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Technology has become increasingly important to policy debates, but these debates won’t be productive without an understanding of how the technology in question works. AEI Visiting Fellow Shane Tews interviews tech industry experts to explain how the apps, services, and structures of today"s information technology systems work, and how they shape our social and economic life.

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29:08

Municipal broadband: Keeping Americans connected, but...

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2020/11/17

In an effort to give unserved communities internet access, some state and local governments have launched municipal broadband networks. But when City Hall controls the market for a key good like broadband, competition suffers, and consumers are worse off. Is it possible to pre-empt state municipal broadband laws at the federal level, and would sweeping preemptions survive judicial scrutiny?Larry Spiwak, President of the Phoenix Center for Advanced Legal and Economic Policy Studies, and George Ford,

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23:14

Spectrum re-allocation and 5G at the Federal...

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2020/10/30

What are the challenges of reallocating spectrum for commercial use, and how might the resulting “spectrum wars” hinder the rollout of new networks? Furthermore, how has the current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approached this issue?On this episode, Nathan Leamer, Vice President of Public Affairs at the strategy firm Targeted Victory and former Policy Advisor to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, joins Shane to discuss spectrum reallocation, 5G, and how the current FCC has succeeded in a number of

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26:44

Paths forward on privacy: Balancing regulation,...

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2020/10/20

Support for a federal privacy law is gaining bipartisan momentum, but policymakers must consider the burdens that excessive regulation can place on consumers, trademark owners, and even law enforcement. Existing privacy laws in California, Europe, and beyond have had mixed effects. How can they help inform the creation of federal privacy legislation in the US?On this episode, Shane is joined by Brian King, Director of Internet Policy and Industry Affairs at Clarivate and a representative of the

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27:35

The rise of e-sports and competitive gaming (with...

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2020/10/06

While sheltering in place during theCOVID-19pandemic, more people are turning to online gaming for safe, virtual entertainment. As a result, the video game market has had exceptional success in recent months. Will the gaming industry continue to surge after the pandemic, and how will attention economy industry leaders navigate the change in viewing habits that come with more eyes on gaming content?On this episode,Shaneand her research assistant William Rau discuss the future of online gaming

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25:56

Constitution Day special (with Janine Turner, Cathy...

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2020/09/16

Although more young people are getting engaged in politics, civic education is absent from the curriculums of many American high schools and universities. Still, learning about the founding fathers is crucial to understanding why the American political system is unique. As social media platforms take politics online, how can we use technology to educate young people on the United States’ founding principles? To honor Constitution Day, Shane welcomes three guests from Constituting America — a

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22:10

America's 5G future: Risks and rewards (with Tommy Ross)

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2020/09/15

For theUS rollout of 5G wireless to reach its full potential, network security needs to be a priority. What are the security risks of 5G, and how can the US win the global 5G race?On this episode,Shanesits down withTommy Ross, Senior Policy Director atBSA – The Software Allianceand author of BSA’s most recentposition papertitled “Securing 5G: A Call to Harness Software Innovation,” which discusses the transition from hardware-dominated networking to a software-centric model for 5G. Together, Shane

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15:41

The need for federal IT modernization (with Jason Oxman)

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2020/09/01

Federal information technology (IT) is widely known to be outdated, but proposed legislation in Congress would fast-track federal IT modernization. If passed, the legislation would strengthen the government’s overall security by allowing departments and agencies to bring their systems into the digital innovation era with better cybersecurity and data collection mechanisms. Many agencies realize that upgraded legacy systems are crucial during the COVID-19 crisis. The government needs to change the

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22:20

Contact tracing, data privacy, and ‘check-in culture’...

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2020/08/18

The COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a debate about contact tracing apps. Virginia recently rolled out an app that uses Google’s and Apple’s Bluetooth technology to notify users if they’ve been exposed to the virus. However, Australians began using contact tracing months ago, and have since debated the need to balance privacy with government regulation. Technology […]The post Contact tracing, data privacy, and ‘check-in culture’ (with Adrian Kinderis) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute -

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24:26

The battle for global internet governance (with...

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2020/08/04

China claims it is tired of western-centric internet governance, and is now seeking to establish a less centralized global internet based on newer, native products that reflect China’s policy agenda. What would the success of China’s model mean for the future of internet governance? What would it mean for human rights? On this episode, Shane […] The post The battle for global internet governance (with Dominique Lazanski) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

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20:26

The potential of the digital dollar (with Jim Harper)

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2020/07/21

What will be the future of electronic payments? What are the advantages of a “digital dollar,” and how has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we distribute payments? On this episode, Shane speaks with her colleague Jim Harper, a visiting fellow on AEI’s Technology Policy Studies team. They discuss the growth of digital payment technologies […] The post The potential of the digital dollar (with Jim Harper) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

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24:54

Global internet governance (with David Gross and...

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2020/07/20

What is “internet governance?” Why does it need to be coordinated internationally? And who gets to participate in these discussions? On this episode, Shane speaks with two leading experts on international internet policy. Ambassador David Gross, the former US Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, and Dustin Loup, executive director of The Internet Society’s […] The post Global internet governance (with David Gross and Dustin Loup) appeared first on American Enterprise

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20:22

The American semiconductor industry and its global...

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2020/07/17

Shane talks to guest John Neuffer about the vital role of semiconductors and the challenges the industry faces. The post The American semiconductor industry and its global competition (with John Neuffer) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

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25:22

The making of global telecommunications policy (with...

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2020/07/16

Shane and her telecom panel return to discuss China's influence on global telecom policy and what the US must do to support free communications worldwide. The post The making of global telecommunications policy (with Grace Koh and Patricia Paoletta, Part II) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

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20:19

The making of global telecommunications policy (with...

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2020/07/15

Shane talks with two experts in the realm of international telecommunications about the importance of and challenges to developing global telecom standards. The post The making of global telecommunications policy (with Grace Koh and Tricia Paoletta, Part I) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

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32:20

Coronavirus, 5G, and restoring internet freedom at...

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2020/07/14

Shane and telecom lawyer Joel Thayer take a look at the debates and controversies surrounding recent policy decisions by the FCC, to include COVID-19 and 5G The post Coronavirus, 5G, and restoring internet freedom at the Federal Communications Commission (with Joel Thayer) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

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18:32

“Permissionless innovation” during COVID-19 and...

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2020/07/13

Shane talks to tech policy analyst Adam Thierer about the regulatory hurdles that plague the tech sector during COVID and regular operations The post “Permissionless innovation” during COVID-19 and beyond (with Adam Thierer) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

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22:40

The future of micromobility (with Michele Kyrouz)

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2020/07/10

Transportation expert Michele Kyrouz joins Shane to discuss how the micromobility industry is coping with COVID-19 and the lasting effects for companies. The post The future of micromobility (with Michele Kyrouz) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

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15:34

Using blockchain to beat COVID-19 (with Shane Bigelow)

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2020/07/09

Shane Tews talks with Shane Bigelow, CEO of Ownum and Vital Chain, on the role blockchain will play in restarting the post-COVID economy. The post Using blockchain to beat COVID-19 (with Shane Bigelow) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

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22:02

Telecom supply chain security and 5G (with David...

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2020/07/08

Shane and guest David Stehlin discuss what makes 5G unique, the challenges facing 5G networks, and the work telecom leaders are doing to make it a success. The post Telecom supply chain security and 5G (with David Stehlin) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

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26:18

Broadband network capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic...

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2020/07/07

In AEI's newest podcast, host Shane Tews talks to telecom expert Roger Entner about how broadband networks are withstanding the strain caused by COVID-19 The post Broadband network capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic (with Roger Entner) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.

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