Episodios

  • 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
  • Big Tech monopoly maintenance: Is a ‘go and sin no more’ remedy sufficient?

    Big Tech monopoly maintenance: Is a ‘go and sin no more’ remedy sufficient?
    Jun 2 2025
    Several major tech companies are facing legal challenges from antitrust enforcers who allege they have monopolized their respective markets. As courts determine proper redress in some cases, the remedies they choose might shape the future of digital competition. In this episode, guest host Bill Baer speaks with Rebecca Slaughter and Doha Mekki about these decisions.

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    42 m
  • What experts and the public think about AI

    What experts and the public think about AI
    May 19 2025
    A recent report from Pew Research Center analyzed how U.S. adults and tech experts feel about AI, finding areas where the two groups were widely apart and where there was consensus. In this episode, co-host Nicol Turner lee speaks with author of the study Monica Anderson from Pew about these opinions on AI and where these groups want to see more policies.

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    26 m
  • How much influence do private firms have over space policy?

    How much influence do private firms have over space policy?
    May 5 2025
    Amid excitement around advancements in space exploration, there are unresolved issues concerning the role of private firms. Some companies receive billions of dollars in federal money and private sector leaders have been appointed to top positions at agencies like NASA. In this episode, co-host Darrell West speaks with investigative journalist Eric Lipton of the New York Times about the implications of these partnerships and what it means for space policy.


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    31 m
  • How DOGE is Using AI in Government

    How DOGE is Using AI in Government
    Apr 21 2025
    There is talk of “unleashing AI” and removing burdensome regulations on its use within the new Trump administration. Staff members associated with the Department of Government Efficiency are using AI to analyze agency operations, gaining extraordinary access to government data. In this episode, co-host Darrell West speaks with Professor Allison Stanger on how DOGE is using AI in government and the risks presented by its access to government information.

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    27 m
  • ‘Signalgate’ and the Use of Commercial Apps in Government

    ‘Signalgate’ and the Use of Commercial Apps in Government
    Apr 7 2025
    After The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief revealed he was inadvertently added to a group chat with high-ranking national security officials on the commercial app Signal, there have been widespread discussions and concerns about how government officials communicate sensitive information. Co-host, Nicol Turner Lee, speaks to Brookings’ experts Stephanie Pell and Scott Anderson on this story’s implications for cybersecurity and privacy under the Trump administration.

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    40 m
  • What to expect from Trump’s FCC?

    What to expect from Trump’s FCC?
    Mar 10 2025
    The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a new Chair, Brendan Carr, and his priorities are quickly taking shape. The FCC is responsible for universal access to communications. Hear from former FCC Chair, Tom Wheeler, on the power of the chairmanship to shape the future priorities for American consumers and businesses, and what's in store for the independent agency under the Trump administration.

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    40 m