Fun Police

Consumer Choice Center

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Fun Police is an original podcast series produced by the Consumer Choice Center. We take a look at the perpetrators of neo-prohibitionism, the movement that attempts to ban "vices" such as vaping, smoking, drinking, gambling, and others. We host high-level guests to discuss the history and current expression of prohibitionism. Written and produced by Bill Wirtz. New episodes dropping week by week, starting March 5, 2025.

2025-03-26

S3 Episode 4: Licensed to kill competition

In our final episode in this season: is Uber dangerous? For decades, the argument against Uber has been that of safety, but it was the competition, vested interests, that made it. Released on March 26, 2025. More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/ Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

18 min
2025-03-19

S3 Episode 3: The monopoly on drunkenness

In this third episode, we have a drink. But where and when we can buy and have that drink in Canada is regulated, due to rules dating back to prohibition. Act 1: LC Beer-No Act 2: A question of morality Act 3: Free my booze Released on March 19, 2025. More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/ Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
2025-03-12

S3 Episode 2: Follow the money

In this second episode, we follow the money of neo-prohibitionist organisations. Why different levels of the Canadian government funding advocacy groups to lobby itself? Act 1: Who is counting anymore? Act 2: Show me the receipts Act 3: If you solve my problem, I will have nothing left to do Released on March 12, 2025. More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/ Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

47 min
2025-03-05

S3 Episode 1: Ancient rights and modern problems

In this season of Fun Police, we are focusing specifically on Canada, a country which unlike any other displays all the things that go wrong with neo-prohibitionism. In this first episode: an unholy alliance of holy rituals and profiteers of prohibitionism. Act 1: A question of tradition Act 2: A lucrative scheme Act 3: The difference between hurt and harm Released on March 5, 2025. More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/ Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

43 min
SEASON 3 TRAILER

Season 3 trailer

The official trailer for the third season of Fun Police. Episodes start streaming March 5th. Released on February 26, 2025. More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/ Check out our weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1 min
2024-02-21

S2 Episode 4: Loose ends

In this season finale, Movendi International makes a comeback. UNODC and Movendi collaborate on global health policy, and it's all a bit odd. Also, we talk to an infant feeding expert who leads us down the path of the WHO's weird obsession with infant formula. Act 1: Listen first Act 2: Magic formula Act 3: Conclusion Released on January 21, 2024. More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/ Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/ Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/ Fun Police is a Consumer Choice Center original podcast. This episode was written and researched by Bill Wirtz. Editing by Yaël Ossowski and Bill Wirtz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

26 min
2024-02-14

S2 Episode 3: Risky science

In this third episode, we look at the role of international institutions when it comes to litigation. IARC, the International Agency for Research on Cancer, uses a method of analysing hazard, not risk, opening up companies to expensive litigation. This appears to be used as a method to impose quasi bans. Act 1: Precaution Act 2: Lawyer up Act 3: Conflicts of interest Released on January 14, 2024. More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/ Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/ Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/ Fun Police is a Consumer Choice Center original podcast. This episode was written and researched by Bill Wirtz. Editing by Yaël Ossowski and Bill Wirtz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58 min
2024-02-07

S2 Episode 2: When global health gets a baton

In this season of the Fun Police podcast, we are looking at the role of international institutions in the propagation of misinformation and how prohibitionists are using them to further their goals. In this episode: the dirty on the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and its Conference of the Parties (COP), the World Health Organization's treaty organ that continues to deny the science on harm reduction and the usefulness of nicotine alternatives in getting people to quit smoking. We uncover the NGOs and partner groups of the FCTC that muddy the conference and aim to disparage anyone who dares ask a question or introduce some nuance. Featuring an interview with investigative journalist and congressional candidate Drew Johnson (@DrewForNevada), who has some experience in getting kicked out of multiple FCTC conferences over the years and has decided to run for Congress to push for government transparency and accountability. Act 1: Experts Act 2: The illusion of consensus Act 3: False prophets Released on February 7, 2024. Be sure to subscribe to the full podcast on your podcast player of choice: spoti.fi/3Mm6nLXapple.co/3FE2WN5pod.link/1714265675 More resources of the Fun Police campaign: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/fun-police/ Check out the weekly podcast ConsEUmer: https://consumerchoicecenter.org/conseumer/ Check out Consumer Choice Podcast (formerly Consumer Choice Radio): https://consumerchoicecenter.org/radio/ Fun Police is a Consumer Choice Center original podcast. This episode was written and researched by Yaël Ossowski (@YaelOss). Editing by Yaël Ossowski and Bill Wirtz (@wirtzbill). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

36 min

Fun Police is an original podcast series produced by the Consumer Choice Center. We take a look at the perpetrators of neo-prohibitionism, the movement that attempts to ban "vices" such as vaping, smoking, drinking, gambling, and others. We host high-level guests to discuss the history and current expression of prohibitionism. Written and produced by Bill Wirtz. New episodes dropping week by week, starting March 5, 2025.

Creator

Consumer Choice Center
Years Active

2023 - 2025
Episodes

17
Rating

Clean
Show Website

Fun Police