FCC to launch equality battle for the 21st century: national broadband plan
Possible national broadband plan
The Federal Communication Commission under President Obama has been threatening for over a year to wade into a fight that will ultimately determine the shape, scope and accessibility of media access across the country for generations to come. Finally, next week the FCC will introduce its long awaited National Broadband Plan to Congress and the real fun will begin—a showdown between huge telecommunication companies, smaller competitors and the ultimate end users of everything from high speed internet to cable TV and phone lines. The plan might even contain a proposal for the use of broadband wireless service for free, or a very low cost. FCC Commissioner Michael Copps is here to preview the plan and discuss a report out of USC that suggests local TV news outlets in L.A. are not living up to their public service obligations.
Guest:
Michael Copps, FCC Commissioner
- Patt Morrison for March 11, 2010
- It seems economic recovery is farther away for the Golden State
- Sushi lovers groan, ecologists rejoice: Trade ban on bluefin tuna on the horizon?
- FCC to launch equality battle for the 21st century: national broadband plan
- Streamlining the three R’s—panel moves to standardize public education
Also on this episode
Events
Comedy Congress Live
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
7:30 p.m.
- 9 p.m.
The comedic material emanating from Washington D.C., and state capitols across the country, is enough to make any sitcom writer jealous, even if most of that comedy is unintentional. Our motto on Comedy Congress is that just when politics makes you want to cry, it’s usually best to laugh.
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