On Rational Actors, Kevin and Tim discuss the FCC’s so-called “fast lane” regulatory proposal and what it means for net neutrality and Internet regulation. Can deregulation lead to more broadband competition? They analyze whether the deal between Comcast and Netflix threatens the future of open networks. Tim argues that a Comcast–Time Warner merger would make all of these problems worse. Could we someday cut the cord entirely and have all our content delivered by mobile broadband? Plus: Tim’s personal evolution on the necessity of at least some regulation to preserve the principles of the open Internet.