About this episode

Nick discusses the latest consumer news with Herb Weisbaum and automotive topics with Tom Appel.

In his monthly “For The People” edition, Nick welcomes The Consumerman, Herb Weisbaum, back to the podcast to cover the latest consumer news. They discuss what outlet malls are really selling, the newest tricks cybercriminals are using, how to avoid costly overdraft fees, and debunk a few common gas-saving myths. Later, Car Guy Tom Appel from Consumer Guide Automotive joins Nick to talk about the end of Polestar, the forgotten story of AvtoVAZ, the bizarre automotive product Motor Honey, and why cigarette lighters have disappeared from new cars, even though there’s still a way to get one. Plus, another round of #StarSpotter, #MysteryShow, and more. [Ep 470]

People in this episode

Host: Nick Digilio

Guests: Herb Weisbaum, Tom Appel

Topics covered

• consumer news
• cybercrime
• automotive
• overdraft fees
• gas-saving myths

Keywords

• consumer news
• cybercriminals
• overdraft fees
• gas-saving myths
• automotive products

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Consumer Guide Automotive, Polestar, AvtoVAZ

Products: Motor Honey

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