Vaping Unplugged Podcast

In this episode of Vaping Unplugged, host Michael is joined by Jacob James Rich, a Policy Analyst at the Reason Foundation, for an in-depth discussion on harm reduction in the United States. Jacob, with a background in health care policy and a specialization in prescription and illegal drug regulations, brings a wealth of expertise to the table. In this episode, Michael and Jacob explore the lands...

In this episode of Vaping Unplugged , Michael, the World Vapers’ Alliance Director sits down with Dr. McGovern, a renowned expert in addiction treatment with over two decades of experience. Dr. McGovern, who qualified in Medicine from Trinity College Dublin and is the Clinical Lead for the HSE Addiction Services in Louth Meath & The Midlands, brings his extensive knowledge on substance misuse...

In this episode of Vaping Unplugged, we discuss vaping landscape in Greece with a special guest from the Greek Vapers' Alliance, Nick Ramses. We discuss the current regulatory environment in Greece, the challenges vapers face, and how the Greek Vapers' Alliance is working with the World Vapers' Alliance to advocate for tobacco harm reduction and sensible vaping regulations. This is Vaping Unplugge...

In this episode of the Vaping Unplugged podcast, Phillip Kirschberg from Birmingham, AL. Phillip, a dedicated harm reduction advocate, shares his journey from being a two-pack-a-day smoker to quitting smoking through vaping at the age of 35. We explore how vaping has evolved over the years, its impact on smoking cessation, and why it faces opposition from various groups. Phillip sheds light on the...

Join us in the latest episode of Vaping Unplugged Podcast as host Liza Katsiashvili, Director of Operations at the World Vapers' Alliance, sits down with Peter Beckett. Peter is the co-founder of Clearing the Air, an information resource that helps consumers of nicotine products become advocates. Peter has more than a decade of experience in tobacco harm reduction and discusses how he quit smoking...

Welcome to Vaping Unplugged — Everything you want to know about less harmful alternatives. Jan Mošovský studied economics at The University of Edinburgh, is the Director of Research at Prague-Based Liberalni Institute and serves in the European Programs at Students For Liberty. He works to ensure that the principles of autonomy, individualism and informed choice remain at the forefront of public d...

Join us in the latest episode of Vaping Unplugged Podcast as host Liza Katsiashvili, Director of Operations at the World Vapers' Alliance, sits down with Jacob Grier, a prominent writer on public policy, lifestyle, and books from Portland, Oregon. Jacob is the author of The New Prohibition, Raising the Bar, The Rediscovery of Tobacco, and Cocktails on Tap. His work has appeared in publications lik...

Welcome to Vaping Unplugged — Everything you want to know about vaping and harm reduction advocacy. Join us for an insightful conversation with Allison Boughner. As the Marketing and Communications Director and FDA liaison at Ecig Charleston, she is also the President of the South Carolina Vapor Association and the Communications Director for the United States Vaping Association. Her passion for a...

Welcome to Vaping Unplugged — Everything you want to know about vaping and harm reduction advocacy. Join us for an in-depth conversation with Richard Pruen, a passionate advocate for vaping and tobacco harm reduction (THR). As the curator of Safer Nicotine Wiki, Richard provides invaluable resources for consumers, scientists, health professionals, regulators, and journalists interested in evidence...

En este episodio de Vaping Unplugged nuestra invitada, la politóloga y escritora Antonella Marty analiza las tendencias regulatorias del vapeo y otros productos de nicotina de riesgo reducido en América Latina. Acompáñanos para conocer cuáles están siendo las consecuencias de las prohibiciones del vapeo en países como Argentina, Brasil y México y cómo todo esto puede cambiar en los próximos años....

En este episodio de Vaping Unplugged nuestra invitada, la politóloga y escritora Antonella Marty analiza las tendencias regulatorias del vapeo y otros productos de nicotina de riesgo reducido en América Latina. Acompáñanos para conocer cuáles están siendo las consecuencias de las prohibiciones del vapeo en países como Argentina, Brasil y México y cómo todo esto puede cambiar en los próximos años....

Join us in new episode of Vaping Unplugged, as host Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers’ Alliance, sits down with Federico Fernandez, CEO of We Are Innovation. Federico, a noted leader in the field of innovation, shares his insights on the latest groundbreaking study on the misperceptions surrounding vaping. In this episode we discuss the critical findings from the study, “Opinion Poll: In...

Welcome to a new episode of the "Vaping Unplugged" podcast, We're joined by Dr. Jeff Smith, a seasoned expert in psychology and neuroscience with focus on neuroplasticity and neuroactive metabolites. Dr. Smith brings a wealth of knowledge from his academic and professional journey, including his BS and MS in Psychology from Georgia College and his Ph. D. from Emory University. His extensive resear...

Welcome to Vaping Unplugged! In this episode, we're honored to host Marewa Glover, a true luminary in the vaping sphere. Marewa's background speaks volumes: Renowned expert in the field, her insights are invaluable. Holding key roles at prestigious institutions like the University of Auckland and Massey University. Founder of the Centre for Research Excellence: Indigenous Sovereignty and Smoking (...

oin us as we host Dr. Colin Mendelsohn, a renowned expert in smoking cessation and a pivotal advocate for tobacco harm reduction. Dr. Mendelsohn, a former Conjoint Associate Professor at the University of New South Wales and a practicing doctor for almost three decades, shares his invaluable insights on the potential of vaping as a safer alternative for smokers. With a storied career that includes...

Welcome to another episode of Vaping Unplugged Podcast, where we dig deep into the heart of vaping in the USA. We're joined by an incredibly inspiring guest, Skip Murray, whose life story is nothing short of remarkable. Having started smoking at the tender age of 10, Skip embarked on a transformative journey, turning to vaping in 2015 as a means to quit smoking, marking the beginning of her advoca...

This special edition is dedicated to shedding light on the dynamic activities and programs that the WVA is rolling out. Learn about our empowering Ambassador Program, hear firsthand about the "Every Life Counts" campaign, our political outreach efforts, our efforts in Latin America (Latam) and Sweden Resources Center, a dedicated hub for vaping activists. une in to hear directly from the WVA team...

Welcome to the "Vaping Unplugged Podcast". In this episode, we're joined by Slaven Kalebic, the esteemed president of the Slovenian Vapers' Association (ZVS), to shed light on the recent legislative developments in Ljubljana. On March 12, the Parliamentary Committee on Health in Slovenia approved significant amendments concerning tobacco-related products. These changes are particularly pivotal for...

¡Bienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de Vaping Unplugged en español! En esta ocasión, nos complace tener con nosotros a una figura destacada en la reducción de daños del tabaquismo: el doctor Fernando Fernández Bueno, cirujano oncológico en el Hospital Central de la Defensa Gómez Ulla en Madrid y divulgador en su canal de medicina ‘Medicina Clara’. En esta reveladora entrevista, el doctor Fenández Bue...

Welcome to the "Vaping Unplugged Podcast," your ultimate guide to the world of vaping. We're excited to have Zoltan Kesz, from the Consumer Choice Center, here to talk about the innovative "Consumer Champs" initiative. This project focuses on providing insights into various consumer-related topics, with one of them being harm reduction. Zoltan will discuss the significance of being informed and pr...

In today's episode we're bridging the gap between medical science and vaping, exploring harm reduction, freedom of choice, and the nuanced distinctions between combustion, vaping and other safer alternatives. We're honored to have Jeffrey A. Singer, a senior fellow at the Cato Institute within the Department of Health Policy Studies, as our esteemed guest. With over 35 years of experience as a gen...

Diving into the heart of vaping controversies with our latest episode of Vaping Unplugged. Our special guest, Yaël Ossowski, brings an unmatched blend of consumer advocacy, technological insight, and journalistic experience to the table. As the Deputy Director at the Consumer Choice Center, Yaël has been at the forefront of consumer freedom issues, making waves across continents with his critical...

This week, we're tackling the UK's controversial move to impose a generation ban on vapes, a topic that's stirring debate across the nation and the world. We explore the implications of the ban, the potential impact on public health, and get into the broader conversation on tobacco harm reduction and regulatory policies. Joining us is a distinguished guest, Reem Ibrahim, Communications Officer and...

In this episode of Vaping Unplugged, we look into the heart of Brazil's stringent stance on vaping, offering our listeners a unique insight into the nation's regulatory landscape. As Brazil stands at the forefront with its nationwide ban on vapes, citing a stark absence of evidence on the therapeutic benefits and safety of vaping products, we unpack the layers of this complex issue. Our episode fe...

¡Bienvenidos a un episodio extraordinario de Vaping Unplugged! En esta ocasión, nos complace tener como invitados a dos figuras destacadas en el activismo por la reducción de daños del tabaquismo: Juan Facundo Teme y Aylen Van Isseldyk, presidente y community manager de la influyente asociación de usuarios de vaporizadores ASOVAPE Argentina. En esta reveladora entrevista, exploramos las experienci...