Topic: Film Piracy

2 chapters across the catalog

Threshold Event
Episode 390 2:40:01 - 2:45:35

390: Threshold Event

Chris Dodd, MPAA, Piracy Legislation Future

The episode concludes with a lengthy clip of Chris Dodd, head of the MPAA, discussing the future of anti-piracy legislation. Dodd defends the economic importance of the film industry and calls for cooperation between the tech and content communities to protect intellectual property in the 21st century.

Selling the Monet
Episode 341 1:15:49 - 1:20:19

341: Selling the Monet

British Transport Police, Piracy and Terrorism Billboard

A controversial billboard in London from the British Transport Police claims that monitoring internet history for film piracy can prevent bombings. The ad suggests that pirating films funds organized crime and terrorism, a link the hosts find illogical. Additionally, recent counter-terrorism arrests in Birmingham are described as "pre-crime" actions based on suspected "instigation" rather than concrete acts.