Explain to Shane
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -Technology has become increasingly important to policy debates, but these debates won’t be productive without an understanding of how the technology in question works. AEI Visiting Fellow Shane Tews interviews tech industry experts to explain how the apps, services, and structures of today’s information technology systems work, and how they shape our social and economic life.
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Contact tracing, data privacy, and ‘check-in culture’ (with Adrian Kinderis)
August 18, 2020 10:30 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a debate about contact tracing apps. Virginia recently rolled out an app that uses Google’s and Apple’s Bluetooth technology to notify users if they’ve been exposed to the virus. However, Australians began using contact tracing months ago, and have since debated the need to balance privacy with government regulation. Technology […] The post Contact tracing, data privacy, and ‘check-in culture’ (with Adrian Kinderis) appeared first on American Enterprise Inst...
Contact tracing, data privacy, and “check-in culture” (with Adrian Kinderis)
August 18, 2020 10:30 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBThe COVID-19 pandemic has fueled a debate about contact tracing apps. Virginia recently rolled out an app that uses Google’s and Apple’s Bluetooth technology to notify users if they’ve been exposed to the virus. However, Australians began using contact tracing months ago, and have since debated the need to balance privacy with government regulation. Technology […] The post Contact tracing, data privacy, and “check-in culture” (with Adrian Kinderis) appeared first on American Enterprise Inst...
The battle for global internet governance (with Dominique Lazanski)
August 04, 2020 10:30 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBChina claims it is tired of western-centric internet governance, and is now seeking to establish a less centralized global internet based on newer, native products that reflect China’s policy agenda. What would the success of China’s model mean for the future of internet governance? What would it mean for human rights? On this episode, Shane […] The post The battle for global internet governance (with Dominique Lazanski) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The Potential of the Digital Dollar (with Jim Harper)
July 21, 2020 10:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBWhat will be the future of electronic payments? What are the advantages of a “digital dollar,” and how has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we distribute payments? On this episode, Shane speaks with her colleague Jim Harper, a visiting fellow on AEI’s Technology Policy Studies team. They discuss the growth of digital payment technologies […] The post The Potential of the Digital Dollar (with Jim Harper) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The potential of the digital dollar (with Jim Harper)
July 21, 2020 10:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBWhat will be the future of electronic payments? What are the advantages of a “digital dollar,” and how has the COVID-19 pandemic changed the way we distribute payments? On this episode, Shane speaks with her colleague Jim Harper, a visiting fellow on AEI’s Technology Policy Studies team. They discuss the growth of digital payment technologies […] The post The potential of the digital dollar (with Jim Harper) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Global internet governance with David Gross and Dustin Loup
July 20, 2020 10:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat is “internet governance?” Why does it need to be coordinated internationally? And who gets to participate in these discussions? On this episode, Shane speaks with two leading experts on international internet policy. Ambassador David Gross, the former US Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, and Dustin Loup, executive director of The Internet Society’s […] The post Global internet governance with David Gross and Dustin Loup appeared first on American Ente...
Global internet governance (with David Gross and Dustin Loup)
July 20, 2020 10:30 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat is “internet governance?” Why does it need to be coordinated internationally? And who gets to participate in these discussions? On this episode, Shane speaks with two leading experts on international internet policy. Ambassador David Gross, the former US Coordinator for International Communications and Information Policy, and Dustin Loup, executive director of The Internet Society’s […] The post Global internet governance (with David Gross and Dustin Loup) appeared first on American En...
American semiconductor industry and its global competition with John Neuffer
July 17, 2020 10:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBShane talks to guest John Neuffer about the vital role of semiconductors and the challenges the industry faces. The post American semiconductor industry and its global competition with John Neuffer appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The American semiconductor industry and its global competition (with John Neuffer)
July 17, 2020 10:30 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBShane talks to guest John Neuffer about the vital role of semiconductors and the challenges the industry faces. The post The American semiconductor industry and its global competition (with John Neuffer) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The making of global telecommunications policy with Grace Koh and Patricia Paoletta (Part 2)
July 16, 2020 10:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBShane and her telecom panel return to discuss China's influence on global telecom policy and what the US must do to support free communications worldwide. The post The making of global telecommunications policy with Grace Koh and Patricia Paoletta (Part 2) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The making of global telecommunications policy (with Grace Koh and Patricia Paoletta, Part II)
July 16, 2020 10:30 - 25 minutes - 23.2 MBShane and her telecom panel return to discuss China's influence on global telecom policy and what the US must do to support free communications worldwide. The post The making of global telecommunications policy (with Grace Koh and Patricia Paoletta, Part II) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The making of global telecommunications policy (with Grace Koh and Tricia Paoletta, Part I)
July 15, 2020 10:30 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MBShane talks with two experts in the realm of international telecommunications about the importance of and challenges to developing global telecom standards. The post The making of global telecommunications policy (with Grace Koh and Tricia Paoletta, Part I) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The making of global telecommunications policy with Grace Koh and Tricia Paoletta (Part 1)
July 15, 2020 10:30 - 20 minutes - 16.6 MBShane talks with two experts in the realm of international telecommunications about the importance of and challenges to developing global telecom standards. The post The making of global telecommunications policy with Grace Koh and Tricia Paoletta (Part 1) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Coronavirus, 5G, and Restoring Internet Freedom at the Federal Communications Commission with Joel Thayer
July 14, 2020 10:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBShane and telecom lawyer Joel Thayer take a look at the debates and controversies surrounding recent policy decisions by the FCC, to include COVID-19 and 5G The post Coronavirus, 5G, and Restoring Internet Freedom at the Federal Communications Commission with Joel Thayer appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Coronavirus, 5G, and restoring internet freedom at the Federal Communications Commission (with Joel Thayer)
July 14, 2020 10:30 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBShane and telecom lawyer Joel Thayer take a look at the debates and controversies surrounding recent policy decisions by the FCC, to include COVID-19 and 5G The post Coronavirus, 5G, and restoring internet freedom at the Federal Communications Commission (with Joel Thayer) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
“Permissionless innovation” during COVID-19 and beyond (with Adam Thierer)
July 13, 2020 10:30 - 18 minutes - 17 MBShane talks to tech policy analyst Adam Thierer about the regulatory hurdles that plague the tech sector during COVID and regular operations The post “Permissionless innovation” during COVID-19 and beyond (with Adam Thierer) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
The future of micromobility (with Michele Kyrouz)
July 10, 2020 10:30 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBTransportation expert Michele Kyrouz joins Shane to discuss how the micromobility industry is coping with COVID-19 and the lasting effects for companies. The post The future of micromobility (with Michele Kyrouz) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Using blockchain to beat COVID-19
July 09, 2020 10:30 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBShane Tews talks with Shane Bigelow, CEO of Ownum and Vital Chain, on the role blockchain will play in restarting the post-COVID economy. The post Using blockchain to beat COVID-19 appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Using blockchain to beat COVID-19 (with Shane Bigelow)
July 09, 2020 10:30 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBShane Tews talks with Shane Bigelow, CEO of Ownum and Vital Chain, on the role blockchain will play in restarting the post-COVID economy. The post Using blockchain to beat COVID-19 (with Shane Bigelow) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Telecom supply chain security and 5G (with David Stehlin)
July 08, 2020 10:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBShane and guest David Stehlin discuss what makes 5G unique, the challenges facing 5G networks, and the work telecom leaders are doing to make it a success. The post Telecom supply chain security and 5G (with David Stehlin) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Telecom supply chain security and 5G with David Stehlin
July 08, 2020 10:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBShane and guest David Stehlin discuss what makes 5G unique, the challenges facing 5G networks, and the work telecom leaders are doing to make it a success. The post Telecom supply chain security and 5G with David Stehlin appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Roger Entner explains broadband network capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic
July 07, 2020 10:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn AEI's newest podcast, host Shane Tews talks to telecom expert Roger Entner about how broadband networks are withstanding the strain caused by COVID-19 The post Roger Entner explains broadband network capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Broadband network capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic (with Roger Entner)
July 07, 2020 10:30 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MBIn AEI's newest podcast, host Shane Tews talks to telecom expert Roger Entner about how broadband networks are withstanding the strain caused by COVID-19 The post Broadband network capacity amid the COVID-19 pandemic (with Roger Entner) appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.
Welcome to Explain to Shane!
July 06, 2020 10:30 - 1 minute - 1.19 MBJoin host Shane Tews on the newest AEI Podcast exploring the challenges, benefits, and behind-the-scenes looks at the world of technology: Explain To Shane! The post Welcome to Explain to Shane! appeared first on American Enterprise Institute - AEI.