3 chapters across the catalog
Net Neutrality, Open Access Regulation History
An analysis of net neutrality history suggests that the lack of regulation in the early 2000s allowed cable internet to flourish. The discussion argues that "common carrier" rules often stifle innovation and that the internet's growth was driven by unregulated market competition.
MSNBC Profanity Incident and Cable Television Regulations
A young veteran used profanity during a live MSNBC broadcast while expressing frustration over delayed Veterans Administration benefits. Brian Williams apologized for the "French" that entered the broadcast. The hosts discuss why cable networks self-censor despite not being strictly bound by the same FCC indecency rules as broadcast television, attributing it to pressure from cable operators and "basic cable" packaging.
FCC Regulation, Airwaves vs Cable, Lawful Content
The hosts predict that the FCC's push for net neutrality is a power grab to ensure the agency's long-term relevance as traditional broadcasting declines. They suggest that once the internet is regulated like a utility, the government will begin cracking down on "unlawful" content, such as profanity or leaked photos, under the guise of public interest.
