• EP194: Delivery fees (w/ Mike Salem)
    Jan 22 2026

    In the latest episode of the ConsEUmer podcast, Bill Wirtz and Mike Salem tackle the conversation surrounding courier services around the world. What are our expectations of e-commerce?

    January 22, 2026

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    34 mins
  • EP193: Where does public transit make sense? (w/ Liz Hayes)
    Jan 15 2026

    Liz Hayes joins us this week to zoom out and discuss our daily commute. Where does public transit make sense, and what are the key differences between Europe and the U.S?

    January 15, 2026

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    34 mins
  • EP192: Italian food politics (w/ Fabio Fernandes)
    Jan 8 2026

    Fabio Fernandes joins us on the ConsEUmer podcast this week to discuss a Politico article about Italian "gastronationalism".

    The full article: https://www.politico.eu/article/how-the-italian-right-is-weaponizing-food/

    January 8, 2026

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    37 mins
  • EP191: UK budget meltdown (w/ Mike Salem)
    Dec 4 2025

    CCC UK Country Associate Mike Salem is joining us this week to discuss the UK budget and its implication for consumers.

    December 4, 2025

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    25 mins
  • EP190: Foodflation, Shein ban, and the forgotten conference (w/ Michael Landl)
    Nov 13 2025

    In this week's episode:

    • Foodflation in France shows the difficulties of sustainable food production
    • Can the French government ban Shein?
    • The COP/FCTC conference is kicking off soon, Michael Landl joins us to explain

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    November 13, 2025

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    25 mins
  • EP189: Corporate sustainability (co-hosted w/ Yaël Ossowski)
    Nov 6 2025

    What is the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and why are you yawning while reading about it? With Yaël Ossowski we dive deep into ESG reporting this week, and what it means for energy policy and consumers.

    November 6, 2025

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    34 mins
  • EP188: Dutch election & Chat control halt
    Oct 30 2025

    Short solo episode this week, with some news updates.

    October 30, 2025

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    8 mins
  • EP187: Mercosur finals & Social media ban for kids? (co-hosted w/ Fabio Fernandes)
    Oct 23 2025

    Fabio is back to co-hosting with Bill. In this episode we're discussing the finishing line for the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement, as well as the push by Brussels to age-gate social media platforms.

    October 23, 2025

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    32 mins