The Right to Repair Reclaiming the Things We Own

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Aaron Carroll: Apple's supply chain domination is so extreme that it's hard to see anyone competing with them because they've got this vertical integration. He says we are a few years away from big changes and big changes that are driven by shifts in the market and consumer preferences, shifts in law and regulation. Eventually, he says, the fight is probably going to shift to how repairable or your VR glasses instead of how repairable is your smartphone.

Do we really own the devices we buy? ‘The Right to Repair’ author Aaron Perzanowki joins Adam to explain how companies are using their power to control the products we buy from them, even after they’ve left the store, and prevent us from repairing them ourselves. They discuss how this affects the environment, the livelihood of farmers, and the longevity of AirPods, and Aaron shares resources on how we can take power back and do our own repairs. You can purchase Aaron’s book at http://factuallypod.com/books Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.