Explain to Shane
AEI Podcasts
Technology has become increasingly important to policy debates, but these debates won’t be productive without an understanding of how the technology in question works. AEI Visiting Fellow Shane Tews interviews tech industry experts to explain how the apps, services, and structures of today's information technology systems work, and how they shape our social and economic life.
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Jul 17, 2020 • 20min
The American semiconductor industry and its global competition (with John Neuffer)
Shane talks to guest John Neuffer about the vital role of semiconductors and the challenges the industry faces.
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Jul 16, 2020 • 25min
The making of global telecommunications policy (with Grace Koh and Patricia Paoletta, Part II)
Shane and her telecom panel return to discuss China's influence on global telecom policy and what the US must do to support free communications worldwide.
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Jul 15, 2020 • 20min
The making of global telecommunications policy (with Grace Koh and Tricia Paoletta, Part I)
Shane talks with two experts in the realm of international telecommunications about the importance of and challenges to developing global telecom standards.
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Jul 14, 2020 • 32min
Coronavirus, 5G, and restoring internet freedom at the Federal Communications Commission (with Joel Thayer)
Shane and telecom lawyer Joel Thayer take a look at the debates and controversies surrounding recent policy decisions by the FCC, to include COVID-19 and 5G
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Jul 13, 2020 • 19min
“Permissionless innovation” during COVID-19 and beyond (with Adam Thierer)
Shane talks to tech policy analyst Adam Thierer about the regulatory hurdles that plague the tech sector during COVID and regular operations
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Jul 10, 2020 • 23min
The future of micromobility (with Michele Kyrouz)
Transportation expert Michele Kyrouz joins Shane to discuss how the micromobility industry is coping with COVID-19 and the lasting effects for companies.
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Jul 9, 2020 • 16min
Using blockchain to beat COVID-19 (with Shane Bigelow)
Shane Tews talks with Shane Bigelow, CEO of Ownum and Vital Chain, on the role blockchain will play in restarting the post-COVID economy.
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Jul 8, 2020 • 22min
Telecom supply chain security and 5G (with David Stehlin)
Shane and guest David Stehlin discuss what makes 5G unique, the challenges facing 5G networks, and the work telecom leaders are doing to make it a success.
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Jul 7, 2020 • 26min
Broadband network capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic (with Roger Entner)
In AEI's newest podcast, host Shane Tews talks to telecom expert Roger Entner about how broadband networks are withstanding the strain caused by COVID-19
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Jul 6, 2020 • 1min
Welcome to Explain to Shane!
Join host Shane Tews on the newest AEI Podcast exploring the challenges, benefits, and behind-the-scenes looks at the world of technology: Explain To Shane!
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