Consumer Talk: Companies fixing customer problems with their products
From Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler by CapeTalk
May 27, 2026 · 37 min
About this episode
Wendy Knowler discusses companies that have acknowledged and attempted to fix problems with their products.
Pippa Hudson follows up with consumer journalist Wendy Knowler on several companies who’ve acknowledged problems with their products and have tried to fix them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is your respite from hard news, a space to explore, taste, read, and reflect. Hosted by former journalist Pippa Hudson, the show embraces lifestyle in all its forms, guided by her adventurous spirit. Each week also covers consumer issues, plus conversations on health, wealth and the environment. Thank you for listening. Catch the show live on Primedia+ weekdays from 1 pm to 3 pm (South African time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find more from the show, and all catch‑up podcasts on Primedia+ https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT Subscribe to the CapeTalk newsletters to stay up to date https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Let’s keep the conversation going online: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
People in this episode
Host: Pippa Hudson
Guest: Wendy Knowler
Topics covered
- consumer issues
- product problems
- company accountability
- journalism
- lifestyle
Keywords
- consumer problems
- product fixes
- Wendy Knowler
- CapeTalk
- Pippa Hudson
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CapeTalk
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