Virtual Fireside Chat with Senator Ron Wyden (D‑OR)

Virtual Fireside Chat with Senator Ron Wyden (D‑OR)

From Cato Event Podcast by Cato Institute

February 27, 2026 · 14 min

About this episode

The episode features a discussion on Section 230 of the Telecommunications Act with Senator Ron Wyden, exploring its history, impact, and future challenges.

Thirty years ago, as part of the 1996 Telecommunications Act, Section 230 became law. The law was the result of a bipartisan effort that saw the potential of the internet and sought to encourage innovation and opportunities for online speech. Thirty years later, the law remains crucial to users and innovators of all sizes; however, it has been criticized by both the left and the right. Join us for a day featuring panels on the history of Section 230, the current impact, debates, and legal challenges around the law, and how it might interact with future content moderation strategies including decentralization and technologies such as artificial intelligence. The event will also feature a live virtual conversation with one of Section 230’s co-authors, Senator Ron Wyden (D‑OR). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Cato Institute

Guest: Senator Ron Wyden

Topics covered

  • Section 230
  • internet law
  • content moderation
  • bipartisan legislation
  • artificial intelligence
  • online speech

Keywords

  • Section 230
  • Telecommunications Act
  • internet
  • content moderation
  • bipartisan
  • innovation
  • legal challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Acast

Books & works: Telecommunications Act

Places: Oregon

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