May 17, 2021

Pipeline companies are trying to avoid regulation, despite major hack

Gas stations begin to run out of gasoline after drivers rushed to fill up on May 11, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia. Megan Varner/Getty Images

Also on today's show: AT&T is merging media operations with Discovery, public transit tries to lure riders back and a conversation about internet access with the acting chair of the Federal Communications Commission.

Segments From this episode

Pipeline firms seek to avoid cybersecurity mandates, despite Colonial hack

by Scott Tong

May 17, 2021

Companies don’t need to share information on outages with the government or others in the industry.

Electric power companies and airlines are required to report cybersecurity threats to the government. Why are pipeline companies exempt?

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AT&T and Discovery to form new media company

by Justin Ho

May 17, 2021

Bulking up will likely help the companies lure new subscribers and compete with Netflix and Disney.

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How public transit systems can lure riders back

by Kristin Schwab

May 17, 2021

Public perception is one of the biggest hurdles in regaining ridership.

The CDC says everyone should still where masks on public transit.

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Music from the episode

Baghdad Sun Apollo Brown

Afternoon Soul Gramatik

Ride It Regard

Intro Jedi Mind Tricks

Sea Legs The Shins

Finally Moving Pretty Lights

The team

Nancy Farghalli Executive Producer

Maria Hollenhorst Producer II

Sean McHenry Director & Associate Producer II

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