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Bill Moyers on Network Neutrality and Threat from Comcast
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Bill Moyers has returned to again discuss Network Neutrality with guests Susan Crawford and David Carr from the New York Times. The show is embedded below and well worth watching, especially toward the end as Bill reveals the revolving-door between the top levels of the Federal Communication Commission and industry lobbyists.
During the show, they also discuss the importance of ensuring communities are able to build their own networks as an alternative to the massive cable monopolies.
Finally, a post from John Nicols on BillMoyers.com outlines what action you can take to ensure the FCC protects the open Internet. Scroll about halfway down for the specific steps.
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