From car dealerships to hospitals to stadiums to payments and beyond, companies are charging “captive customers” more in situations where they do not have choices. On October 4, 2025, Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund’s Aditi Sen talked with Brian Shearer of the Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator about his recent work on strategies states can use to fight this kind of price gouging and stand up for consumers’ rights.
Featuring:
- Brian Shearer, Vanderbilt Policy Accelerator
Moderated By: - Aditi Sen, Managing Director of Research and Campaigns at Americans for Financial Reform Education Fund