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.
#GFN25 Keynote #1 | What's so scary about tobacco harm reduction?
GFN 2025 Keynote #1 - delivered by Mark Tyndall, hosted by Paddy Costall, response from Carolyn Beaumont - titled "What's so scary about tobacco harm reduction?".
Mark will explore the lessons he has learned from the harm reduction movement, not least the way stigma experienced by people who use drugs, and moral judgements about drug-taking affect policy and political decision making. Consumer advocates and tobacco harm reduction campaigners face significant challenges engaging lawmakers and public health organisations, including structural opposition to safer nicotine products. How can we convince those in power that this consumer-led public health revolution can lead to real-world change?
📅 22 Jun 2025
Evidence over Eminence | Garrett McGovern calls for tobacco control rethink at #GFN25
Ahead of the upcoming World Conference on Tobacco Control, leading addiction and harm reduction specialist Garrett McGovern sat down with Brent Stafford to underscore the issues with Tobacco Control's rejection of tobacco harm reduction, and why following the science is the only rational approach to public health policy.
Poland is forging ahead with new restrictions on safer nicotine products, whilst still equating vaping with smoking - is this anti-THR messaging harming efforts to reduce smoking in the country? Przemysław Bobiński of #GFN25 media partner Vapour Poland joins us to discuss this and more!
📅 13 Jun 2025
GFN.TV Interviews #66 | NEW PROHIBITION | Jacob Grier on Tobacco Control’s Dangerous Turn
Jacob Grier offers a sneak peek of his #GFN25 keynote on how the media misrepresents tobacco harm reduction. He unpacks the narratives driving public fear, the criminalization of safer nicotine products, and the explosive growth of the illicit vape trade. As millions turn to vaping despite the headlines, is tobacco control losing its grip on the narrative?
Featuring: JACOB GRIER Author, Freelance Writer The New Prohibition / The Rediscovery of Tobacco @jacobgrier
📅 10 Jun 2025
GFN News #156 | Is this the key to reducing smoking rates in Mexico?
Despite rising smoking rates Mexico still heavily restricts access to safer nicotine products, leaving few options for Mexico's. But could healthcare professionals be the key to stem Mexico's smoking dilemma? Marcela Madrazo joins us to highlight this alternative approach to THR in Mexico.
📅 6 Jun 2025
GFN Insights #8 | Why do vape studies often get this wrong? | GFN SCIENCE FAQ: PART 5 | Featuring Roberto Sussman
Why does vape testing in laboratory conditions often differ so much from real-world use, and what are the factors affecting overheating and the creation of unintended byproducts?? Joining us again to explore the complex physics and chemistry behind vaping is nuclear physicist and vaping advocate Roberto Sussman.
📅 3 Jun 2025
GFN News #155 | THAI THR ADVOCATES FIGHT BACK AGAINST VAPE BAN | Featuring Asa Saligupta
For 11 years Thailand has enforced a strict prohibition of vapes, with the resulting crackdown allegedly pushing vapers towards the black market. But advocates have created a strong community opposed to this ban, emphasising the right of people who smoke to quit using safer nicotine products. To examine the intricacies of Thailand's vape ban, we're joined today by Asa Saligupta, a leading Thai vaping advocate.
Goldman Sachs predicts safer nicotine will overtake cigarettes in the U.S. this year. Millions have already made the switch, despite tobacco control efforts, not because of it. David Sweanor breaks down the consumer-led collapse of smoking and how it likely can’t be stopped.
Featuring: DAVID SWEANOR Adj. Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa Tobacco-control Policy Expert @ottawaharmredux
📅 27 May 2025
GFN News #154 | THE PHILOSOPHY OF THR | Featuring Will Godfrey
In this episode of GFN News, Will Godfrey highlights a recent interview between Kiran Sidhu and renowned philosopher Dr. Sridhar Venkatapuram exploring the intersection of philosophy and public health, and the ethical support for tobacco harm reduction using safer nicotine products.
📅 23 May 2025
GFN News #153 | WILL THE FDA CHANGE ITS APPROACH? | Part Two of our interview with Lindsey Stroud
Lindsey Stroud joins us for the second part of our USA special exploring the FDA's approach to safer products, and whether a change in approach is likely at the agency controlling the addition of new safer products to the market.
