Two Think Minimum

Two Think Minimum

Podcast of the Technology Policy Institute of Washington, D.C. The Technology Policy Institute is a think tank that focuses on the economics of innovation, technological change, and related regulation in the United States and around the world. Our mission is to advance knowledge and inform policymakers by producing independent, rigorous research and by sponsoring educational programs and conferences on major issues affecting information technology and communications policy.

Episodes

Supreme Court and Other Legal Developments

October 9, 2025 • 56 secs
Supreme Court and Other Legal Developments by Technology Policy Institute
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Needham's Laura Martin on Why Disney Should Ditch ABC

September 25, 2025 • 43 mins
Needham's Laura Martin on Why Disney Should Ditch ABC by Technology Policy Institute
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2025 TPI Aspen Forum: Privacy and Governmental Surveillance

September 19, 2025 • 49 mins
2025 TPI Aspen Forum: Privacy and Governmental Surveillance by Technology Policy Institute
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Inside the NIH w/ Jay Bhattacharya on Innovation, Replication, and mRNA Policy

September 11, 2025 • 40 mins
Inside the NIH w/ Jay Bhattacharya on Innovation, Replication, and mRNA Policy by Technology Policy Institute
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2025 TPI Aspen Forum: Current Developments in Antitrust Policy

September 5, 2025 • 50 mins
Welcome to a special edition of Two Think Minimum, the podcast of the Technology Policy Institute. This podcast is a replay of our August 18th panel discussion on antitrust policy from the 2025 TPI Aspen Forum. The panel covers Biden to Trump 2 asking whether antitrust traded expertise for populism, they hit mergers versus monopolization, politicization, content moderation, fights, and whether any of this will actually stick. The d...
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Rewriting the Rules: Antitrust and the FTC with Jonathan M. Barnett and Larry White

July 10, 2025 • 50 mins
Rewriting the Rules: Antitrust and the FTC with Jonathan M. Barnett and Larry White by Technology Policy Institute
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William Kovacic and Jon Nuechterlein on Agency Independence and Humphrey's Executor

May 1, 2025 • 48 mins
William Kovacic and Jon Nuechterlein on Agency Independence and Humphrey's Executor by Technology Policy Institute
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Little Tech, Big Challenges: Competing in the AI Era with Matt Perault

February 20, 2025 • 41 mins
Little Tech, Big Challenges: Competing in the AI Era with Matt Perault by Technology Policy Institute
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Future of News Ratings and Media Trust with NewsGuard CEO Gordon Crovitz

January 28, 2025 • 39 mins
On the latest episode of Two Think Minimum, Gordon Crovitz, Co-CEO and Co-Founder of NewsGuard joins hosts Tom Lenard, Sarah Oh Lam, and Scott Wallsten to discuss the evolving landscape of news credibility, misinformation, and the role of media ratings. They discuss NewsGuard’s approach to assessing news sources, the controversies surrounding its ratings, and the broader implications of government involvement in media regulation.
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Stablecoin Policy and the Future of Crypto with Christian Catalini

December 9, 2024 • 31 mins
Stablecoin Policy and the Future of Crypto with Christian Catalini by Technology Policy Institute
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European Innovation and Competitiveness with Nicolas Petit

November 26, 2024 • 42 mins
In this episode of Two Think Minimum, Nicolas Petit, Chair in Competition Law at the European University Institute, joins hosts Tom Lenard, Scott Wallsten, and Sarah Oh Lam to explore the pressing challenges facing European competitiveness. Drawing insights from the recent Draghi Report, Petit discusses Europe's innovation gaps, the role of big tech, and the critical policy shifts needed to secure the region's economic future.
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The Politics of Prediction Markets: John Phillips and David Mason

November 8, 2024 • 27 mins
On the latest episode of Two Think Minimum, TPI hosts Tom Lenard, Sarah Oh Lam, and Scott Wallsten explore the world of polls and prediction markets with Aristotle CEO John Phillips and General Counsel David Mason. Aristotle helps run PredictIt, a platform which enables research into how markets can forecast events in real-time. The conversation covers how PredictIt is navigating CFTC regulation, the broad value of small-dollar pre...
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The Economics of AI: Prediction Machines and Their Impact with Ajay Agrawal

June 5, 2024 • 55 mins
The Economics of AI: Prediction Machines and Their Impact with Ajay Agrawal by Technology Policy Institute
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AI Accountability Policy with Ellen P. Goodman

May 21, 2024 • 38 mins
In this episode of Two Think Minimum, Ellen P. Goodman, a distinguished professor of law at Rutgers Law School and former Senior Advisor for Algorithmic Justice at NTIA, U.S. Department of Commerce discusses artificial intelligence accountability policy. The podcast revolves around the NTIA AI Accountability Policy Report, which was released in March 2024, which Goodman was the principal author of. Goodman shares insights into the ...
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Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Competition Policy with Catherine Tucker

May 6, 2024 • 39 mins
In this episode of Two Think Minimum, MIT Professor Catherine Tucker discusses her research on competition policy and artificial intelligence. The discussion focuses on how AI's unique cost structures differs from that of traditional digital economics, how economists think about AI, and the implications of AI for competition policy and antitrust enforcement. Tucker explains that the current high fixed and marginal costs in AI are l...
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Congressional Silence, Agency Power, and the Chevron Doctrine with Caroline Cecot

April 30, 2024 • 52 mins
In this episode of Two Think Minimum, Caroline Cecot, an associate professor of law at Antonin Scalia Law School at George Mason University, talks about her recent article "The Meaning of ‘Silence.’" The discussion focuses on the potential consequences of narrowing the applicability of the Chevron doctrine and consequences on the major questions doctrine. She discusses the broader implications of overruling or limiting Chevron defe...
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FTC Actions on Antitrust Reforms with Ginger Jin and Liad Wagman

March 29, 2024 • 43 mins
FTC Actions on Antitrust Reforms with Ginger Jin and Liad Wagman by Technology Policy Institute
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Navigating Technological Change: TikTok, AI Bias, and Societal Adjustments with Megan McArdle

March 25, 2024 • 53 mins
The latest episode of the TPI Two Think Minimum podcast featured guest Megan McArdle, discussing pressing issues at the intersection of technology and society. The podcast covered several topics related to technology, policy, and societal impact, emphasizing the need for careful consideration of the implications of technological advancements and regulatory actions. Key topics included the proposed U.S. legislation to ban or force a...
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Growing Threats to Wireless Communications and How to Address Them

March 25, 2024 • 42 mins
Growing Threats to Wireless Communications and How to Address Them by Technology Policy Institute
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Airwaves of Innovation: Milgrom & Kwerel on the Past and Future of Spectrum Auctions

February 7, 2024 • 43 mins
The journey to implementing spectrum auctions was not without its challenges. Evan Kwerel shed light on the initial resistance, particularly from the broadcasting industry and legislators. Concerns about market concentration and the potential costs of spectrum use were at the forefront of the debate. Despite these hurdles, the need for government revenue and the inefficiency of the existing system for cellular licenses were catalys...
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