Yaël Ossowski

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  • The Rebels of Davos – Consumer Choice Radio (25. Jan 2020)

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    Broadcast 25. January 2020 on The Big Talker 106.7FM. Hosts: Yaël Ossowski & David Clement Consumer Choice Radio: a weekly conversation featuring the latest news, interviews, and expert analysis that covers consumer topics around the world. This time, we’re broadcasting from Davos, Switzerland, alongside the World Economic Forum. Why are we in Davos? Behind the…

  • Aussie Bushfires and CNN’s poor debate – Consumer Choice Radio (18. Jan. 2020)

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    Broadcast 18. January 2020 on The Big Talker 106.7FM. Hosts: Yaël Ossowski & David Clement Welcome to Consumer Choice Radio, a weekly conversation featuring the latest news, interviews, and expert analysis that covers consumer topics around the world. Shownotes Link: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/ep2/

  • Bad Science, Unscrupulous Lawyers: It’s Time For Legal Reform

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    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. Deputy…

  • 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…

  • Elizabeth Warren Outraged by Social Media Bans She Champions

    In a tweet she published on Tuesday, Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren blasted Twitter’s new ad policy that won’t approve any political advertising. The problem with Sen. Warren’s outrage is that she herself is a champion of breaking up social media networks as an end goal, and restricting political advertising in the meantime. Therefore,…

  • What is Smart Cannabis Policy?

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    What is smart cannabis policy? And where can we find it? How will future regulations on cannabis shape our economy and society? Hear those insights and more with CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski, live from the State Policy Network conference in Colorado, where he addressed the audience on that same topic. Broadcast on 1. November…

  • Democratic Presidential Debate: How did consumer choice fare?

    With the 2020 presidential race running on full steam, 12 Democratic candidates for president participated in yet another televised debate last night in Ohio. Considering consumers will be directly impacted by many of the policies mentioned, here’s a breakdown by categories mentioned by the candidates and our own spin on how it relates to consumer…

  • What should consumers know about cannabis edibles?

    In the second season of the Netflix series Rotten, there is an entire episode exploring the world of cannabis edibles. It is highly recommended. The documentary itself does a great job uncovering the latest innovations, the legal hurdles, and many questions left for consumers who want to try cannabis edibles where they’re legal. Going beyond…

  • Yaël Ossowski on Joe Catenacci Show: Social Media Regulation, Decentralization, and Unlivable Cities

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    CCC Deputy Director Yaël Ossowski is invited on the Joe Catenacci Show on Wilmington’s Big Talker 106.7FM to discuss regulation of social media and tech platforms, the great decentralized alternatives people can use, and the sad state of many elite cities and towns that are now unlivable due to high taxes and regulations. http://consumerchoicecenter.org

  • We Must Make Consumer Privacy a Priority

    Nearly every day we hear of more major cases of identity theft, financial crime and other forms of attacks or malicious interference on the internet. Breeches become commonplace and lax standards leave consumers worried about how their information is safeguarded. The colossal breaches at British Airways and Marriott and Starwood in 2018 compromised the private…