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The episode features discussions on the Iran War, a rescue mission for Israeli hostages, and FCC regulations on broadcast content.

BLOCK A Retired Air Force General John Teichert joins Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon and Richard Porter to discuss the latest on the Iran War, including ongoing ceasefire negotiations and Monday’s U.S. bombing of Iranian targets near the Straits of Hormuz. BLOCK B Documentary filmmaker Hannah Puder joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan and Carl Cannon to discuss her new short film “Operation Arnon,” which tells the story of a rescue mission to free four Israeli hostages held by Hamas after the October 7th attack. BLOCK C Ajit Pai, former FCC Chair and president and CEO of CTIA, the trade association that represents the wireless communications industry, joins Andrew Walworth, Tom Bevan, and Carl Cannon to discuss the FCC’s role in regulating broadcast content, including late night programming. Also, a look at artificial intelligence and technological competition with China. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

People in this episode

Hosts: Andrew Walworth, Carl Cannon, Richard Porter, Tom Bevan

Guests: John Teichert, Hannah Puder, Ajit Pai

Topics covered

• Iran War
• ceasefire negotiations
• Israeli hostages
• Hamas
• FCC regulations
• artificial intelligence
• technological competition

Keywords

• Iran War
• ceasefire
• Israeli hostages
• Hamas
• FCC
• Ajit Pai
• artificial intelligence
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FCC, CTIA, Hamas

Places: Straits of Hormuz

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