Brent Skorup

Jennifer Huddleston, a senior fellow in technology policy, and Brent Skorup, a legal fellow specializing in communications law, dive into pressing issues surrounding government regulation. They unpack FCC Chair Brendan Carr's controversial ultimatum to broadcasters and how it poses potential First Amendment concerns. The discussion spans the evolving landscape of TikTok, AI policy, and calls for deregulating broadcast rules, while also exploring the implications of government pressure on corporate transactions and whether the FCC should be reformed or abolished.

Brent Skorup, a legal fellow at the Cato Institute, and Nico Perrino, executive vice president of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression, tackle the troubling views on free speech from various political candidates. They dissect Democratic VP nominee Tim Walz’s misunderstanding of the First Amendment and Donald Trump's threats against Google. The conversation also highlights the dangers of censorship, the misuse of the 'shouting fire' analogy, and the need to protect First Amendment rights in an evolving digital landscape.

Legal experts Walter Olson and Brent Skorup discuss the Supreme Court case Murthy v. Missouri, highlighting the concept of 'jawboning' and the importance of meeting specific legal criteria for standing. They explore government pressure on speech platforms, implications of the court ruling on standing, and strategies for ensuring government transparency.

Financial and regulatory expert Brent Skorup discusses penalties in non-courtroom adjudications. The podcast delves into the legal battle between Intuit and the FTC, contrasting judicial systems and exploring challenges faced by individuals and companies when dealing with administrative agencies. It also examines the implications of a potential Intuit victory on agency powers and the trend towards scrutinizing independent agencies' authority.

Courts grapple with 'reverse warrants' in criminal investigations involving technology. Legal analysis of digital data ownership in seizure cases. Debate over Fourth Amendment rights and data protection with examples like DNA evidence and digital records.