EPISODE · Apr 28, 2026 · 20 MIN
The Revolving Door's Speed Setting
from Power Plays · host Podcaster
When a telecommunications lobbyist becomes the FCC chairman who then becomes a telecom executive again, it's not corruption—it's Tuesday in Washington. We dissect how the revolving door between government and industry operates at hyperspeed, and why the 'cooling off' periods designed to prevent conflicts of interest have become elaborate theater. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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When a telecommunications lobbyist becomes the FCC chairman who then becomes a telecom executive again, it's not corruption—it's Tuesday in Washington. We dissect how the revolving door between government and industry operates at hyperspeed, and why the 'cooling off' periods designed to prevent conflicts of interest have become elaborate theater.
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