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.
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.
Public Response and Protests
The podcast explores the public response to the potential repeal of net neutrality. It mentions the anger and frustration expressed, including through creative means such as Twitter-based accounts like We Rate Dogs and Dog Feelings. The podcast also covers the anti-Verizon demonstrations staged in different locations. Public concern and grassroots activism are highlighted as key factors in the fight to save net neutrality.
Rationale and Opposition to Repeal
The podcast delves into FCC chair Ajit Pai's rationale for repealing net neutrality and the arguments made by his supporters. It mentions Pai's speech to the R Street Institute, where he argues for a shift towards a light-touch, market-based approach. The podcast also includes dissenting voices, such as FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn, who expresses her disagreement with the repeal and emphasizes the importance of net neutrality to protect innovation and user experiences online.
The battle for the open Internet isn’t over. In the days leading up to the FCC’s net neutrality vote, we investigate what’s next in the fight. We Rate Dogs’ Matt Nelson talks about trolling Ajit Pai with a pay-per-pupper plan. Verizon protesters share their experience on the ground. The FCC’s Mignon Clyburn weighs in on net neutrality’s road ahead, while Gizmodo’s Dell Cameron outlines how taking the fight to court could play out.
IRL is an original podcast from Mozilla. For more on the series go to irlpodcast.org
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