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The hidden costs of what’s ‘free’ on the internet Aug 05, 2018

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Debra Berlyn, president of Consumer Policy Solutions, discusses what it really costs consumers who use “free” things on the internet.

Hidden travel fees Jul 28, 2018

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Consumer advocate Charlie Leocha of Travelers United discusses the many hidden fees you are likely to pay when making travel arrangements.

Preserving consumers' choice in purchasing contact lenses Jun 30, 2018

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Pete Sepp a member of the Coalition for Contact Lens Consumer Choice discusses proposed changes to the rules that give consumers the ability to shop around for eyewear and to have refractive eye exams and renew prescriptions online.

FCC chair on what the commission is doing now Jun 28, 2018

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Chairman Ajit Pai of the Federal Communications Commission discusses the funds dedicated to helping restore the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico communications networks, action taken against robocallers, initiatives against cramming and slamming, and efforts to deploy broadband to rural areas.

Making sure class action lawsuits benefit the consumer Jun 24, 2018

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Ted Frank of the Competitive Enterprise Institute Center for Class Action Fairness discusses how class action lawsuits sometimes benefit only the lawyers bringing the suit, not the damaged consumers. Actions taken by the center have resulted in positive changes for consumers involved in class action lawsuits.

When counterfeit can kill Jun 16, 2018

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Kyle Burgess of Consumers’ Research discusses how counterfeit products and drugs endanger the lives of millions of consumers.

How to have a meaningful life in retirement Jun 09, 2018

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Janet Bodnar, former editor of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance Magazine, discusses the pros and cons of retirement and how to have a meaningful life after leaving your job.

The dangers of dabbling in cryptocurrency May 26, 2018

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Owen Donley, with the Securities and Exchange Commission, discusses cryptocurrencies.

Living in the age of the internet of things May 19, 2018

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Stacey Gray of the Future of Privacy Forum discusses the privacy and safety implications of electronic devices that use the internet such as personal assistants, smart TVs, children’s toys, baby monitors, etc.

Hotel booking sites that scam you May 12, 2018

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Maryam Cope, vice president of government affairs at the American Hotel and Lodging Association, discusses third-party hotel booking websites that may steal your money or even your identity.

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