Of Consuming Interest

Latest Episodes:

Making it easier and cheaper to use our legal system Oct 10, 2020

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Tom Gordon, executive director of Responsive Law, describes changes that are being made in some states to make the law more accessible and affordable to consumers.

Finding the right way to get through the COVID pandemic Oct 03, 2020

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Doug Badger, visiting fellow in domestic policy studies with the Heritage Foundation, discusses the ways COVID-19 spreads and which mitigation efforts make the most sense.

School's back in session... for hackers, too Sep 26, 2020

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John Breyault of the National Consumers League discusses how hackers are targeting school systems, the effect, and the cost. He also provides guidance for parents and students on the issue.

Getting older and getting wiser about new technology Feb 21, 2020

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Debra Berlyn, executive director, Project GOAL, describes the exciting technologies introduced at the CES consumer electronics show and how they affect the senior population, as well as the many devices being developed to keep all of us healthy.

Insurance Fraud Hall of Shame Feb 15, 2020

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Jim Quiggle, Communications Director, Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, reveals the new Insurance Fraud Hall of Shame. He discusses some of the most astonishing frauds of the past year as well as the cost in money and lives.

When it's no longer cool to use that old refrigerant Feb 07, 2020

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Ben Lieberman, senior fellow, Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses changes in regulations that govern many household appliances as well as the move to require a new, more expensive refrigerant for air conditioners and refrigerators.

Working the law without getting a lawyer Jan 17, 2020

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Tom Gordon, executive director of Responsive Law, reports on the ways the legal system is being made more accessible to consumers without having to hire a lawyer.

How to go RoboCop on those robocalls Jan 10, 2020

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Kristi Thompson, Federal Communications Commission, discusses robocalls, where they originate, public and private sector Initiatives, and how consumers can fight back.

5G and what that means to you Dec 14, 2019

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Susan Diegelman, director of public affairs, AT&T, discusses 5G and what the new technology means for consumers.

OF CONSUMING INTEREST 120819 Avoiding scams when seeking debt relief Dec 07, 2019

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Bruce McClary of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling discusses debt elimination scams and how they can drive consumers into more debt.