Vaping Unplugged Podcast

by World Vapers Alliance

Everything you need to know about vaping and tobacco harm reduction advocacy.

Presented by the World Vapers Alliance.

https://worldvapersalliance.com

Podcast episodes

  • How Vaping Saved My Life | Vaping Unplugged Podcast Ep. 60 with Phillip Kirschberg

    How Vaping Saved My Life | Vaping Unplugged Podcast Ep. 60 with Phillip Kirschberg

    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 ongoing battle against vaping and offers his insights into what the future holds for harm reduction. This is an eye-opening conversation on vaping's role in transforming lives and public health. This is Vaping Unplugged Podcast with the World Vapers' Alliance - Everything you need to know about vaping and tobacco harm reduction advocacy. Follow World Vapers' Alliance and stay tuned for the next episode: Twitter: https://twitter.com/vapers_alliance Instagram: https://instagram.com/vapers_alliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ WVAlliance

  • Clearing The Air | Vaping Unplugged Podcast with Peter Beckett Ep. 59

    Clearing The Air | Vaping Unplugged Podcast with Peter Beckett Ep. 59

    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, the EU Tobacco Products Directive, and how consumers can get involved. More about the Clearing The Air EU: https://www.clearingtheair.eu/en This is Vaping Unplugged Podcast with the World Vapers' Alliance - Everything you need to know about vaping and tobacco harm reduction advocacy. Follow World Vapers' Alliance and stay tuned for the next episode: Twitter: https://twitter.com/vapers_alliance Instagram: https://instagram.com/vapers_alliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ WVAlliance

  • Vaping Policy Worldwide | Vaping Unplugged Podcast with Jacob Grier Ep. 58

    Vaping Policy Worldwide | Vaping Unplugged Podcast with Jacob Grier Ep. 58

    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 like Slate, Reason, The Atlantic, The Washington Examiner, and many more. In this episode, Liza and Jacob discuss the complexities of vaping policy around the world. They explore the global landscape of vaping regulations, the influence of public perception, and what’s next for the industry. Drawing from Jacob’s extensive writing on both public policy and lifestyle, they discuss how tobacco harm reduction and vaping are being handled in different countries, and what it all means for consumers and policymakers alike. Don’t miss this insightful conversation as Jacob shares his unique perspective on the intersection of policy and personal freedom in the world of vaping. More about Jacob's work: https://www.jacobgrier.com/ http://www.seabirdreader.com/ https://www.amazon.com/New-Prohibition-Dangerous-Politics-Tobacco/dp/1734012544 https://www.amazon.com/Rediscovery-Tobacco-Creative-Destruction-Cigarette/dp/173401251X This is Vaping Unplugged Podcast with the World Vapers' Alliance - Everything you need to know about vaping and tobacco harm reduction advocacy. Follow World Vapers' Alliance and stay tuned for the next episode: Twitter: https://twitter.com/vapers_alliance Instagram: https://instagram.com/vapers_alliance Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ WVAlliance

  • Are better alternatives available in Czech Republic? with Jan Mošovský | Ep. 57

    Are better alternatives available in Czech Republic? with Jan Mošovský | Ep. 57

    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 discourse. His advocacy is driven by a deep belief in the potential of less harmful alternatives as a tool for quitting. This week’s episode is hosted by Lika Janelidze, WVA’s Programs Manager. Follow World Vapers’ Alliance & stay tuned for the next episode: Twitter/X: x.com/vapers_alliance Instagram: instagram.com/vapers_alliance Facebook: facebook.com/wvalliance

  • Vaping saves lives? The situation in the USA | Vaping Unplugged Podcast with Allison Boughner Ep. 56

    Vaping saves lives? The situation in the USA | Vaping Unplugged Podcast with Allison Boughner Ep. 56

    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 advocacy stems from the misinformation coming from public health authorities in the US. She was astonished to see how this powerful technology, which finally helped her quit smoking after all other options had failed, was being portrayed so negatively. She believes it is her duty to speak out against misinformation, as every smoker deserves accurate and positive information about the health benefits of e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool. This week’s episode is hosted by Lika Janelidze, WVA’s Programs Manager. Follow World Vapers’ Alliance & stay tuned for the next episode: Twitter/X: x.com/vapers_alliance Instagram: instagram.com/vapers_alliance Facebook: facebook.com/wvalliance