Regulation Matters: a CLEAR conversation

About Regulation Matters: a CLEAR conversation

CLEAR’s podcast is a resource in the field of professional and occupational regulation to help stakeholders stay current on new developments and hear diverse opinions on a broad range of topics. 1) CLEAR is a place for novel, thoughtful, non-partisan debate, undertaken inclusively and respectfully. Those who contribute to the debate speak in their own capacity, and do not necessarily represent the view(s) of CLEAR. 2) CLEAR provides a space in which contentious issues can be safely and respectfully discussed, grounded in a sound body of professional regulatory knowledge. 3) Acting in the public interest, regulations, and the views of regulators and the wider public, evolve over time. Discussions at CLEAR reflect this evolution of thinking, encompassing a wide variety of considered opinion. Music clips: ”Someone Else” by Full Power Music, licensed through Adobe Stock

Publisher

Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation

Category

business · education · government

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

11 May 2018

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

33 of 109 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 106: Consumer Education and Unlicensed Practice Enforcement – A Combined Approach to Prevent Harm

   Host Michael J. O'Connor interviews Wendy Moir, CEO of HCRA, about combining consumer education and unlicensed practice enforcement to prevent harm.

2. 

   8 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 105: From Workarounds to Modernization – Rethinking “The Way We’ve Always Done It”

   Line Dempsey interviews Liz Searock and Connie Pearson about Oklahoma's modernization journey, revealing how rethinking processes improves employee and customer experiences.

3. 

   11 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Episode 104: Preparing for Portland – Regulatory Abundance and Crucial Conversations

   Host Line Dempsey interviews Jay Chaudhary on "regulatory abundance" and Jillian Morenz on navigating high-stakes conversations, offering insights into effective regulation and leadership.

Inside a recent episode

Episode 106: Consumer Education and Unlicensed Practice Enforcement – A Combined Approach to Prevent Harm

Published 13 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] The best enforcement file is the one we never need because the consumer checked first. Are there any particular campaigns or messages that you have felt like were especially effective in helping consumers kind of avoid these unlicensed practitioners? I just think we like to keep it simple. We focus on... publicly available searchable Ontario builder directory. And the messages for consumer, the most practical first step is simple. Check the Ontario builder director before signing a contract to buy and build a new home. Yeah. I mean, being a, a, a recovering regulator, as I call myself, you know, when we have to deal with an attorney or if we have to deal with a doctor of some sort, like I'm always going and verifying licenses and checking to see if there's, you know, public complaints of that nature that are out there. […]

Who has been a guest on Regulation Matters: a CLEAR conversation

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Wendy Moir
• Liz Searock
• Connie Pearson
• Jay Chaudhary
• Jillian Morenz

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 39 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

48

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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