EP130: Swiss energy security (w/ Frédéric Jollien)
In this week's episode, we are talking to Frédéric Jollien, Swiss Policy Fellow at the Consumer Choice Center. As the Swiss government gears up to implement its controversial energy agenda, what are the consequences of the move away from nuclear power, and how will Swiss voters react in the upcomin…
EP129: Innovation works (w/ Michael Landl & Luca Bertoletti)
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 …
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 wh…
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/2HR4TLT…
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/SayreEvan Check out "…
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, …
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 *Pl…
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, …
EP122: Threads vs Twitter, Germany bans fossil fuel heating, and FairShare? (w/ Konstantinos Komaitis)
In this week's episode of ConsEUmer: 📱 Meta launches competitor to Twitter 🇩🇪 Germany bans new fossil fuel heating from 2024 🌐 Should streaming services pay telecom companies ? (w/ Konstantinos Komaitis) Note: It was announced after we recorded the episode that Meta's new platform "Threads"…
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:…