Of Consuming Interest

Of Consuming Interest is a weekly show examining the most important consumer issues today.


  • Host Shirley Rooker speaks with John Berlau, director of financial policy at the Competitive Enterprise Institute, about how the ways we bank and otherwise interact with the financial system are changing.
    October 22, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker speak with Mike McCartin of Joseph W. McCartin Insurance about the safety concerns and potential liabilities that come with the advent of autumn in our area.
    October 15, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Joe Hemsley, president of Forward Together Wealth Planning, on how to manage your investments in a time of economic uncertainty.
    October 8, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker speaks with economist Richard Rahn about how political decisions can lead to famine.
    September 24, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker speaks with WalletHub senior analyst Jill Gonzalez about handling credit card debt in the midst of inflation.
    September 17, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Hal Shelton, the author of Amazon best seller “The Secrets to Writing a Successful Business Plan,” about how entrepreneurs can start, grow and sell their businesses even during a period…
    September 10, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Mark Jamison of the American Enterprise Institute, who discusses the reasons government regulation of what we see on social media is a threat to democracy.
    September 3, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Jill Gonzales, senior analyst with WalletHub, who reveals the best frequent flyer programs just in time for the busy summer travel season. The study describes the programs and how the…
    August 27, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker talks to Ben Lieberman of the Competitive Enterprise Institute, who describes the problems associated with the push for electric cars, which will result in an increased demand for electricity and problems with…
    August 20, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Kristi Thompson of the Federal Communications Commission, who discusses robocalls, where they originate, public and private sector Initiatives, and how consumers can fight back.
    August 13, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Myles Powell, entrepreneur, food enthusiast and small business owner, who describes how he used his love of food to start a company that makes mac and cheese and how his…
    August 6, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker talks with Kevin Brasler of Checkbook Magazine, who discusses the difficulties facing homeowners trying to remodel their homes, including shortages of supplies and workers. He also talks about the importance of finding…
    July 30, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Jill Robin Payne, a psychotherapist, who discusses how the use of electronic devices and the isolation from COVID has affected our ability to connect with others and offers techniques to…
    July 23, 2022
  • Host Shirley Rooker speaks with Angela Logomasini, a senior fellow with the Competitive Enterprise Institute, who explains how plastics help improve environmental quality and preserve habitat for wildlife. She discusses a study that found plastic…
    July 16, 2022