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The discussion turns to the proposed Comcast-Time Warner merger and how net neutrality rules might facilitate it. They argue that Comcast prioritizes its own video-on-demand services over Netflix for competitive reasons, and that future regulation will lead to deep packet inspection and content filtering.
A new advertising campaign promoting the merger of Comcast and Time Warner Cable is analyzed. The ads claim the merger will protect net neutrality and provide faster internet for children. The hosts deconstruct the logic, arguing that the companies are using "net neutrality" as a buzzword to gain regulatory approval for a monopoly that will actually result in less competition and more control over network traffic.
Tech reporter Ryan Block released a viral recording of a Comcast representative refusing to cancel his service. The hosts speculate that the timing of the release is intended to influence the pending Comcast-Time Warner Cable merger by highlighting poor customer service.
