Topic: Megaupload

The legal troubles of MegaUpload and the withdrawal of attorney Robert Bennett are discussed. The hosts argue that the focus on SOPA and PIPA was a distraction from the "OPEN Act" and technical changes to the DNS system (DNSSEC). They suggest that the true power to censor the internet lies in the technical infrastructure managed by ICANN rather than legislative bills.

The federal indictment and shutdown of Megaupload.com are analyzed as a coordinated PR event coinciding with SOPA/PIPA debates. The hosts review the 72-page indictment, which alleges that Kim Dotcom and his associates operated a "Mega Conspiracy" involving racketeering and intentional copyright infringement. The subsequent DDoS attacks by Anonymous on the DOJ and MPAA websites are viewed as a scripted part of the conflict.