GFN•TV: News and Interviews

In this episode of Science Series with Roberto Sussman, we tackle a deceptively simple question: how do you determine optimal vaping settings in a laboratory? Roberto explains why machine “puffing” can produce unrealistic overheating conditions that real users would immediately avoid (too hot, bad taste), and how that can distort measurements and conclusions in some studies. We also cover the “dry puff”/dry heat phenomenon, why airflow and power settings matter, and how modern devices differ from early closed “cigalike” systems.

Samuel Hampsher-Monk (ARAC), explores how person-centered thinking applies to the global nicotine and tobacco policy landscape. He explains how effective harm reduction depends not only on the availability of safer alternatives but also on consistent, evidence-based public health messaging. #GFN25ScienceLab

Todd Prochnau presents a pharmacist's review of Canadian guidance on alcohol consumption and how the principles of patient-centred care and informed decision making can be applied to both alcohol and nicotine products.

In this video, Joanna Junak speaks with Juan José Cirión Lee, president of Mexico y el Mundo Vapeando, about the growing restrictions on vaping in Mexico. They discuss how the new ban impacts harm reduction efforts, limits public access to information, and challenges organizations working to support smokers seeking alternatives.

Hear firsthand insights on the future of vaping, public health policy, and advocacy in an increasingly restrictive environment.

In this episode of GFN News, we break down Mexico’s strict new regulations on vaping, including bans on marketing, sales, and imports—and the possibility of prison sentences for violations. Joined by Juan José Cirión Lee, president of Mexico y el Mundo Vapeando, the discussion explores what the law actually allows, what remains unclear, and how these changes could impact consumers and public health. Is vaping truly illegal in Mexico, or is it still a legal gray area? Watch to understand the real implications of this controversial policy shift.

Bangladesh has introduced sweeping new restrictions on nicotine products, including vapes and pouches - extending penalties even to personal use. In this interview, Will Godfrey of Filter breaks down what the law means, its public health implications, and why critics warn it could fuel illicit markets and harsher enforcement.

Who is using heated tobacco products and what are the implications for public health? Find out in today's featured Science Lab session from Dr Konstantinos Farsalinos.

Behavioral science consultant Arielle Selya joins GFN News to discuss her new YouTube channel and why she’s breaking down tobacco harm reduction research. From misperceptions about vaping to the gateway hypothesis, she explains what the science actually shows—and how studies are often misrepresented.

Vaping as an Off-Ramp From Smoking. In our next Science Lab session Dr Marewa Glover presents the key findings of the Voices of the 5% Study, a 4-year longitudinal qualitative study of New Zealand adults who used vapes but had no intention of quitting smoking.

In Part 2, Bengt Wiberg explains why EU nicotine policy should be science-based, not political. Drawing on Sweden’s success, he challenges cancer myths, youth claims, and makes the case for smart regulation to reduce smoking and save lives.