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.

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 & Yaël Ossowski.

New episodes dropping week by week, starting November 15, 2023. 

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 &amp; Yaël Ossowski.
New episodes dropping week by week, starting November 15, 2023.

Fun Police

S2 Episode 3: Risky science

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 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.

Be sure to subscribe to the full podcast on your podcast player of choice:

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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.

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