Episode 143 • • 1:08:37 - 1:11:57
143: Obama Sells Out To China
GAO Study on Internet Traffic Blocking During Pandemics
A General Accounting Office (GAO) study suggests that the Department of Homeland Security may need to authorize ISPs to block popular websites during a pandemic. The goal would be to prioritize bandwidth for financial industry employees working from home. Officials stated that "unlimited internet access during a pandemic is not realistic," raising concerns about government control over residential transmission speeds.