Today's Poll Question: Should the US ban tobacco sales for anyone born in 2009 or later?
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The episode discusses the implications of Britain's ban on tobacco sales for those born in 2009 or later and whether the U.S. should adopt a similar policy.
Today's Poll Question at Smerconish.com: Britain just banned tobacco sales to anyone born in 2009 or later, forever. Should the U.S. do the same? Michael breaks down the UK’s unprecedented “smoke-free generation” policy, which phases out tobacco access by birth year rather than banning it outright. The approach aims to stop addiction before it starts, citing data that most smokers begin young—but critics call it discriminatory and overly paternalistic. With similar efforts attempted (and reversed) in places like New Zealand, the debate raises fundamental questions about public health, personal freedom, and whether such a policy could—or should—ever take hold in the United States. Listen here, then vote! And please rate, review, and share this podcast. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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