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 #57 | BEHIND THE FEAR | Dr. Mark Tyndall on the Fight for Safer Nicotine Products
In Canada, youth vaping dominates the public health debate—but what about the millions of adult smokers left behind? Dr. Mark Tyndall reveals how fear, misinformation, and political convenience are obstructing access to safer nicotine products. Is Canadian public health failing its most vulnerable by rejecting harm reduction?
Featuring: DR MARK TYNDALL Professor UBC SPPH, Infectious Diseases Doctor Advocate for Human Rights @DrMtyndall
📅 24 Jan 2025
GFN.TV Interviews #56 | LOST TRUST | PART 1: Origin of Public Health’s ‘Campaign of Deception’ on Vaping
Public health’s war on vaping didn’t start with vaping—it began decades ago with secondhand smoke. The same deceptive tactics now target tobacco harm reduction. How did it begin, and where does it lead? Don’t miss this special two-part episode featuring renowned tobacco control expert Dr. Michael Siegel.
GFN.TV Interviews #55 | QUIET TRIUMPH | Collapse in Youth Smoking Ignored by Public Health
Youth smoking rates in the United States have plummeted to historic lows—an unprecedented victory in tobacco control. Yet, public health seems oddly silent. Why is this monumental achievement not being celebrated?
Featuring:
DR. KENNETH WARNER Dean Emeritus, Prof. Emeritus School of Public Health, University of Michigan sph.umich.edu
📅 6 Dec 2024
GFN.TV Interviews #54 | OVERKILL | Mexico Writes Vape Ban into its Constitution
The Mexican government is moving to enshrine a ban on nicotine vaping products into its constitution—an extraordinary overreach aimed at bypassing Mexico’s Supreme Court, which has repeatedly overturned similar bans. Critics warn this move risks driving the market underground while undermining efforts to reduce tobacco-related harm.
GFN.TV Interviews #53 | BAN OBSESSED | UK Policy Undermines Tobacco Harm Reduction
Once known as the most progressive country on vaping and tobacco harm reduction, the UK is now poised to join the ranks of nations that demonize, restrict, ban, and tax, potentially lifesaving nicotine vaping products. Why is the UK turning its back on tobacco harm reduction?
📅 14 Nov 2024
GFN.TV Interviews #52 | HERE TO STAY | Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2024
Despite all the heat and dust around nicotine vapes and other safer nicotine products, consumer adoption has skyrocketed to 140 million users worldwide, as highlighted in the newly released Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction 2024 report. Learn why tobacco harm reduction is here to stay.
Featuring: HARRY SHAPIRO Lead Author, Executive Editor Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction GSTHR.org @Shapiroharry
📅 25 Oct 2024
GFN.TV Interviews #51 | TASTING FREEDOM | Why Vaping Thrives After Prison, But Not on The Inside
Tobacco harm reduction is a concept never discussed in prison, despite the toll smoking takes on inmates’ health and the lack of safer alternatives behind bars. But for those exiting the prison system, they find a new freedom in the plethora of safer nicotine options, including vaping, which offer a path to better health and control over their finances and well-being.
Featuring: DR. CHRISTY PEREZ Journalist, Theologian (aka C. Dreams) Contributing Writer, Filter @UnCagedCritique filtermag.org
It’s a move that has left nicotine pouch users scrambling. In late August, Canadian Health Minister Mark Holland followed through on his March threat to severely limit the availability of nicotine pouches, citing the need to protect youth. The new restrictions ban the sale of nicotine pouches at all retail locations, allowing access only behind the pharmacy counter. As a result, thousands are now without access to this critical safer nicotine product.
Featuring: Frank Parker Public Affairs Consultant Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocate
📅 27 Sep 2024
GFN.TV Interviews #49 | DARK SIDE | Tobacco Control’s Penchant for Misinformation
Medical doctor and addictions specialist Garrett McGovern warns that most people in his profession who are anti-vaping seem to want electronic cigarettes to be “more harmful” than they are and it's almost as if “they don't want them to be safe or safer.”
Featuring: DR. GARRETT MCGOVERN Medical Director, Priority Medical Clinic Dublin GP Specialising in Addiction Medicine @AddictionsPMC
Science is an enabler at Japan Tobacco International, driving innovation in risk-reduced tobacco products and reinforcing its position when responding to critics. 'Each scientific study is a piece of the puzzle,' says Ian Jones, V.P. of the Scientific Product Assessment Center at JTI.
Featuring: IAN JONES V.P., Scientific Product Assessment Center Japan Tobacco International
