Otherwise Objectionable

Competitive Enterprise Institute

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The true story of the most misunderstood law on the internet. Tech journalist Mike Masnick brings you inside the making of Section 230 of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, featuring witnesses to Silicon Valley’s Wild West era, the Congressmen who wrote the law, and innovators who benefited from its balance of freedom and responsibility. Why do so many people hate this law, how does the rest of the world deal with these issues, and how can it be used to take on new challenges like A.I.? Listen to find out.Otherwise Objectionable is executive produced by Bilander Media.

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  • Episode 6: The Rest of the WorldApr 16, 2025 · 24 min
  • Episode 5: Blowback, and the Dust SettlesApr 9, 2025 · 30 min
  • Episode 4: The SolutionApr 2, 2025 · 25 min
  • Episode 3: Law and DisorderMar 26, 2025 · 29 min
  • Episode 2: The Dawn of the InternetMar 19, 2025 · 26 min
  • Episode 1: The Most Misunderstood Law on the InternetMar 12, 2025 · 41 min
  • Introducing Otherwise ObjectionableFeb 25, 2025 · 2 min

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