Topic: Internet Slowdown

2 chapters across the catalog

Plague Grenade
Episode 651 31:29 - 34:33

651: Plague Grenade

Internet Slowdown Day, Net Neutrality Activism

The hosts discuss "Internet Slowdown Day," a protest organized by groups like Fight for the Future and the EFF to support net neutrality. Curry reads an email from activists urging users to contact Congress. He expresses skepticism about the funding and true motives behind these organizations.

Scottish Do Over
Episode 649 1:34:28 - 1:38:59

649: Scottish Do Over

Net Neutrality, Battle For The Net, September 10th Slowdown

The "Battle for the Net" campaign and the planned "Internet Slowdown" on September 10th are discussed. The hosts argue that net neutrality regulation is a "scam" designed to institutionalize large cable companies like Comcast. They warn that Title II regulation will lead to government control over "lawful content" and "lawful network traffic."