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Interviews from the NCTA Cable Show (August 28, 2010)

	From the National Cable & Telecommunications Association "Cable Show" in May, the "Communicators" sat down with two executives discussing the impact of digital recording devices. Tom Rogers, CEO and President of TIVO, and FX Networks President John Landgraf share their opinions. Washington, DC : 38 min.
From Saturday, August 28 TIVO FX Networks

The Communicators: Technology Used for the Public Good (August 21, 2010)

The use of technology for the public good is the subject of three interviews from the GOV 2.0 Summit, held in Washington DC in May 2010. Hear how maps and community data was used in the days leading up to and after Hurricane Katrina, and the unintended consequences of putting out information in the name of government transparency. Also, how courts and the legal community use technology to help out those who cannot afford lawyers.

Washington, DC : 26 min.

From Saturday, August 21

Erik Barnett, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Assistant Deputy Director (August 14, 2010)

Recently, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement launched “Operation In Our Sites," in an attempt to stop Internet counterfeiting and piracy. Its first operation resulted in the seizure of the domain names of 9 websites offering pirated first-run movies. ICE Senior Counselor Erik Barnett offers additional aspects of the campaign and goes into other issues regarding online piracy.

Washington, DC

From Saturday, August 14

Interviews From the GOV 2.0 Expo (August 7, 2010)

The Communicators sat down with attendees at this year's GOV 2.0 Expo in Washington DC. First, Jeffrey Carr, the CEO of Greylogic, explains how his firm investigates cyber-conflicts and gives his opinion on how secure the U.S is against attack. Then, Judy Brewer of the World Wide Web Consortium and Microsoft's Danah Boyd share two different perspectives on how to utilize the Internet. The Expo seeks to find and promote options to use technology to promote a more open government.

Washington, DC : 30 min.

From Saturday, August 7

Greylogic

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Matthew Polka, American Cable Association, President (July 31, 2010)

	Matthew Polka, President of American Cable Association, discusses how federal regulations impact small cable operators. The ACA has voiced its opposition to the merger of Comcast and NBC Universal and a proposal by the FCC to reclassify broadband as a telephone service. Washington, DC : 30 min.
From Saturday, July 31

Discussion on the FCC's Proposal for an Emergency Communications Network (July 24, 2010)

Two industry insiders react to a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposal to make more bandwidth available for an emergency communications network. Dick Mirgon of the Association for Public Safety Communications Officials explains his organization’s criticism of the FCC's approach. Ed Thomas, former Chief Engineer for the FCC, gives his reasons for endorsing the plan.

Washington, DC : 25 min.

From Saturday, July 24

FCC Proposal

APCO on FCC's Plan

Fox TV Attorney Carter Phillips & Patrick Trueman (July 17, 2010)

The Communicators interviews two individuals involved with a case challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s policy on broadcast indecency. Attorney Carter Phillips argued the case for Fox Television Stations. Patrick Trueman filed a "friend of the Court" brief for Focus on the Family and Family Research Council. This week, the U.S. Second Circuit Court of Appeals rejected the policy.

Washington, DC : 35 min.

From Saturday, July 17

2nd Circuit Court of Appeals Decision

Fox v. FCC Amicus Brief

Interviews From NCTA Cable Show (July 10, 2010)

	"The Communicators" features interviews from the National Cable and Telecommunications Association Cable Show in May, speaking with Maryland Attorney General Gansler about online safety and Cable Europe President Manuel Kohnstamm gives take on the cable industry in Europe. Washington, DC : 31 min.
From Saturday, July 10 Cable Europe MD Attorney Gen.

Interviews from the GOV 2.0 Expo (July 3, 2010)

In May, "The Communicators" visited the GOV 2.0 Expo in Washington D.C. The Expo is attended by experts interested in using technology to promote a more open government. Joining us for interviews on their experience at the conference are Tim O'Reilly, founder & CEO of O’Reilly Media, Australian Federal Parliament Member Sen. Kate Lundy and California Office of the Chief Information Officer Carolyn Lawson. Mr. O’Reilly relates the goal of the conference, while Sen. Lundy shares her efforts in expanding broadband in Australia and Ms. Lawson explains how California uses technology to bring more information to residents.

Washington, DC

From Saturday, July 3

GOV 2.0 Expo Website

Sen. Lundy's Website

CA Chief Information Officer Website

Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) & Rep. Mike Doyle (D-PA) (June 26, 2010)

	Two members of the House Subcommittee on Communications react to the FCC's proposal to reclassify parts of broadband internet service as a telecommunications service. Republican Representative John Shimkus has opposed reclassification while Democrat Mike Doyle supports it. Washington, DC
From Saturday, June 26

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