In our final episode in this season: is Uber dangerous? For decades, the argument against Uber has been that of safety, but it was the competition, vested interests, that made it.

Released on March 26, 2025.

More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/

Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/

In our final episode in this season: is Uber dangerous? For decades, the argument against Uber has been that of safety, but it was the competition, vested interests, that made it.
Released on March 26, 2025.
More resources of the Fun Police campaign: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/</a>
Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/</a>

S3 Episode 4: Licensed to kill competition

In this third episode, we have a drink. But where and when we can buy and have that drink in Canada is regulated, due to rules dating back to prohibition. 

Act 1: LC Beer-No

Act 2: A question of morality

Act 3: Free my booze

Released on March 19, 2025.

More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/

Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/

In this third episode, we have a drink. But where and when we can buy and have that drink in Canada is regulated, due to rules dating back to prohibition.&nbsp;
Act 1: LC Beer-No
Act 2: A question of morality
Act 3: Free my booze
Released on March 19, 2025.
More resources of the Fun Police campaign: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/</a>
Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/</a>

S3 Episode 3: The monopoly on drunkenness

In this second episode, we follow the money of neo-prohibitionist organisations. Why different levels of the Canadian government funding advocacy groups to lobby itself?

Act 1: Who is counting anymore?

Act 2: Show me the receipts

Act 3: If you solve my problem, I will have nothing left to do

Released on March 12, 2025.

More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/

Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/

In this second episode, we follow the money of neo-prohibitionist organisations. Why different levels of the Canadian government funding advocacy groups to lobby itself?
Act 1: Who is counting anymore?
Act 2: Show me the receipts
Act 3: If you solve my problem, I will have nothing left to do
Released on March 12, 2025.
More resources of the Fun Police campaign: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/</a>
Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/</a>

S3 Episode 2: Follow the money

In this season of Fun Police, we are focusing specifically on Canada, a country which unlike any other displays all the things that go wrong with neo-prohibitionism. 

In this first episode: an unholy alliance of holy rituals and profiteers of prohibitionism.

Act 1: A question of tradition

Act 2: A lucrative scheme

Act 3: The difference between hurt and harm

Released on March 5, 2025.

More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/

Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/

In this season of Fun Police, we are focusing specifically on Canada, a country which unlike any other displays all the things that go wrong with neo-prohibitionism.&nbsp;
In this first episode: an unholy alliance of holy rituals and profiteers of prohibitionism.
Act 1: A question of tradition
Act 2: A lucrative scheme
Act 3: The difference between hurt and harm
Released on March 5, 2025.
More resources of the Fun Police campaign: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/</a>
Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/</a>

S3 Episode 1: Ancient rights and modern problems

The official trailer for the third season of Fun Police. Episodes start streaming March 5th.

Released on February 26, 2025.

More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/

Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/

The official trailer for the third season of Fun Police. Episodes start streaming March 5th.
Released on February 26, 2025.
More resources of the Fun Police campaign: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/</a>
Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/</a>

Season 3 trailer

In this season finale, Movendi International makes a comeback. UNODC and Movendi collaborate on global health policy, and it's all a bit odd. Also, we talk to an infant feeding expert who leads us down the path of the WHO's weird obsession with infant formula. 

Act 1: Listen first

Act 2: Magic formula

Act 3: Conclusion

Released on January 21, 2024.

More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/

Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/

Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/

Fun Police is a Consumer Choice Center original podcast. This episode was written and researched by Bill Wirtz. Editing by Yaël Ossowski and Bill Wirtz.

In this season finale, Movendi International makes a comeback. UNODC and Movendi collaborate on global health policy, and it's all a bit odd. Also, we talk to an infant feeding expert who leads us down the path of the WHO's weird obsession with infant formula. 
Act 1: Listen first
Act 2: Magic formula
Act 3: Conclusion
Released on January 21, 2024.
More resources of the Fun Police campaign: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/</a>
Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/</a>
Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/</a>
Fun Police is a Consumer Choice Center original podcast. This episode was written and researched by Bill Wirtz. Editing by Yaël Ossowski and Bill Wirtz.

S2 Episode 4: Loose ends

In this third episode, we look at the role of international institutions when it comes to litigation. IARC, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, uses a method of analysing hazard, not risk, opening up companies to expensive litigation. This appears to be used as a method to impose quasi bans.

Act 1: Precaution

Act 2: Lawyer up

Act 3: Conflicts of interest

Released on January 14, 2024.

More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/

Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/

Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/

Fun Police is a Consumer Choice Center original podcast. This episode was written and researched by Bill Wirtz. Editing by Yaël Ossowski and Bill Wirtz.

In this third episode, we look at the role of international institutions when it comes to litigation. IARC, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, uses a method of analysing hazard, not risk, opening up companies to expensive litigation. This appears to be used as a method to impose quasi bans.
Act 1: Precaution
Act 2: Lawyer up
Act 3: Conflicts of interest
Released on January 14, 2024.
More resources of the Fun Police campaign: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/</a>
Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/</a>
Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/</a>
Fun Police is a Consumer Choice Center original podcast. This episode was written and researched by Bill Wirtz. Editing by Yaël Ossowski and Bill Wirtz.

S2 Episode 3: Risky science

In this season of the Fun Police podcast, we are looking at the role of international institutions in the propagation of misinformation and how prohibitionists are using them to further their goals. 

In this episode: the dirty on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and its Conference of the Parties (COP), the World Health Organization's treaty organ that continues to deny the science on harm reduction and the usefulness of nicotine alternatives in getting people to quit smoking. 

We uncover the NGOs and partner groups of the FCTC that muddy the conference and aim to disparage anyone who dares ask a question or introduce some nuance.

Featuring an interview with investigative journalist and congressional candidate Drew Johnson (@DrewForNevada), who has some experience in getting kicked out of multiple FCTC conferences over the years and has decided to run for Congress to push for government transparency and accountability.

Act 1: Experts

Act 2: The illusion of consensus

Act 3: False prophets

Released on February 7, 2024.

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More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/

Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/

Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/

Fun Police is a Consumer Choice Center original podcast.

This episode was written and researched by Yaël Ossowski (@YaelOss). Editing by Yaël Ossowski and Bill Wirtz (@wirtzbill).

In this season of the Fun Police podcast, we are looking at the role of international institutions in the propagation of misinformation and how prohibitionists are using them to further their goals. 
In this episode: the dirty on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and its Conference of the Parties (COP), the World Health Organization's treaty organ that continues to deny the science on harm reduction and the usefulness of nicotine alternatives in getting people to quit smoking. 
We uncover the NGOs and partner groups of the FCTC that muddy the conference and aim to disparage anyone who dares ask a question or introduce some nuance.
Featuring an interview with investigative journalist and congressional candidate Drew Johnson (<a href="https://twitter.com/DrewForNevada">@DrewForNevada)</a>, who has some experience in getting kicked out of multiple FCTC conferences over the years and has decided to run for Congress to push for government transparency and accountability.
Act 1: Experts
Act 2: The illusion of consensus
Act 3: False prophets
Released on February 7, 2024.
Be sure to subscribe to the full podcast on your podcast player of choice:
<a href="http://spoti.fi/3Mm6nLX">spoti.fi/3Mm6nLX</a> <a href="http://apple.co/3FE2WN5">apple.co/3FE2WN5</a> <a href="http://pod.link/1714265675">pod.link/1714265675</a>
More resources of the Fun Police campaign: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/</a>
Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/</a>
Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/</a>
Fun Police is a Consumer Choice Center original podcast.
This episode was written and researched by Yaël Ossowski (<a href="https://twitter.com/yaeloss">@YaelOss</a>). Editing by Yaël Ossowski and Bill Wirtz (<a href="https://twitter.com/wirtzbill">@wirtzbill</a>).

S2 Episode 2: When global health gets a baton

In this season of the Fun Police podcast, we are looking at the role of international institutions in the propagation of misinformation and how prohibitionists are using them to further their goals. 

In this first episode: the World Health Organisation, and its role in global health policy.

Act 1: WHO got it wrong

Act 2: Negative impacts

Act 3: WHO cares

Released on January 31, 2024.

More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/

Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/

Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/

Fun Police is a Consumer Choice Center original podcast. This episode was written and researched by Bill Wirtz. Editing by Yaël Ossowski and Bill Wirtz.

In this season of the Fun Police podcast, we are looking at the role of international institutions in the propagation of misinformation and how prohibitionists are using them to further their goals. 
In this first episode: the World Health Organisation, and its role in global health policy.
Act 1: WHO got it wrong
Act 2: Negative impacts
Act 3: WHO cares
Released on January 31, 2024.
More resources of the Fun Police campaign: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/</a>
Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/</a>
Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/</a>
Fun Police is a Consumer Choice Center original podcast. This episode was written and researched by Bill Wirtz. Editing by Yaël Ossowski and Bill Wirtz.

S2 Episode 1: Mistakes were made

The official trailer for the second season of the Fun Police podcast series. Episode one will be released on January 31, 2024. New episodes, four in total, dropping week by week.

Released on January 17, 2024

More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/

Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/

Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/

The official trailer for the second season of the Fun Police podcast series. Episode one will be released on January 31, 2024. New episodes, four in total, dropping week by week.
Released on January 17, 2024
More resources of the Fun Police campaign: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/</a>
Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/</a>
Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): <a href="https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/">https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/</a>

Season 2 Trailer

Fun Police is an original podcast series produced by the Consumer Choice Center. We take a look at the perpetrators of neo-prohibitionism, the movement that attempts to ban "vices" such as vaping, smoking, drinking, gambling, and others. We host high-level guests to discuss the history and current expression of prohibitionism.

Written and produced by Bill Wirtz.

New episodes dropping week by week, starting March 5, 2025.

Fun Police is an original podcast series produced by the Consumer Choice Center. We take a look at the perpetrators of neo-prohibitionism, the movement that attempts to ban "vices" such as vaping, smoking, drinking, gambling, and others. We host high-level guests to discuss the history and current expression of prohibitionism.
Written and produced by Bill Wirtz.
New episodes dropping week by week, starting March 5, 2025.

Fun Police

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