The hosts point towards systemic failures in the Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) to hold contractors accountable and advocate for greater transparency and reform. The show encourages listeners to share similar stories to garner attention and drive change, aiming to ensure safe and healthy homes for all Virginia residents.
On this episode we discuss the discovery of untruths the regulators told on TV and why we believe Virginia is for Renters.
Read more here (https://www.virginiaconsumer.org/vaconsumer/opinion-virginia-is-for-renters) including links to the letters to and from the Office of Governor Glenn Youngkin and the Secretary of Labor.
Mold-related health issues, the challenges of navigating regulatory frameworks, and the importance of accountability in governance. The conversation also touches on the broader implications of these issues and how those of us who were sick during the pandemic may have actually suffered from mold exposure, not COVID, especially if you live in a new construction home.
Jason Earle has appeared on Good Morning America, the Dr. Oz Show, the Huffington Post, and more. He is the creator of the Got Mold Kit and discusses the profound impact of environmental factors on physical and mental health, particularly concerning mold exposure. Earle emphasizes the importance of understanding the connection between buildings and health, the role of diet in recovery, and the challenges faced in the mold testing industry.
In this conversation, Kristina Baehr, a national trial lawyer and founder of Just Well Law, shares her journey from personal tragedy to becoming an advocate for families affected by toxic exposures. After experiencing health issues due to mold in her home, she turned her pain into a mission to help others reclaim their health and seek justice against negligent builders and landlords.
In this episode of the Virginia Consumer Podcast, we dive into the complexities of regulation with Jim Moye, Senior Vice President and Senior Counsel at the American Bankers Association. With over two decades of legal experience, Jim shares insights on consumer protection, regulatory compliance, and the balance between corporate and consumer rights.
Virginia Consumer Podcast Episode 7: What Else Don't They Know? Better Medicine with Dr. Aaron Hartman In this conversation, Dr. Aaron Hartman discusses the urgent need for change in the healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of education and patient empowerment. He shares his personal journey into integrative medicine, driven by his daughter's health challenges, and explores the environmental factors contributing to conditions like PANS.
In Part One of The Virginia Way series, host Andie of the Virginia Consumer Podcast traces the through-line from Virginia’s colonial foundations to its present-day institutions. What began as a system built on hierarchy and deference has evolved into something that still aims to keep politics divided, with separate systems for the establishment and ordinary people.
In this episode, Andie unpacks the modern misuse of The Virginia Way, tracing its roots from Douglas Southall Freeman’s segregationist ideology to the current political rhetoric of civility. She connects the dots between the EnRichmond Foundation collapse, unlicensed construction cover-ups, and the officials who keep popping up across all categories.
