To protect the freedom of the World Wide Web, we need a bill of rights for the Internet. That’s according to Rob Ferrett and Veronica Rueckert’s guest, who’s echoing a call recently issued by the founder of the Internet. Rob and Veronica will also discuss “Sunshine Week” and why the Wisconsin Attorney General hasn’t moved forward on court cases against open government violations. Plus, they talk with a guest who says Sheryl Sandberg’s advice for women – lean in – is the wrong way to go.
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Open Government Laws Going Unenforced
An investigation by Gannett Wisconsin Media shows a lack of enforcement on open government violations. The reporter behind the investigative series explains what violations have allegedly been perpetrated and why Wisconsin attorney general J.B. Van Hollen hasn’t pursued enforcement through court action.
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Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg has been leading the charge for women to get competitive in the workplace by “leaning in.” Our guest today says that trying to lean in, raise a family, and fast-track her career almost killed her, and if anything women need to slow down.
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Why The Internet Needs A Bill Of Rights
25 years after the creation of the World Wide Web, some are calling for an Internet “Bill of Rights” to protect online freedom. A technology writer joins the call, and talks about why such a mandate is needed.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Veronica Rueckert Host
- Cynthia Schuster Producer
- Chris Malina Producer
- Eric Litke Guest
- Rosa Brooks Guest
- Klint Finley Guest
- Veronica Rueckert Interviewer
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