FCC Chief On Defensive Over Stalled Broadband Plan

by Joel Rose, NPR

When he took the top job at the Federal Communications Commission 16 months ago, Julius Genachowski pledged that the agency would be the "smart cop" on the Internet beat, protecting consumers and innovators alike. Instead, critics charge that the FCC is now weaker than ever.

Broadcast Dates

• All Things Considered, October 6, 2010