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IRL: Online Life is Real Life

Net Neutrality Emergency

Dec 11, 2017
The podcast discusses the battle for the open Internet and what's next in the fight for net neutrality. Topics include trolling Ajit Pai with a pay-per-pupper plan, Verizon protesters' experiences, the road ahead for net neutrality according to FCC's Mignon Clyburn, and taking the fight to court. The importance of a free and open internet, potential legal arguments, ISP precautions, and the political implications of net neutrality are also explored.
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Quick takeaways

  • Public concern and grassroots activism are key factors in the fight to save net neutrality.
  • Net neutrality is seen as crucial by FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn to protect innovation and user experiences online.

Deep dives

The Proposal to Repeal Net Neutrality

The podcast discusses the upcoming vote by the United States Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on a proposal to undo net neutrality protections. The narrator explains that this proposal is expected to pass and is led by Ajit Pai, the chair of the FCC. The podcast highlights the opposition to this proposal and the concerns of supporters of the open internet.

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