Of Consuming Interest is a weekly show examining the most important consumer issues today.
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with John Moura of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, who discusses NERC's recent news release predicting an increase in rolling blackouts this summer in many parts of our country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker talks with Mike McCartin of Joseph W. McCartin Insurance, who discusses the many options for long-term care insurance, the types of policies and when to buy it. Only about 18% of consumers have this type of insurance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker talks to Bruce McClary of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling, who discusses special hardship programs for people in debt, the scams that are surfacing and the protections for people who are behind on their rent. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Kristi Thompson, Federal Communications Commission, discusses robocalls, where they originate, public and private sector Initiatives, and how consumers can fight back. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker talks with Kevin Brasler of Checkbook Magazine, who discusses the difficulties facing homeowners trying to remodel their homes, including shortages of supplies and workers. He also talks about the importance of finding a good electrician. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host 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 .
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, who discusses the causes of inflation, how it differs from supply shock, steps the Fed can take to control inflation and the outlook for consumers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Angela Logomasini, a senior fellow with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, who explains how plastics help improve environmental quality and preserve habitat for wildlife. She discusses a recent study that found plastic single-use bags to be more effective and environment-friendly that the use of paper or cloth bags. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Jill Gonzales, senior analyst with WalletHub, who reveals the best frequent flyer programs just in time for the busy summer travel season. The study describes the programs and how the right choices can save you money. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Ryan Young of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, who discusses the 1.1 million federal regulations, the need for sunset laws and the cost to business as well as consumers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker talks to Ben Lieberman of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, who describes the problems associated with the push for electric cars, which will result in an increased demand for electricity and problems with recycling the batteries which contain highly dangerous materials. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Shirley Rooker speaks with Tom Gordon, executive director of Responsive Law, who discusses ways the legal system can help provide better access to consumers as well as some of the reforms that are being instituted in areas around the country. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host 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 ....
Shirley Rooker speaks with Barbara Kelley, executive director of the Hearing Loss Association of America, who discusses the signs of hearing loss, the causes and the many ways to find help as well as the new technology on the horizon. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Jill Robin Payne, a psychotherapist, who discusses how the use of electronic devices and the isolation from COVID has affected our ability to connect with others and offers techniques to cope with this loss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Debra Berlyn of Project GOAL, who describes how technology is designed to help seniors have better and healthier lives. She also talks about the technology introduced at the recent Consumer Electronics Show, including a car that can change colors. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Host Shirley Rooker talks with Kevin Brasler of Checkbook Magazine, who discusses the difficulties facing homeowners trying to remodel their homes, including shortages of supplies and workers. He also talks about the importance of finding a good electrician. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Shirley Rooker speaks with Mike McCartin of Joseph W. McCartin Insurance, who provides valuable information on types of insurance needed by a small business, how to cope with an emergency if you are traveling outside the U.S. as well as things to consider when you are having remodeling work done on your home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Host Shirley Rooker talks to Kevin Brasler of Checkbook Magazine, who discusses the many ways you can reduce your energy bills without spending a lot of money. Sixty percent of utility bills go to heating your home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Jill Robin Payne, a psychotherapist, discusses how the use of electronic devices and the isolation from COVID has affected our ability to connect with others and offers techniques to cope with this loss. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker talks with Mike McCartin about travel insurance. For example, some travel insurance policies have COVID clauses and won’t pay if the trip is canceled because of the pandemic. He also discusses medical evacuation and other types of health insurance issues when travelling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Host Shirley Rooker talks to Kevin Brasler, editor of Consumer’s Checkbook, who describes a recent study on used cars that have been recalled due to serious defects. Many of them have not been repaired. In fact, it is estimated that over 50 million vehicles have not had their problems resolved. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker talks to Ben Lieberman of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, who describes the problems associated with the push for electric cars, which will result in an increased demand for electricity and problems with recycling the batteries which contain highly dangerous materials. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Shirley Rooker speaks with Richard W. Rahn of the Institute for Global Economic Growth, who describes the economic impact on Europe of efforts to go green, including blackouts, gas and food shortages and increasing unemployment and poverty. Will the same thing happen to the United States? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Bobby Bhatia of Doyle, Schultz and Bhatia, who discusses changes to tax laws including the significant increase in standard deductions and what it means for taxpayers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker talks with Mike McCartin of Joseph W. McCartin Insurance, who discusses the many options for long-term care insurance, the types of policies and when to buy it. Only about 18% of consumers have this type of insurance. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker talks to Clarissa Carnero, director of credit and fraud risk with American Express, who discusses the origin of credit card fraud, the way new technology makes it easier to scam consumers and what steps are being taken to reduce fraud. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Host Shirley Rooker talks to Kevin Brasler of Checkbook Magazine, who discusses the many ways you can reduce your energy bills without spending a lot of money. Sixty percent of utility bills go to heating your home. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
