Podcast Overview
In this episode of the Space Madness Podcast, host Jeff Nosanov interviews Will Lewis, a space and telecommunications lawyer at Aegis Space Law, to explore how telecom law impacts the technology we use every day. Will explains why, despite being nearly a century old, the 1934 Communications Act still governs much of today’s technology, from internet infrastructure to satellite communications.
The conversation explores how regulations affect space-based signals, how cross-border radio transmissions are managed, and why maritime vessels near coastlines have to carefully control their broadcasts. Will breaks down complex rules in a clear, accessible way, revealing just how deeply communications law influences the systems we all rely on.
This episode highlights the ongoing importance of telecommunications and space law in a rapidly evolving technological world, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in how communication systems function behind the scenes.