GFN•TV will bring the conference's platform for rational and inclusive debate on the future role of safer nicotine products and tobacco harm reduction to an audience all year round. GFN•TV will also be broadcasting live from Warsaw in June. Tune in to hear world-leading experts, tobacco harm reduction advocates and nicotine consumers discuss the latest scientific, regulatory and policy developments. From our unique annual event, to year-round reporting of the issues that matter in tobacco harm reduction, GFN has got it covered.
GFN.TV Interviews #80 | POLICY CAPTURE | Bloomberg, the WHO, and Suppression of THR
Public health often warns about tobacco industry interference—but what happens when tobacco control itself is captured by benevolent donors and non-profit organizations? In this GFN interview, economist Roger Bate explains why the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is uniquely vulnerable to outside influence, how Bloomberg-funded NGOs shape policy agendas upstream, and why this system consistently excludes tobacco harm reduction despite strong evidence.
Featuring: DR. ROGER BATE Economist, Health Policy & Medicines Nonresident Scholar, Intl. Center for Law & Economics laweconcenter.org @RogerBate3
📅 21 Jan 2026
#GFN25 Science Discussion #10 | Oral side effects of non-combustible nicotine products
Giusy Rita Maria La Rosa's systematic review and network meta-analysis of 36 randomised contol trials examines the oral health effects of non-combustible nicotine products. Dr Riccardo Polosa takes questions from GFN25 attendee's.
📅 19 Jan 2026
GFN News #171 | Experts Clash Over European Heart Journal Claims
A new European Heart Journal report has reignited the debate over nicotine, heart health, and harm reduction. In this GFN News interview, Will Godfrey of Filter examines the claims that all forms of nicotine pose equal cardiovascular risk and the strong backlash from independent experts.
The discussion explores criticisms of the report’s scientific approach, evidence from population studies, and concerns that its conclusions could influence upcoming EU tobacco, taxation, and health policies. With Europe already facing the world’s highest smoking rates, the video asks whether this narrative could undermine harm reduction efforts and discourage smokers from switching to less harmful alternatives.
📅 16 Jan 2026
#GFN25 Science Discussion #9 | Appraisal of exposure studies on high-powered e-cigarette aerosols
In another Science Lab session Dr Roberto Sussman provides a critiques of e-cigarette aerosol studies and discusses the methodological problems that persist with emission studies, such as overheating coils to produce aldehydes and manufacturing harms.
📅 14 Jan 2026
GFN News #170 | UK Disposable Vape Ban Exposed!?
Six months after the UK’s disposable vape ban, questions remain over its real-world impact. Industry commentator Martin Cullip discusses weak enforcement funding, the rise of illegal sales, growing environmental awareness, and concerns that the ban could undermine smoking cessation and push some users back to cigarettes.
📅 12 Jan 2026
GFN News #169 | UK Tobacco & Vapes Bill 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Part two of the interview will air on Wednesday, January 14th!
Join us for the interview with Martin Cullip as he break down the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill, expected to become law in 2026. He explores the generational smoking ban, vaping and nicotine regulations, and potential impacts on adult users. Learn why nicotine pouches, flavor restrictions, and ministerial powers are sparking debate, and how consumers and harm-reduction advocates can make their voices heard.
Stay informed about the latest UK tobacco and vaping policies and what they mean for smokers, vapers, and the future of safer nicotine products.
📅 9 Jan 2026
GFN.TV Interviews #79 | SUICIDAL POLICY | Michelle Minton and America’s War on Safer Nicotine
America’s tobacco policy has turned self-destructive. Safer nicotine products are demonized and restricted while combustible cigarettes remain widely available. In this GFN interview, Michelle Minton of the Reason Foundation explains how fear, ideology, and institutional incentives replaced evidence in U.S. tobacco control—pushing consumers back toward smoking and undermining one of the greatest public-health opportunities of our time.
Featuring: MICHELLE MINTON Managing Director, Drug Policy Reason Foundation reason.org @michelleminton
📅 6 Jan 2026
Honest Science, Safer Choices, and THR | GFN Wishes for with Tikki Pang and GrimmGreen
Looking ahead to 2026, Nick "GrimmGreen" Green and Professor Tikki Pang share their hopes and predictions for tobacco harm reduction worldwide. From clear, science-based messaging about vaping and nicotine pouches to the dangers of prohibition and illicit products, they discuss what changes are needed - and what might realistically happen. Discover their insights on creating safer alternatives and amplifying the voice of harm reduction in public health.
📅 31 Dec 2025
From Vaping Bans to Risk Reduction | GFN Wishes for 2026 with Angelica Cabrera
In 2025, the world saw both progress and setbacks in tobacco control. Sweden became officially smoke-free through effective risk-reduction policies, while Mexico implemented strict bans on vaping and harm-reduction tools, fueling black markets and uncertainty. Meanwhile, countries like Chile are leading the way with regulations that recognize safer alternatives.
📅 29 Dec 2025
A Global Trend of Change | GFN Wishes for 2026 with Carmen Escrig and Ian Fearon
As we look toward 2026, there is hope for a world where adult smokers have safer alternatives and governments prioritize public health over ideology. Carmen Escrig and Ian Fearon discuss the global shift in tobacco harm reduction and the fight against prohibitionist policies. From Spain to the UK, brave policymakers are challenging outdated laws and advocating for science-based regulations that save lives.
