Techdirt Podcast Episode 80: Can Direct Democracy Work?

from the good-vote-bad-vote dept

Tue, Jul 5th 2016 12:45pm - Leigh Beadon

Technology has made “direct democracy” — letting citizens vote on specific, granular issues instead of just electing representatives — more viable than ever, but does that mean it’s a good idea? This week, we discuss the ins and outs of direct democracy, including a special addendum on the surprising results of the Brexit referendum.

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Filed Under: brexit, direct democracy, podcast, politics, voting

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Techdirt Podcast Episode 79: What's Next For Net Neutrality?

Broadband

from the it-ain't-over dept

Tue, Jun 28th 2016 12:45pm - Leigh Beadon

Net neutrality has a long and complicated history, and despite some recent victories, that story is far from over. This week, Mike is joined by resident broadband expert Karl Bode to discuss what’s next for net neutrality, and what we need to do to fight for it.

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Filed Under: broadband, net neutrality, podcast, wireless

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Techdirt Podcast Episode 78: What's Next For Online Video?

Innovation

from the watch-and-listen dept

Tue, Jun 21st 2016 12:45pm - Leigh Beadon

Netflix, HBO Go, Amazon Prime, YouTube, Twitch — online video is still booming. But it also still struggles under the weight of exclusive deals and content silos, and it feels like there’s still plenty of innovation to be done. But where will that innovation come from? This week, we discuss the future of online video.

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Filed Under: movies, online video, podcast, television
Companies: amazon, hbo, netflix

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Techdirt Podcast Episode 77: The Link Between Credit And Surveillance

Predictions

from the cash-and-data dept

Tue, Jun 14th 2016 12:45pm - Leigh Beadon

Both surveillance and the digitization of money are heavily-discussed topics, but the intersection between the two often goes overlooked. Historically, credit agencies have been trailblazers in the world of surveillance, and today we face the fact that the government can use payment providers and other financial tools as a means of enforcing its wishes. On this week’s episode, we’re joined by lawyer and writer Sarah Jeong, who recently wrote a four-part series on the subject, to discuss the past and future of credit, money, surveillance and the way they work together.

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Filed Under: blockchain, credit, money, podcast, privacy, sarah jeong, surveillance

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Techdirt Podcast Episode 76: Tech Policy Goes Local

Politics

from the change-of-venue dept

Tue, Jun 7th 2016 12:45pm - Leigh Beadon

The conversation around tech policy has traditionally happened at the federal level, but more recently we’ve seen a change in that trend, and some of the most interesting experiments — both good and bad — have started happening in state and municipal arenas. This week, we’re joined by Tech:NYC Executive Director Julie Samuels to discuss why this is happening and what it means.

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Filed Under: podcast, regional, tech policy, techdirt podcast

Techdirt Podcast Episode 75: What Happened At The Oracle Google Trial?

from the fair-use-and-then-some dept

Tue, May 31st 2016 12:49pm - Mike Masnick

Over the past few weeks, a jury heard the second round of the copyright fight between Oracle and Google over whether Google’s use of the Java APIs in Android constituted copyright infringement, or whether it was fair use. In the end, the jury went with fair use. Reporter Sarah Jeong watched the entire trial from the courtroom and joins us on the Techdirt podcast this week to discuss both the legal details and the various oddities of this particular trial.

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Filed Under: apis, copyright, fair use, techdirt podcast
Companies: google, oracle

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Techdirt Podcast Episode 74: Why Is Tesla So Successful?

Innovation

from the no-single-answer dept

Tue, May 17th 2016 12:45pm - Leigh Beadon

Consumers looking for an electric car have several options to consider, but the buzz and excitement around Tesla continues to dwarf everything else. It’s hardly unfounded, but the scale of the company’s success is staggering, and there’s no single reason for it. This week, we discuss that simple question: just why is Tesla so successful?

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Filed Under: electric cards, podcast, techdirt podcast
Companies: tesla

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Techdirt Podcast Episode 73: Is There Enough Demand For The On Demand Economy?

Business Models

from the getting-the-gig dept

Tue, May 10th 2016 12:51pm - Leigh Beadon

The “gig economy” of on-demand peer-to-peer services like Uber has been gaining traction, but not every company is faring so well. In some areas, the rush of entrants has outstripped demand and left on-demand providers struggling to stay afloat. This week we discuss what happens when there’s not enough demand for an on-demand platform, and what it might mean for the sector as a whole.

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Filed Under: gig economy, innovation, on demand economy, podcast

Techdirt Podcast Episode 72: The Tough Choices Platforms Make

Legal Issues

from the balancing-act dept

Tue, May 3rd 2016 12:45pm - Leigh Beadon

Back in March, Mike moderated a panel at RightsCon on the subject of intermediary liability and the delicate balancing act that platform providers have to play on that front, with lawyers from Meetup, Change.org, and Medium. This week, in lieu of a regular podcast episode we’ve got a recording of that discussion, which delves deeply into some of the difficult choices companies like this have to make.

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Filed Under: intermediary liability, podcast
Companies: change.org, medium, meetup

Podcast Episode 71: Should Internet Companies Sway Elections?

Politics

from the and-how? dept

Tue, Apr 26th 2016 12:42pm - Leigh Beadon

Recently, some Facebook staffers raised an interesting question: should the social media giant employ its significant power to stem the rise of Donald Trump? This week, we discuss that notion and the broader question: should the internet companies that influence so many aspects of our communication and information gathering use their position to pursue political goals?

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Filed Under: elections, influence, podcast, politics
Companies: facebook, google

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