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FAQs about Of Consuming Interest:How many episodes does Of Consuming Interest have?The podcast currently has 294 episodes available.
October 07, 2023Improving consumers' access to our legal systemHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Tom Gordon of Responsive Law, who discusses the push for better and more affordable access to the legal system. He outlines things that are positive in this direction as well as barriers being erected by some in the legal community. In addition, a recent study found that our country ranks very low on consumer accessibility to the civil legal system.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more26minPlay
September 30, 2023Dealing with the increasing costs of insuranceHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Mike McCartin of McCartin Insurance, who gives pointers on ways to help reduce the budget squeeze caused by increasing costs of car and home insurance policies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
September 23, 2023Are you willing to go into debt to get the iPhone 15?Host Shirley Rooker speak with WalletHub's Jill Gonzalez to discuss a study that found consumers are willing to go into debt for the new iPhone. However, there are plans that will reduce the cost. And she talks about a survey that provides a look at the cities with the highest credit card debt.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more26minPlay
September 16, 2023Supreme Court relieves burden on landowners of Clean Water ActHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Daren Bakst of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, who discusses the impact of the recent Supreme Court ruling that defines the scope of the federal government's jurisdiction over the wetlands of the United States. The unanimous decision will protect landowners from broad and sometimes vague applications of the Clean Water Act..See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
September 11, 2023Beware of debt relief offersHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Bruce McClary of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, who discusses the special needs of military and the many frauds targeting other consumers. He describes how the debt relief promised may only increase the debt load, how promises to erase credit card debt may backfire and other scams that trap consumers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more26minPlay
September 02, 2023Getting the cheapest flight and other ways to save moneyHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Jill Gonzalez of WalletHub about starting small businesses, booking cheap flights on the internet and much more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
August 26, 2023Our first president as businessman and innovatorHost Shirley Rooker talks to John Berlau. The author of "George Washington, Entrepreneur" explores the greatness and intellect of Washington and his ventures into whiskey making and mule breeding as well as his vision about flight. He also discusses Washington's partnership with his wife Martha and her importance to his success.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
August 19, 2023Expanded consumer choices could mean higher prices and less innovation in the smartphone marketHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Alex Reinauer, a research fellow with the Center for Technology and Innovation at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, to discuss concerns surrounding “right to repair” legislation that allows consumers to take their digital devices into third-party businesses for repair.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more25minPlay
August 12, 2023Fighting for affordable access to the legal systemHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Tom Gordon, executive director of Responsive Law, who discusses negative and positive events that affect the ability of consumers to access affordable legal help.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more26minPlay
August 05, 2023Free speech, hate speech and the role of governmentHost Shirley Rooker speaks with Mark Jamison of the American Enterprise Institute, who discusses the reasons government regulation of what we see on social media is a threat to democracy.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info....more26minPlay
FAQs about Of Consuming Interest:How many episodes does Of Consuming Interest have?The podcast currently has 294 episodes available.