Of Consuming Interest

Ted Frank, Competitive Enterprise Institute Center for Class Action Fairness, discusses how class action lawsuits sometimes benefit only the lawyers bringing the suit.

Tom Gordon, executive director of Responsive Law, talks about ways to use the legal system without having to hire a lawyer.

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

Bruce McClary of the National Foundation for Credit Counseling discusses debt elimination scams.

Twila Brase, President of the Citizens’ Council for Health Freedom discusses the proposed National Health ID number and its impact on medical privacy, medical care and the concerns about the security of sensitive information.

Elizabeth Casey, with Fox Corporation, discusses parental controls, why they are essential in protecting children from inappropriate TV programs, and how to use them.

Debra Berlyn, executive director, Project GOAL, describes the exciting technologies introduced at the CES consumer electronics show and how they affect the senior population.

Jim Quiggle, Communications Director, Coalition Against Insurance Fraud, reveals the 2020 Insurance Fraud Hall of Shame.

Ben Lieberman, senior fellow, Competitive Enterprise Institute, discusses changes in regulations that govern many household appliances.

Author Hal Shelton provides advice on steps to take before, during and after the start-up of a business.

Kyle Burgess of Consumers’ Research discusses how counterfeit products and drugs endanger the lives of millions of consumers.

Kristi Thompson, Federal Communications Commission, discusses robocalls and how consumers can fight back.

Lauren Hall of Consumer Action profiles common frauds, including deceptive health claims about some celebrity-endorsed products.

Susan Diegelman, director of public affairs, AT&T, discusses 5G and what it means for consumers.