# Common Carrier on The No Agenda Show Common Carrier comes up in 5 chapters across 5 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from May 2014 to November 2014. - **Chapters:** 5 - **Episodes:** 5 - **Discussed:** May 2014 – November 2014 - **Related topics:** [Fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [Comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [Net Neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [Ars Technica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ars-technica.md), [Bill De Blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), [Conde Nast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conde-nast.md), [Netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [Protesters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protesters.md), [Reed Hastings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reed-hastings.md), [Section 706](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-706.md) ## Chapters 1–5 of 5 ### FCC Net Neutrality Hybrid Proposal and Condé Nast Ownership - **Episode:** [666: Slavery Enrollment Month](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/666-slavery-enrollment-month.md) - **Published:** 2014-11-07 - **Time:** 2:07:29–2:13:01 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/666-slavery-enrollment-month/chapter/fcc-net-neutrality-hybrid-proposal-and-conde-nast-ownership.md The FCC is reportedly considering a "hybrid" approach to net neutrality that would classify back-end internet services as common carriers while keeping retail services deregulated. The proposal, supported by the Mozilla Foundation, is criticized by the hosts as a way to favor big content providers like Netflix and Hulu. They also note that Ars Technica, which reported on the plan, is owned by Condé Nast. Keywords: [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), mozilla foundation, [ars technica](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/ars-technica.md), [conde nast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conde-nast.md), [common carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-carrier.md) ### Common Carrier Regulation, Comcast and FCC Influence - **Episode:** [651: Plague Grenade](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade.md) - **Published:** 2014-09-11 - **Time:** 34:34–36:29 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/651-plague-grenade/chapter/common-carrier-regulation-comcast-and-fcc-influence.md The discussion focuses on the push to classify the internet as a common carrier under Title II. The hosts argue that this move actually benefits large incumbents like Comcast and Time Warner by creating a regulated utility environment that stifles smaller competitors and municipal broadband projects. Keywords: [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [time warner](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-warner.md), [common carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-carrier.md), [section 706](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/section-706.md), utility ### Net Neutrality, Mayors' Letter to FCC - **Episode:** [638: Parliment Update](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/638-parliment-update.md) - **Published:** 2014-07-27 - **Time:** 2:44:36–2:48:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/638-parliment-update/chapter/net-neutrality-mayors-letter-to-fcc.md The mayors of New York, San Francisco, and Portland sent a letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler urging the reclassification of broadband as a common carrier. The letter emphasizes the need for "lawful content" to be accessible without delays. Analysts point out that the focus on "lawful content" implies a level of government censorship and control over the internet that is often ignored in the net neutrality debate. Keywords: [net neutrality](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/net-neutrality.md), [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [tom wheeler](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/tom-wheeler.md), [bill de blasio](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/bill-de-blasio.md), [common carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-carrier.md) ### Popular Resistance Protesters and FCC Regulation - **Episode:** [618: Binge Watch](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 34:34–37:13 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/618-binge-watch/chapter/popular-resistance-protesters-and-fcc-regulation.md Protesters from Popular Resistance are forcibly removed from an FCC hearing after demanding the government regulate the internet as a common carrier. The hosts mock the protesters' logic of asking the government for more regulation to achieve "freedom." The group's website is examined, revealing a broad range of activist causes from anti-war efforts to net neutrality. Keywords: popularresistance.org, [fcc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fcc.md), [common carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-carrier.md), [protesters](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/protesters.md), [washington dc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/washington-dc.md) ### Comcast-Time Warner Merger and Netflix Traffic Feud - **Episode:** [619: Droves of Jihadis](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis.md) - **Published:** 2014-05-26 - **Time:** 1:25:26–1:38:25 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/619-droves-of-jihadis/chapter/comcast-time-warner-merger-and-netflix-traffic-feud.md The hosts theorize that the net neutrality fervor was manufactured following Comcast's bid to acquire Time Warner Cable. They argue that being designated a "common carrier" utility actually benefits monopolies like Comcast by discouraging new competitors. The segment suggests that Netflix and Comcast may have collaborated to stir up public outrage over "slowdowns" to force regulatory changes that favor established players. Keywords: [comcast](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/comcast.md), [time warner cable](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/time-warner-cable.md), [netflix](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/netflix.md), [reed hastings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/reed-hastings.md), [common carrier](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/common-carrier.md) --- This is the markdown version of a page on The No Agenda Show for AI agents. Every public page on this site has one: add `.md` to its URL, or request it with `Accept: text/markdown`. - [Site index for agents (llms.txt)](https://search.noagendashow.net/llms.txt) - [Home](https://search.noagendashow.net/index.md) - [Search transcripts](https://search.noagendashow.net/search.md) - [All episodes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episodes.md) - [Topics](https://search.noagendashow.net/topics.md) - [People](https://search.noagendashow.net/people.md)