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The ConsEUmer Podcast

Consumer Choice Center
European Union
Donald Trump
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Canada
United States
Tariffs
Free Trade
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Usb-C Charger
Fun Police
China
Consumer Choice Center
Paris
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Germany
Mario Draghi
Netherlands
Google
Nicotine Pouches
Sharing Economy

The ConsEUmer Podcast is a weekly program that covers the news & politics of the European Union and its member states.

Produced by the Consumer Choice Center, we focus on consumer issues such as free trade, science-based policy-making, product safety, and privacy — but we won't shy away from commentary on the day to day of the European Union's institutions.

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Latest Episodes

What is the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and why are you yawning while reading about it? With Yaël Ossowski we dive deep into ESG reporting this week, and what it means for energy policy and consumers.

November 6, 2025

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Short solo episode this week, with some news updates.

October 30, 2025

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Fabio is back to co-hosting with Bill. In this episode we're discussing the finishing line for the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, as well as the push by Brussels to age-gate social media platforms.

October 23, 2025

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More liquid allowance and carry-on bags, there's good and bad news for air passengers in Europe. Also, Juan Taborcía from Considerate Pouchers to talk about threats to nicotine alternatives out of both France and the European Union.

October 16, 202... more

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Emil Panzaru
Research Manager at the Consumer Choice Center
Consumer Choice Center
Episode: EP176: Sharing Economy Index 2024 (w/ Emil Panzaru)
Pieter Cleppe
Editor-in-Chief of Brussels Report
Brussels Report
Episode: EP174: Lisbon bans night flights, Tech news, and Trump's potential tariffs (w/ Pieter Cleppe)
Donald Kimball
Communications Manager at the Washington Policy Institute
Washington Policy Institute
Episode: EP171: Sausage fight, Czech goes super on trains, and Google your breakup (w/ Donald Kimball)
Elizabeth Hicks
Co-hosting the episode, brings insights on consumer policies and economic implications.
Episode: EP169: The price isn't right (co-hosted w/ Elizabeth Hicks)

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Bill Wirtz
Host and Senior Policy Analyst with a focus on EU consumer issues and policy commentary.

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EP171: Sausage fight, Czech goes super on trains, and Google your breakup (w/ Donald Kimball)
Q: How political is this situation regarding the upcoming presidential election?
This type of antitrust criticism of big tech unites a different coalition that doesn't strictly fall along the traditional right-left divide.
EP169: The price isn't right (co-hosted w/ Elizabeth Hicks)
Q: Is credit cards too expensive?
The proposal to cap interest rates is well-intentioned but could have unintended consequences that will limit consumer choice.
EP169: The price isn't right (co-hosted w/ Elizabeth Hicks)
Q: Do you think that something like this price gouging policy will resonate with the potential voters of the Democratic camp?
It depends on how educated they are on basic economics.
EP181: Online sports betting (w/ Justin Leventhal & Emil Panzaru)
Q: How do the states enforce a legal standard to help mitigate gambling addiction?
States promote helplines and suggest voluntary opt-out systems for individuals who recognize they have a gambling problem.
EP181: Online sports betting (w/ Justin Leventhal & Emil Panzaru)
Q: What have been sort of the implications of sports betting being made available in the US?
There was an increase in gambling behaviors as states legalized it, but data shows states that legalized both online and in-person gambling had smaller increases in gambling compared to states that didn't.

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