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Two Think Minimum

Technology Policy Institute

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Podcast of the Technology Policy Institute of Washington, D.C. The Technology Policy Institute is a think tank that focuses on the economics of innovation, technological change, and related regulation in the United States and around the world. Our mission is to advance knowledge and inform policymakers by producing independent, rigorous research and by sponsoring educational programs and conferences on major issues affecting information technology and communications policy.
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Arbiters of Truth

Lawfare & Goat Rodeo

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From Russian election interference, to scandals over privacy and invasive ad targeting, to presidential tweets: it’s all happening in online spaces governed by private social media companies. These conflicts are only going to grow in importance. In this series, also available in the Lawfare Podcast feed, Evelyn Douek and Quinta Jurecic will be talking to experts and practitioners about the major challenges our new information ecosystem poses for elections and democracy in general, and the da ...
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On the latest episode of Two Think Minimum, Gordon Crovitz, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of NewsGuard joins hosts Tom Lenard, Sarah Oh Lam, and Scott Wallsten to discuss the evolving landscape of news credibility, misinformation, and the role of media ratings. They discuss NewsGuard’s approach to assessing news sources, the controversies surrounding its r…
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In this episode of Two Think Minimum, Nicolas Petit, Chair in Competition Law at the European University Institute, joins hosts Tom Lenard, Scott Wallsten, and Sarah Oh Lam to explore the pressing challenges facing European competitiveness. Drawing insights from the recent Draghi Report, Petit discusses Europe's innovation gaps, the role of big tec…
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On the latest episode of Two Think Minimum, TPI hosts Tom Lenard, Sarah Oh Lam, and Scott Wallsten explore the world of polls and prediction markets with Aristotle CEO John Phillips and General Counsel David Mason. Aristotle helps run PredictIt, a platform which enables research into how markets can forecast events in real-time. The conversation co…
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Please note we are taking a break between episode releases. Follow us @TI_Pod or hop onto our Discord for information on when we’re coming back. Thanks and enjoy the summer! (or winter, or wherever works for where you live) Standby by for an announcement from the Arbiter of Marwen! Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social …
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Marwen shopping leads the gang to a very important question…are bird of paradise plants regal or goofy? Birds of Paradise Reference: https://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/8lw7mh/im_37_years_old_and_just_today_realized_its/ Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social media & Discord. You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Websi…
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We start…somewhere a little different. Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social media & Discord. You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TI_Pod Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast YouTube: https://www.youtub…
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In this episode of Two Think Minimum, Ellen P. Goodman, a distinguished professor of law at Rutgers Law School and former Senior Advisor for Algorithmic Justice at NTIA, U.S. Department of Commerce discusses artificial intelligence accountability policy. The podcast revolves around the NTIA AI Accountability Policy Report, which was released in Mar…
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The party shares some tightly held secrets and Honey shows her full asshole. Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social media & Discord. You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TI_Pod Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiat…
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In this episode of Two Think Minimum, MIT Professor Catherine Tucker discusses her research on competition policy and artificial intelligence. The discussion focuses on how AI's unique cost structures differs from that of traditional digital economics, how economists think about AI, and the implications of AI for competition policy and antitrust en…
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In this episode of Two Think Minimum, Caroline Cecot, an associate professor of law at Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, talks about her recent article "The Meaning of ‘Silence.’" The discussion focuses on the potential consequences of narrowing the applicability of the Chevron doctrine and consequences on the major questions do…
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After traveling through the Floating Lakes, the party finally reaches Marwen: The Town of Rules. Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social media & Discord. You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TI_Pod Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd Twitch: https://www.twi…
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It’s time from some good ol’ fashioned holiday whoop-ass. Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social media & Discord. You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TI_Pod Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast YouTube:…
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As the party encounters a winter wonderland amidst the Floating Lakes, Añara opens up to the party about her secret. Also, we talk about bad Netflix shows for a loooong time. Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social media & Discord. You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com Twitter: https://…
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The latest episode of the TPI Two Think Minimum podcast featured guest Megan McArdle, discussing pressing issues at the intersection of technology and society. The podcast covered several topics related to technology, policy, and societal impact, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of the implications of technological advancements and re…
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Last week the House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that would require ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns the popular social media app TikTok, to divest its ownership in the platform or face TikTok being banned in the United States. Although prospects for the bill in the Senate remain uncertain, President Biden has said he wil…
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Today, we’re bringing you an episode of Arbiters of Truth, our series on the information ecosystem. On March 18, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Murthy v. Missouri, concerning the potential First Amendment implications of government outreach to social media platforms—what’s sometimes known as jawboning. The case arrived at the Supreme Cou…
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The party bids farewell to Bludwyn and finds out information about the place they’ve been thrown into, as well as information about each other. Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social media & Discord. You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TI_Pod Discord: htt…
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Content Warning: Vomiting / Retching sounds. After successfully defeating the Skull Fairies, the party returns to the otter fey and make Braith take a bath. Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social media & Discord. You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TI_Pod…
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Girlboss, Gaslight, Gatekeep: The party shows some skull fairies what’s good. Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social media & Discord. You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TI_Pod Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitia…
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The journey to implementing spectrum auctions was not without its challenges. Evan Kwerel shed light on the initial resistance, particularly from the broadcasting industry and legislators. Concerns about market concentration and the potential costs of spectrum use were at the forefront of the debate. Despite these hurdles, the need for government r…
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The party makes their way further into the valley of Floating Lakes and encounters a new friend with a very special mission. Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social media & Discord. You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TI_Pod Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7…
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In May 2023, Montana passed a new law that would ban the use of TikTok within the state starting on January 1, 2024. But as of today, TikTok is still legal in the state of Montana—thanks to a preliminary injunction issued by a federal district judge, who found that the Montana law likely violated the First Amendment. In Texas, meanwhile, another fe…
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We are taking a short breather between releases. The next episode will come out on Feb 5, 2024. TI heroically makes 0 dick/masturbation jokes in this episode despite quality material, and honestly, I’m feeling sad about that, so say hi on our Discord and hit us up with your own. Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social med…
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In 2021, the Wall Street Journal published a monster scoop: a series of articles about Facebook’s inner workings, which showed that employees within the famously secretive company had raised alarms about potential harms caused by Facebook’s products. Now, Jeff Horwitz, the reporter behind that scoop, has a new book out, titled “Broken Code”—which d…
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The party explores the whimsical nature of the First World. Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social media & Discord. You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TI_Pod Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginitiativepodcast YouTub…
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On the most recent episode of TPI's podcast "Two Think Minimum," Dr. Meicen Sun, assistant professor in the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign joined TPI's Scott Wallsten to discuss her research on the effects of a country's decision to control international internet traffic. She finds that China's Great F…
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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard a great deal over the last year about generative AI and how it’s going to reshape various aspects of our society. That includes elections. With one year until the 2024 U.S. presidential election, we thought it would be a good time to step back and take a look at how generative AI might a…
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A mysterious man and piece of garlic evict the crew and send them on a mission. Feel free to drop us a review on iTunes and chat with us on social media & Discord. You can find "Taking Initiative" at: Website: takinginitiativepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/TI_Pod Discord: https://discord.gg/VS7F3Hd Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/takinginit…
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