Of Consuming Interest

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.

Matt Schulz, senior analyst with creditcards.com, discusses the pros and cons of gas station credit cards.

Steve Pociask, American Consumer Institute, discusses the use of apps on your devices.

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

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

Kevin Brasler, executive editor, Washington Consumer’s Checkbook, reveals how to find the best lawn care, tree repair services and garden centers.

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

Marc Scribner of the Competitive Enterprise Institute discusses how automated vehicles will reduce the number of injuries and property damage caused by accidents.

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

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

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

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

Kelvin Coleman, executive director, National Cyber Security Alliance, discusses the steps individuals and businesses should take to protect their data.

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