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Discussion on DTV Transition
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This week on "The Communicators," former FCC Chairman Richard Wiley gives his perspective on the transition to digital television in February and his contributions in bringing digital and high-definition television to the United States.
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Fmr. FCC Chairman Richard Wiley talks about his role in bringing digital and high-definition television to the United States and gives his perspective on the transition to digital television in February. Mr. Wiley is joined by guest host Todd Shields, a reporter for Bloomberg News.
Washington, DC
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 C-SPAN at 6:30pm (ET)
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Michael Samway, Yahoo!, V.P & Deputy General Counsel, discusses the Global Network Initiative, a joint effort between technology and human rights organizations to protect free speech and privacy for those in restrictive governments. Julian Sanchez, Washington Editor of Ars Technica, is guest host.
Washington, DC
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From Saturday, Dec. 27
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Norm Lorentz served as the nation’s first and only Chief Technology Officer (CTO) under President George W. Bush, after Lorentz left the position in 2003, the title was eliminated. During the 2008 campaign, President-elect Barack Obama promised to create a similar position. In a recent op-ed, Lorentz offered advice to the President-elect on what type of skills and abilities the Nation's next CTO should have. He is joined by guest host William Jackson, Government Computer News, Reporter.
Washington, DC
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From Saturday, Dec. 20
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Rep. Bart Stupak (D-MI) discusses potential changes to telecommunications policy in light of a new administration and an increase of Democrats in Congress. Also during the interview, Rep. Stupak goes over the tenure of FCC Commissioner Kevin Martin and this week's contest between John Dingell and Henry Waxman to become head of House Energy and Commerce Committee. He is joined by Todd Shields, a reporter at Bloomberg News.
Washington, DC
: 31 min.
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From Saturday, November 22
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Phil Bond, Information Technology Association of America, President & CEO talks about the impact of President-elect Obama's technology proposals on the information technology sector. He also discusses how the 111th Congress will handle legislation and issues important to the IT world. He is joined by guest reporter Jill Aitoro, NextGov, Senior Reporter.
Washington, DC
: 30 min.
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From Saturday, November 15
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Sanjay Talwani, TV Technology (magazine), Washington Bureau Chief forecasts President-elect Obama's plans for the FCC and how his proposals for technology & telecommunications policy would change the industry. Talwani is joined by guest host Fawn Johnson, Dow Jones Newswires, Telecommunications Reporter.
Washington, DC
: 32 min.
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From Saturday, Nov. 8
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Lisa Youngers, XO Communications, Federal Regulatory Affairs Director goes over two proposals before the FCC. One would affect how larger telecom companies charge smaller ones for access to their phone lines. Another changes the structure of the Universal Service Fund and how some companies are charged for phone line access. Both issues are expected to be before the FCC at their November 4th Meeting.
Washington, DC
: 29 min.
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From Saturday, Nov. 1
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On the Communicators, we are joined by Steve Sharkey, Motorola Inc., Spectrum Strategy Director & guest host Fawn Johnson, Dow Jones Newswires, Telcom and Technology Reporter. They'll discuss the desire by wireless companies to gain access to certain areas of the broadcast spectrum (known as "White Spaces"), which would allow for broadband speeds on wireless devices. The Federal Communications Commission is scheduled to vote on a proposal for "White Spaces" on November 4th.
Washington, DC
: 28 min.
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From Saturday, October 25
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