Best Unscrupulous Podcasts (2026)

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Consumer Talk: Gift cards and inferior wraps 43:46

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4d ago43:46

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about re-issuing of gift cards and the inferior quality of a brand of wraps. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, ba…

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Consumer Talk: How to navigate Airports and Flights for the holidays 45:03

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to make your flights and your airport experience better this holiday season. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former jour…

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Consumer Talk: Fee increases in fixed-term contracts 39:57

1M ago39:57

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about fee increases in fixed-term contracts. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast…

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Consumer Talk: Unpacking monthly rental agency admin fees 37:37

1M ago37:37

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the legality of a rental agency charging a monthly admin fee to tenants. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist,…

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Consumer Talk: Avoiding the Black Friday scams 36:53

2M ago36:53

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to avoid getting scammed during the Black Friday sales. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and wa…

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Consumer Talk: How to check quality of online product 36:39

2M ago36:39

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to read online product listings to properly understand what you’re getting. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former jour…

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Consumer Talk: Cancelling a cell phone contract 40:23

2M ago40:23

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how difficult it is to cancel a cell phone contract. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water spo…

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Consumer Talk: Service bots could alienate customers 37:39

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how digital solutions can have the effect of alienating customers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker …

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – Pitfalls of getting your car towed 39:24

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the pitfalls of getting your car towed. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast…

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Jessica Swanson | Developing the 10 Parami | 10/12/25 | ep. 292 33:45

2M ago33:45

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Jessica Swanson | Forgiveness is Letting Go of Grudges | 10/05/25 | ep. 291 19:12

2M ago19:12

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Consumer Talk: Fine print on contracts 36:43

3M ago36:43

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about reading the fine print in contracts. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pi…

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Consumer Talk: Travel insurance exclusion extended to family member 40:05

3M ago40:05

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about travel insurance exclusions which were extended to a family member of the insured traveller. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read, and reflect. The show - presented b…

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Ayya Suvijjana & Ayya Niyyanika | Vedana/Feeling | 9/28/25 | ep. 290 50:36

3M ago50:36

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Consumer Talk: How unscrupulous contractors take advantage of elderly customers 34:54

3M ago34:54

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about listeners concerns with the main topic a look at how unscrupulous contractors take advantage of elderly customers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. T…

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler: Second-hand car purchases 34:47

3M ago34:47

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about second-hand car purchases and all the things that can go wrong, plus listener questions. Wendy and Pippa are also joined by Andrew Travers of FirstCheck. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time…

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Consumer Talk: Beware using AI to fight your consumer battles 41:02

4M ago41:02

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how using AI-generated information to fight your consumer battles could cause problems. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by form…

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Consumer Talk: In conversation with the Consumer Goods and Services Ombud 32:05

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Pippa speaks to Consumer Good and Services ombudsman, Lee Soobrathi. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lif…

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Consumer Talk: Redeeming vouchers 40:57

4M ago40:57

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Zain Johnson, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about people who bought vouchers for experiences and then couldn’t cash in on them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - prese…

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Sakula | Birth, Aging, Illness and Death | 8/31/25 | ep. 289 35:28

4M ago35:28

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Consumer Talk: How to get rid of marketing spam 37:25

4M ago37:25

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Sara-Jayne Makwala King, in for Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how to get rid of the marketing spam we receive from retailers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presente…

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Consumer Talk: Aircon contractor fails to deliver 37:05

5M ago37:05

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about a cluster of complaints about an air-conditioning business, which raises important questions around the risk of paying in full BEFORE you’ve received the promised goods or services. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages t…

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Consumer Talk: How to read food labels 32:11

5M ago32:11

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to Lesego Marule, a lecturer in the Department of Consumer and Food Sciences at the University of Pretoria, and registered dietician Roxanne Gieske who will guide us through the ins and outs of what labels legally have to contain and how to actually read them. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hou…

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler: Third party vendors 33:33

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about issues with third party vendors. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa …

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Consumer Talk: Slip and falls in supermarket 34:46

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler and consumer attorney Trudie Broekman about who’s responsible for slip and falls in supermarkets. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by …

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Consumer Talk: Teenagers allowed to sign up for gym contracts 38:20

5M ago38:20

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about gyms allowing teenagers to sign up for contracts. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports …

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Consumer Talk: Are wet wipes flushable and biodegradable? 37:51

6M ago37:51

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Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about whether wet wipes are flushable and biodegradable as claimed by manufacturers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journa…

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Consumer Talk: Vinegar shortage affecting South Africans 37:38

6M ago37:38

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the shortage of vinegar and how it’s affecting South African consumers. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, …

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Consumer Talk: Irish visa delays cause havoc 36:57

6M ago36:57

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about the delays in issuing Irish visas and the havoc it’s causing with South African’s travel plans. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presente…

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Luang Por Khoon and Luang Por Damrong (Thai and English) 7/2/25 ep. 288 1:05:56

6M ago1:05:56

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Consumer Talk 2: Tech helps to access unclaimed benefits 13:35

6M ago13:35

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Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Rowan Gordon from Robin Hood Unclaimed Benefits about a tech platform helping South Africans to access their benefits. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The sh…

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Consumer Talk 1: Difference between a motor warranty and a motor plan 18:54

6M ago18:54

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Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Erica Liebenberg from JustMoney about the difference between a motor plan and a motor warranty. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by forme…

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Ajahn Sudanto | Enjoy Your Buddhist Life | 06/20/25 | ep. 287 45:05

7M ago45:05

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Consumer Talk: Expired drivers licences in insurance claims 33:45

7M ago33:45

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Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Pippa Hudson speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about an insurance claim that was rejected because of an expired driver’s licence card. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The…

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – Misleading advertising 24:05

7M ago24:05

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about misleading advertising after a company advertised a special deal designed to lure new customers, but their loyal customers don’t qualify. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, ta…

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – Prepaid electricity used to pay landlord’s municipal arrears 33:07

7M ago33:07

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Pippa Hudson, speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about tenants paying off their landlord’s municipal arrears through their prepaid electricity purchases. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - prese…

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler – DSTV installer overcharges pensioner 35:20

7M ago35:20

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about a pensioner who was charged over R8000 to install his DSTV dish. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water…

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Consumer Talk: Unintentional shoplifting 38:22

8M ago38:22

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about a case of unintentional shopping by a retail customer and the consequences. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, bake…

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Consumer Talk: Weather-related insurance claims 39:06

8M ago39:06

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how storm-related claims are rejected by the insurers because damage was caused by gradual deterioration of structures due to lack of maintenance, or poor building quality, rather than a specific weather event. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from …

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Consumer Talk: Compensation after injury in a store 40:32

8M ago40:32

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about what happens when you injure yourself in a shop. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusia…

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler on fixing pricing errors 34:48

9M ago34:48

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about pricing errors and your rights as a consumer if the price at the till doesn’t match what was on the shelf. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - prese…

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Consumer Talk: Perfumes that don’t smell as they should 33:59

9M ago33:59

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about two complaints about perfume that doesn’t’ smell as sweetly as it should. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Consumer Talk: How stolen laptops are tracked 34:32

9M ago34:32

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how stolen laptops are tracked, and what questions to ask when buying a “reconditioned” laptop. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Consumer Talk: Investigating lean beef mince 38:28

10M ago38:28

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about what the definition of lean beef mince is. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Jessica Swanson | Let Suffering Cease Where it Arises | 2/23/2025 | ep. 286 35:08

10M ago35:08

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Jessica Swanson | Always a Place to Turn | 2/16/2025 | ep. 285 30:56

10M ago30:56

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler on Debit Card Fraud 33:46

10M ago33:46

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler on food deliveries not arriving 36:03

10M ago36:03

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about how customers are complaining about UberEats orders that are just not arriving. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk

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Jessica Swanson | The Unscrupulous King | 2/2/2025 | ep. 284 30:16

11M ago30:16

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By Portland Friends of the Dhamma

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Consumer Talk with Wendy Knowler on retailer’s online delivery issues 45:02

11M ago45:02

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Pippa speaks to consumer journalist Wendy Knowler about issues Makro is having with some of its online deliveries and whether Sunlight Dishwashing Liquid is getting weaker. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By CapeTalk