Guest Thinkers — February 16, 2011

Chris Lehmann speaks to the FCC

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I don’t know how Chris Lehmann finagled an invite to speak to the FCC, but I sure am glad he did (and that he filmed it!). Click on the picture below to listen to Chris’ 10-minute presentation. I promise it will be WELL worth your time.

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