The most recent events for the Communicators - Health & Welfare Series http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?browse=series&id=15 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 19 Jun 2013 02:28:30 GMT Communicators - Health & Welfare Andrew Thompson of Proteus Digital Health and Ron Andrews of Life Technologies were interviewed about developments in health technology while at the Consumer Electronics Show International. This is the second in a series of "The Communicators" interviews taped at the International CES, a show sponsored by the Consumer Electronics Association January 8-11, 2013, in Las Vegas.*The interviews highlight some of the newest developments in TV and communications and consumer technology, as well as policy issues flowing from them.*"The Communicators" talked with technology industry leaders, policymakers, and legislators, and with innovators showing technology products set to be unveiled during the coming year. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310567-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/310567-1 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Jeff Gardner talked about telecommunications issues. Topics included competition and collaboration among telephone companies and providing broadband service to rural areas. Paul Barbagallo was the guest interviewer. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308717-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/308717-1 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Harlin McEwen and John Brown talked about communications changes made for emergency responders since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and changes still need to be made. They discussed proposals for a national communications system that allocates additional radio spectrum, the "D block," to public safety. Both guests believe added spectrum would help diverse agencies, such as fire departments and police from varying districts, communicate with one another during emergencies. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301304-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/301304-1 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dr. Nora Volklow talked about tests conducted by National Institutes of Health (NIH) scientists and the Energy Department's Brookhaven National Laboratory. The test results show that brain chemistry becomes altered after 50 minutes of cell phone usage. The study did not make conclusions about long-term effects of the altered brain activity. Kenneth Foster, who does extensive research into the effect of radiofrequency energy, spoke by phone about his concerns with the NIH test and other beliefs about the long-term effects of cell phone radiation. Epidemiologist Devra Davis also talked by phone about the NIH test. She believes that cell phone radiation does produce harmful effects on the brain. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299617-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/299617-1 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT In light of the use of social media in troubled areas of the world such as Tunisia and Egypt, Philip Verveer talked about the State Department's role in freedom of expression matters worldwide. Edward Felten discussed his role as the first ever Chief Technologist and his role in advising the Federal Trade Commission on privacy matters. Both interviews took place at the "State of the Net" Conference sponsored by the Congressional Internet Caucus Advisory Committee. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297734-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/297734-1 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Richard Mirgon and Edmond Thomas talked about a plan by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding more bandwidth devoted to a public-safety communications network. They also discussed legislation proposed by Senator Rockefeller that would provide ten additional megahertz of radio waves for emergency communications. Howard Buskirk was the guest interviewer. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294656-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294656-1 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Several interviews were shown from the GOV 2.0 Expo. Jeffrey Carr is the chief executive officer of Greylogic, a firm that investigates cyber-conflicts. He discussed how secure the U.S. is against cyberattack. Judy Brewer works on ensuring that the Web is made more accessible to those with disabilities. Danah Boyd is a social scientist for Microsoft who studies how young people use and relate to the Web. These interviews were recorded in May 2010. The GOV 2.0 Expo was held at the convention center in Washington, D.C., May 25-27, 2010. The Expo features experts interested in using technology to promote a more open government. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events that shape telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294911-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/294911-1 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chris Schroeder talked about how technology is becoming more intertwined with health care. He also shared his experiences in using health care as a basis for launching a Internet based company, HealthCentral Network. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288978-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/288978-1 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT Representative John Shimkus, a member of the House Telecommunications and the Internet Subcommittee, talked about what the government should do concerning a nationwide communications system for first responders, the investigation of the Federal Communications Commission by the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee of which he is the ranking member, and his assessment of the transition to digital television. "The Communicators" is C-SPAN's weekly series that examines the people and events currently shaping telecommunications policy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205815-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/205815-1 Sat, 26 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT