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Fun PoliceS2 Episode 4: Loose endsIn 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 R...2024-02-2125 min
Fun PoliceS2 Episode 3: Risky scienceIn 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...2024-02-1458 min
Fun PoliceS2 Episode 2: When global health gets a batonIn 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 d...2024-02-0735 min
Fun PoliceS2 Episode 1: Mistakes were madeIn 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 o...2024-01-3150 min
Fun PoliceS1 Episode 5: The conclusionThere's a few last things to say, a few questions to ask. We'd love to have asked those questions to the Neo-prohibitionists themselves, but they were not ready to talk to us. What makes us as a society realise the detrimental effects of prohibition? Is it really something we have to try over and over again? There's more to say, but for this conclusion we only have ten minutes. Who knows, maybe there will be more in the future. Released on December 13, 2023 More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter...2023-12-1309 min
Fun PoliceS1 Episode 4: Hedging betsWe have a fascination with gambling, but for some, it is also seen as both shady and dangerous. As a result, activists try to ban it, for public health reasons and on the grounds of morality. The promise of potential winnings are evil, they say. But what are the consequences of making gambling illegal, and what are the economic benefits of legalising activities such as sports betting and games of chance? In this episode we take a closer look at gambling. Also in this episode: plain packaging is becoming popular in public health advocacy. Is...2023-12-0651 min
Fun PoliceS1 Episode 3: Harm reductionMany people attempt to quit smoking, but it's a difficult task. With the availability of smoking cessation devices, the question is: how effective are they, and why are they being treated the same as smoking? In this episode, we take a look at tobacco harm reduction, its proponents and adversaries. Act 1: Thank you for Not Smoking Act 2: Just Say No Act 3: Difficult goodbyes Released on November 29, 2023 More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/ Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/2023-11-2952 min
Vaping Unplugged Podcast“Fun Police” on Vaping Unplugged Podcast | Ep. 34In this special edition of "Vaping Unplugged," we're focusing on consumer choice and featuring the exciting new "Fun Police" podcast by the Consumer Choice Center.The "Fun Police" podcast is a thought-provoking series that examines neo-prohibitionism, the movement against lifestyle choices such as vaping, smoking, drinking, and gambling. Hosted by high-level guests, it explores the historical and current aspects of prohibitionism.We recommend checking out "Fun Police," creatively crafted by Bill Wirtz & Yaël Ossowski. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in consumer rights and policy discussions.Joining us in this e...2023-11-2728 min
Fun PoliceS1 Episode 2: The BillionaireEpisode 2: The Billionaire Every prohibitionist movement needs its funders. Its moneymen. Usually, there are powerful industrialists who've made it big and are "giving back" by restricting choices of the little people. For popular movements against alcohol in the 1900s, Andrew Carnegie, John D. Rockefeller, and Henry Ford were the principal philanthropists. Neoprohibitionists now rely on a man with a name as iconic as his money: Michael Bloomberg. Through his three-term New York City mayoral stint and global funding campaign against sugar, salt, trans-fats, and vaping products, Fun Police Captain Michael Bloomberg cuts above the prohibitionist...2023-11-2235 min
Fun PoliceS1 Episode 1: The PremiseTo understand Neo-prohibitionism, we need to understand the premise of their arguments. In this episode we talk about the harm principle, and the implications of self-harm. We also analyse the history of prohibition throughout time and answer the question: is prohibitionism limited to only one culture, or is it a universal fallacy? We close the episode with a Canadian example of how neo-prohibitionists operate. Act 1: Do you want to live? Act 2: Recycling old adages Act 3: The Method Released on November 15, 2023 More resources of the Fun Police campaign...2023-11-151h 04
The ConsEUmer PodcastPRESENTING: Fun PoliceLAUNCHING TOMORROW: 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. Subscribe today: http://spoti.fi/3Mm6nLX http://apple.co/3FE2WN5 https://pod.link/1714265675 ...2023-11-1401 min
Consumer Choice Center CastPRESENTING: Fun PoliceLAUNCHING TOMORROW: 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. Subscribe today: http://spoti.fi/3Mm6nLX http://apple.co/3FE2WN5 https://pod.link/1714265675 ...2023-11-1401 min
Your Choice Our FightPRESENTING: Fun PoliceLAUNCHING TOMORROW: 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. Subscribe today: http://spoti.fi/3Mm6nLX http://apple.co/3FE2WN5 https://pod.link/1714265675 ...2023-11-1401 min
Your Choice Our FightEP155: The Grand CCC AI Art and IP DebateBy now you will have surely seen a few Artificial Intelligence "Art" renderings somewhere online. These new algorithms and software are novel and exciting, but they also elicit interesting questions on the protection of intellectual property for artists, the future of art, and what this all portends for human creativity. To get a broader perspective, we invited on the creative team at the Consumer Choice Center, who create beautiful videos and imagery for us each day. Participants: Yaël Ossowski, Consumer Choice Radio Bill Wirtz, ConsEUmer Podcast Elena Podaneva, J...2022-12-3154 min
Les Malentendus10: Donne-moi ta meilleure musiqueDonne-moi ta meilleure musiqueNous voulons partager et critiquer un peu de la musique francophone !Les Cowboys Fringants : L'amerique pleureJane Birkin et Serge Gainsbourg: Je T'aime, Moi Non PlusJean Leloup : I lost my babyStromae : Quand c'est ?Les Colocs : Pis si ô moins---Les Malentendus avec @YaelOss et @WirtzBill.13. mai 2022Suivez-nous sur Podcasting 2.0!Podcast Index: https://bit.ly/3nNi0iKApple: https://apple.co/3FQj63zGoogle: https://bit.ly/3fQU5d...2022-05-1342 min
Les MalentendusOn vote pour l'anti (avec Kerry Halferty Hardy)On vote pour l'antiInvité : Kerry Halferty Hardy, une Franco-Texane, une consultante en matière d'affaires, une éducatrice et « connectrice » globale.https://about.me/kerry.hardyVoter pour la première fois en tant que citoyenne françaiseMacron vs. Le Pen — où votent les libéraux ?Décentraliser la FrancePasser « l'examen » pour deviner françaiseLes mots du jour---Les Malentendus avec @YaelOss et @WirtzBill.15. avril 2022Suivez-nous sur Podcasting 2.0!Podcast Index: https://bit.ly/3nNi0iK2022-04-1539 min
Les MalentendusLa langue du business (avec Jeanne Dussueil)La langue du businessInvité : Jeanne Dussueil, Rédactrice ajointe à La Tribune, journaliste économiquehttps://twitter.com/JdussueilCryptomonnaies et Bitcoin en FranceInflation arrive !Un état centraliséUne francophonie puissante arrivera ?Les sanctions et les systèmes bancaires de la Chine---Les Malentendus avec @YaelOss et @WirtzBill.8. avril 2022Suivez-nous sur Podcasting 2.0!Podcast Index: https://bit.ly/3nNi0iKApple: https://apple.co/3FQj63zGoogle: https://bit.ly/3fQU5dP2022-04-0837 min
Les MalentendusEP7: Viens icitte (avec Maciej Cepnik)Viens icitteInvité : Maciej Cepnik, Responsable de la communauté chez @BullBitcoin_ et @BullBitcoinFRhttps://twitter.com/CepnikMaciejBull BitcoinLa garde autonome et le BitcoinPodcasting 2.0Bitcoin dans la FrancophonieLes cammioneursRéglementationDésir de gains faciles !L'école AutrichienneL'accent québécoisLes mots du jourLes guerres Coinjoin---Les Malentendus avec @YaelOss et @WirtzBill.17. mars 2022Suivez-nous sur Podcasting 2.0!Podca...2022-03-1736 min
Les MalentendusEP6: Baraki (avec Nicola Tournay)BarakiInvité : Nicola Tournayhttps://twitter.com/NicolaTournayLa Wallonie et la Belgique francophoneRelation avec le peuple flamandLe CongoLes mots du jour---Les Malentendus avec @YaelOss et @WirtzBill.04. mars 2022Suivez-nous sur Podcasting 2.0!Podcast Index: https://bit.ly/3nNi0iKApple: https://apple.co/3FQj63zGoogle: https://bit.ly/3fQU5dPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3fIedPhRSS: https://media.rss.com/malentendus/feed.xml2022-03-0440 min
Les MalentendusEP5: Tête à claqueTête à claqueEn route vers Maurice !Les camionneurs au Canada« Si tu bloques des rues pour le climat, tu es bienvenue, mais contre les restrictions de COVID, tu vas directement en prison »Élection en FranceLe « grand replacement »Les droits des minoritésLes mots du jour---Les Malentendus avec @YaelOss et @WirtzBill.18. février 2022Suivez-nous sur Podcasting 2.0!Podcast Index: https://bit.ly/3nNi0iKApple: https://apple.co/3FQj63zGoog...2022-02-1743 min
Les MalentendusEP4: Nonante-neuf problèmes (avec Frédéric Jollien)Nonante-neuf problèmesInvité: Frédéric Jollienhttps://twitter.com/JollienFLes suisses romandsLa démarcation entre les suissesLa neutralité SuisseCryptomonnaies et BitcoinLes mots du jour---Les Malentendus avec @YaelOss et @WirtzBill.3. février 2022Suivez-nous sur Podcasting 2.0!Podcast Index: https://bit.ly/3nNi0iKApple: https://apple.co/3FQj63zGoogle: https://bit.ly/3fQU5dPSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3fIedPhRSS: ht...2022-02-0339 min
Les MalentendusEP3: Pas chez nousPas chez nousEurovisionPodcasting 2.0Les grands propriétairesLes « pas chez nous »Logements sociauxL’anti-américainismeNationalismeIntégrationLes mots du jourUkraineLe but de l’union européenneLes Malentendus avec @YaelOss et @WirtzBill.27. janvier 2022Suivez-nous sur Podcasting 2.0!Podcast Index: https://bit.ly/3nNi0iKApple: https://apple.co/3FQj63zGoogle: https://bit.ly/3fQU5dPSpotify: https://sp...2022-01-2737 min
Les MalentendusEP2: Le journalismeLe journalismeLa confiance en journalisme baisse de chaque annéeVers un modèle anglais ?Une crise pour la démocratie ou non ?Les médias privées vs publiquesEst-ce que les contribuables doivent subventionner les médias ?Radio-Canada et les médias subventionnées au QuébecFrançois Legault sur Tout le Monde en ParleLes journalistes comme activistes pour l'étatismeLa radio et le podcastingL'éditorial et la presse françaiseLa fragment...2022-01-2136 min
Les MalentendusEP1: Un tout beau débutLe début des malentendus avec @YaelOss et @WirtzBill.12. janvier 2022Suivez-nous sur Podcasting 2.0!https://podcastindex.org/podcast/47687902022-01-1237 min
Your Choice Our FightEP52: A Very Happy Consumer New Year (Happy Hour w/ staff of Consumer Choice Center)This was a special episode recorded with our colleagues at the Consumer Choice Center, highlighting our successes, favorite stories, wins, and challenges for the New Year. Fred Roeder, Managing Director Yaël Ossowski, Deputy Director David Clement, North American Affairs Manager Luca Bertoletti, Senior European Affairs Manager Bill Wirtz, Senior Policy Analyst Maria Chaplia, European Affairs Associate Fabio Fernandes, Media Associate Everyone here at the Consumer Choice Center wishes you a Happy New Year! Consumer Choice Radio, hosted by Yaël Os...2021-01-0253 min
The Innocents AbroadEpisode 25: Bill Wirtz: Who and What is Europe?On this episode of the podcast, we interview Bill Wirtz for his take on Who and What is Europe?
The Innocents Abroad sat down to talk to Bill during his recent trip in Vienna, taking advantage of a nice afternoon to catch up at a cafe.
Bill Wirtz is a Luxembourgish freelance journalist based in Brussels and Prague, who is also a policy analyst at the Consumer Choice Center. You can read his articles and follow his social media via his website.
http://wirtzbill.com
http://theinnocentsabroad.2019-05-2800 min