and then discussion on the entertainment advisoryboard created by the affordable care act. >>> michael powell is former chairman of the federal communications commission and long-time president and ceo of the internet and television association. formerly known as the cable association. mr. powell, how would you describe the state of the cable world today? >> guest: i think it's pretty vibrant and dynamic, which is -- if afford correctly is both opportunistic and anxious. a period of phenomenal technological transformation still. i think many changes patterns and consumer behavior that everyone is adapting to. i think every now and then that kind of transformation and energy is invigorating and i thing the industry files invigorated the moment. on the operator side they're on the doesn't of the most significant data and broadband speeds in their history, rolling out in the next couple of years. extraordinarily new and interesting interfaces and apps and come -- come -- come cast, and think wore, wog throughout what the strategy ooh be and what apps are like and they're fresh opportunities to i

>>> michael powell is the president and ceo of the internet and television association. how would you describe the state of the cable world today? >> guest: it's vibrant and dynamic, which is those opportunityiic and action -- a period only followam technological transformation still. i think every now and then that kind of transformation and energy is invigorating and the industry feels invigorated the moment. on the operators side, they're on the cusp of the most significant increase in dat and broadband speed in their history. extraordinarily new and interesting interfaces like apps, and new forms of platforms like comcast x1 and programmers working their way through what over the top strategy should be and whatapp environments are like and they're opportunities to innovate. >> host: how many people get cable today and are corn cutters inevitable. >> guest: churn is always inevitable, right? we have lost customers for 20 years to satellite. we want that 95% of the entire market in 1992, and that's now below 50%. it's the reality of evolution in markets and i think los

and michael powell is former chairman of the federal communications commission and longtime president and ceo of ncta, the internet and television association, formerly known as the cable association. mr. powell, how would you describe the state of the cable world today? >> guest: i i think it's pretty vibrant and dynamic which is, if understood correctly, is both opportunistic and anxious. it's a period of pretty phenomenal technological transformation still. i think many changing patterns in consumer behavior that everyone's adapting to. but i think every now and then that kind of transformation and energy is invigorating. i think the industry feels invigorated at the moment. on the operator's side, you know, they're on the cusp of the most significant increase in data and broadband speeds in their history, pretty significant rollout over the next couple of years. extraordinarily new and interesting interfaces like apps and new forms of platforms like comcast x1 are really beginning to pay dividends. and i think they'll be getting all of them including programmers to sort of work th

michael powell the former chairman of the fcc and a president and ceo of the american television association. youpowell how would describe the state of television? icahel: it is pretty dynamic. phenomenal pretty with information technology, i see it changing patterns i've think every now and again that transformation is very. we feel invigorated at the moment. side, they are on the most significant increase in data and broadband use in our history, that will roll out in the next couple of years rid will be new and external interfaces like apps. entertainment of like comcast, there really innovative. i think all of them including see the top strategy as what the environment is like. really haveo innovation. >> how many people get cable today? changes always inevitable. had 19% of the entire market in 1992. that is now below 50%. that is the reality of evolution in the market. i think there are alternatives that may deter people based on internet providers that is real. this duen't like is main threat, i think that is overrated. will have many ways to customize how they want their content. i t

. >> tonight on "the communicators"," michael powell talks about major issues facing the industry and what we might see from the new f.c.c. chair. mr. powell is interviewed by lydia a reporter for bloomberg. >> can you speak more specifically about the opportunities and what this change in leadership from democrats to republicans. what does that mean? >> he is a visionary and focused on the concept we have heard for many years about the understanding breakneck speed. it's a huge amount of utility. by the time it's over, it has shifted radically and agencies don't have the luxury.

. >> monday night on the communicators, michael powell, president and see -- ceo of an televisionternet and association talks about issues facing the industry and what we might see from the new fcc chair. mr. powell is interviewed by lydia feed, tech and telecom reporter for bloomberg. >> can you speak specifically about what this change in leadership from democrats to republicans, what does that mean you? >> i think chairman pike is a visionary, focus on the concept we have heard for many years about light touch, the understanding that this market trainat breakneck speed their huge amounts of futility, by the time these regulatory proceedings are opening touch over the market has shifted dramatically. they do not have the luxury of sitting on decisions for six months-eight months, a year before they have to make decisions. i think the new commission is committed to the speed of action. >> watch the communicators, monday night at 8:00 eastern on c-span2. >> up next on american history tv's real america, introduction to foreign trade, a 10 minute cornet educational film from 1951. using

. >> monday night on "the communicators," michael powell, president and ceo of an cta, the internet and television association, talks about major issues facing the industry and what we might see from the new sec chair. -fc- fcc chair. he is interviewed by a tech and telecom reporter for bloomberg. >> can you speak more specifically on what this change in leadership from democrats and republicans -- what does that mean for your industry? focused on the concepts that we have heard from many years, with the exception of the last commission. the understanding that this market moves at breakneck speed, is a huge amount of utility, and by the time they are over it will have shifted radically. ofy don't have the luxury sitting on decisions for six months, eight months, a year before they have to make decisions, and i think they are committed to that speed of action. >> watch "the >> u.n. ambassador nikki haley joined her japanese and south korean counterparts at the u.n. to discuss recent provocations by north korea and the u.s. and south korean response. this was after a closed-door meeting b

. >> monday night on "the communicators," michael powell, president of the internet and television association talks about -- association, talks about what we might see from fcc commissioner ajit piai. >> can you speak more specifically about those opportunities and what this change in leadership from them across to republican, from tom wheeler to ajit pai -- what does that mean for you and your industry? >> chairman pai is very focused on the concept we've heard many years about light touch. the understanding is this market moves at breakneck speed. it's a huge amount of futility in some of these regulatory proceedings. by the time they are over, things might have shifted radically. businesses don't have the luxury of sitting on decisions for six months, eight months, and a year to form they have to make decisions -- a year before they have to make decisions. "the communicators" monday night at 8:00 p.m. eastern on c-span 2. nikki haleyssador joined her japanese and south korean counterpart at the u.n. to discuss recent provocations by north korea and the u.s. and south korean response. this

. >>> tonight, on the communicators, michael powell, president and ceo of ncta, the internet and television association, talks about major issues facing the industry and what we might see from the new fcc chair ajit pai. mr. powell is interviewed by lydia bayud, tech and telecom reporter for bloomburg bna. >> can you speak more specifically about the opportunities and what this change in leadership from democrat to republican, from tom wheeler to ajit pai, as chairman, what does that mean in your industry? >> chairman pai is a visionary. i think he's very focused on the concept we heard for many years with the exception of the last commission about light touch. the understanding that this market moves at break neck speed. it is a huge amount of futility to some of these regulatory machines. by the time they're over, this market has shifted radically. that businesses don't have the luxury of sitting on decisions for six months, eight months, a year before they have to make decisions and i think the new commission is committed to the kind of speed of action. >> watch the communicators, tonigh

. >>> tonight on the communicators, michael powell, president and ceo of the ncta, the internet and television association talks about major issues facing the industry and what we might see from the new fcc chair. mr. powell is interviewed by lydia, tech and tell come reporter from bloomberg. >> can you speak more specifically about those opportunities and what this change in leadership from democrat to republican, from tom wheeler to ajet what does that mean? >> he is a visionary. i think he's very focussed on the concept we have heard for many years with the exception of the last commission about light touch. the understanding that this market moves at breakneck speed. there's a huge amount of futility. by the time they're over, this market has shifted radically. that businesses don't have the luxury of sitting on decisions for six montsd and eight months and a year before they have to make decisions and i think the new commission is committed to that kind of speed of action. >> watch the communicators, tonight at 8:00 p.m. eastern on cspan2. >>> in case you missed it, here are some clips of

. >>> tonight on "the communicators" michael powell, internet and television association, talks about major issues facing the industry and what we might see from the new fcc chair. tech and telecom reporter for bloomberg, lydia beyoud interviews him. >> from tom wheeler to mr. pai. >> he is a visionary, very focused on the concept we've heard for many years, with the exception of the last commission, about the understanding that this market moves at breakneck speed. there's a huge amount of futilities that by the time they're over, this market has shifted radically, that businesses don't have the luxury of sitting on decisions for six months, eight months and a year before they have to make decisions and i think the new commission is committed to that kind of speed of action. >> watch "the communicators" tonight at 8:00 eastern on c-span 2. >> in case you missed it, here some clips of c-span's programming this past week. nominee for deputy attorney general, rod rosenstein before the senate judiciary committee. >> we need to refrain from disparaging people unless it's necessary and jus

. >>> tonight, on "the communicators," michael powell, president and ceo of ncta, the internet and television association, talks about major issues facing the industry and what we might see from the new fcc chair. mr. powell is interviewed by lydia, tech and telecom reporter for bloomberg. >> can you speak more specifically about the opportunities and what this change in leadership from democrat to republican, from tom wheeler to pei as chairman, what does it mean for you? >> i think he's very focused on the concept we've heard for many years about light touch. the understanding that this market moves at break-neck speed. there's a huge amount of futility in some of these regular lar tory proceedings. businesses don't have the luxury of sitting on decisions for six months and eight months and a year before they have a commitment. >> watch "the communicators" tonight at 8:00 eastern on c-span2. >>> c-span, where history unfolds daily. in 1979, c-span was created as a public service by america's cable television companies, and is brought to you today by your cable or satellite provider. >>> a s

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. >> tonight on "the communicators," michael powell, president and ceo of ncta, the internet and television association, talks about major issues facing the industry and what we might see from the new fcc chair, ajit pai. mr. powell is interviewed by lydia beyoud with bloomberg bna. >> can you speak more specifically about those opportunities and what this change in leadership from tom wheeler to ajit pai as chairman, what does that mean to you and your industry? >> chairman pai is very coax focused on the concept of light touch, the understanding that this market moves at breakneck speed. there's a huge amount of futility to some of these regulatory proceedings. by the time they're over, this market has shifted radically, that businesses don't have the luxury of sitting on decisions for six months and eight months and a year before they have to make decisions. and i think the new commission is committed to that kind of speed of action. >> watch "the communicators" tonight at eight eastern on c-span2. >>> in case you missed it, here

powell. >>> white house official confirmed that jared kushner joined michael flynn at a meeting with the russian ambassador in september. flynn was force to do resign for misleading the vice president about of some of his russia talks. kushners meeting was described as an introduction. >>> several committees are looking into russian contacts between trump associates during the campaign. jeff sessions who did not deploys his own contacts with russia at the time has recused himself from the probe. >>> hundreds of people in burlington county, new jersey gathered to pray for peace and stand up against recent messages of hate. flyers branded kkk was spread around maple shade. >> there's a power in faith there's a power in people and there's a power in community. >> it's wonderful people turned out for it, i just wish it wasn't necessary. >> we should as a nation not tolerate this at all. >> god has blessed us, it's incumbent upon us to stand for what's right. >> reporter: in bucks county people joined in protest against racial and religious intolerance as you night against hate was held in doylestown

powell and condi rice. joining me now is michael green, and now the senior vice president for asia at the center for strategicnal studies. and ann gearrin from the "washington post." mike green, first to you. his new strategy is unclear. it is a continuation, we understand, of what the prior administration's have all tried to do is get china more engaged. get china to press north korea. and also now use the missile defense, the thaad missile defense which was started under previous administrations. about you they are accelerating the deployment. that of course is something that china is very resistant to. >> you said it right. knew because you were there and i was there for a good part of that time as well with president bush. north korean diplomacy is like groundhog day. we are not getting anywhere and they continue to move closer to the ability to threaten the u.s. with a nuclear head on a missile. secretary tillerson is right. i don't think the administration has an actual strategy yet but i think it's important he said what he said because the chinese attitude right now is this is a problem between the u.

powell. >>> the trump administration is dealing with questions about its ties to russia. a white house official confirmed that jared kushner joined michaelat a meeting with the russian ambassador in december. kushner trump's son-in-law is a senior white house advisor. flynn was forced to resign because of his connections to russia. kushner's meeting was described as an introduction. >>> alleged contacts twin trump associates and russian intelligence during the campaign. jeff sessions who did not explode his own caghts with russia -- disclose his own contacts with russia at the time has recused himself from the probe. trump called him an honest man who could have been more accurate during his confirmation hearing. >> looking commodore barry bridge, that is beautiful, it's cold out there and 33 degrees as we head over to karen rogers to take a look at traffic. >> reporter: a beautiful shot, less beautiful the schuylkill expressway, another day another big problem on the schuylkill expressway. that's the breaking news, here's the update. the accident involve an overturned vehicle westbound near grays ferry and exit just cleared. we're seein

michael poul, president and c.e.o. of nct, a, the internet and television association, talks about major issues facing the industry. and what we might see from the new f.c.c. chair. mr. powell reporter for bloomberg b.m. a. >> can you speak more specifically about the opportunities and what this change in leadership from democrats to republicans from tom wheeler, what does that mean for you and your industry? >> chairman is a visionary. i think he's very focused on the concept we've heard for many years. with the exention of the alaska mission. about light touch. the understanding that this market moves as breakneck speed. there's a huge amount of futility. some of these regulatory proceeding. by the time they're over, this arket has shifted radically. they don't have the lucks riff sitting on decisions for six months and eight months and a year before they have to make decisions and i think the new commission is committed to that kind of speed of action. >> watch the communicators tonight at 8:00 eastern on c-span2. >> neil gorsuch's confirmation hearing begins a week from today. on march 20. the expected to last three or four days before the senate judiciary committee. we

and on "the communicators," michael powell talks about net neutrality. >> the numbers have two additionalays to file dissenting or minority views. first, this is a historic and important step in the repeal of , and i am proud of the work this committee and this debate -- our debate was professional and passionate and fought with good will. that was a signature of the ways and means committee. bothlaud members from sides of this long but full discussion. we have remarkable resources to help all of us on this committee. i want to thank tom bartolo, tricia mcdermid, andrew grossman, cecily rock, and heather harmon. and from the house legislative council, henry to strip, scott kipstop, and scott probst. join me in thanking these people for the hard work they have done. [applause] being no further business, the committee stands adjourned. from thatghlights markup session, starting from the beginning. this is about four hours.

. ♪ >> monday night on the communicators, michael powell talks about major issues facing the industrynd what we might see from the new fcc chair. by powell was interviewed tech and telecom reporter for bloomberg. >> can you talk more specifically about the opportunities in this change in leadership from democrats republicans, what is it mean for you and your industry? >> the chairman is a visionary, i think he is very focused on the concept we've heard for many years about light touch. the understanding that this market moves at breakneck beats , by the time regulatory proceedings are over, the market has shifted radically and businesses don't have the luxury of sitting on decisions for six month and eight months before they have to make decisions and i think the new commission is committed to that speed of action or it >> watch the communicators -- speed of action. >>

. >> michael powell is president of the internet and television association. and lydia covers tech for bloomberg. >> president trump sent out a tweet today supporting the republican healthcare law replace. plan, saying obama car is imploding. it is a disaster and 2017 will be the worst year yet by far. republicans will come together and save the day. he held a listening session on health insurance issues this morning the white house. >> i have to say this just in closing and then i want to hear your stories and'll let the press stay for your stories. the press is making obamacare look so good all of a sudden. i'm watching the news. looks so good. they're showing these reports about this one gets so much and this one gets so much. first of all it covers very few people. and it's imploding. and '17 will be the worst year. said it once and will say it again because obama is gone. he -- things are very bad this year for the people with obamacare. have tremendous increases and the republicans frankly are putting themselfness a very bad position. tell this to tom pr

. >>> tonight on "the communicators," michael powell, president and ceo of ncta, the internet and television association, talks about major issues facing the industry and what we might see from the new fcc chair ajit pai. mr. powell was interviewed by lydia bayu, tech reporter for bna. >> can you speak about the change in leadership from democrat to republican, what does that mean for you in your industry? >> chairman pai is a visionary, very focused on the concept we've heard for many years, with the exception of the last commission, of this market moves at breakneck speed. there's a huge amount of futility in some of these regulatory proceedings. by the time it's over, the market shifted radically, that businesses don't have the luxury of sitting on decisions for six months, eight months, and a year before they have to make decisions, and i think the new commission is committed to that kind of speed of action. >> watch "the communicators" tonight at 8:00 eastern on c-span2. >>> in case you missed it, here are some clips of c-span's programming this past week. nominee for deputy attorney ge

michael powell the former chairman of the fcc and a president and ceo of the american television association. youpowell how would describe the state of television? icahel: it is pretty dynamic. phenomenal pretty with information