice Radio, hosted by Yaël Ossowski (@YaelOss) & David Clement (@ClementLiberty). Environmental protesters continue their rail blockade in Canada and people don’t want to take it anymore CPAC and Washington, D.C. Mayor Big Gulp Michael Bloomberg making a huge ad push in North and South Carolina INTERVIEW: Fred Roeder, Managing Director, Consumer Choice Center:…
Consumer Choice Radio, hosted by Yaël Ossowski (@YaelOss) & David Clement (@ClementLiberty). Mayor “Big Gulp” Bloomberg gets railroaded at the Democratic debate A rail blockade brings Canada to its knees The Straw Police are real…and they’re here DEBATE: Should you recline your seat in economy class? Awesome Consumer Choice Center hits around the world: European…
Citizens and consumers in liberal democracies should fear the rise of the CCP I was one of them. One of the 147 million Americans who had their information compromised in the epic 2017 Equifax data breach. It was one of the largest hacks in history, leaking the names, social security numbers, addresses, and credit history…
Last year, I won a free trip to a Las Vegas resort. But it came with a catch: I had to listen to a sales pitch on at least one afternoon of my three-day, two-night stay. No biggie, I thought. I’d pop in and hear the pitch before I hit the pool. The trip was…
Consumer Choice Radio, hosted by Yaël Ossowski (@YaelOss) & David Clement (@ClementLiberty). Huawei finally charged; why do the Chinese want Yaël’s credit report? Bloomberg’s leaked tape and Stop-And-Frisk Apology The mayoral memes are hitting hard The unions are going against Bernie Trump at the Daytona 500 will be an absolute BONANZA Los Angeles expunges cannabis…
Consumer Choice Radio, hosted by Yaël Ossowski (@YaelOss) & David Clement (@ClementLiberty). It was the Ultimate Consumer Entertainment Week Best Super Bowl commercials, tech trends Iowa Caucus and apps go crazy Trump actually hits top notes on the State of the Union: Socialism and Healthcare Flight-shaming Consumer Choice Center wins in Brazil All about Tesla’s…
Consumer Choice Center Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski on The Joe Catenacci Show. Yaël reports in from Washington, D.C. Topics discussed: State of the Union breakdown: was Trump effective? Socialism and healthcare. The lines are drawn. What about other countries? What’s next for the North Carolina primary? Which Democratic candidate has the advantage? The main issues…
Consumer Choice Radio, hosted by Yaël Ossowski & David Clement. Crazy 2020 begins Coronavirus meets Communism The World Health Organization has been failing us British Columbia finally has ridesharing?? Brexit Day, but then the UK caves to China. What gives? Iowa Caucus is here! What are our predictions? Shownotes: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/ep4 Broadcast on The Big Talker…