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Planet Money

The Vapes of Wrath

Jun 21, 2024
27:24
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The podcast explores how Juul entered the market amidst regulatory ambiguity, sparked a crisis on teen vaping, and faced a backlash from regulators. It delves into the White House meeting on e-cigarettes, the rise of disposable vapes post-regulation, and the challenges in regulating illegal vape products flooding the market
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Quick takeaways

  • Juul exploited regulatory loopholes to market to both adults and teens, leading to a youth vaping crisis.
  • Regulatory crackdown on Juul's flavored vapes inadvertently fueled the rise of unregulated disposable vape brands targeting teens.

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Rise of Juul and Youth Vaping Crisis

The podcast unveils the origins of Juul, a mainstream vaping device, and how it triggered a youth vaping crisis. It highlights the conflicting views at a White House meeting where one faction sees vaping as an addiction rampaging youth, while the other perceives it as a tool for adult smokers to quit, creating a heated debate with personal attacks.

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