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U.S. President Joe Biden recently awarded the Medal of Freedom to Michael Bloomberg, the billionaire media mogul, politician, and philanthropist who’s arguably the most influential anti-vaping advocate in the world. Bloomberg has committed hundreds of millions of dollars to anti-vaping initiatives, fueling widespread misconceptions about vaping and influencing public health policies both in the United States and globally.

Joining us today to explore Bloomberg’s significant impact on the World Health Organization and US vaping policy is Marc Gunther, a seasoned journalist with nearly five decades of experience in covering politics, government, media, and business. Gunther is renowned for his investigative prowess, notably in the influential series “The Great Vape Debate.”

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Released: May 25, 2024
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As the Federal Liberal Government marches inexorably toward a ban on flavors in nicotine vaping products, pushback is growing, and questions about a potential conflict of interest involving Health Minister Mark Holland are being raised.

Joining us today to talk though the nationwide consumer effort to stop the flavour ban is vaping activist Maria Papaioannoy-Duic, founder of Rights 4 Vapers. Hear how you can help defend flavours and learn why Maria thinks Minister Holland is backing the ban.

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Released: May 9, 2024
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As the longest-serving director of the CDC’s Office on Smoking and Health and founding Dean of Georgia State University’s School of Public Health, Dr. Michael P. Eriksen is a veteran tobacco control warrior and national leader in the fight to end smoking-related disease and death.

In this episode of RegWatch, we ask Dr. Eriksen about the crucial years when big tobacco was exposed for deceiving the public, tobacco control’s reaction to the explosive popularity of e-cigarettes, the FDA’s current regulation of the U.S. vaping market, and what he thinks about public health’s war on vaping.

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Released: May 2, 2024
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Does the regulator responsible for overseeing tobacco products in the U.S. believe in the practice of tobacco harm reduction? According to FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, the answer is a resounding no. Appearing before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Reform, Califf repeatedly dismissed THR as an “industry term” and refused to answer questions on the topic.

Joining us today to discuss the ramifications of the commissioner’s testimony is Tony Abboud, executive director of the Vapor Technology Association. We review informed questioning by U.S. House Reps and take a deep dive into problematic responses by the commissioner.

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Released: April 21, 2024
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After enduring ten years of frozen fees and grappling with mountains of bureaucratic red tape, Ontario healthcare providers delivering essential rehabilitative care to auto accident victims are finally breathing a sigh of relief. In the 2024 provincial budget, the Doug Ford Progressive Conservative government implemented long-called-for changes to the auto insurance system, aimed at improving patient care by supporting the province’s 20,000 physiotherapists, chiropractors, and massage therapists.

Joining us today to discuss the changes are registered physiotherapist Anthony Grande, owner of Focus Physiotherapy, and Dr. Scott Wilson, a Doctor of Chiropractic and the founder and chairman of Physiomed.

Did the Ford government deliver a healthy win?

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Released: April 11, 2024
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Canadian Federal Health Minister Mark Holland is launching a crusade against safer nicotine products, driven by the uncompromising stance of non-profit health groups vehemently opposed to any form of nicotine consumption.

In the minister’s crosshairs, are flavoured nicotine products such as vapes and pouches.

Joining us today to talk through the impacts of a nationwide ban on flavours is Sam Tam, president of the Canadian Vaping Association. Hear how Holland’s flavour ban would threaten the health of over 1.3 million vapers, unravel Canada’s tobacco strategy, and destroy the legal billion-dollar vaping industry.

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Released: March 28, 2024
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