Consumer Reports Podcast

Consumer Reports

The Consumer Reports Podcast is a series of news and investigative audio programs from the independent, nonprofit member organization Consumer Reports. Each episode will dive deep into important issues facing consumers, who CR works side by side with for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. Together we are creating a fairer, safer, and healthier world.

Episodes

  1. 04/03/2020

    The Great Moldy Washer Mystery

    CR investigates why some front-loaders become a breeding ground for mold and whether the appliance industry can find a solution.

    27 min

  2. 05/24/2019

    A Deep Dive Into the World of CBD

    The popularity of CBD, or cannabidiol, has skyrocketed as people hope it'll solve a wide variety of ailments. But whether it actually will remains uncertain. Consumer Reports' Lisa Gill and Elliot Weiler discuss the compound's potential benefits, and potential problems, too.

    28 min

  3. 01/10/2019

    Noise Detectives: How Testers and Engineers Explore and Design Sounds of Everyday Products

    Squeaks, hums, rattles, beeps, chirps, chimes, whines, thumps, bangs—all sorts of noises come from the devices and machines in our homes, and they are more than merely annoying. Hear how Consumer Reports testers work to find the quietest products for you, and how one engineer works with companies to fine tune product noises.

    22 min

  4. 06/13/2018

    Road Trip Stories: How Long-Distance Drives Create Lasting Memories

    The great road trip is a seminal part of American life, whether it's with your family or people you just met. Hear three people tell their stories, along with expert advice from Consumer Reports that'll make your road trip even better.

    34 min

  5. 03/22/2018

    A Hazard In Plain Sight

    The CR Podcast "A Hazard In Plain Sight" looks at the devastating issue of unstable furniture and its life-threatening danger to small children. CR releases its latest test results proving safer dressers are possible now. But is the furniture industry willing to adapt?

    18 min
  6. Exploding Sunroofs

    03/14/2018

    Exploding Sunroofs

    Consumer Reports investigates the issue of "Exploding Sunroofs" in which sunroofs on cars of all makes and models explode with little or no warning, putting the driver at great risk. In this narrative audio documentary, a first from CR, hear from drivers whose sunroofs exploded as they drove along familiar roads in pristine conditions. Learn how they dealt with the shock and how their dealers and manufacturers dealt with them. For the purpose of the podcast CR went into its testing lab and blew up a sunroof to provide listeners with the most realistic sense of what it sounds like when a sunroof explodes some 6 inches from your head. Consumer Reports also provides insight about what is being done to address this issue and valuable information in the unlikely circumstance that this happens to you.

    19 min
  • 6 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

4
out of 5
7 Ratings

About

The Consumer Reports Podcast is a series of news and investigative audio programs from the independent, nonprofit member organization Consumer Reports. Each episode will dive deep into important issues facing consumers, who CR works side by side with for truth, transparency, and fairness in the marketplace. Together we are creating a fairer, safer, and healthier world.

Information

  • Creator
    Consumer Reports
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2020
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Consumer Reports
  • Show Website
    Consumer Reports Podcast

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