La regista Yaël Ossowski ha analizzato le implicazioni dei divieti sui social media e dei limiti di età, spiegando perché tali misure sono impraticabili e dannose per la privacy e la sicurezza online e perché probabilmente arriveranno presto anche in altri Paesi. 10 dicembre 2025 https://consumerchoicecenter.org #socialmediaban #agegating #australia

Carolina del Sud con il presentatore Joe Cats: 0:00 – La forza antitrust del governo federale ha bloccato la fusione di Spirit Airlines e ha distrutto le loro possibilità di rinnovo 05:30 – Il caso antitrust privato contro la NASCAR mette Michael Jordan contro un colosso delle corse automobilistiche che dura da sei decenni 10:30 – Non trattenete il fiato in attesa di significative riforme dell'assicurazione sanitaria entro Natale. 2 dicembre 2025 https://consumerchoicecenter.org

ehind COP30, climate accords, and rising energy costs for consumers. From carbon credits to EU net-zero plans, we delve into the complexities of global climate policy and its implications for your finances. 0:00 – Introduction & Welcome to Yael Ossowski 0:23 – Overview of the Brazilian Climate Change Summit 0:52 – The Paris Climate Accords Explained 1:37 – Global Emissions & Challenges with Implementation 2:46 – COP30: Selective Facts & Figures 3:22 – Carbon Credits, Swaps, and EU Net-Zero Plans 4:34 – “Indulgences” in Climate Policy & Who Pays the Price 5:07 – Developing Countries & Carbon Licensing 5:50 – Technology, Innovation, and the US Role 6:25 – Energy Costs and Bureaucracy in the US 7:34 – Local Solutions & NIMBY Challenges 8:38 – State-Level Net-Zero Policies & Carbon Markets 9:25 – Why Energy Discussions Matter for Everyone 10:06 – Closing Thoughts with Yael Ossowski

Carolina del Sud con Joe Cats. La crescita dei data center e l'aumento dei costi dell'elettricità dovrebbero allarmare i consumatori? Perché i sussidi e l'Inflation Reduction Act alla fine ci hanno danneggiato. I sussidi all'assicurazione sanitaria hanno distorto i nostri mercati sanitari e fatto salire i prezzi. Dovrebbero essere eliminati a favore di una maggiore concorrenza. Consumatori e pazienti dovrebbero cercare di escludersi quando possibile.

own the clash between European regulators and American tech companies.

Segnala un profondo cambiamento nella posizione degli Stati Uniti nei confronti di queste valute digitali. La Camera ha approvato il disegno di legge GENIUS con 308 voti favorevoli e 122 contrari, con un significativo sostegno bipartisan, adottando normative per un tipo di criptovaluta nota come stablecoin che molti ritengono cambierà in meglio il mondo del commercio. Yael Ossowski del Consumer Choice Center ha commentato la rivoluzione delle criptovalute su 94.3 K News a Palm Springs.

e advice on password security, passkeys, two-factor authentication, and explain why consumers should start anonymizing their emails and randomly generating their passwords for max security. July 11, 2025 https://www.dcnewsnow.com/tech-talk/tech-talk-checking-in-on-how-healthy-your-passwords-are/

ecent crypto-related crimes that threaten consumer privacy, the federal bank secrecy laws that make purchasing Bitcoin and crypto assets riskier and make our data vulnerable, and the prospects for consumers to benefit from positive reforms from the Trump Administration on Bitcoin and crypto policy. May 29, 2025 #bitcoin #crypto #security

e privacy is under constant threat, encrypted messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, and iMessage are setting the gold standard for secure communication. But what makes encryption so vital, and why does it matter now more than ever? This thought-provoking discussion features insights from consumer privacy expert Yael Osasi, breaking down how encryption protects your conversations, what apps truly prioritize your security, and why public awareness around privacy continues to grow. From national security concerns to the surge in Signal app downloads, this video explores the intersection of innovation, consumer choice, and protecting consumer rights. With increasing demand for privacy tools like virtual private networks and encrypted messaging, experts argue encryption should be a standard for everything—from banking to healthcare. Learn how these technologies empower freedom of choice while advancing consumer advocacy and public health policies in today’s digital age. Don’t miss this timely conversation on the future of encryption and its role in safeguarding the next generation. Subscribe for more on innovation, privacy, and consumer rights. Like, share, and join the discussion to stay informed and spark change! #signalapp #securemessaging #technews #openwhispersystems #securecommunications CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Signal group chat incident 00:20 - Encryption as the gold standard 00:58 - Rise of encrypted messaging apps 01:36 - Online search trends and privacy 02:00 - Future of privacy and encryption

ms' (META) antitrust trial launched by the FTC. He considers it the first test for the Trump administration to set the tone on what antitrust means in the U.S. and the message it sends abroad. CEO Mark Zuckerberg said there's plenty of competition already, especially TikTok. April 15, 2025 consumerchoicecenter.org

ategic Bitcoin (and Crypto) Reserve on the Steve Gruber Show, and why it matters. March 3, 2025 https://consumerchoicecenter.org

1FM to discuss the impacts on US firms and consumers from the European Union's latest global ESG reporting push. Recorded on February 25, 2025. https://consumerchoicecenter.org https://www.tonykinnett.com/ --- Beginning in January 2025, firms are required to comply with the European Union’s Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), where they will be forced to disclose their environmental impacts, social and governance policies, and outline their path to committing to 2050 net-zero emissions goals set by the Paris Climate Accords. Companies are required to disclose this information if they meet two of the following criteria: more than 250 employees, an excess of 40 million euros in net turnover, or holding above 20 million euros in total assets. These disclosure rules are also forced on non-EU companies with turnover exceeding 150 million euros on the continent. It is estimated that over 50,000 companies will be coerced into submitting this data to European regulators.

r Nicole Petallides on Uber's latest earnings report, why they're pivoting to robotaxis and AI, and how tort reform in the insurance markets could lower prices for riders who use rideshare apps. February 5, 2025 Original segment: https://x.com/SchwabNetwork/status/1887129720686350396

Il pubblico è stato informato sulle emissioni dei combustibili fossili e sui tempi di adozione delle energie rinnovabili. Supportata e finanziata da NC WARN, la causa chiede il risarcimento dei danni causati dal clima, citando come esempio l'impatto dell'uragano Helene. La causa è stata depositata presso la Corte Superiore della Contea di Orange a Hillsborough. Yael Ossowski del Consumer Choice Center si è unita a Spectrum News NC per analizzare la strana causa e il modo in cui mira a danneggiare il settore emergente dell'energia nucleare.

e looming bankruptcy of Spirit Airlines, and how the Biden administration's antitrust and competition policies have precipitated its downfall. If we want more airline competition, we should look to repealing cabotage laws and boosting the ability for global airlines to serve US domestic travelers. https://consumerchoicecenter.org

ct, and how its attempt to repeal the Bank Secrecy Act and prevent Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) would help restore consumer financial privacy. https://consumerchoicecenter.org/reform-the-bank-secrecy-act-to-better-protect-consumer-financial-privacy/

South Carolina with host Joe Cats: –The reality of alcohol taxes and competition –The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov and what it means for speech online –The Zuckerberg letter reveals government censorship and jawboning –Ridding our food system of subsidies would make us all better off August 30, 2024 https://consumerchoicecenter.org

South Carolina with host Joe Cats: –price control, shortages, and hoarding –the grocery store price gouging myth –rent control for me, not for thee –the need for markets to function to deliver for consumers August 16, 2024 https://consumerchoicecenter.org

South Carolina with host Joe Cats: –foiled Vienna terror attack at Taylor Swift concert –why young people love the sharing economy –need for legal reform –why we started the @ConsumerChoiceC –hope and resilience for tech innovation https://consumerchoicecenter.org

Board rules for railroad locomotives on consumers, agriculture and more with Yael Ossowski, Deputy Director of the Consumer Choice Center. Broadcast on Agriculture of America, presented by the American Ag Network. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aoa-tuesday-7-30-2024/id1356247010?i=1000663814457