Podcasts about National Consumers League

Welcome to the Fraudian Slip…the Identity Theft Resource Center's podcast, where we talk about all things identity compromise, crime, and fraud that impact people and businesses. Typically, on this podcast, we'd introduce a topic, a guest expert, and our CEO, Eva Velasquez. This month, we're listening in on “Identity Crimes Suck. So What Can We Do About it in an Era of Deregulation and Smaller Government?”, a special panel from the Identity, Authentication, and the Road Ahead Cybersecurity Policy Forum last month hosted by the Better Identity Coalition, the FIDO Alliance and the ITRC. Guests on the panel include Kemba Walden, President of Paladin Global Institute; John Breyault, Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud at the National Consumers League; Dan Lips, Senior Fellow at the Foundation for Research on Equal Opportunity; and the moderator, ITRC President, James E. Lee. Follow on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/idtheftcenter/ Follow on Twitter: twitter.com/IDTheftCenter

Ticket Master/Live Nation makes $130 BILLION a year on fees selling tickets.  The Ticket Act would remove Junk fees from live event ticket purchases.  That's from Sally Greenberg, executive director of the National Consumers League, who also says there would be 'no more jumping through hoops on websites to see the actual price of a ticket and fake ticketing websites would go away.' The Bill already passed the U.S. House of Representatives 388 to 24.  Now it goes to the Senate for a vote.  Please contact the Senators in your state to let them know how you want them to vote. You can follow this show on Instagram and on Facebook. And to see what Heather does when she's not talking money, go to her personal X (Twitter) page. Be sure to email Heather your questions and request topics you'd like her to cover here.

Today The News Cycle focuses on online scams. We sat down with John Breyault who is vice president of nonprofit organization, “National Consumers League,” to talk about the social and economical effects of phishing scams. Lily Schroeder speaks about the phishing scams that Davis High students received. Noah Meyer investigates the intervention that UC Davis takes to ensure online safety for their students and faculty. Hosted by Boyeon Choi. Produced by Boyeon Choi. Music by Daniel Ruiz Jiminez. Packages by Lily Schroeder, and Noah Meyer. 

This week: John Breyault, VP, Public Policy, Telecommunications & Fraud, National Consumers League; Also, a dreadful week of business news for airlines; Big losses at AA & SWA; SWA cuts routes, open to new fees; DOT refunds & fee display policy changes; Listener Q on SWA commuter policy concern.

Explore how to protect yourself from identity fraud, understand its emotional toll and learn fraud recovery steps. How can you protect yourself from identity theft and fraud?  What steps should you take if you become a victim of financial fraud?  Hosts Sean Pyles and Sara Rathner delve into the unsettling world of identity theft and fraud prevention to help listeners safeguard their finances and wellbeing. They begin with a discussion on the various facets of identity theft, with tips and tricks on identifying fraudulent activity, enhancing personal banking security and dealing with the aftermath of having your identity compromised. Then, they discuss the differences between identity fraud and scams, the importance of good cyber hygiene, and the steps to take immediately if your personal information is breached. Sean also speaks with John Breyault, Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications and Fraud at the National Consumers League, about the current trends in identity theft and the forms of fraud that are on the rise in 2024. They cover topics such as new account fraud, the impact of zero-day vulnerabilities on personal data security and the necessity for consumers to stay vigilant with software updates and report incidents promptly. They also explore how victims can navigate the process of recovering from fraud, including freezing credit reports, changing passwords, and engaging with financial institutions and law enforcement to document the crime and seek restitution. In their conversation, the Nerds discuss: identity theft, fraud prevention, financial fraud, cyber security, bank account fraud, scams, identity fraud, data breach, zero-day vulnerabilities, credit report freeze, two-factor authentication, artificial intelligence, online banking security, phishing, cyber criminals, emotional impact of fraud, credit card fraud, fraud alerts, financial wellbeing, scam awareness, cyber hygiene, consumer protection, financial predators, cyber theft, financial crime, financial education, cyber vigilance, fraud recovery, financial security, scam prevention, identity protection, personal finance, cyber fraud, bank fraud, fraud detection, identity theft awareness, and fraud restitution. To send the Nerds your money questions, call or text the Nerd hotline at 901-730-6373 or email podcast@nerdwallet.com. Like what you hear? Please leave us a review and tell a friend.

Social media hacking and the scams that come with it affect thousands of people each year -- including host Steven Overly's mom. It can be a major inconvenience for those cut off from friends and loved ones, and a serious financial and emotional burden for those who lose money in the process. John Breyault from the National Consumers League joins POLITICO Tech to talk social media scams.

Treating obesity would cause chronic disease rates to go down, healthcare costs would be reduced, and the lifespan of Americans would increase. But until now, the stigmas relating to obesity have prevented any significant legislation that addresses the issue. To help break it down, we're joined by Nancy Glick, the Director of Food and Nutrition Policy at the National Consumers League. Nancy helps us understand what an Obesity Bill of Rights actually is, who it covers, and why it's a necessary step.  We also discuss a bill that Patients Rising has been trying to move forward for a long time. We got news this week that it finally has some life!    Need help? The successful patient is one who can get what they need when they need it. We all know insurance slows us down, so why not take matters into your own hands? Our Navigator is an online tool that allows you to search a massive network of health-related resources using your zip code so you get local results. Get proactive and become a more successful patient right now at the Patients Rising Helpline. Have a question or comment about the show, or want to suggest a show topic or share your story as a patient correspondent? Drop us a line: podcast@patientsrising.org The views and opinions expressed herein are those of the guest(s)/ author(s) and do not reflect the official policy or position of Patients Rising, nor do the views and opinions stated on this show reflect the opinions of a guest's current or previous employers.  

While convenient, online shopping can be risky. E-commerce creates all sorts of new opportunities for cyber criminals to do their dirty work, so you need to be careful. U.S. consumers reported losing $358 million to online scams last year, according to the Federal Trade Commission. In this episode, we talk to John Breyault, a vice president at the National Consumers League, and Melissa Lanning Trumpower, executive director of the BBB Institute for Marketplace Trust, about how to spot the tricks con artists use to fool you and how you can protect yourself. Also, the smart way to pay when shopping online, and how to fight back against porch pirates. Additional Resources: Tips for reducing your risk of fraud this holiday shopping season. BBB Scam Tracker is a free tool anyone can use to report suspected scams. Your reports warn others so they can avoid similar cons. Fraud victims can report scams to the National Consumers League's Fraud.org website. This information is shared with a network of 100 law enforcement partners across the U.S. and Canada. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/consumerpedia/support

The low standards around child labor laws in America are enough to make anyone think they're taking crazy pills. Shockingly, many states and local governments are going backward when it comes to protecting our most vulnerable, particularly in agriculture. That's why we invited Reid Maki, Child Labor Advocacy Director at the National Consumers League and Child Labor Coalition on the podcast. It's a sobering discussion on the state of working kids and immigration failures throughout the country and its heartland. It's also a discussion, however, about how change can happen for the betterment of everyone. We are failing our kids and it's high time we make a change. Knowing is the first step.

The low standards around child labor laws in America are enough to make anyone think they're taking crazy pills. Shockingly, many states and local governments are going backward when it comes to protecting our most vulnerable, particularly in agriculture. That's why we invited Reid Maki, Child Labor Advocacy Director at the National Consumers League and Child Labor Coalition on the podcast. It's a sobering discussion on the state of working kids and immigration failures throughout the country and its heartland. It's also a discussion, however, about how change can happen for the betterment of everyone. We are failing our kids and it's high time we make a change. Knowing is the first step.

The low standards around child labor laws in America are enough to make anyone think they're taking crazy pills. Shockingly, many states and local governments are going backward when it comes to protecting our most vulnerable, particularly in agriculture. That's why we invited Reid Maki, Child Labor Advocacy Director at the National Consumers League and Child Labor Coalition on the podcast. It's a sobering discussion on the state of working kids and immigration failures throughout the country and its heartland. It's also a discussion, however, about how change can happen for the betterment of everyone. We are failing our kids and it's high time we make a change. Knowing is the first step.

We're exploring the captivating life of Florence Kelley, a pioneering reformer and advocate for social justice in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. From her upbringing in the midst of industrialization to her tireless efforts in improving labor laws and championing the rights of women and children, Florence Kelley's story is one of resilience, compassion, and unwavering determination. Join us as we delve into the remarkable life of this influential figure and discover how her legacy continues to impact our society today. In this episode: Early experiences and the impact of industrialization The fight for labor laws and fair working conditions Advocacy for women's suffrage and gender equality The National Consumers League and its significance Her becoming a founding member of the NAACP Legacy and ongoing influence in social justice movements Florence has an inspiring story of a trailblazer who dedicated her life to fighting for the rights of the most vulnerable members of society.   Get your Homance apparel: etsy.com/shop/nicolebonneville Follow us on IG: @homance_chronicles Connect with us: linktr.ee/homance Send us a Hoe of History request: homancepodcast@gmail.com

Happy Consumer Protection Week! While fraud can affect anyone, regardless of age and other demographic information, Fraud.org and NCL are putting the spotlight on scams targeting older Americans. Our host for this episode is NCL's very own fraud expert, Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications and Fraud John Breyault. John sits down with Lizette Alvarez of the Washington Post and Debra Berlyn of Project GOAL to discuss fraud prevention strategies for seniors and their families. You will hear real life examples of some shocking scams and different ways to fight fraud either for yourself or a loved one. Let's ALL make a point to speak up about fraud. In this episode there were some resources referenced and those links can be found below: Lizette Alvarez's Washington Post column on impersonation scams: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/08/elderly-scams-protections-targets-finances/Fraud.org – http://www.fraud.orgBetter Business Bureau: Ask Why. Verify. - https://www.bbb.org/all/bbbi/impersonation-scamsFederal Trade Commission: Pass It On - https://consumer.ftc.gov/features/pass-it-onProject GOAL - https://theprojectgoal.org/

Join this conversation of the Settle Smart Podcast with your host and NSSTA Executive Director, Eric Vaughn. In this episode, Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of the National Consumers League talks about how she understood the structured settlement and how her genius began in the state of Maryland. We dive deep into the issues surrounding factoring companies and how well they can operate without embezzling and taking advantage of injured people.Visit our site at https://nssta.com/ to learn more about structured settlements.

The Merriam-Webster Dictionary has officially declared a new “Word of the Year” for 2022, but the word itself has actually plagued human relationships since the dawn of time! (:30) The Santa Tipline has returned!  Call 833-431-0905 and leave Santa a voicemail about who has been naughty and who has been nice.  Anna and Raven will play the funniest messages on the air! (2:55) It's nice to pay it forward during the holiday season, so if you find yourself in a drive-thru line and refuse to participate, that's all I need to know about you! (5:41) Are you up to date on this week's biggest news stories? Anna and Raven will get you up to date on what's trending, including the political ramifications of the latest US soccer match! (9:39) The Holiday season is a time of joy but also a time of scams!  Anna and Raven spoke to Eden Iscil from the National Consumers League to learn some tips on how to avoid getting scammed this holiday season! (13:18) Everyone always says that money can't buy happiness…until now!  Anna read a study that money can in fact buy happiness, as long as you're spending it the right way… (17:15) Anna read a statistic that 26% of couples will get engaged during the holidays!  But instead of bringing her joy, the stat brought up some unpleasant Christmas memories… (20:42) Ever had something crazy happen with your Christmas tree?  Producer Sean is spending his first Christmas with his girlfriend and her son, and he wasn't prepared for how elaborate some of their holiday traditions are! (27:43) Last year it was Natalie and Steve's turn to host Christmas day at their home. That morning, Natalie's sisters (and their families) along with her parents all canceled due to Covid concerns. Natalie was outraged, why wait to the last minute to cancel? No one actually had Covid, they were just worried about getting it. Everything had already been prepped. This year, it's her sister's turn to host and she wants to deny the invitation out of spite. Steve says it's not fair to their kids not to see their grandparents and cousins because of her pettiness. Their relationship with her family has not been the same since this happened last year. What would you do? (34:59) Josh has a shot to win $200!  Can he beat Raven in pop culture trivia and claim the prize? (44:16)

The Holiday season is a time of joy but also a time of scams!  Anna and Raven spoke to Eden Iscil from the National Consumers League to learn some tips on how to avoid getting scammed this holiday season! Image Source: Getty Images

It's financial inclusion month! And in this 4th episode of the month we have two top-notch experts discussing one of the main drivers for financial inclusion: faster payments. With me today are Faster Payments Council Executive Director Reed Luhtanen and National Consumers League Representative Gail Hillebrand have much to say about financial inclusion and so much more!Coming to us with more than 40 years of combined experience in the payments industry, Reed himself was a part of the Federal Reserve task force payments initiative to create an overall governance framework for the transition to faster payments in the United States. From this, the Faster Payments Council was founded in 2018. Their goal? To bring about inclusive governance framework to help advance ubiquitous, safe, and easy-to-use faster payments. Gail, on the other hand, has spent the majority of her time in consumer advocacy and helped push the initiative for the National Consumers League – a working group that has made it their mission to protect U.S. consumers since 1899 with a focus on safety in the marketplace.The two of them agree that financial inclusion and faster payments overlap in that faster payments can be a pathway to greater financial inclusion by removing risk and adding certainty to the transaction. As part of this podcast, we talk in depth about a recent white paper launched to the marketplace that gives recommendations on the topic of financial inclusion as it relates to faster payments. The paper identifies eight specific barriers to financial inclusion, three of which we discuss in detail on this podcast: trust, design and fraud.Tune in to hear Reed and Gail discuss the 7.1 million Americans who currently don't have bank accounts, the 50%+ of Americans living paycheck to paycheck and the most prominent recommendations to address three of the main barriers to financial accessibility. The Faster Payments Council has created multiple resources pertaining to financial inclusion including the following: ·       Infographic: https://fasterpaymentscouncil.org/blog/10015/Faster-Payments-for-Financial-Inclusion-Infographic·       White Paper: https://fasterpaymentscouncil.org/blog/9874/Faster-Payments-and-Financial-Inclusion-White-Paper·       Podcast on Apple podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/off-the-rails-from-the-u-s-faster-payments-council-fpc/id1553535872

With financial payment platforms used more regularly to exchange cash between individuals, scammers have become more creative in using them to defraud users. Today's guest is John Breyault. John is the National Consumers League Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications, and Fraud. As the director of Fraud.org, John is a nationally recognized expert in fraud, with more than 17 years of experience in educating consumers in advocating for stronger consumer protections at the federal, state, and local levels. He is the author of Fraud.org's monthly Fraud Alert emails and NCL's bi-weekly Data Insecurity Digest. He has testified before Congress, federal regulatory agencies, and state legislatures dozens of times about fraud related topics. He is quoted regularly in the press about fraud including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and Washington Post. Show Notes: [1:10] - John shares his background and current roles with the National Consumers League. [3:02] - John has been working in consumer advocacy for over 20 years. [4:27] - What are peer to peer payment platforms? Venmo is the most commonly used. [5:53] - The features of peer to peer payment platforms that are attractive to users are also attractive to scam artists. [7:46] - John shares the trends in what scammers have been using to get money through Western Union, Green Dot cards, and gift cards. [9:32] - More needs to be done to make security a priority. [11:09] - John explains the difference between credit card transactions and peer to peer payment platforms. [12:16] - With peer to peer platform fraud, banks can't do anything about it due to a loophole in the law. [13:38] - When this type of fraud is much more painful to experience than credit card fraud. [14:44] - A huge appeal to these platforms is that they are free. But security needs to be improved. [17:09] - There are a couple of regulations related to the connection of Venmo to a bank account. [19:19] - The responsibility has been put on users and victims to monitor and fight back against fraud. [21:47] - Scammers are very adept at creating a sense of urgency. [23:38] - John shares an example of how this sense of urgency can fool anyone. [24:34] - Cryptocurrency is the next focus of attention for those trying to prevent fraud. [26:40] - These trends tend to follow a pattern. [28:09] - One of the problems in tracking scam trends is the way data is collected. [29:23] - We need to change how we talk about fraud victims. [31:28] - Scams are run as a business these days, which make them much more convincing than in the past. [34:15] - With most overseas scams, the likelihood of getting your money back is slim. [35:50] - As a business, think about how you can make peer to peer payment apps as safe as possible? [37:35] - John shares an example of Venmo transactions that are protected and those that are not. [40:07] - A legitimate business will accept payment in other ways than only peer to peer apps. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest Fraud.org National Consumers League Website John Breyault on LinkedIn

Join FPC Executive Director Reed Luhtanen as he goes off the rails with Gail Hillebrand of the National Consumers League and Adam Rust of the National Community Reinvestment Coalition. Gail and Adam discuss the wide diversity of perspectives represented on the FPC's work groups, the recent deliverable published by the Financial Inclusion Work Group, design thinking, and Serena Williams's status as the GOAT. Check out the Financial Inclusion deliverable here: https://fasterpaymentscouncil.org/blog/9874/Faster-Payments-and-Financial-Inclusion

On this episode of “We Can Do This!” our host Sally Greenberg sits down with members of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council, the country's leading public health education and advocacy organization taking on Big Tobacco to save Black lives. Dr. Phil Gardiner, Carol McGruder and Charles Debnam break down the FDA's proposed move to ban menthol cigarettes, how Big Tobacco has aggressively targeted African American communities and eliminating the number one culprit of preventable deaths for Black people in America. The airing of this episode is timely with the news of Juul e-cigarettes being banned last week and ahead of the July 5 deadline for FDA public comments on their proposed new rules that ban the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars. Visit savingblacklives.org for more information on these important issues.

Many of us take for granted that our medicines are available at the pharmacy whenever needed. Despite the disruptions of the pandemic, U.S. healthcare supply chains remained incredibly resilient, safe and reliable. Dr. Nicolette Louissaint of the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) joins NCL's Executive Director Sally Greenberg for a dialogue about medical supply chains, health equity and access, patient consumer issues, and even predictions on the next pandemic. Dr. Louissant also speaks about her personal journey of becoming one of the leading experts in supply chains and the biomedical field.

Scammers are finding new and creative ways to hook people into giving them money and goods. One scam trend that's become very lucrative for scammers is aimed at country music fans where a scammer pretends to be a famous country artist and asks for money, gift cards, etc. in exchange for supposed concert tickets, meet and greet passes, and more. James Perry, Fraud Counselor at the National Consumers League joins Dan to warn you about various scams.

Shirley Rooker talks with John Breyault, National Consumers League, about ways to protect against malware and ransomware as well as how COVID scams are evolving. He also discusses the scams involving gold and silver.

Happy Consumer Protection Week! Are you an online shopper? This podcast is for you! On this episode of We Can Do This!, NCL's Vice President of Public Policy, Telecommunications and Fraud, John Breyault, sits down with Alyssa Betz, Director of Public Policy leading Amazon's Brand Protection and Customer Trust policy team, to discuss protecting consumers, specifically in the online marketplace. John and Alyssa dive into topics such as fake reviews, counterfeit products along with scams that have been on the rise this year. *Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may not be consistent throughout.*

Sally Greenberg on Breaking it Down with Frank MacKay - National Consumers League Executive Director by Frank MacKay

This episode contains sensitive topics, such as abortion and sexual violence, that may be difficult for some audiences. Listener discretion advised. As listeners of our podcast know, the National Consumers League believes in equal health care access for all, and that includes a woman's right to choose. With the looming possibility of Roe v. Wade being overturned and the strict abortion laws that have been enacted in Texas and Mississippi, we sat down with pioneering champion of women's rights — Karen Mulhauser — to discuss her personal story, contraceptive rights, and the upcoming elections.

Shirley Rooker talks with John Breyault, National Consumers League, about ways to protect against malware and ransomware as well as how COVID scams are evolving. He also discusses the scams involving gold and silver.

Healthcare continues to be front and center in the national discourse, particularly in the midst of the pandemic. As Congress works on policy solutions to lower healthcare costs for consumers, we face an unfair disadvantage when it comes to what we're paying at the pharmacy counter. Many consumers don't know that this is largely due to middlemen companies called pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Antonio Ciaccia, President of 3Axis Advisors and Chief Executive Officer of 46brooklyn Research, joins NCL's Executive Director Sally Greenberg to talk about the role PBMs play in our drug pricing system and how they impact what consumers pay out-of-pocket for their medicines. *Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may not be consistent throughout.*

On this edition of the podcast you'll hear the latest on the Lake County Council's decision regarding a school mask mandate, Brandon Smith reports on the release of the state House and Congressional proposed redistricting maps and Chris Nolte has a conversation with Antonia Ciaccia on working with the National Consumers League to educate the public about pharmacy benefits managers. All of that, and more, on this edition of “Lakeshore Update”…

Shirley Rooker talks with John Breyault, National Consumers League, about ways to protect against malware and ransomware as well as how COVID scams are evolving. He also discusses the scams involving gold and silver.

The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly accelerated the growth of e-commerce. And counterfeiters raking in the cash.Dr. Jay Kennedy, Assistant Professor at Michigan State University and Assistant Director of Research at the Center for Anti-Counterfeiting and Product Protection, joins NCL’s VP of Public Policy, Telecommunications and Fraud John Breyault to talk about the dangers of counterfeit products and how these products flourish in digital marketplaces.*Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may not be consistent throughout.*

Shirley Rooker talks with John Breyault, National Consumers League, about ways to protect against malware and ransomware as well as how COVID scams are evolving. He also discusses the scams involving gold and silver.

Beth Porter, Climate Campaigns Director at Green America, join NCL’s Executive Director Sally Greenberg to talk about the American arm of the global recycling movement and the confusing myriad of systems consumers must navigate to lead sustainable, eco-conscious lives.*Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may not be consistent throughout.*

It's 2021, can we speak frankly about women's sexual health yet?Dr. Crista Johnson-Agbakwu (MD) of Arizona University’s Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center and Dr. Sheryl Kingsberg (Ph.D.) of UH MacDonald Women's Hospital & Case Western Reserve University join NCL’s Executive Director Sally Greenberg for a straight talk, non-apologetic conversation about women sexual health, societal shyness on the topic, and harmful traditions in immigrant communities.*Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality may not be consistent throughout.*

John Breyault of the National Consumers League talks about ways you can protect your phones and computers from fraudsters and hackers.

On this week's edition of America Changed Forever, an exclusive interview with nuclear arms expert Joe Cirincione, who weighs in on the assassination of Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, Iran's top nuclear scientist. We'll find out more on how the Biden administration plans to resume the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. And we discuss why the surge of COVID cases, that are overwhelming hospitals, will result in dramatically higher death tolls. Plus -- Sally Greenberg, head of the National Consumers League, discusses a new report that details most Americans don't know what is and what isn't recyclable.

How to spot and stop misinformation with John Breyault (Ep. 244) How to spot and stop misinformation with John Breyault (Ep. 244) -- John and Joe Miller discuss how consumers themselves can correct misinformation, by weighing in when they see it, rather than relying on tech companies. Bio John Breyault is a nationally-recognized consumer advocate with more than 15 years of experience championing the rights of consumers and the underserved. At the National Consumers League, he advocates for stronger consumer protections before Congress and federal agencies on issues related to telecommunications, fraud, data security, privacy, aviation, live event ticketing, video gaming, and other consumer concerns. In addition, John manages NCL’s Fraud.org and #DataInsecurity project campaigns. John has testified multiple times before Congress and federal agencies and is a regular contributor to national press outlets including the Washington Post, New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. Prior to NCL, John was the director of research at Amplify Public Affairs, where hs supported clients in the telecommunications, energy, labor, and environmental sectors. Earlier in his career, John worked at Sprint and at the American Center for Polich Culture in Washington, DC. A lifelong Virginian, John is a graduate of George Mason University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in International Studies with a minor in French. Resources:  National Consumers League Intro Joe: Hey everybody. Congress can’t get anything done. Now the state Attorneys General are hamstrung by corruption and politics, as they try to execute a serious of actions against big tech.  Real news outlets believe the Department of Justice and various state coalitions are planning to sue Google. The DOJ is expected to focus on Google’s search dominance. The state coalitions are working together with the DOJ, but then again, they’re no,t because many of them believe the DOJ’s moving too slowly. Congress has subpoenaed Facebook, Google, and Twitter. But, of course, Republicans and Democrats rarely see eye-to-eye. But now we’ve got problems in Texas -- with their Attorney General, Ken Paxton, facing bribery charges -- accusations his own Deputies alleged in a whistleblower complaint. It’s a litany of allegations claiming that: He received hundreds of thousands of dollars in gifts for his own legal defense fund. What did the people who gave those donations expect in exchange? They couldn’t have given them out of the goodness of their hearts. In that case, why not give it to poor people? Nevertheless, Paxton says these donors are family friends. His own wife, a state senator, introduced a bill to expand his power to exempt individuals from state regulations, which would have set him up to return favors to people. He unilaterally decided that Texas Governor Greg Abbot’s ban of elective procedures due to COVID-19 should apply to abortions. This went into effect immediately, forcing women to cancel their appointments, pending the outcome of litigation arising from this. The list goes on and on.  So Democratic Attorneys General are calling for Paxton to step down, saying it threatens their multistate investigation into Google’s market practices. Meanwhile, sources expect the DOJ to file a lawsuit in a few days. Why that’s public, I have no idea. You’d think it’d be attorney-privileged. But, frankly, following ethical guidelines doesn’t appear to be part of Bill Barr’s skill set. To make matters worse, you have a dozen or so other Republican Attorneys General facing similar corruption problems.  Eliot Spitzer must feel vindicated for his little prostitution situation back in 2008. But that was 12 years ago!   Let’s move on, let’s move on.  John McAfee, the namesake of the antivirus software, was arrested in Spain Monday. The Securities and Exchange Commission alleges McAfee took $23 million from people to invest in cryptocurrencies he was being paid to promote. But the officials note this is a personal lawsuit, not one against McAfee, the company. So we’re in this place where politics are holding up anything meaningful when it comes to antitrust enforcement against big tech companies. We’ll see what the DOJ lawsuit says. But, without even looking at it, I anticipate a number of free speech problems that will have to be overcome, and much of the case law has been written by Conservatives. Related Episodes ‘Social media policy: It's the moderation, stupid!’ with Chris Lewis Ep. 232(Opens in a new browser tab) 'Health Tech and Communications in Crisis' with Licy DoCanto (Ep. 231)(Opens in a new browser tab) 'They Smile in Your Face: How the Internet is Unmasking Hidden Racism' with Robert Eschmann (Ep. 222)(Opens in a new browser tab) Ep. 203: The Internet and Racial Justice w/ Charlton McIlwain(Opens in a new browser tab) Kids and YouTube with Patrick van Kessel (Ep. 197)(Opens in a new browser tab)

John Breyault of the National Consumers League discusses how hackers are targeting school systems, the effect, and the cost. He also provides guidance for parents and students on the issue.

Michelle Singletary award-winning Washington Post columnist joins NCL’s Executive Director Sally Greenberg and Lisa Hertzberg, director of the LifeSmarts program, to discuss how consumers can manage debt and finances even amidst the global COVID-19 pandemic and the predatory business practices that keep so many Americans in cycles of poverty.But first, Lisa Hertzberg quizzes David Han, a University of Georgia freshman and LifeSmarts program alumni on personal finance. *Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, this episode was recorded remotely. Audio quality has been impacted as a result.*

Ben Wiseman, director of the Office of Consumer Protection at the Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia, joins NCL’s VP of Public Policy, Telecommunications and Fraud John Breyault to talk about the surge of consumer protection issues that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic and the crucial role that state attorneys general play in protecting consumers from predatory businesses and scammers.

Sally Greenberg,Executive Director, National Consumers League. David Marcus is the New York Correspondent for the Federalist

Thursday on Lake Effect: We look at the different ways communities memorialize mass shootings in Wisconsin. Researchers have found the virus that causes COVID-19 in wastewater, we learn how that’s impacting sewage treatment. Our auto contributor reminds us not to forget about our cars while we shelter at home. Plus, we look at the efforts to regulate CBD products. Guest: Adam Rogan, local journalist Kevin Shafer, executive director of the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District Mark Savage, auto contributor Sally Greenberg, executive director of the National Consumers League

Fraidy Reiss, activist and founder/director of Unchained At Last, joins Reid Maki, NCL’s director of child labor issues and coordinator of the Child Labor Coalition for a dialogue about the silent scourge of child marriage in America and the continued effort to support women who wish to leave coerced and forced marriages.

Dr. Joia Adele Crear-Perry of the National Birth Equity Collaborative and Dr. Kelle H. Moley of March of Dimes joins NCL’s Executive Director Sally Greenberg for a dialogue about premature births, maternal outcomes, and the societal stressors that disproportionately affect some pregnant women more than others.

Norma Flores López, Governance and Development/Collaboration Manager at East Coast Migrant Head Start Project, joins Reid Maki, NCL’s director of child labor issues and coordinator of the Child Labor Coalition for a dialogue about the plight of workers on America’s farms. Joining them are two young women that have worked in fields as child laborers, Araceli and Jazmin.

Scott Nash, CEO of MOM’s Organic, joins NCL’s Executive Director Sally Greenberg for a dialogue about America’s shocking food waste epidemic, our food system, and the impact that our dinner plates have on the environment.

Diana Ramirez, Federal Senior Policy Advocate at Restaurant Opportunities Center, joins NCL’s Executive Director Sally Greenberg for a dialogue about one of America’s most pervasive sources of inequality: the death of livable wages in the food industry and others.

Dr. Linda Fu, general pediatrician at Children’s National Health System and an associate professor of pediatrics at the George Washington University School of Medicine, joins NCL’s Executive Director Sally Greenberg and Patricia Kelmar, NCL’s director of health policy, for a dialogue about vaccines in America and debunk the myths that have stoked the current anti-vaccine sentiment.

Marcia Greenberger, the founder and co-president of the National Women’s Law Center and Judy Lichtman, president emeritus and senior advisor at the National Partnership, join NCL’s Executive Director Sally Greenberg to continue their look look at how far women have come and the work ahead in the women’s rights movement.

Kailash Satyarthi—Nobel Peace Prize Laurate and founder of multiple social activist organizations including Bachpan Bachao Andolan, Global March Against Child Labour, and GoodWeave International—joins Reid Maki, NCL’s director of child labor issues and coordinator of the Child Labor Coalition to talk about his journey from local activist to global figure in the fight to end child labor and the state of affairs in the movement.

Marcia Greenberger, the founder and co-president of the National Women’s Law Center and Judy Lichtman, president emeritus and senior advisor at the National Partnership, join NCL’s Executive Director Sally Greenberg for a look at how far women have come and the work ahead in the women’s rights movement.

In this trailer of We Can Do This! you will hear from figures who have paved the way for social and economic reforms as well as those carrying on the fight for an equitable tomorrow. This very special sneak peek of the new podcast from the National Consumers League features two pioneering advocates and attorneys working for women's rights, Judith Lichtman and Marcia Greenberger; Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, Kailash Satyarthi; and three young women who grew up working in the farm fields of America as child laborers.

Amid all of the legislative disfunction from Congress, a consensus of sorts is emerging on the need for privacy legislation. Between European pressure, data breaches, and scandals associated with social media manipulation by foreign actors, the idea of some kind of comprehensive privacy legislation has gone mainstream over the last couple of years. But while people agree over the idea of privacy legislation in theory, the substance of that legislation (that is, what a privacy bill would actually do) is fiercely contested. To explore these competing visions of what we're trying to do when we talk about comprehensive privacy legislation, Benjamin Wittes moderated a live panel discussion in the Falk Auditorium at the Brookings Institution, with David Hoffman, associate general counsel and global privacy officer at Intel Corporation; Sally Greenberg, executive director of the National Consumers League; Cam Kerry, distinguished visiting fellow at Brookings and former general counsel and acting secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce during the Obama administration; and Lydia Parnes, partner at Wilson Sonsini, where she chairs the privacy and cybersecurity practice, and former director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTC.

John Breyault, vice-president, public policy, telecommunications and fraud, at the National Consumers League, talks about ways you can protect your phones and computers from fraudsters and hackers.

Susan Grant is Director of Consumer Protection and Privacy at the Consumer Federation of America. She works specifically in the areas of privacy, identity theft, online safety and security, telemarketing, electronic and mobile commerce, deceptive marketing, fraud, and general consumer protection issues. Ms. Grant heads CFA’s Consumer Protection Institute, conducts CFA’s annual Consumer Complaint Survey, and is a recognized authority on combating consumer fraud and deception. She began her career in 1976 in the Consumer Protection Division of the Northwestern Massachusetts District Attorney’s Office and subsequently held positions at the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators and the National Consumers League before joining the CFA staff in 2008. TO LEARN MORE, VISIT WWW.PRIVACYPIRACY.ORG

The Fifth Annual Executive Branch Review Conference will examine the changing and often convoluted relationship between the legislative and the executive branches in the United States government. The Conference began with this opening address by Senator Mike Lee and concluded with a closing address by OMB Director Mick Mulvaney. -- This panel of the 2017 Executive Branch Review Conference was held at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C. on May 17, 2017. -- Featuring: Ms. Sally Greenberg, Executive Director, National Consumers League; Mr. Robert Fisher, Senior Vice President, Federal Government Relations, Verizon; Mr. Abbott "Tad" Lipsky, Acting Director of Bureau of Competition, Federal Trade Commission; and Mr. Bret Swanson, Visiting Fellow, Center for Internet, Communications, and Technology, American Enterprise Institute. Moderator: Hon. Kathleen Q. Abernathy, Former Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission.

I spoke with  Sally Greenberg Executive Director, National Consumers League and Dr. Barbara Moore, President and Chief Executive Officer of Shape Up America!  about the complex issue of labeling nutritional facts on alcohol bottles. http://www.nclnet.org http://shapeup.org  

There is cause for concern about factoring companies offering quick cash for structured settlement payments that fall short of the total value of a structured settlement over a claimant's lifetime. This is particularly worrisome in the cases of disabled people whose health costs may skyrocket over time. So how can we protect individuals from these practices? In this podcast, Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen joins co-host, Randy Dyer and special guests, Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of the National Consumers League and Mark Perriello, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), to discuss protecting consumers and people living with disabilities and educating them on the benefits of structures for their long-term financial security.

There is cause for concern about factoring companies offering quick cash for structured settlement payments that fall short of the total value of a structured settlement over a claimant's lifetime. This is particularly worrisome in the cases of disabled people whose health costs may skyrocket over time. So how can we protect individuals from these practices? In this podcast, Ringler Radio host Larry Cohen joins co-host, Randy Dyer and special guests, Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of the National Consumers League and Mark Perriello, President and CEO of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), to discuss protecting consumers and people living with disabilities and educating them on the benefits of structures for their long-term financial security.

Telemarketers are people who sell things over the telephone. Although many telemarketers sell legitimate products from lawful companies, disreputable telemarketers using false and deceptive sales practices cost American consumers $40 billion a year. A Louis Harris Survey conducted for the National Consumers League found that 92 percent of adults in the United States reported receiving fraudulent telephone offers. Consumers aged 60 or older are often popular targets of disreputable telemarketers. Mike offers lessons learned on how telemarketers get to you and how you can get to them! Music: 
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Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of the National Consumers League, on efforts to get people to take their meds

Sally Greenberg, Executive Director of the National Consumers League, on efforts to get people to take their meds

Laura Lovett, University of MassachusettsHugh D. Hindman, Appalachia State UniversityKriste Lindenmeyer, Rutger’s UniversitySally Greenberg, National Consumers LeagueMarch 24, 2011To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in March 2011, the Gotham Center (Graduate Center, CUNY) sponsored Remembering the Triangle Fire. In this 55 minute podcast, Laura Lovett (University of Massachusetts) introduces the panel: Hugh D. Hindman (Appalachia State University, NC) (4:55), Kriste Lindenmeyer (Rutger’s University) (17:30), and Sally Greenberg (Executive Director of the National Consumers League) (37:00), who speak about the past and present issue of child labor. Hindman suggests that when remembering the Triangle Fire we should not focus solely on the factory as workplace. The historical definition of sweatshop is “a system of subcontract” and the problem still exists in homes here and around the world. Lindenmeyer discusses two strikes involving children, in 1903 and 1930. She looks at the reasons behind the different responses on the part of government and the public based on “economics, the needs of adults, and new ideas about work in the minds of the young workers who themselves helped to cause the change”.  Sally Greenberg ends the panel with a talk about child labor in the U.S. agricultural industry today and some recent legislative efforts.

Susan Grant is Director of Consumer Protection at Consumer Federation of America, a nonprofit association of some 300 non-profit consumer groups that was established in 1968 to advance the consumer interest through research, education, and advocacy at both national and state levels. Ms. Grant works specifically in the areas of privacy, deceptive marketing, online safety and security, fraud, electronic and mobile commerce, and general consumer protection issues. She coordinates CFA's Fake Check Task Force, conducts CFA's annual Consumer Complaint Survey, and is a recognized authority on combating consumer fraud and deception. Ms. Grant is also involved in global consumer protection issues through her work in the Trans Atlantic Consumer Dialogue, a group of consumer organizations in the United States and the European Union countries that provides input on cross-border consumer issues to the U.S. and EU governments, and her participation in the U.S. government delegation to the Committee on Consumer Policy at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. She began her career in consumer protection in 1976 as an investigator and Director of the Consumer Protection Division in the Northwestern Massachusetts District Attorney's Office. In 1993, Ms. Grant became Executive Director of the National Association of Consumer Agency Administrators, a professional organization for the heads of government consumer protection agencies. From 1996 to 2007 she served as Vice President of Public Policy and Director of the Fraud Center at the National Consumers League before joining the CFA staff in 2008.