Ep. 156 - Tirzah Duren

On this episode of the Federal Newswire Lunch Hour, host Andrew Langer talks with Tirzah Duren, President & CEO of the American Consumer Institute (ACI), about how consumer choice—not top-down mandates—drives better outcomes. They dig into: why “unregulated Big Tech” is a myth and how FTC enforcement of terms of service protects advertisers and users; the real story behind ultra-processed versus “natural” foods, data-driven nutrition policy, and access for people with dietary needs; the economics of the secondary ticketing market, Live Nation–Ticketmaster, and what actually helps fans; and practical fixes for housing affordability (supply, zoning, multifamily). Tirzah also shares her West-to-East journey, furniture-refurbishing hobby, and beauty Substack.
 

If you care about consumer welfare, antitrust, data privacy, and policies that actually improve everyday life, this one’s for you.

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