Watney talks digital privacy with Chad Benson

R Street Research Assistant Caleb Watney was a guest recently on Radio America’s “The Chad Benson Show” to discuss Congress’ recent move to vacate Federal Communications Commission privacy rules using the Congressional Review Act.  The full interview is embedded below.

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