The Sad History of the FCC (with Thomas Hazlett)

Thomas Hazlett joins us for a discussion on the history of the U.S. government’s regulation of the airways. Efforts to liberate the radio spectrum have generated so much progress, ushering in smartphones, social media, podcasts and online media providers. But the battle for reform is not even half won.

Further Readings/References:

Check out the book: The Political Spectrum: The Tumultuous Liberation of Wireless Technology, from Herbert Hoover to the Smartphone

Learn more about Thomas Hazlett

Check out our new podcast on emerging technology Building Tomorrow

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