CCC UK Country Associate Mike Salem is joining us this week to discuss the UK budget and its implication for consumers. 

December 4, 2025

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CCC UK Country Associate Mike Salem is joining us this week to discuss the UK budget and its implication for consumers.&nbsp;
December 4, 2025
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The ConsEUmer Podcast is a weekly program that covers the news & politics of the European Union and its member states.

Produced by the Consumer Choice Center, we focus on consumer issues such as free trade, science-based policy-making, product safety, and privacy — but we won't shy away from commentary on the day to day of the European Union's institutions.

Stay tuned for exclusive interviews with policy-makers and experts, hosted by our Senior Policy Analyst Bill Wirtz.

The ConsEUmer Podcast is a weekly program that covers the news &amp; politics of the European Union and its member states.
Produced by the Consumer Choice Center, we focus on consumer issues such as free trade, science-based policy-making, product safety, and privacy &mdash; but we won't shy away from commentary on the day to day of the European Union's institutions.
Stay tuned for exclusive interviews with policy-makers and experts, hosted by our Senior Policy Analyst Bill Wirtz.

The ConsEUmer Podcast

The ConsEUmer Podcast is a weekly program that covers the news &amp; politics of the European Union and its member states.
Produced by the Consumer Choice Center, we focus on consumer issues such as free trade, science-based policy-making, product safety, and privacy &mdash; but we won't shy away from commentary on the day to day of the European Union's institutions.
Stay tuned for exclusive interviews with policy-makers and experts, hosted by our Senior Policy Analyst Bill Wirtz.

EP191: UK budget meltdown (w/ Mike Salem)

In the latest episode of the ConsEUmer podcast, Bill Wirtz and Mike Salem tackle the conversation surrounding courier services around the world. What are our expectations of e-commerce?

January 22, 2026

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In the latest episode of the ConsEUmer podcast, Bill Wirtz and Mike Salem tackle the conversation surrounding courier services around the world. What are our expectations of e-commerce?
January 22, 2026
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EP194: Delivery fees (w/ Mike Salem)

Liz Hayes joins us this week to zoom out and discuss our daily commute. Where does public transit make sense, and what are the key differences between Europe and the U.S?

January 15, 2026

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Liz Hayes joins us this week to zoom out and discuss our daily commute. Where does public transit make sense, and what are the key differences between Europe and the U.S?
January 15, 2026
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EP193: Where does public transit make sense? (w/ Liz Hayes)

Fabio Fernandes joins us on the ConsEUmer podcast this week to discuss a Politico article about Italian "gastronationalism". 

The full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/how-the-italian-right-is-weaponizing-food/

January 8, 2026

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Fabio Fernandes joins us on the ConsEUmer podcast this week to discuss a Politico article about Italian "gastronationalism".&nbsp;
The full article: <a href="https://www.politico.eu/article/how-the-italian-right-is-weaponizing-food/">https://www.politico.eu/article/how-the-italian-right-is-weaponizing-food/</a>
January 8, 2026
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EP191: UK budget meltdown (w/ Mike Salem)

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