On Point | Podcast Brendan Carr wrote Project 2025's chapter on the FCC. Here’s what he says he’ll do as the agency’s chairman.
Dec 3, 2024
In this insightful discussion, Kelsey Griffiths, a Bloomberg News telecom reporter, shares her expertise on Brendan Carr’s background as he aims to tackle the "censorship cartel" and shape the FCC's future. Sarah Collins, from Public Knowledge, highlights how Carr's proposed policies may impact consumers and internet freedoms. They dive into the critical role of infrastructure in enhancing 5G access and analyze the complexities of content moderation, addressing how regulatory changes might affect free speech and the responsibilities of social media platforms.
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Carr's Telecom Tour
- Brendan Carr toured America extensively, meeting telecom workers and patients in rural areas.
- This informed his understanding of connectivity needs and continues to shape his work.
FCC's Unseen Role
- The FCC plays a crucial, yet often unseen, role in facilitating communication.
- Most people don't consider how their devices work, they just expect them to.
Carr's Top Priority
- Brendan Carr prioritizes combating tech censorship and restoring free speech online.
- He aims to dismantle what he calls a "censorship cartel."