Episodios

  • On European digital sovereignty and platform regulation with Marietje Schaake

    On European digital sovereignty and platform regulation with Marietje Schaake
    Oct 20 2025
    Europe created regulatory frameworks, including the Digital Markets Act and the Digital Services Act, in attempt to reassert control, but these laws have recently faced backlash from the Trump administration.

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    33 m
  • Will AI democratize financial services?

    Will AI democratize financial services?
    Oct 6 2025
    Financial services have long relied on artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning for a range of duties, from administrative tasks to decision-making, but these uses can have major implications for consumers subject to the technology’s decisions. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee speaks with Aaron Klein about these consequences and the importance of oversight in deploying these technologies.

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    35 m
  • FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez talks about the future of the communications landscape

    FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez talks about the future of the communications landscape
    Sep 22 2025

    The media and communications landscapes are in flux as the administration’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) continues to implement its priorities, including around free speech and access to public media. In this episode, co-host Nicol Turner Lee speaks with FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez about these developments and the future of the agency.


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    41 m
  • How the NFL is using technology to improve performance

    How the NFL is using technology to improve performance
    Sep 8 2025
    Digital technologies and data analytics are increasingly being used to help athletes and coaches better monitor their performance and find areas for improvement. In this episode, Darrell West is joined by NFL player Kelvin Beachum and professor Arthur Daemmrich about how these developments could transform sports and the experience of fans.

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    22 m
  • Measuring Black women’s trust in AI

    Measuring Black women’s trust in AI
    Aug 4 2025
    Some historically marginalized groups, including Black women, have a complex relationship with the scientific community and institutions, yet their concerns and experiences with emerging technologies like AI are often left out of discussions around trust and design. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Raj Korpan and Zarah Guillemet to discuss their new research centering Black women’s trust in AI and the importance of this perspective in creating equitable technologies.

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    43 m
  • Examining Section 230’s impact on Black Americans

    Examining Section 230’s impact on Black Americans
    Jul 21 2025
    Section 230 has shaped the internet since its passage in 1996 and has had far-reaching implications for marginalized groups, including Black Americans. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Danielle Davis to discuss her recent work examining these consequences and the difficulty of addressing them.

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    31 m
  • Understanding and regulating crypto harms

    Understanding and regulating crypto harms
    Jun 30 2025
    Conversations on cryptocurrency have been dominated by the industry and experts, leaving out the public, who will be impacted by Congress’ legislative efforts. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Tonantzin Carmona to discuss her research and recommendations on how Americans can be protected from the risks and harms posed by crypto.

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    46 m
  • How autonomous vehicles can talk to one another

    How autonomous vehicles can talk to one another
    Jun 16 2025
    As driverless cars hit the roads in more cities, some researchers are trying to improve their efficiency and navigational systems by creating social networks of autonomous vehicles. In this episode, Darrell West speaks with Yong Liu about this research project and how it might improve the reliability of these systems while protecting passengers’ privacy.

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    19 m