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December 13, 2024
Title: Should Product Owners have the Right to Repair?
Topic: Government Interference
Discussed by Greyson Gee
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
When it comes to trying your hand at repairing your personal
property, certain manufacturers are getting in the way of consumers and
hobbyists who just want to get their own electronics, appliances, and vehicles
up and running again.
Today, Greyson Gee discusses Right to Repair Laws and why you should
care about them! Greyson Gee is a Policy Analyst for the
Better Tech for Tomorrow Campaign at the Texas Public Policy
Foundation.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
Are products just not made to last like they were once upon a time?
Will many manufacturers void all warranties if a product owner attempts to
repair a product on their own? Greyson Gee reveals that some
manufacturers even have the ability to shut off products remotely if a specific
sensor is triggered with non-approved devices or repairs!
Why, oh why, are manufacturers allowed to do this? Terry and Greyson
both share stories that will make you say “hmmmmm”.
Look up the Phoebus Cartel and you’ll be shocked!!
What is the Right to Repair? Greyson Gee explains why the
TPPF is so invested in this issue and
why they are hopeful that legislation will be passed in Congress this next
session. He also gives one example of a company that is absolutely ridiculous
with their repair regulations.
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August 8, 2024
Title: Why Texas Needs a Right to Repair Law
Topic: Texas Politics
Discussed by Greyson Gee
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)
New guest Greyson Gee serves as a Policy Scholar with the Texas
Public Policy Foundation. Today, he explains the importance of Right to Repair laws and why Texas needs to pass one immediately.
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here to read the op-ed on this important topic.
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Questions/Issues Discussed:
What is the Right to Repair?
Should the consumer have the right to repair – or at least the right to try? Greyson shares the history of when and why consumers began to pay attention.
What are some products that are designed to have a short shelf life, forcing the consumer to buy a new version of the product?
What are some Right to Repair laws from around the nation?
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