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#49: Apple v FBI- On Hold… For Now

March 24, 2016

Apple’s battle with the FBI in California is on hold for now, but the battle is far from over. This week, a federal magistrate postponed...


#48: How Stuff Works – The Sharing Economy

March 23, 2016

What exactly is the “sharing economy?” Regulatory battles with Uber and Airbnb make for flashy headlines, but how much do we know about the sharing...


#47: Government-Run Internet

March 22, 2016

As cities like Chattanooga, TN and Wilson, NC look to expand government-owned broadband networks (GONs) beyond their borders, they’re running into state laws that authorize,...


#46: The Nether

March 21, 2016

In the future, what will the Internet look like? One playwright imagines The NETHER: a network of virtual reality realms that allow users to log...


#45: Sex Trafficking and the Internet

March 18, 2016

Backpage, the second largest classified ads website after Craigslist, has been embroiled in controversy and legal battles over allegations that its “adult” section facilitates sex...


#44: A Lifeline for Broadband

March 17, 2016

Ever notice those fees on your cell phone or landline telephone bill? The FCC collects them to fund programs like Lifeline, which subsidizes communications service...