Episode 11


Association for Competitive Technology
November 21, 2008 – iPhone emojis were born
What’s Brewing in DC?
Midterms debrief:
- CA 21st – The Fresno Bee
- Mississippi runoff – CBS News
- Final-ish numbers – Politico
Veterans Affairs teaming up with Apple? – NextGov
Potential partial government shutdown – ABC News
FCC’s 5G update – Medium
Amazon HQ2 Confirmed – Curbed DC
Policy Discussion
Apple v Pepper debrief:
- Apple v. Pepper and Why It Matters to App Developers
- The Impact of Platforms on Software Distribution: What Makes an Ecosystem Work?
- Brief of ACT | The App Association as Amicus Curiae in Support of Petitioner
- Apple v Pepper oral argument transcript
- Apple v Pepper audio of oral argument
Member Minutes
Random Identifier
Caitlin – ‘SpongeBob Squarepants’ Creator Stephen Hillenburg Dies at 57
Donate to the ALS Association here!
Gary – Kelly Clarkson mania
Alex – Furbies gone wrong
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Until Next Time
Music Cred: Brad Goodall
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