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EP208: Eurotrash visits America (w/ Liz Hayes)
EP208: Eurotrash visits America (w/ Liz Hayes)
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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.
Stay tuned for exclusive interviews with policy-makers and experts, hosted by our Senior Policy Analyst Bill Wirtz.
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- EP208: Eurotrash visits America (w/ Liz Hayes) · 34 min · Episodul 208What is the right way to go about recycling, and why does a bottle deposit system slash tires in Germany? Liz Hayes joins the podcast to talk about trash (literally). October 29…
- EP207: Brazil's voting (w/ Fabio Fernandes) · 29 min · Episodul 207We're talking about Brazil's election today: what are the political preferences in the country, and what could the upcoming runoff vote mean for international trade? Fabio…
- EP206: The smartest fridges (w/ Fabio Fernandes) · 33 min · Episodul 206The innovative consumer goods expo in Berlin displays how far household appliances can go. Fabio Fernandes and Bill Wirtz discuss it in the latest episode of the ConsEUmer…
- EP205: Carry-on rules (w/ Gary Leff) · 36 min · Episodul 205The EU is mandating a carry-on bag to be included for all airline tickets sold in the EU. But is this really the priority we should be talking about? Gary Leff from…
- EP204: Tickets please (w/ David Clement) · 24 min · Episodul 204Should the price of a resold ticket be capped? David Clement joins us from Canada to tell us more about the economics of the ticket resale controversy. July 9, 2026 Follow…
- EP203: Europe’s air-conditioning debate (w/ Liz Hayes) · 31 min · Episodul 203The ConsEUmer podcast is back after a break, and we're burning up here in Europe. Liz Hayes joins us to break down the European air-conditioning debate. How does regulation play…
- EP202: Italian price bonanza (w/ Carlo Stagnaro) · 27 min · Episodul 202Carlo Stagnaro explains on the ConsEUmer podcast how Italy has built a very complicated system to reduce consumer energy prices, and why he doesn't think it'll end up working…
- EP201: Europe's tech renaissance (w/ François Bitouzet) · 27 min · Episodul 201This week, we're joined by the Managing Director of VivaTech to discuss Europe's tech future. While are talking Europe down, he is talking it up, and giving us an optimistic…
- Kész Files w/ Zoltan Kész - Housing in Spain · 6 minIn this episode of Kesz Files, Zoltan Kesz explores why renting in Spain has become so difficult. From strict tenant requirements to rent control, regulation, and shrinking…
- EP200: The Big Beautiful Energy Crisis (w/ Liz Hayes, Yaël Ossowski & Fabio Fernandes) · 40 min · Episodul 200All hands on deck for the 200th episode of the ConsEUmer podcast this week. The Big Beautiful Energy Crisis that is affecting us all... maybe Liz has some coupons left for us?…
- Kész Files w/ Zoltan Kész · 5 min · Episodul 200In this special episode, we're joined by Zoltán Kész: economist, activist, and former member of the Hungarian parliament, ahead of Hungary's April 12th elections. Zoltán cuts…
- EP199: Ticket shortage (w/ Fabio Fernandes) · 34 min · Episodul 199In this week's episode, Fabio Fernandes joins us to talk about the latest news in tech gadgets, and about the call by Members of the European Parliament to act on dynamic pricing…
- EP198: Greek taxi clash (w/ Nicos Rompapas) · 23 min · Episodul 198The President of KEFIM joins us from Athens this week to lay out the details of the government's taxi reform, and where he thinks leaders should go much further. March 26, 2026…
- EP197: Liberal housing solutions (w/ Dr. Antonios Nestoras) · 32 min · Episodul 197This week we are joined by Dr. Antonios Nestoras from EPIC. He is the editor on a European Liberal Forum paper on liberal housing policy. What could help Europe's housing crisis?…
- EP196: Keeping digital hygiene (w/ Yaël Ossowski) · 41 min · Episodul 196Yaël Ossowski discusses the latest contoversies surrounding encrypted messaging and keeping good digital hygiene in the latest episode of the ConsEUmer podcast. March 12, 2026…
- EP195: Hungary's presidential election (w/ Zoltán Kész) · 30 min · Episodul 195In the latest episode of the ConsEUmer podcast, Zoltán Kész and Bill Wirtz discuss the implications of the upcoming elections in Hungary. N.B.: Just realised I didn't upload…
- EP194: Delivery fees (w/ Mike Salem) · 34 min · Episodul 194In the latest episode of the ConsEUmer podcast, Bill Wirtz and Mike Salem tackle the conversation surrounding courier services around the world. What are our expectations of…
- EP193: Where does public transit make sense? (w/ Liz Hayes) · 34 min · Episodul 193Liz Hayes joins us this week to zoom out and discuss our daily commute. Where does public transit make sense, and what are the key differences between Europe and the U.S? January…
- EP192: Italian food politics (w/ Fabio Fernandes) · 37 min · Episodul 192Fabio Fernandes joins us on the ConsEUmer podcast this week to discuss a Politico article about Italian "gastronationalism". The full article…
- EP191: UK budget meltdown (w/ Mike Salem) · 25 min · Episodul 191CCC UK Country Associate Mike Salem is joining us this week to discuss the UK budget and its implication for consumers. December 4, 2025 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your…
