The American Modcast
The American Modcast with Joe Kefauver is brought to you by Americans for a Modern Economy, an organization committed to ensuring that local, state and federal policies reflect changing technologies that are reshaping the way consumers, businesses and communities operate in the 21st century economy. This podcast doesn't just discuss the issues of the day but try to focus on the emerging issues of tomorrow. Those issues around the changing nature of the workforce, the impact of technology on the economy, and trendlines in commerce that will not only force changes to consumer behavior but ultimately voter attitudes. It should be a fun ride with meaty topics, good guests, and maybe a sprinkling of cynical humor along the way.
Episodes
7 episodes
Age Verification Technology Coming of Age
In this episode we talk to Stephanie Sikorski, the CEO of TruAge which is a free, privacy-first digital age-verification tool that allows consumers to securely show proof of age when purchasing age-restricted products. With fake IDs from...
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24:06
SNAP Waiver Conversation Rages On - Even Into Blue States
In this episode we talk to Margaret Hardin Mannion, the Director of Government Relations for the National Association of Convenience Stores who is that industry’s expert on food policy, food traceability, and the topic we are going to ta...
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28:21
Illinois Court Deals Credit Card Companies A Major Blow on Swipe Fees
Dan Swanson is an attorney and consultant from Washington, DC who, as the former general counsel of the US Senate Judiciary Committee has played a major role in the raging debate between the retail community and the credit card industry ...
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28:59
MAHA Strikes Again: The Food Pyramid Just Got Turned Upside Down with Maggie Gentile
The Department of Agriculture released a new set of dietary guidelines championing protein and healthy fats while minimizing grains. The new recommendations essentially turn the old food pyramid upside down, encouraging Americans to eat whole f...
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32:23
Throwing Out the Baby w/ the Bath Water? How We Can Protect Kids Online Without Penalizing Merchants & Customers
This week's guest is Brennan Duckett, Director of Technology & Innovation Policy at National Restaurant Association. We looks at how we used to talk about data privacy - especially with regard to how merchants collect and handle cons...
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33:38
Inside the Swipe Fee Showdown: Dan Swanson on Credit Cards, Competition, and the Future of Reform
Joe Kefauver sits down with Dan Swanson—attorney, consultant, and former general counsel of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee—to unpack the complex world of credit card swipe fees and why they’ve become one of the biggest financial pre...
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58:47