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Australia’s prescription-only model continues to make legal nicotine vapes difficult to access—blocking smokers who want to quit and vapers who need to stay off cigarettes. In this episode, meet Dr. Carolyn Beaumont as she reveals the challenges, controversies, and consequences of being one of the only doctors in the world prescribing nicotine in a country at war with vaping. Featuring: DR. CAROLY...

Could safer products such as nicotine pouches offer a solution to significantly high rates of tobacco use in Eastern Europe and Central Asia? Joining us today is Giorgi Mzhavanadze, an economist who has worked with Knowledge-Action-Change on the Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction report, to highlight trends in tobacco use in the region.

Mexico's smoking rates have stagnated, so why is the government insisting on amending their constitution to ban vapes? Tomás O'Gorman joins us to explain these latest developments in Mexico in this brand new episode of GFN News!

Why has New Zealand's smoking rate dropped so far below Australia's in recent years, and what can we subsequently learn from New Zealand's approach to safer nicotine products? In this episode of GFN News THR advocate Colin Mendelsohn highlights the striking difference in approach to vaping in New Zealand and Australia. Enjoy!

In Canada, youth vaping dominates the public health debate—but what about the millions of adult smokers left behind? Dr. Mark Tyndall reveals how fear, misinformation, and political convenience are obstructing access to safer nicotine products. Is Canadian public health failing its most vulnerable by rejecting harm reduction? Featuring: Professor UBC SPPH, Infectious Diseases Doctor Advocate for H...

Low nicotine cigarettes form the basis of the FDA's latest plan to reduce tobacco consumption, but will it actually work? Will Godfrey of Filter Magazine joins us to discuss the details of this proposal, and why this not-so-new idea may cause a significant headache for US smoking cessation efforts.

Germany's lawmakers have recently proposed a new ban on menthol flavours in safer nicotine products, but given that menthol is a key ingredient in over 80% of the flavours currently available on the market, could this proposed ban negatively impact the availability of safer nicotine products for people looking to quit smoking? Joining us today is Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers' Allian...

GFN News #132 | CLINICAL APPLICATIONS OF NICOTINE Pt.2 | Featuring Michael Kariuki by GFN.TV

Public health’s war on vaping didn’t start with vaping—it began decades ago with secondhand smoke. The same deceptive tactics now target tobacco harm reduction. How did it begin, and where does it lead? Don’t miss this special two-part episode featuring renowned tobacco control expert Dr. Michael Siegel. Featuring: DR. MICHAEL SIEGEL, MD, MPH Prof., Dept. of Public Health and Community Medicine Tu...

GFN News #131 | TOBACCO HARM REDUCTION IN MALAWI Pt.2 | Featuring Sahan Lungu by GFN.TV

GFN News #130 | THERAPEUTIC NICOTINE EXPLAINED Pt.1 | Featuring Michael Kariuki by GFN.TV

Despite tobacco control efforts to phase out tobacco consumption around the world, a thorny issue remains - that there are many countries whose economy is fundamentally dependent on tobacco production. Amongst one of the largest producers of tobacco globally is Malawi, where tobacco makes up 60% of its exports. Sahan Lungu joins us to explore Malawi's complex relationship with tobacco in the first...

Youth smoking rates in the United States have plummeted to historic lows—an unprecedented victory in tobacco control. Yet, public health seems oddly silent. Why is this monumental achievement not being celebrated? Featuring: DR. KENNETH WARNER Dean Emeritus, Prof. Emeritus School of Public Health, University of Michigan sph.umich.edu

In the second episode of our UK Tobacco and Vape Bill special, Martin Cullip highlights the potential consequences of this latest legislation, and asks, is the UK at risk of damaging its world-leading tobacco harm reduction record?

The UK has announced a mammoth effort to combat tobacco use with its The Tobacco and Vape Bill including the eye-catching generational tobacco ban, which will prevent anyone born after 2009 from ever being able to purchase harmful combustible tobacco products. But with safer nicotine products such as heated tobacco products and snus included in this ban, will tobacco harm reduction efforts be caug...

Has the UK lost some of its THR credibility in 2024? Michelle Jones joins us to recap a year of massive change in the UK, and gives us her New Year's Wishes for 2025!

In this festive Christmas special, Liza Katsiashvili reflects on a year of impactful milestones in the tobacco harm reduction community, spotlighting key campaigns like Every Life Counts by the World Vapors Alliance and the enduring strength of advocates across the EU.

What will 2025 hold in store for consumers of safer products, and how will it compare to 2024? Lindsey Stroud and Alberto Gómez Hernandez look back on a year of highs and lows, and share their hopes and wishes for the year ahead in this episode of GFN's New Year's Wishes!

From highs, such as Sweden's standout THR success in reaching smokefree status, to lows like continued opposition and misinformation from major public health bodies, 2024 has been a year of ups and downs for THR. But underlining all this news is the resounding progress consumers are making in changing perceptions of safer products - join Will Godfrey for a full rundown of this year's news in this...

Carissa Düring joins us to outline Denmark's latest restrictions targeting nicotine pouches, and highlights how Denmark's efforts compare to the tobacco harm reduction success of its neighbour Sweden.

The Mexican government is moving to enshrine a ban on nicotine vaping products into its constitution—an extraordinary overreach aimed at bypassing Mexico’s Supreme Court, which has repeatedly overturned similar bans. Critics warn this move risks driving the market underground while undermining efforts to reduce tobacco-related harm. Featuring: TOMÁS O’GORMAN Lawyer, Vaping Advocate Co-founder, Pro...

Kevin Molloy, our beloved colleague who ran the Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme from 2018 until he passed away in 2021, helped shape and mentor a new generation of tobacco harm reduction practitioners. Joining us today are Jeffrey Zamora, a film maker and THRSP Scholar, as well as Kevin's wife Anne Molloy, and Jon Derricott, Kevin's long-standing friend, to highlight Jeffrey's new fil...

Harm reduction specialist Adriana Curado joins us in this episode of #GFNInsights to highlight how frontline harm reduction interventions have positively impacted marginalised communities in Portugal.

Barlinnie prison Governor Michael Stoney joins us for the first instalment of GFN Insights, a series following the exploits of THR advocates from around the globe!

Once known as the most progressive country on vaping and tobacco harm reduction, the UK is now poised to join the ranks of nations that demonize, restrict, ban, and tax, potentially lifesaving nicotine vaping products. Why is the UK turning its back on tobacco harm reduction?