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This week, The Communicators speaks to attendees at the first ever Gov. 2.0 Summit in September. Co-Chairman Tim O'Reilly talks about the use of technology to help give access to information about government. Also, catch interviews with the founders of Twitter, Craigslist and others.
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The Communicators spoke to attendees at the first ever Gov. 2.0 Summit in September. Co-Chairman Tim O'Reilly talks about the use of technology to help give access to information about government. Also see interviews with Twitter Co-Founder Jack Dorsey, Craigslist Founder Craig Newmark and White House Open Government Initiative Director Beth Noveck.
Washington, DC
: 29 min.
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 From Saturday, November 14
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On Thursday, the Federal Communications Commission voted to begin work on new rules that, if approved, would affect the way information moves over the internet. The Communicators hears perspectives from FCC Chair Genachowski and other members of Congress on the proposals.
Washington, DC
: 27 min.
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From Saturday, October 24
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Federal Chief Technology Officer Aneesh Chopra relates how the Obama Administration wants to use technology to improve transparency in government actions. He is joined by guest host Cecilia Kang, a reporter at The Washington Post.
Washington, DC
: 32 min.
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From Saturday, Oct. 17
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The Communicators feature several interviews from the first ever Gov 2.0 Summit. First, the Chief Technology Officer of the United States Aneech Chopra tells us how the White House wants to use technology to promote transparency in government. Also, Google's Chief Economist Hal Varian talks about the Google Book Project, privacy issues and online advertising.
Washington, DC
: 33 min.
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From Saturday, October 10
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Steve Newberry, Commonwealth Broadcasting Corporation, president and CEO & Duke Fakir, an original member of “The Four Tops," discuss efforts by legislators to require commercial radio stations to pay royalties to performers of music (currently songwriters receive such a payment). Mr. Newberry opposes the effort, Mr. Fakir supports it. Rep. John Conyers sponsored H.R. 848, the Performers Royalty Act.
Washington, DC
: 31 min.
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From Saturday, October 3
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Chris Guttman-McCabe & Ben Scott give their reaction to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski's proposed net neutrality regulations, regarding information that travels over the internet. Mr. Guttman-McCabe's group has concerns about what the new proposals mean for innovation and competition among carriers. Mr Scott's group has welcomed the proposed new rules especially for what it would mean for consumers.
Washington, DC
: 31 min.
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From Saturday, September 26
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Rep. Steve Israel (D-NY) shows Communicators how he uses various pieces of technology and social media to inform their constituents about congressional issues. This is the second half in a two-part series focusing on how members of Congress use new media.
Washington, DC
: 30 min.
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From Saturday, September 12
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