Axios Re:Cap

2021's challenges for journalism

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0000

Axios Re:Cap is revisiting some of this year’s biggest stories and what they say about where technology, business, politics and more are headed in 2022.

Axios cofounder and CEO Jim VandeHei joins Axios Re:Cap senior producer Naomi Shavin to talk about what journalists got right and wrong in 2021 and what challenges lie ahead for the industry next year.

The year psychedelics went mainstream

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0000

Axios Re:Cap is revisiting some of this year’s biggest stories and what they say about where technology, business, politics and more are headed in 2022.

Alison Snyder, managing editor and author of Axios Science, joins Axios Re:Cap senior producer Naomi Shavin to discuss a major research trend that flew under the radar this year: increased public and private funding for trials looking into therapeutic psychedelics.

Behind the scenes of How It Happened Season 3

Tue, 21 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0000

Axios Re:Cap presents a conversation between Axios Today host Niala Boodhoo and Axios Tel Aviv reporter Barak Ravid about the third season of How It Happened: Trump's Big Deal.

Biden's big immigration challenges

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0000

Axios Re:Cap is revisiting some of this year’s biggest stories and what they say about where technology, business, politics and more are headed in 2022.

Policy and demographics reporter Stef Kight joins Axios Re:Cap senior producer Naomi Shavin to discuss the immigration challenges President Biden faces and how his policies are playing out at the U.S. southern border and among his critics.

Reflecting on our second year of COVID

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 20:55:50 -0000

Axios Re:Cap is revisiting some of this year’s biggest stories and what they say about where technology, business, politics and more are headed in 2022.

Health care reporter Caitlin Owens joins Axios Re:Cap senior producer Naomi Shavin to discuss living alongside COVID in 2021 and all of the vaccine, antiviral and variant developments this year brought.

A big year for blockchain

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0000

Axios Re:Cap is revisiting some of this year’s biggest stories and what they say about where technology, business, politics and more are headed in 2022.

Felix Salmon, Axios’ chief financial correspondent and author of Axios Capital, joins Axios Re:Cap senior producer Naomi Shavin to talk about why nonfungible tokens (NFTs) are now mainstream and his predictions for the future of blockchain technologies.

The shortage economy of 2021

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 10:30:00 -0000

The U.S. economy dominated so much of the news in 2021. Just this week we learned that wholesale inflation in November rose at a record rate from a year ago. Axios' Courtenay Brown wraps up the year in economic news, and looks ahead to the new year.

Plus, how one church in Mayfield, Kentucky is helping its neighbors with tornado recovery.
And, tips on managing mental health this winter.

Guests: Dr. Jessica Stern, clinical psychologist and clinical assistant professor of psychiatry at NYU Langone Health; Minister Tyler Alverson of Seven Oaks Church of Christ in Mayfield, KY; Axios' Courtenay Brown.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Julia Redpath, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, Sabeena Singhani, and David Toledo. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

The great space race of 2021

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0000

Axios Re:Cap is revisiting some of this year’s biggest stories and what they say about where technology, business, politics and more are headed in 2022.

Miriam Kramer, author of Axios Space and host of How It Happened: The Next Astronauts, joins Axios Re:Cap senior producer Naomi Shavin to discuss the space missions that made headlines this year and where the private space industry is headed.

A bipartisan push to protect Uyghurs in China

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 10:30:00 -0000

There’s been a breakthrough in the push to punish the Chinese government for genocide against Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities. A new piece of bipartisan legislation is expected to end up on President Biden’s desk.

Plus, pro sports braces for Omicron.
And, the impact of Black Lives Matter over the last 18 months.

Guests: Axios' Zach Basu, Jeff Tracy and Russ Contreras.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Julia Redpath, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Alex Sugiura, Sabeena Singhani, Jayk Cherry, and David Toledo. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

Go Deeper:

Covering Washington in 2021

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 22:52:55 -0000

Axios Re:Cap is revisiting some of this year’s biggest stories and what they say about where technology, business, politics and more are headed in 2022. Alayna Treene, political reporter and co-author of Axios Sneak Peek, joins Axios Re:Cap senior producer Naomi Shavin to talk about her experience covering Congress in 2021 and where things stand heading into next year's midterms.

Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanayhu and the historic Abraham Accords

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:30:00 -0000

Yesterday was a historic day in the Middle East. The Israeli prime minister, Naftali Bennett, met the de facto leader of the United Arab Emirates, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed during the first ever official visit to the UAE from Israel. This took place 15 months after the Abraham Accords, the biggest breakthrough in Middle East Peace in a quarter century, normalized diplomatic relations between Israel, the UAE and three other Arab countries.

And, the creator economy boomed in 2021.
Plus, federal student loans are coming back.

Guests: Axios' Barak Ravid and Sara Fischer.

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Julia Redpath, Alexandra Botti, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Alex Sugiura, Sabeena Singhani, Lydia McMullen-Laird, Jayk Cherry, and David Toledo. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

Facebook’s year of failing upwards

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 01:01:04 -0000

Axios Re:Cap is revisiting some of this year’s biggest stories and what they say about where technology, business, politics and more are headed in 2022.

Sara Fischer, author of Axios Media Trends, joins Axios Re:Cap senior producer Naomi Shavin to discuss why the Facebook Papers' news cycle was so bad for Facebook — and where its parent company, Meta, goes from here.

The global impact of the Black Lives Matter movement

Sat, 11 Dec 2021 18:00:00 -0000

It’s been 566 days since George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer. His death spurred millions of people across the globe to protest in support of Black lives. We examine the impact in three locations: United Kingdom, Mexico and Nigeria.

Guests: Aba Amoah, co-founder of Justice for Black Lives, Alice Krozer, professor at the Center for Sociological Research at the College of Mexico and Chika Okeke-Agulu, director of the African studies program at Princeton University and professor of art and archeology.

Credits: "Axios Today" is brought to you by Axios and Pushkin Industries. This episode was produced by Nuria Marquez Martinez and edited by Alexandra Botti. Alex Sugiura is our sound engineer. Julia Redpath is our executive producer. Special thanks to editor-in-chief Sara Kehaulani Goo.

The hidden costs of instant grocery delivery services

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 18:32:56 -0000

Online grocery delivery is a booming business thanks to the pandemic, but there are hidden costs to 10- to 15-minute grocery delivery, including a toll on how urban space is used.

Host Erica Pandey discusses what it takes to make these services possible with Greg Lindsay, a senior fellow at MIT’s Future Urban Collectives Lab.

What’s lost when antiquities are stolen

Thu, 09 Dec 2021 22:12:00 -0000

Hedge fund billionaire and antiquities collector Michael Steinhardt will have to repatriate 80 objects in his collection, all collected illegally. This case shines a spotlight on the problem of looters who steal antiquities, the dealers who trade in them, and the collectors who hoard them.

Host Felix Salmon is joined by antiquities researcher Christos Tsirogiannis of Aarhus University in Denmark, who worked with law enforcement on the Michael Steinhardt case.

Editor's note: The original audio and web copy for this episode stated that Michael Steinhardt had to repatriate 80 stolen objects. The total is 180, not 80.

Amazon Web Services’ critical outage

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:44:08 -0000

Amazon Web Services, which faced an outage yesterday, caused problems for streaming, gaming, and even security apps and devices.

Host Erica Pandey is joined by Axios’ technology reporter Ashley Gold to discuss why this happened and what this outage could tell us about the future of cloud storage.

The union fights plaguing media companies

Tue, 07 Dec 2021 22:56:00 -0000

The New York Times, Buzzfeed and Gannett all find themselves embroiled in union fights with their employees that are playing out publicly.

Host Felix Salmon is joined by Sara Fischer to discuss what we know about the union fights at these three companies and what they tell us about broader tensions between employees and management in the workforce.

The Omicron variant’s impact on air travel

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 22:04:46 -0000

The Omicron COVID variant shattered any expectations that a busy holiday season could bring a rebound to pre-pandemic levels of international travel.

Host Felix Salmon is joined by Axios What’s Next reporter Joann Muller to discuss travel bans, border closures and new testing requirements that are impacting international air travel.

Distilling disparate job numbers

Fri, 03 Dec 2021 21:44:32 -0000

Two storylines have emerged from the latest jobs numbers. Far fewer jobs were added to the U.S. economy in November than economists expected, yet the unemployment rate dropped to 4.2%.Erica Pandey is joined by Washington Post economic columnist Catherine Rampell to dig into these numbers and how two very different economic indicators can coexist — and how they could influence Federal Reserve officials.

Unpacking the Supreme Court’s abortion arguments

Thu, 02 Dec 2021 22:25:00 -0000

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization — a case that offers a rare opportunity for the majority-conservative court to strike down the precedent set by Roe v. Wade.

Host Erica Pandey is joined by MSNBC columnist Chris Geidner to understand why those in favor of abortion access are concerned by what they heard in court and where this case could be headed.

Parsing what we do and don’t know about Omicron

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 21:04:29 -0000

The first case of Omicron variant COVID-19 has been detected in the U.S. just one week after the variant was first reported to the World Health Organization. Concern about the variant has led to global action including travel restrictions, but there are still a lot of unknowns, like whether it causes more severe illness or evades the protections afforded by vaccination.

Axios Re:Cap host Erica Pandey examines what we know, what we don’t know and what to expect in the coming weeks with former CDC acting director and president and CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Richard Besser.

Airbnb’s problematic Xinjiang rentals

Tue, 30 Nov 2021 21:15:00 -0000

An Axios investigation found that Airbnb has over a dozen properties listed for rent in China's Xinjiang region on land owned by a paramilitary group that has been sanctioned by the U.S. government for complicity in genocide.

Axios China author Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian joins host Erica Pandey to discuss how these listings expose Airbnb to regulatory risk under U.S. law and raise important questions about how U.S. companies operate abroad, especially in China.

The future of work from the corner office

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 22:05:20 -0000

Axios business reporters Erica Pandey and Hope King examine how one corporate leader stepped into her role just before the pandemic and kept her employees motivated through a crisis.

Hope speaks to Pernod-Ricard North America CEO Ann Mukherjee and joins Erica to discuss what she learned in that conversation.

Tracing Thanksgiving turkeys from farm to table

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:01:45 -0000

This year, the Thanksgiving turkey pipeline is experiencing supply chain problems, much like many industries and delivery systems in the U.S.To understand exactly what's happening and where, Axios Local teams in Iowa, Minnesota, and Arkansas teamed up to talk to a top producers of animal feed, check in on one of the nation's biggest turkey producers and examine how one of the country's largest retailers is handling complications.

Examining grace ahead of the holidays

Tue, 23 Nov 2021 21:26:07 -0000

As America's political polarization has intensified, it's hit many families hard, particularly when it comes time to share a holiday meal.

Kirsten Powers is a USA Today columnist and CNN analyst with a new book out, "Saving Grace," which explores how people can adjust their own behavior and expectations when spending time around those with whom they don't agree.

Axios Re:Cap host Margaret Talev is joined by Powers to discuss the lessons her book has for this holiday season.

The future of data literacy

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 21:48:56 -0000

Earlier this month, the data-analytics company Tableau announced a goal to help enable 10 million data learners over the next five years. But where do they begin? And how does data literacy go beyond software? Axios Re:Cap host Hope King is joined by CEO of software company Tableau’s Mark Nelson to discuss the role of data in our future.

The decline of business travel

Fri, 19 Nov 2021 21:48:45 -0000

A new Morning Consult poll found that nearly 40% of people who traveled for business pre-pandemic predict they'll never take a business trip again. If that's true, it would be a massive blow to the airline industry, which has long used business travel to essentially subsidize fares.

Axios Re:Cap host Erica Pandey is joined by Morning Consult travel and hospitality analyst Lindsey Roeschke to discuss what this poll tells us about the future of air travel.

Plus, a news update on the verdict in the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse.

Retail’s surprising upswing

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 21:30:00 -0000

For three months straight, retail sales have been on the rise — despite inflation being up as well. Meanwhile, supply chain issues and consumer demand are leaving some stores with bare shelves.

To understand how all these trends can coexist and what they say about the state of retail, Axios Re:Cap host Erica Pandey is joined by retail industry analyst Neil Saunders.

Taking on the debt ceiling with a trillion dollar coin

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 21:30:00 -0000

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned in a letter to lawmakers on Tuesday that the federal government will run out of money to pay its bills as soon as Dec. 15 if the debt ceiling is not suspended or raised.One idea to ensure the government does not default, even if the debt ceiling is not raised, is to mint a trillion-dollar coin. Yellen has called this a gimmick, but some economists insist it’s a legitimate finance trick that can be used to stave off a default. Axios Re:Cap host Felix Salmon is joined by former U.S. Mint Director Philip Diehl to discuss the idea behind the trillion-dollar coin and whether it’s remotely likely to be minted in the next month.

Pfizer agrees to licensing deal for COVID-19 pill

Tue, 16 Nov 2021 21:30:00 -0000

Pfizer announced on Tuesday it will allow low and middle-income countries to make and distribute the company’s COVID-19 pill inexpensively. The move is an attempt to increase the global supply in 95 poorer nations.While the deal helps treat patients, the company has not made the same decision when it comes to its COVID-19 vaccine.

Axios Re:Cap host Felix Salmon is joined by Axios health care business reporter Bob Herman to discuss Pfizer’s decisions and the global ramifications.

What SpaceX’s recent successes mean for its ambitions

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:51:13 -0000

Last week brought a spate of updates on SpaceX's programs. There was a major test of its Starship engines, the spacecraft that could someday be used to bring humans to the moon. SpaceX’s Crew2 mission to and from the International Space Station returned safely. And finally, Axios Space reporter Miriam Kramer caught up with SpaceX’s first all-civilian crew about life after space.

Axios Re:Cap host Felix Salmon is joined by Miriam Kramer to unpack what all of these events tell us about SpaceX’s near-term plans, future ambitions and lines of business.

Johnson & Johnson’s legal maneuvering

Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:40:23 -0000

Johnson & Johnson is facing two multibillion-dollar threats from court cases related to its role in the opioid epidemic and allegations its baby powder contained asbestos. To contend with the liabilities, the company is deploying legal tactics used in bankruptcy cases, including a relatively rare type of merger.

Axios Re:Cap host Felix Salmon is joined by David Warfield, a partner at Thompson Coburn and a bankruptcy expert, to unpack exactly what Johnson & Johnson’s latest moves mean for these court cases and bankruptcy law at large.

Inflation’s psychological impacts

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 22:29:37 -0000

Wednesday’s release of the Consumer Price Index confirmed that inflation is up, with prices jumping 6.2% in the last year. It’s the largest increase the U.S. has experienced in three decades, and it’s certain to impact not just how consumers are spending but also how they vote.

Axios Re:Cap host Felix Salmon digs into what these numbers could mean and how they might sway consumers and voters with Axios political reporter Hans Nichols.

What went wrong at General Electric

Tue, 09 Nov 2021 23:45:50 -0000

General Electric was once considered the most valuable company in the world, a conglomerate that spanned industries and was respected specifically for its management prowess. But over the last two decades, the company has imploded in slow motion. On Tuesday, GE announced it would break into three distinct companies, marking the beginning of the end for the multinational behemoth. Axios Re:Cap host Felix Salmon is joined by Ted Mann, journalist and co-author of Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, and the fall of General Electric.

Digging into Charlotte’s hot housing market

Mon, 08 Nov 2021 22:00:00 -0000

The pandemic-era shift towards work-from-home has put an unprecedented demand on housing markets in cities like Charlotte, North Carolina.

Axios Re:Cap host Felix Salmon digs into how this hot housing market dynamic is playing out on the ground, what factors are at play and how they interact with Axios Charlotte reporter Danielle Chemtob.

Where Biden’s ambitions fit into presidential history

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 18:00:00 -0000

The pandemic and its impact on the economy have given President Biden a rare opportunity to spend so big it would expand key programs all Americans rely on.

To understand how Biden’s spending packages stack up against FDR’s New Deal of the 1930s, Dwight D. Eisenhower’s notion of the Interstate highway system and Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society, Axios Re:Cap host Margaret Talev is joined by historian and author Julian Zelizer.

Employers get a vaccine mandate deadline

Thu, 04 Nov 2021 22:09:44 -0000

President Biden Thursday announced a Jan 4, 2022, deadline for vaccine mandate compliance for companies with over 100 workers.

Axios Re:Cap host Margaret Talev digs into what this deadline will mean for employers, workers and especially those who work in health care settings with Axios Vitals author and health care editor Tina Reed.

The Hill reacts to Republican election wins

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 22:03:00 -0000

Following Democrat losses in an off-year election cycle Tuesday night, Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi Wednesday afternoon sent around a “Dear Colleague” letter intended to rally Democrats on Capitol Hill.

To understand the message Pelosi sent and where her party’s progressive and moderate factions go from here, Axios Re:Cap host Margaret Talev is joined by Axios Congressional reporter Alayna Treene.

What Facebook means when it says “metaverse”

Tue, 02 Nov 2021 21:35:32 -0000

A slew of revelations about Facebook’s internal decision-making had many thinking the tech giant could face additional scrutiny and regulations. Instead, it appears in the wake of those stories, Facebook will plow ahead with its plans to play a bigger and more integral role in the lives of millions who use its services and platforms.

Axios Re:Cap host Margaret Talev is joined by Axios technology managing editor Scott Rosenberg to discuss what Facebook’s rebrand tells us about its plans to expand. Plus, Margaret lays out what Axios will be watching for from tonight’s election results.

Why COP26 matters

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 20:30:00 -0000

Yesterday kicked off COP26, the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference. More than 100 world leaders are meeting in Glasgow, and this year’s gathering is more crucial than ever. Scientists are warning that time is running out to avoid more devastating climate change impacts over the coming decades. Is this the last chance to make a dent in global emissions?

Axios Re:Cap talks with climate and energy reporter Andrew Freedman on what to look out for at this year’s COP26.

Legacy Admissions

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 19:45:00 -0000

College admissions are theoretically based on high GPAs, test scores and strong admissions essays. But there’s another way students get accepted through legacy admissions, which wealthy students with alumni families get admitted to universities through their connections. Could we see more top-tier universities close this side door for wealthy students?

Axios Re:Cap talks with chief financial correspondent and author of the weekly Axios Capital newsletter Felix Salmon on legacy admissions.

The state of child care in America

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:45:00 -0000

There’s a labor shortage plaguing industries across the board, as millions of people left the workforce during the pandemic or are switching careers. A new report from Indeed says interest in child care roles has gone down 15% since before COVID. How long will the pandemic affect working parents?

Axios Re:Cap talks with Northeastern University economics professor Alicia Modestino about the state of child care in America.

Online romance scams are on the rise

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0000

The pandemic has had many older Americans feeling lonely and turning to online dating websites to find a connection, but many were left with broken hearts and empty bank accounts. The FTC reports that a record $304 million dollars were lost on online romance scams in 2020. How can the most vulnerable be protected?

Axios Re:Cap talks with Washington Post personal finance columnist Michelle Singletary, who’s been reporting on online romance scams.

Battle over state gun laws

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 20:15:00 -0000

Firearms purchases have spiked in the U.S. over the last year. The FBI conducted more than 39 million firearm background checks in 2020. And many states have either passed major gun safety laws or gun rights laws. Could we see federal action on gun control in the near future?

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ politics reporter Stef Kight on state gun laws.

COVID vaccines and the trajectory of the pandemic

Mon, 25 Oct 2021 19:45:00 -0000

There’s been a lot of big news on COVID vaccines and boosters recently, and it's likely to change how the pandemic plays out this winter. While experts are predicting the colder months won’t see the same surge of COVID cases as last year, there are still a host of unknowns.

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ health care editor and author of Axios Vitals newsletter Tina Reed about the latest vaccine news and what it means for us all.

Lazarus companies on the rise

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 19:45:00 -0000

The pandemic hit thousands of firms across the country, especially those in the service sector. Hertz filed for bankruptcy and Airbnb laid off a quarter of its employees. So how were these companies able to thrive after knocking on death’s door?Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ chief financial correspondent and author of the weekly Axios Capital newsletter Felix Salmon on the “lazarus” companies of the pandemic-era.

Increasing drug prices

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 20:30:00 -0000

Indocin, an anti-inflammatory rectal suppository that treats arthritis, once cost $198 for a box of 30 in 2008. And, today -- that same box now costs more than $10,000. That’s 52 times higher over the span of 10 years! How does this even happen?

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ health care business reporter Bob Herman skyrocketing drug prices and why it matters.

Latino home ownership on the rise

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 20:15:00 -0000

Almost 50% of Latinos in the U.S. owned a home in 2020, according to a report from the group monitoring U.S. Hispanic wealth creation. But Latinos are still 2.3 times more likely to be in forbearance and 1.5 times more likely to be delinquent on payments than white borrowers.

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ race and justice reporter Russell Contreras on the uptick in Latino home ownership and the financial troubles Latinos are also experiencing.

A New Cold War Brewing?

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:45:00 -0000

The recent Financial Times reporting that China launched a possible nuclear-capable hypersonic missile this past summer is complicated. China says it was a routine spacecraft test, but the launch caught U.S. intelligence by surprise. Should we be thinking about this in terms of a new Cold War?

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ China reporter Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian on what all this means for U.S.-China relations.

Newspapers’ role in racist violence

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 20:35:06 -0000

Today marks the beginning of a student journalism project that’s had students investigating the role American newspapers played in promoting lynchings and other racist violence from Reconstruction through the 1960s.

Axios Re:Cap talks with Washington Post writer and associate professor of journalism at the University of Maryland DeNeen Brown on working with the students and her reporting on the 1921 Tulsa massacre that inspired the project.

The Hard Truth of facial recognition technology

Sat, 16 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0000

On our latest installment of our Hard Truths series, we look at how faulty technology is making its way into the U.S. immigration system.

Guests: Chaz Arnett, law professor at the University of Maryland and Miguel.

Credits: "Axios Today" is brought to you by Axios and Pushkin Industries. This episode was produced by Nuria Marquez Martinez and edited by Alexandra Botti. Jeanne Montalvo is our sound engineer. Dan Bobkoff is our executive producer. Special thanks to editor-in-chief Sara Kehaulani Goo, executive editor Aja Whitacker-Moore and managing editor for technology Scott Rosenberg.

Inflation: A cause for concern?

Fri, 15 Oct 2021 19:45:00 -0000

The global energy crisis is becoming a bigger problem for the economy. The Consumer Price Index -- the best way to measure inflation in the U.S. -- jumped 5.4 percent in September compared to last year -- that’s according to new data released this week. How is the Federal Reserve and the Biden administration reacting to this latest data?

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon who’s been reporting on the latest consumer price index data.

Snapchat’s dive into civic engagement

Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0000

Last week Snapchat launched a new module -- called Run for Office Mini -- that helps young people run for local offices. And so far -- more than 2 million Snapchat users have engaged with the platform. Could this inspire the next generation of politicians?

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ political reporter Alexi McCammond about why Snapchat is entering this realm.

Philanthropy aids in poverty decline

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:30:00 -0000

In 2020, the U.S. poverty rate declined as a result of stimulus checks and unemployment aid. What also helped in the decline? There was also an increase in cash programs from charities. Could “cash-in-hand” be a long-term solution to end poverty?

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ future correspondent Bryan Walsh on how philanthropic organizations are using cash assistance and what cash can’t fix.

Social media is having a Big Tobacco moment

Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0000

Senators at the Facebook hearing last week used an analogy we’ve all heard before -- Big Tech is having a Big Tobacco moment. Are the harmful effects of social media sites like Facebook and Instagram that clear cut?

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ chief technology correspondent Ina Fried about how Big Tech compares to Big Tobacco.

Heart Disease Amongst Women

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 20:00:00 -0000

Here’s a shocking statistic: Within five years of a heart attack, nearly half of women will die compared to 36% of men, that’s according to the American Heart Association. And now, researchers are discovering a strong link between psychological stress and heart disease, concerning cardiologists who see an increase in stress amongst women during the pandemic.

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ health care reporter Marisa Fernandez on how heart disease disproportionately impacts women AND how the pandemic has made things even worse.

A new solution for homelessness

Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:45:00 -0000

At least half a million people are known to be homeless in the U.S. -- and the pandemic complicated efforts around the country to keep people housed. But - cities are still trying to fix this. Washington D.C is doing something different -- a pilot program offering one-year leases to unhoused residents in the city.

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ D.C. reporter Chelsea Cirruzzo who’s been reporting on how the pilot program has gone this week.

How South Dakota became a tax haven for the ultra rich

Thu, 07 Oct 2021 19:45:00 -0000

South Dakota has become a haven for an estimated $360 billion for the wealthy, according to the leaked financial documents in the Pandora Papers. Even though it’s one of the least populated states in the U.S., it now ranks as one of the top tax haven jurisdictions.

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon, who’s been reporting on what the Pandora Papers revealed about South Dakota.

Rising energy prices around the world

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0000

Energy prices are are going up around the world, as extreme weather becomes the norm and more people are on the move after long stretches of pandemic lockdown.China and India are facing an electricity crisis, while prices for oil and natural gas roughly doubled over the past year. In the U.S. gas prices are going up by 50%.

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ business editor Kate Marino who’s been reporting on the energy prices.

Facebook: How did we get here?

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 22:41:45 -0000

Facebook shares are down 15% from an all-time high on September 7th. That’s the biggest drop since the beginning of the pandemic. And yesterday, Facebook’s global outage may have prevented 54 billion Facebook messages from being sent and 3.75 billion fewer calling minutes on WhatsApp, according to marketing firm ABCD Agency.

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios’ media reporter Sara Fischer who’s been reporting on this, and how Facebook got to this moment.

Afghanistan’s ambassador Adela Raz after the fall of Kabul

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 21:00:00 -0000

Adela Raz was only in her role as Ambassador to the U.S. for one month before the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan. And now she grapples with her role as an Ambassador essentially without a state and no real relationship with the Biden administration.Axios Re:Cap digs into Axios’ Jonathan Swan’s exclusive interview with Ambassador Raz.

Hard Truths: What it takes to get tenure

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0000

On our latest installment of our Hard Truths series, we look at how the process to get tenure at many universities in the U.S. is shutting out academics of color.

Guests: Paul Harris, associate professor of education at Pennsylvania State University, and Patricia Matthew, associate professor of English at Montclair State University and editor of Written/Unwritten: Diversity and the Hidden Truths of Tenure

Credits: “Axios Today” is brought to you by Axios and Pushkin Industries. This episode was produced by Nuria Marquez Martinez and edited by Alexandra Botti. Jeanne Montalvo is our sound engineer. Dan Bobkoff is our executive producer. Special thanks to executive editor Sara Kehaulani Goo, Hard Truths editor Michele Salcedo and managing editor for business Aja Whitacker-Moore.

Ibram X. Kendi on the history of unions

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 19:30:00 -0000

With the pandemic, the way we think about work has changed. There is a newfound power of the employee, and with that has come more union organizing.

Axios Re:Cap digs into what Bessemer means for unions, the history of unions in the U.S., and the dignity of a worker with author and historian Ibram X. Kendi.

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek on the future of podcasts

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 19:51:43 -0000

Spotify is one of the biggest players in podcasts, and has been spending big on shows like The Joe Rogan Experience and Call Her Daddy. But the industry still very small compared to music and other types of media content.

Axios Re:Cap digs into the past, present and future of the podcasting business with Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek, who also shares what he's been listening to revently.

The international stories you missed this week

Tue, 27 Jul 2021 19:45:00 -0000

From the military coup in Myanmar, to U.S. sanctions on Belarus, to violence in Venezuela.

Axios Re:Cap talks with Axios' World Editor, Dave Lawler, and catches us up quick with what's going on around the globe.

Our ever-changing “friendscapes”

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:48:38 -0000

The way we make and maintain friendships has changed during the pandemic, and post-pandemic is a great time to let some go.

Axios Re:Cap talks with author of Friends Forever, Suzanne Degges White, about why our friendships are changing and how to move forward.

U.S. Commerce Sec. Gina Raimondo on the global chip shortage

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 19:05:37 -0000

The world is suffering from a shortage of silicon chips, making it harder to make and buy everything from cars to home appliances.

Axios Re:Cap talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo about U.S. efforts to improve domestic manufacturing, why it’s taking so long to pass the CHIPS Act and what can be done to help in the short-term. Plus, an important message from Dan.

Virgin Galactic astronaut Sirisha Bandla talks science in space

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 19:30:00 -0000

Space travel once unified Americans with the excitement of scientific discovery and wonderment. But the recent suborbital trips headlined by Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos have been much more divisive, with critics accusing the billionaires of taking pricey joyrides while the Earth below them literally burns.

Dan goes deeper with engineer and Virgin Galactic executive Sirisha Bandla, who flew alongside Branson, to better understand what space tourism could also mean for the future of science.

Inside the arrest of Trump confidante Tom Barrack

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 19:53:58 -0000

Tom Barrack, the billionaire real estate investor and close friend to former President Trump, was arrested yesterday on federal charges of acting as an unregistered foreign agent for the United Arab Emirates. It's a case that touches the highest levels of American finance and power.Dan goes deeper with Vicky Ward, an investigative journalist who's reported Tom Barrack through her books on New York real estate, the Kushner family and her new podcast series on Jeffrey Epstein.

Crypto's climate conflict

Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Bitcoin is not environmentally friendly. It takes enormous amounts of electricity to mine and exchange cryptocurrencies..Dan digs into this conflict between climate and cryptocurrencies with Axios energy reporter Ben Geman and crypto investor Anthony Pompliano, to better understand the problem and what might be done to resolve it

What comes next for DACA and Dreamers

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:45:00 -0000

A federal judge in Texas last week blocked DACA, the Obama-era program that provides legal protections to undocumented immigrants who arrived in the U.S. as children. The ruling puts more than 600,000 Dreamers in a new state of legal limbo, and stops new applicants from being approved.

Dan talks with Axios politics reporter Stef Kight about what comes next, both in the courts and in Congress.

Hard Truths: The fight on Mauna Kea

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 16:00:00 -0000

On our latest installment of our Hard Truths series, we go inside the fight to build a $2.4 billion telescope on the highest mountaintop in Hawai'i. For astronomers it would mean the chance to answer deep questions about the universe. But for indigenous Hawai'ians, it would mean the desecration of sacred land.

Guests: Aurora Kagawa-Viviani, post-doctoral researcher and scientist at UH-Hilo Hawaii Cooperative studies unit at the University of Hawai'i Hilo and Axios' Miriam Kramer.

Credits: "Axios Today" is brought to you by Axios and Pushkin Industries. This episode was produced by Nuria Marquez Martinez and edited by Alexandra Botti. Alex Sugiura is our sound engineer. Dan Bobkoff is our executive producer. Special thanks to Axios space editor Miriam Kramer, Executive Editor Sara Kehaulani Goo, and Hard Truths Editor Michele Salcedo.

Aging Condo Buildings 'Ticking Time Bomb'

Thu, 08 Jul 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Two weeks ago today, the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Florida collapsed. 54 people are confirmed to have died, while 86 remain missing. The collapse has begun to spark a broader conversation about aging condo buildings, which house around one out of every five Americans.

Dan talks to Peter Coy of Bloomberg Businessweek about the fundamental flaws of condo management and the conflict surrounding owners and maintenance.

China's Big Tech Crackdown

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 19:45:00 -0000

The Chinese government is going after its own Big Tech companies, with new rules around cybersecurity and listing shares on foreign exchanges. It’s also banned many of them from app stores, including ride-hail giant DiDi, which last week went public in New York.

Dan talks with Rui Ma of China Tech Buzz about what’s changed in just the past few days, what it means for companies like DiDi and parallels to last year's fight between Trump and TikTok.

The billionaire space race between Bezos and Branson

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Richard Branson is scheduled to blast off this Sunday on a suborbital space flight with his company Virgin Galactic, just days before Jeff Bezos plans to ride aboard a Blue Origin spaceship. But a lot more is riding on these rockets than ambitious billionaires.

Axios Re:Cap speaks with Axios Space editor Miriam Kramer about what Branson and Bezos are actually doing, how it’s different from what SpaceX is doing, and the risks these missions could pose for the future of space travel.

America’s changing tastes with Beyond Meat CEO Ethan Brown

Thu, 01 Jul 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Americans spend billions of dollars on July 4th food, but what we eat is changing as health and sustainability become bigger factors in our diet decisions.

Axios Re:Cap goes deeper with Ethan Brown, founder and CEO of Beyond Meat, to learn more about changing consumer tastes and what it means for the future of meat.

Why the U.S. will fall short on its July 4th vaccine goal

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 19:45:00 -0000

It’s almost certain that America won’t meet President Biden’s goal of having 70% of all American adults at least partially vaccinated by the Fourth of July. To understand why, it’s crucial to understand who hasn’t gotten vaccinated, where they are, and why.

Dan digs into these questions with Otis Rolley III of the Rockefeller Foundation, which recently released research with Dalberg that breaks down which groups and places in the U.S. have fallen furthest behind on vaccinations.

America's Business Comeback: Startup creation in the pandemic

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 19:40:00 -0000

Most small business stories from the pandemic are about about pivoting or perishing, but there's also been an unexpected surge in new small business creation. One example is Agua Bonita, a canned beverage company that launched last year after both of its co-founders were laid off.

Dan talks with Agua Bonita co-founder Kayla Castañeda and Techstars founder David Cohen about what it was like for startups over the past 14 months and what recovery means for businesses that didn't even exist before COVID-19. Plus, a conversation with Wall Drug proprietor Rick Hustead.

Note: This episode first aired 5/28/21. Due to platform issues that blocked it from some listeners' feeds, we are rerunning it for all listeners.

The Pacific Northwest's extraordinary heat wave

Mon, 28 Jun 2021 19:45:34 -0000

The Pacific Northwest is experiencing record-high temperatures due to a “heat dome” that should be a once every-few-thousand-year event — but which could occur more often and with more severity due to climate change.

Dan digs in with Axios climate reporter Andrew Freedman, to better understand this weather event's science, the dangers posed to human health and infrastructure, and how the definition of a "normal climate" is changing.

Understanding America’s pandemic-year birth rate plummet

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 19:45:00 -0000

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that there were 4% fewer U.S. births in 2020 than in 2019, an acceleration of a long, slow decline. The report keeps getting picked up in the news, in part because conventional wisdom has generally been that it’s important for generations to replenish themselves.

Dan discusses this report, how we think about birth rates and the economy, and whether a country can sustain its economy without sustaining its birth rate with Axios business reporter Hope King and with report coauthor and CDC statistician and demographer Brady Hamilton.

Britney Spears speaks out on her conservatorship

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 19:45:00 -0000

This week was the first time Britney Spears ever personally addressed the court — and in doing so, the public — about wanting to terminate the conservatorship, controlled by her father, that she has been under since 2008. But the New York Times recently reported that her lawyer first told a court seven years ago that Britney wanted to explore having her father removed.

Dan is joined by Vox.com’s Constance Grady to discuss how public concern about her conservatorship went mainstream, what we know about her situation, what this says about how our culture thinks about celebrity and mental illness, and what could come next in this case.

Media's union moment

Wed, 23 Jun 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Editorial staff of Washingtonian magazine chose to unionize today, the latest in a spate of media unionizations that is just part of a broader trend of post-pandemic tensions between employers and employees.

Dan goes deeper with Jessica Sidman, a food editor at Washingtonian, about the situation at her workplace, at the restaurants she covers and if work will ever be the same.

Former CDC director Tom Frieden on the Delta variant

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 19:45:00 -0000

The White House today acknowledged the U.S. is unlikely to reach President Biden’s goal of vaccinating 70% of Americans by July 4. But meeting this goal is particularly urgent in the face of the Delta variant of COVID-19, which is highly contagious and expected to become the dominant strain in the U.S. in a matter of weeks.

Dan is joined by Former CDC director Tom Frieden to discuss who is most vulnerable to this variant, what it means for vaccine makers, and what it tells us about our future living alongside this virus both short- and long-term.

Iran's future under a new president

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 19:40:00 -0000

Iran this past weekend elected a new president, Ebrahim Raisi, a hard-liner whose political rivals weren’t even allowed on the ballot — and who has been sanctioned by the U.S. for human rights abuses.

Dan talks with Axios World editor David Lawler about what Raisi’s election means for Iran’s people, who are facing economic hardship and a raging pandemic, and what it means for the nuclear deal signed by President Obama and scrapped by President Trump.

The Hard Truth of the marijuana industry

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0000

The latest episode of our Hard Truths series examining systemic racism in America takes a look at the multi-billion dollar marijuana industry.

Today: the obstacles that two Black Latinas had to overcome when they chose to start their own businesses in the overwhelmingly white marijuana industry.

Guest: Chanda Macias, CEO of Ilera Holistic Healthcare, and Women Grow and Gia Morón, CEO of GVM Communications and president of Women Grow.

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. This episode was produced by Nuria Marquez Martinez and edited by Alexandra Botti. Alex Sugiura is our sound engineer. Special thanks to Axios Denver reporter John Frank, Axios Executive Editor Sara Kehaulani Goo, Hard Truths Editor Michele Salcedo, and Executive Producer Dan Bobkoff.

The economic consequences of slavery and discrimination

Fri, 18 Jun 2021 15:28:29 -0000

Ahead of Juneteenth, now a federal holiday, we examine how America's economy remains marred by the legacies of slavery and racial discrimination.

Dan is joined by McKinsey & Co.’s Shelley Stewart III and Michael Chui to discuss a new report from the McKinsey Global Institute and McKinsey’s Institute for Black Economy Mobility, digging into the economic inequities between Black and white Americans, including massive wage and wealth gaps, and what can be done to address them.

Congress’s next Big Tech antitrust moves

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Last week, House lawmakers introduced a series of five bipartisan bills designed to curb the power of big tech, which seemed to target Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google in all but name.

Dan speaks with Rep. David Cicilline, chair of the House antitrust committee and a sponsor on most of the bills, to learn how Congress plans to get these bills over the finish line amidst a full slate of Congressional priorities and in the wake of a bipartisan bill meant to bolster the U.S. tech sector’s ability to compete with China.

America's affordable housing crisis

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 19:44:53 -0000

America didn't have enough affordable housing before the pandemic, and the problem has only gotten worse due to a frenzied housing market and a looming end to foreclosure and eviction moratoriums.

Dan digs into what can be done to increase the country's affordable housing stock, both on a policy level and in the private sector. Our guest is Colleen Briggs of J.P. Morgan Chase, which this morning issued a set of policy recommendations to bolster affordable home buying and renting.

The pandemic’s mental health toll

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:20:00 -0000

The COVID-19 pandemic shed light on and exacerbated the structural problems in the U.S. mental health care system — which often requires patients to seek out care and pay out of pocket for it. Demand for mental health services has skyrocketed, and therapists have repeatedly reported difficulty meeting demand.

Axios Re:Cap is joined by Chris Molaro, CEO of NeuroFlow, to discuss gaps in the mental health care system and how mental health technology has evolved in the midst of the pandemic.

Note: This episode mentions depression and suicide. If you or someone you know needs help today, you can find help at the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. It’s free and available 24/7: 1-800-273-8255.

Selling the first-ever NFT

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:15:00 -0000

Sotheby’s last week auctioned off the first fine art NFT ever created, a landmark moment in the transformation of art from the physical to the digital. The winning bid was nearly $1.5 million.

Axios Re:Cap goes deeper, to understand how the fine art and cryptocurrency worlds are colliding, including a conversation with Kevin McCoy, the artist whose work was just auctioned off.

WH official Juan Gonzalez on Kamala Harris' trip to address mass migration

Fri, 11 Jun 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Vice President Kamala Harris this week went on her first foreign trip since taking office, visiting Guatemala and Mexico to address what she refers to as the root causes of mass migration, after the U.S. saw the largest number of border apprehensions in 20 years.

Axios Re:Cap speaks with Juan Gonzalez, special assistant to President Biden and National Security Council Senior Director for the Western Hemisphere, about what Harris accomplished, criticisms of her trip and what happens next on U.S. immigration policy.

Ransomware becomes an industry

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Federal authorities this week announced that they successfully traced and recovered most of the Bitcoin that had been paid by Colonial Pipeline to a ransomware gang called DarkSide, following last month’s hack that had shut off gasoline supplies to much of the East Coast.

Axios Re:Cap digs into the battle between law enforcement and crypto hackers, including what it means for future ransomware attacks and how ransomware has become a global industry of its own, with Gurvais Grigg, a 23-year FBI veteran who now serves as public sector CTO at crypto firm Chainlysis.

New York City prepares to pick its next mayor

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 20:18:49 -0000

This Saturday, Democrats in America’s largest city will be asked to begin picking their nominee for mayor, a person whose influence is certain to extend beyond the five boroughs. But the voting system is different than anything New York City has used before, and there still isn’t a frontrunner.

Dan digs in with Dana Rubinstein, a metro desk reporter with the New York Times, to learn more about the candidates, why crime and policing have become the top issue and what to watch heading into Saturday.

Rep. Ro Khanna on the massive bill to compete with China

Tue, 08 Jun 2021 19:49:46 -0000

Senate Democrats and Republicans today are expected to overwhelmingly pass a $247 billion spending package focused on competing with China on technology.

Dan is joined by California Democrat Rep. Ro Khanna, who cosponsored this bill and who has been concerned about this issue and the ramifications for the U.S. of falling behind since he first campaigned for office.

America’s future in the hands of West Virginia’s senators

Mon, 07 Jun 2021 19:45:00 -0000

West Virginia’s two Senators, Democrat Joe Manchin and Republican Shelley Moore Capito, each have disproportionate power to determine America's legislative future, including on voting rights and infrastructure.

Dan digs into West Virginia’s moment at the center of America’s political world with Axios congressional reporter Alayna Treene. Plus, Axios space reporter Miriam Kramer joins to discuss Jeff Bezos’s announcement that he’ll go to suborbital space on a Blue Origin rocket.

Jobs, jobs and (not enough?) jobs

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:30:00 -0000

Today’s jobs report showed that the U.S. economy added 577,000 jobs in May, which was a very strong number but below what many had been expecting.

Dan unpacks the report with Axios business reporters Courtenay Brown and Felix Salmon, who go below the headline numbers and explain what it all means for President Biden’s big spending plans. Plus, we discuss Facebook's decision to ban former President Trump for another two years.

Inside America's housing boom with Zillow COO Jeremy Wacksman

Thu, 03 Jun 2021 19:30:00 -0000

U.S. housing prices are soaring, due to a combination of ultra-low interest rates, sky-high lumber prices and a supply-and-demand imbalance brought on by the pandemic. But with the federal foreclosure moratorium just lifted, things could soon change.

Dan speaks with Jeremy Wacksman, COO of real estate tech company Zillow, to better understand what the boom means for consumers and the country, and how long it might last.

America’s meat supply gets hacked

Wed, 02 Jun 2021 19:42:52 -0000

For the second time in as many months, a major part of America’s infrastructure has been held for ransom by cybercriminals. This time is was a hack of JBS, the nation’s largest beef producer, which was forced to take its largest processing facilities offline.

Dan speaks with Laura Reiley, The Washington Post’s business of food reporter, about why the country’s meat supply chain is vulnerable, domino effects from the hack and what it all means for consumer prices.

Inside the decision to allow worker vaccination requirements

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:03:50 -0000

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Friday announced that U.S. employers are allowed under federal law to require that workers get coronavirus vaccinations.

Dan goes deeper with Carol Miaskoff, the EEOC's acting legal counsel, to learn more about the new guidance, how it interacts with state laws against such requirements and whether further guidance could be coming.

America's Business Comeback: SBA chief Isabel Guzman's recovery roadmap

Sat, 29 May 2021 18:00:00 -0000

America’s small business community is recovering from the pandemic, but large swathes of it haven’t yet recovered. That was the message yesterday from U.S. Small Business Administrator Isabel Guzman, testifying in front of a House Financial Services subcommittee.

Dan speaks with Guzman for the final of our six part America's Business Comeback series, about which small businesses still need help and what the SBA plans to do about it. Plus, the recovery view from Reckless Records' Matt Jencik in Chicago.

America's Business Comeback: Startup creation in the pandemic

Fri, 28 May 2021 20:37:00 -0000

America's Business Comeback: The pandemic challenges for immigrant entrepreneurs

Thu, 27 May 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Buford Highway is a 10-mile stretch near Atlanta that's home to over 1,000 immigrant-owned small businesses. It's a constellation of home-away-from-homes, particularly for Asian and Latino communities.

Dan speaks with Lily Pabian, executive director of the We Love Buford Highway nonprofit, about how the pandemic, the rise in anti-Asian hate crimes and the nearby spa murders impacted Buford Highway's small business community. Plus, Dan is joined by Ryan Reese, a fishmonger at Pike Place Market in Seattle.

America's Business Comeback: Steven Mnuchin on the PPP's creation, controversies and legacy

Wed, 26 May 2021 19:58:00 -0000

As the U.S. economy was staring into the pandemic abyss in March 2020, Congress passed a $2.2 trillion stimulus package that included the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) to quickly get forgivable loans to small businesses, so they could keep workers on payrolls.

Dan digs into the creation and roll out of the PPP, from the multi-day negotiations and late night phone calls to estimations of how many businesses it helped, with former U.S. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin. Plus, Dan is joined by First Ave CEO Dayna Frank from Minneapolis.

America's Business Comeback: Black Girl Ventures' Shelly Bell on protests and progress

Tue, 25 May 2021 19:00:00 -0000

George Floyd's murder, one year ago today, and the surge of support for Black own-small businesses that followed "had an unprecedented impact," according to Shelly Bell, CEO of Black Girl Ventures.

Dan speaks with Bell in the second of its six-part series America's Business Comeback, about what 2020 meant for Black-owned small businesses and where things stand today. We also share the first of our conversations with proprietors of some of America's most iconic small businesses, starting with Frank Olivieri of Pat's King of Steaks.

America's Business Comeback: A view from the shopping center

Mon, 24 May 2021 20:33:00 -0000

Shopping centers are where national chains rub elbows with mom and pops.

Dan kicks off a new special series on America's business recovery by speaking to JP Morgan Chase Institute Co-President Chris Wheat, shopping center landlord Adam Ifshin, plus several of his tenants in an Allen, Texas property called The Villages, to understand what happened over the past year and where things stand today.

Hard Truths: Finding a job after prison

Sat, 22 May 2021 16:00:00 -0000

We're back with another episode of our Hard Truths series looking at the criminal justice system in the U.S. Today. Specifically, what happens when people of color make it out of that system and try to rebuild their lives.

People of color are disproportionately imprisoned in the U.S. Black people are incarcerated five times more than white people, Hispanics nearly twice as likely as white people to end up behind bars. They also face longer sentences and harsher punishments which can make finding a job and rebuilding a life outside of prison much harder.

Guests: New York Secretary of State Rosanna Rosado and Justin Cordova.

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. This episode was produced by Nuria Marquez Martinez and edited by Alexandra Botti. Jeanne Montalvo is our sound engineer. Special thanks to Axios Executive Editor Sara Kehaulani Goo, Hard Truths Editor Michele Salcedo, and Executive Producer Dan Bobkoff.

Movie theaters get ready for their rebound

Fri, 21 May 2021 19:39:01 -0000

The pandemic has been a horror show for movie theaters. Some wondered if their time in the spotlight had passed for good, as new releases arrived via digital streaming services. Today, though, they've got lots of reasons for optimism.Axios Re:Cap talks with Shelli Taylor, CEO of Alamo Drafthouse, about her cinema chain's bankruptcy, her industry's battles with streamers and why she's expecting this summer to be a blockbuster.

Emma Lovewell on why the anti-Asian hate bill was needed

Thu, 20 May 2021 19:30:00 -0000

President Biden on Thursday signed a bill aimed at reducing and tracking anti-Asian hate crimes, which have increased significantly in 2021.

Axios Re:Cap digs into the legislation and why it matters with Emma Lovewell, a Peloton instructor and Asian-American who lobbied for the bill in Congress.

Donald Trump's legal troubles become criminal

Wed, 19 May 2021 20:30:58 -0000

The New York Attorney General's office announced late Tuesday night that its investigation into The Trump Organization has expanded from a civil one into a criminal one.

Axios Re:Cap goes deeper with David Fahrenthold, a Washington Post reporter whose beat is the Trump family's business interests, to learn how the investigation started, why it's turned criminal and what big questions remain unanswered.

The political ramifications of Israel’s actions

Tue, 18 May 2021 20:10:00 -0000

Images out of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict depict an imbalance in military might — Israel’s Iron Dome defense system neutralizing rockets launched by Hamas, while Israel’s retaliation against Hamas has led to more than 200 Palestinian deaths, including 61 children. World leaders, including President Biden, are calling for a ceasefire.

Naomi Shavin is joined by Axios Tel Aviv author Barak Ravid to discuss the context of the current strife, the political motivations of Prime Minister Netanyahu, and whether Israel’s actions this month could have long-term consequences for the political landscape there and in the US.

The push to legalize psychedelics for mental health

Mon, 17 May 2021 19:57:47 -0000

Clinical research treating mental illness with psychedelics has been ongoing for decades, but now there's a group of companies exclusively focused on using LSD and other psychedelics to treat mental health disorders.

Dan digs into the argument for legalizing prescription psychedelics, and the treacherous FDA approval path, with MindMed CEO JR Rahn, whose company recently listed on the Nasdaq.

Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol on why it's so hard to find workers

Fri, 14 May 2021 19:30:00 -0000

One of the most confounding parts of last week's abysmal jobs report was the disconnect between the unemployment and the help wanted signs plastered in the windows of almost every restaurant and retail store.

Axios Re:Cap goes deeper with Brian Niccol, CEO of Chipotle Mexican Grille, which just announced average starting wages of $15, to discuss pay, labor shortages and the CDC's new indoor masking guidance.

Beyond Bezos, with "Amazon Unbound" author Brad Stone

Thu, 13 May 2021 20:26:08 -0000

Amazon today announced plans to hire 75,000 more workers, most of whom will sign on after Jeff Bezos officially steps down as the tech giant's CEO.

Axios Re:Cap talks with Brad Stone, author of a new book called "Amazon Unbound," about how Amazon may change, what Bezos does next and how he found the woman who voices Alexa.

America's global fight against climate change

Wed, 12 May 2021 19:30:00 -0000

Jake Levine, an attorney and former Obama administration staffer, this week was named the first-ever "chief climate officer" at the Development Finance Corp., a U.S. government group that acts a bit like a venture capital firm focused on developing countries.

Axios Re:Cap speaks with Levine and Axios climate reporter Andrew Freedman about the significance of this new role, and how Levine will handle billions of dollars in financing to combat global warming.

On the ground in India with Karan Deep Singh

Tue, 11 May 2021 19:45:00 -0000

India is dealing with daily new COVID cases well above 300,000, and a new variant, first detected in India, has been declared a global concern by the World Health Organization. Political blowback and calls for a nationwide lockdown are proliferating, even after President Modi had critical Facebook posts removed.

Dan discusses the difficult and deadly situation in India, the political tensions that seem to just keep escalating, and the role of social media amid the crisis with New York Times reporter Karan Deep Singh, who is based in New Delhi.

America’s gas “jugular” gets attacked

Mon, 10 May 2021 19:58:00 -0000

The Colonial Pipeline provides around 45% of the fuel used between Florida and Maine, transporting over 100 million gallons per day. But over the weekend, a ransomware attack caused the entire pipeline to shut down.

Dan digs into what we know about this attack, what it tells us about U.S. energy vulnerability, and what it means for transportation in the short term with energy expert Amy Myers Jaffe.

Unpacking that abysmal jobs report

Fri, 07 May 2021 19:45:56 -0000

Economists had been expecting the economy to add nearly 1 million jobs last month but it only added 266,000. Now, this speed bump in the U.S. economic recovery could change the political debate over whether or not to spend trillions of dollars on infrastructure and social services.

Dan is joined by Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon and Axios political reporter Sarah Mucha to dig into what the jobs report says about our economy and what it means for Biden’s plans.

Former FDA Head Scott Gottlieb on the proposed menthol ban

Thu, 06 May 2021 19:51:27 -0000

The idea of banning menthols was first floated in 2017 by then-FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb, as nearly half of smokers between 12 and 17 smoke menthols. But around 85% of Black smokers prefer menthols, largely due to racially targeted marketing, and this has led to concerns about how enforcement of a ban could disproportionately impact Black Americans.

Dan digs into the history of this proposed ban, what enforcement could look like, and when it might go into effect with Scott Gottlieb.

Deep Dive: Inside Facebook’s Trump Ban

Wed, 05 May 2021 20:10:33 -0000

This morning, Facebook’s Oversight Board recommended that the social network maintain its suspension of former President Trump’s account, which has been in place since January 6. But it also said that Facebook must rethink the “indefinite” nature of Trump’s ban, throwing the ball back in Facebook’s court.

Dan digs into the ban, the decision from the board and what’s ahead for Facebook with New York Times technology correspondent Mike Isaac. Plus, how the decision was received by Trump and his associates with Axios national political correspondent Jonathan Swan.

The road ahead for COVID vaccines for kids

Tue, 04 May 2021 19:45:00 -0000

The FDA is expected to authorize the Pfizer vaccine for use in children 12-15 years old next week, a major milestone on the path to getting more Americans vaccinated.

Dan digs into how vaccine trials for children are different, what’s ahead this summer and whether young kids may be eligible for vaccinations before next school year with long-time drug discovery researcher and author of the blog In The Pipeline Derek Lowe.

The explosion of the gaming economy

Mon, 03 May 2021 20:22:49 -0000

Research shows that 55% of Americans picked up a video game during the pandemic, and by December 2020, the global gaming industry was estimated to have generated $160 billion in revenue that year. In short, gaming has never been bigger and keeps growing — and that means the stakes of gaming as a digital economy and as a social ecosystem keep getting higher.

Dan is joined by Axios Gaming newsletter writers Stephen Totilo and Megan Farokhmanesh to discuss the launch of their newsletter and why gaming matters now more than ever.

Intel’s head of PC business on tech’s dire chip shortage

Fri, 30 Apr 2021 20:32:35 -0000

Smartphones, computers, cars and, increasingly, household appliances all run on silicon chips — but the global supply chain isn’t producing enough chips to satisfy demand, creating a shortage that could impact product availability.

Dan digs into what caused the shortage, how it could impact consumers and how it can be alleviated with Axios chief technology correspondent Ina Fried and Intel’s executive vice president and general manager of its client computing group Gregory Bryant.

Endeavor’s Patrick Whitesell on the future of live entertainment

Thu, 29 Apr 2021 19:45:06 -0000

Endeavor, which does talent management, streaming, and also live events, went public today — and it could be an avatar for the broader in-person events industry, which is still struggling to rebound.

Dan is joined by executive chairman Patrick Whitesell to discuss how Endeavor weathered the pandemic, how they’re approaching the future of in-person events and a recent decision to bring Elon Musk onto the company board.

White House Adviser Heather Boushey on Biden’s big speech

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 20:12:34 -0000

President Biden tonight will address a joint session of Congress, during which he will try to sell legislators and the country on his third $1 trillion-plus plan since taking office just three months ago, the American Families Plan.

Dan is joined by White House Council of Economic Advisers member Heather Boushey to dig into the plan, Biden’s speech and what a path through Congress could look like — including when tax changes could go into effect.

California Governor Newsom stares down a recall vote

Tue, 27 Apr 2021 19:45:00 -0000

This week, California state officials announced that an effort to recall Governor Gavin Newsom had secured the number of signatures needed to qualify for the ballot this fall. Only two governors have ever been recalled, which includes California's in 2003 — when Gray Davis was booted and Arnold Schwarzenegger was elected.

Dan digs into how California politics got to this point, if this effort has its own Schwarzenegger and what we can expect to see this fall with L.A. Times staff writer Phil Willon.

Health policy expert Zeke Emanuel on Americans’ waning vaccine uptake

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 20:50:16 -0000

New data shows that around 8% of Americans who have gotten a first dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines have missed their second doses. That figure, compounded with data on vaccine hesitancy more broadly, doesn’t bode well for the U.S. reaching a vaccination threshold that allows for a return to normalcy some time soon.

Dan digs into those numbers and what they tell us about vaccine hesitancy with health policy expert Dr. Zeke Emanuel, who advised President Obama and served on President-elect Biden’s COVID-19 task-force.

Biden’s climate credibility conundrum

Fri, 23 Apr 2021 19:44:00 -0000

President Biden’s virtual climate summit wrapped up this afternoon — and the big question is whether he managed to successfully convince the other world leaders in attendance that the U.S. can once again lead on climate change action.

Dan is joined by Axios climate and energy reporter Andrew Freedman, who shares portions of his interview with Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg.

The Super League's rise and fall with Murad Ahmed

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Just after midnight this past Sunday, 12 of the richest and best-known European soccer clubs announced an agreement to form what they called the Super League. By Wednesday morning, outcry from fans, politicians and other soccer organizations stopped the Super League in its tracks.

Dan is joined by Financial Times sports editor Murad Ahmed to discuss the Super League’s very short roller coaster ride, why it struck such a nerve, and how the financial motivations behind the Super League could reshape soccer even if the Super League is never revived.

What the Chauvin verdict means for future police brutality cases

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 19:46:41 -0000

After Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on three counts in the murder of George Floyd, the question now is if the success of the prosecution’s case against Chauvin will impact future prosecutions for better or for worse.

Dan is joined by Damon Hewitt, acting president of the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, to discuss the prosecution’s case and whether this could mark a turning point in how other police brutality cases are handled.

Organized labor’s two high-profile failures — and what comes next

Tue, 20 Apr 2021 19:59:56 -0000

Workers at Amazon’s warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama, rejected unionizing by more than a 2-1 margin earlier this month, despite a surge of national support for their efforts, including from President Biden. This followed a failed effort to get Uber, Lyft and DoorDash drivers recognized as employees and not contractors.

Dan talks to two of the organizers involved about what went wrong, legislation in Congress that might bolster the power of unions, and where organized labor goes from here.

The Derek Chauvin trial heads to the jury

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 19:45:00 -0000

As of Monday, the prosecution and defense have made their cases in the trial of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who is charged with murdering George Floyd 11 months ago. Now the verdict is up to the jury.

Dan is joined by Axios Twin Cities reporter Nick Halter, who is on the ground, to discuss the highlights from the trial, the decision facing the jury and what could happen when a verdict is released.

The Hard Truth of Latinos’ access to health insurance

Sat, 17 Apr 2021 16:00:00 -0000

We’re sharing the latest episode of the Hard Truths podcast series.

In this episode, we try to answer one big question: Why do fewer Latinos have health insurance when compared to others in the U.S.?

Guests: Samantha Artiga, director of the racial equity and health policy program at the Kaiser Family Foundation, and Catalina Sol, executive director of La Clinica del Pueblo

Credits: Axios Today is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Sabeena Singhani, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin, Alex Sugiura and Michele Salcedo. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

Understanding Bernie Madoff’s legacy with Diana B. Henriques

Fri, 16 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0000

Bernie Madoff, architect of the largest Ponzi scheme in American history, died on Wednesday in federal prison, 11 years into his 150-year sentence.

Dan digs into Madoff’s crimes, what they revealed about our financial system and what changed after the scheme came crashing down with Diana B. Henriques, author of the Wizard of Lies: Bernie Madoff and the Death of Trust.

The national spotlight on Georgia with state AG candidate Jen Jordan

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 19:52:34 -0000

Georgia has become the center of America's politics, in an era where state issues and officials have taken on elevated national prominence.

Axios Re:Cap speaks with Georgia state Sen. Jen Jordan, a Democrat running for attorney general, about her state's time under the microscope.‪

Coinbase president Emilie Choi on going public and mainstreaming bitcoin

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:30:00 -0000

Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, began life as an academic exercise but went mainstream in part because of cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, which launched nearly nine years ago. Today it goes public, at a moment when bitcoin is seen more as an investment than a practical currency.

Dan is joined by Coinbase President and COO Emilie Choi to discuss how the company and bitcoin got to the present moment — and what happens next.

The CDC and FDA’s recommendation to pause Johnson & Johnson vaccinations

Tue, 13 Apr 2021 20:08:36 -0000

After the U.S. administered nearly 7 million doses of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine, the CDC and FDA this morning issued a recommendation to pause using that particular vaccine after six women developed blood clots following their vaccinations.

Dan discusses how this recommendation was likely made, why and how to understand it with Julie Morita, executive vice president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, who has served on the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, as commissioner for the Chicago Department of Public Health, and on the Biden Covid-19 advisory board.

Why the U.S. isn’t sharing its vaccine supply

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 19:45:00 -0000

The U.S. secured so many COVID-19 vaccine doses through its Operation Warp Speed contracts that we may soon be sitting on a surplus, even if booster shots are needed.

Dan and Vanity Fair contributing editor Katherine Eban discuss her recent reporting, which revealed exactly how those contracts were structured and how the U.S. ended up with a stockpile it cannot distribute abroad.

Rep. Katie Porter on the debate over what is and isn’t infrastructure

Fri, 09 Apr 2021 19:49:49 -0000

President Biden’s $2 trillion infrastructure plan includes spending on child care facilities and elder care — and now members of his administration and allies on the hill are arguing to expand the definition of infrastructure so that it encompasses more than roads and bridges.

Dan speaks with Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.), who supports Biden’s plans, but calls the decision to split up family policies and jobs “a big mistake.”

Atul Gawande on U.S. vaccine hesitancy and herd immunity

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:45:28 -0000

Nearly one in five American adults is hesitant to get a COVID-19 vaccine, which could make it harder for the country to reach herd immunity. Meanwhile, the virus continues to mutate, with the CDC announcing today that the British variant is dominant in the U.S.

Dan talks with Dr. Atul Gawande, author and advisor to the Biden administration, about what vaccine hesitancy means for the U.S. and the world.

The borders on America’s corporate civic engagement

Wed, 07 Apr 2021 20:23:42 -0000

As U.S.-based companies have spoken out against Georgia’s new voting law, some politicians on the right have pointed out that these same companies have stayed quiet on human rights violations in China — and they are alleging hypocrisy.

Dan is joined by Axios China author Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian to discuss what’s happening in China, what U.S. corporations have and haven’t said, and what to make of these allegations and the expectations they set.

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms on Georgia’s new voting law and its economic toll

Tue, 06 Apr 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Georgia businesses have come under boycott pressure from both sides of the aisle, following last week's passage of a controversial new voting bill. Atlanta also lost Major League Baseball's All-Star Game, which now will take place in Denver.

Dan and Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms dig into the consequences of this law for Georgia voters and locally based businesses and what other states can learn from the situation.

Siemens USA CEO Barbara Humpton on Biden's infrastructure plan

Mon, 05 Apr 2021 19:45:00 -0000

The White House has pitched its $2 trillion infrastructure plan, and Republicans have taken a stance against using corporate tax increases to pay for it — leaving corporate America caught in the middle, especially titans of the energy industry.

Dan digs into this dynamic with Barbara Humpton, president and CEO of Siemens USA, to get her thoughts on Biden’s proposal and what will come of it.

Bonus Axios Deep Dive: Why the Fed matters

Sat, 03 Apr 2021 17:30:00 -0000

The Federal Reserve, over the past year, has been credited and criticized for the massive run up in asset values like housing and stocks — basically for how stocks could be going up if the economy has so many problems.

Dan is joined by Courtenay Brown and Felix Salmon to discuss the Fed's mission and why it has become so central to America's economic recovery as part of a special Axios Deep Dive on America's central bank.

Ex-Homeland Security Sec. Janet Napolitano on the border surge

Fri, 02 Apr 2021 19:00:00 -0000

There are more than 18,000 unaccompanied minors in government custody, according to the latest figures. And over the past week, between 5,000 and 6,000 of them have been in border patrol facilities unfit for minors — a challenge further complicated by COVID-19.

Dan is joined by Janet Napolitano, DHS secretary under Obama and former Arizona governor, to discuss the Biden administration’s response.

Music industry exec Steve Stoute on moving past record labels

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 19:45:00 -0000

UnitedMasters, a music distribution platform that feels a little like Substack for singers, yesterday raised $50 million from investors like Apple — which almost never invests in startups.

Dan talks with UnitedMasters CEO Steve Stoute, known for producing albums by artists like Nas and Mariah Carey, about his company, the uncertain future of record labels and why it's important for musicians to own their own music.

White House econ adviser Jared Bernstein on Biden's big infrastructure plan

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:52:14 -0000

President Biden on Wednesday proposed a $2 trillion infrastructure package that could transform America's physical and economic landscape.

Axios Re:Cap speaks with White House economic adviser Jared Bernstein about the plan and the politics.

The first all-amateur space crew is unveiled

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 19:57:27 -0000

This fall, the Inspiration4 mission, chartered from SpaceX, will take four people into space who are not trained astronauts — and as of today, the full crew has been announced.

Producer Naomi Shavin and author of Axios Space Miriam Kramer discuss this unusual mission, which will carry the hopes of the entire space industry with it when it takes off in September.

Dominion Voting Systems lawyer on suing Fox News and future lawsuits

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 20:12:43 -0000

Dominion Voting Systems on Friday filed a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox News, its fourth following similar lawsuits filed against Sidney Powell, Rudy Giuliani and Mike Lindell.

Dan discusses this latest lawsuit, Powell’s recent response in her lawsuit, and possible future suits with attorney for Dominion Voting Systems Tom Clare.

Ben & Jerry’s on the evolution of corporate political activism

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:45:57 -0000

Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield have been mixing business and activism almost as long as Heath Bar and vanilla ice cream — more than 30 years. Now they're watching other companies follow their blueprint.

Dan asks Ben and Jerry about their legacy, the rise of corporate social activism and its recent evolutions, and, of course, their favorite flavors.

Rep. Anna Eshoo on tomorrow's Big Tech hearing

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:11:03 -0000

The House of Representatives is holding its first Big Tech hearing of 2021 on Thursday with witnesses to include Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, Google CEO Sundar Pichai and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey.

Dan is joined by Rep. Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.), who represents part of Silicon Valley, to discuss what she hopes to learn and why she's more interested in algorithms than moderators.

Understanding the immigration surge

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 21:22:55 -0000

U.S. customs officials reported a 28% increase in apprehended migrants between January and February — and the number of unaccompanied minors is up an astonishing 61%. Earlier this week, Axios published photos from inside one of the detention centers that houses many of those children.

Dan and Axios politics reporter Stef Kight discuss the immigration situation at the border and what the Biden administration is trying to do about it.

The student loans the CARES Act left behind

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 21:02:57 -0000

Millions of federal student loans were provided by private banks before the practice was ended in 2010, and these were overlooked when Congress temporarily suspended principal and interest payments in last year's CARES Act.

Dan goes deeper with one of these loan-holders: Molly Webster, a senior correspondent with WNYC's RadioLab, who explained her situation in an op-ed in the New York Times that has gotten a lot of attention.

Hard Truths: The Iroquois' fight for the Olympics

Sat, 20 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000

The latest episode of our Hard Truths series examining systemic racism in America takes a look at the game of lacrosse.

It was played by Native Americans as far back as the 12th century. The Iroquois people called it a medicine game - it was spiritual. But this isn’t the predominant image of lacrosse today.

Guest: Lyle Thompson, lacrosse player for the Iroquois Nationals.

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Justin Kaufmann, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

Bodegas threaten to boycott Coke

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Coca-Cola is as much a part of New York City bodegas as are corn chips and cats, but a trade group representing Latino bodega owners is threatening to boycott Coke products over the company's decision to close a Latin affairs office and some funding decisions that the group believes are inequitable.

Axios Re:Cap digs into the possible boycott and what's behind it with Frank Garcia, chairman of the National Association of State Latino Chambers of Commerce and a onetime Coke ally, working together to fight against former Mayor Bloomberg's soda tax.

Post-pandemic Starbucks, with CEO Kevin Johnson

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Starbucks is something of an avatar for American consumer behavior, reflecting how we spend money and time. If you want to really know when we're post-pandemic, what happens inside a Starbucks is a pretty good barometer.

Axios Re:Cap digs into Starbucks, as it approaches its 50th anniversary, with CEO Kevin Johnson. We ask him about what pandemic changes are permanent, plus its policy plans on everything from masks to employee vaccinations to remote work. Plus, his standard coffee order.

Zeke Emanuel on where the vaccine rollout goes next

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 19:40:00 -0000

Over 15% of Americans 18 or older are now fully vaccinated for COVID-19, with nearly 28% having received at least one shot, and many states are loosening eligibility rules.

Axios Re:Cap digs into where the vaccine rollout goes from here, and who might be getting skipped over, with Dr. Zeke Emanuel, an advisor in the Obama White House and chair of the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Medical Ethics and Health Policy.

Amazon's union fight in Alabama

Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:45:00 -0000

Amazon's fulfillment center in Bessemer, Ala. has become ground zero for the U.S. labor movement, with nearly 6,000 employees being asked to vote on unionization by March 29.

Axios Re:Cap digs into what the Alabama situation means for Amazon, its workers and why it's happening now, with Alec MacGillis, author of a new book about Amazon called "Fulfillment, Winning and Losing in One-Click America."

The Week America Changed: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on flying through the pandemic

Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:00:00 -0000

The week of March 9, 2020, was a quickly unfolding nightmare for airline carriers like United, with grounded flights from Europe, customers canceling in record numbers and the prospect of mass furloughs.

Axios Re:Cap speaks with United CEO Scott Kirby about the toughest choices he had to make that week, conversations that occurred about grounding all domestic air travel, and writing condolence notes to the families of employees who died from COVID.

Plus, we revisit what we learned from looking back and making this series.

The Week America Changed: White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain on advising candidate Biden

Sat, 13 Mar 2021 13:00:00 -0000

During the week of March 9, 2020, Joe Biden effectively sewed up the Democratic presidential nomination. Behind the scenes, Ron Klain, who served as Ebola czar under President Obama, was advising Biden on what would become the election’s defining issue: COVID-19.

Klain joins Axios Re:Cap to discuss how he advised the future president, how he felt about decisions being made by President Trump, and what it was like to be outside of the White House looking in at the start of the crisis.

Plus, we revisit the race in Washington to save America’s economy.

The Week America Changed: Anthony Fauci on shutting down travel from Europe

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:13:00 -0000

There was a lot going on the week of March 9, 2020, but one difficult decision stands out in Dr. Anthony Fauci’s mind clearly, as he shuttled between the White House and Capitol Hill.

Anthony Fauci joins Axios Re:Cap to discuss how he made the decision to support the ban on travel from Europe, what it was like splitting his time between advising the President and testifying on the hill, and how he thinks about the early weeks of the pandemic, when so much was unknown.

Plus, we revisit the US’s shortage of COVID tests, yet another crisis that week.

The Week America Changed: NY-Presbyterian CEO Steven Corwin on preparing for the surge

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:50:47 -0000

On March 1, NY-Presbyterian Hospital accepted the first known COVID-19 patient in the New York City area. Its CEO Dr. Steven Corwin, who treated patients during the HIV and AIDs crisis, was watching the coronavirus epidemic in Italy and knew how bad things could get.

Corwin joins Axios Re:Cap to discuss the decisions he made that week in order to prepare for the surge he saw coming — in staffing, in canceling elective surgeries and in obtaining PPE.

Plus, we revisit why March 11 was the day the pandemic finally felt real to many Americans.

The Week America Changed: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on suspending the NBA

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:43:45 -0000

Many describe the NBA’s decision to suspend its season as the moment the threat of coronavirus and its impact on our lives became real to them.

Adam Silver joins Axis Re:Cap to talk about how he learned of the first covid case in the NBA, how the decision to suspend the season fell to him, and how he thinks about the consequential nature of his decision.

Plus, Axios Re:Cap revisits the day Italy became a red zone and the U.S. designated its first “containment area.”

The Week America Changed: LA Superintendent Austin Beutner on sending students home

Tue, 09 Mar 2021 20:42:54 -0000

Los Angeles Unified is the second largest school district in the country and 80% of its students live in poverty.

Austin Beutner joins Axios Re:Cap to discuss how he made the decision to send students home, how he worked with Apple to procure half a million computers, and how he stood up one of the largest free meal programs in U.S. history — not just for students, but for anyone — which has now distributed over 110 million meals.

Plus, Axios Re:Cap revisits a White House Coronavirus Task Force briefing that hinted at where the days and months were headed.

The Week America Changed: Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg on sending employees home

Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:43:56 -0000

Facebook was one of the first companies to send employees home due to the pandemic, and other companies were soon looking to Facebook as an example.

Sheryl Sandberg joins Axios Re:Cap to discuss her conversations with Mark Zuckerberg, to share how remote work impacted her own family and to unpack the many other decisions that had to happen at Facebook nearly simultaneously, such as how to deal with COVID-19 information on its platforms and how to help small businesses.

Plus, Axios Re:Cap revisits one moment from this date last year: a campaign rally for Bernie Sanders in Michigan.

The Hard Truth of power in Congress

Sat, 06 Mar 2021 14:00:00 -0000

We’re sharing the fourth episode of the Hard Truths podcast series.

In this episode, a conversation between two key Democratic lawmakers on their journey to Congress.

Guest: Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) and Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-NY).

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Michele Salcedo. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

Shield AI's Brandon Tseng on artificially intelligent war zones

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:59:21 -0000

American technologists have begun sounding alarm bells about the U.S. falling behind China on artificial intelligence, including when it comes to defense applications.

Axios Re:Cap goes deeper with Brandon Tseng, co-founder of a defense drone software startup called Shield AI, to better understand the technical, policy and ethical issues at stake.

"Going Public" host Lauren Simmons talks stock market democratization

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 20:09:04 -0000

The top business story of 2021 has been stock market democratization, as hordes of younger investors have begun using mobile apps to buy shares in everything from GameStop to Google.

Dan digs into this trend with Lauren Simmons, the host of the new reality series "Going Public." At 22, Simmons was the youngest-ever female trader on the New York Stock Exchange and only the second Black female trader in its history.

David Pakman on CryptoKitties, Grimes and the rise of NFTs

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 19:54:20 -0000

Collectibles and art have gone digital, enabled by a new sort of technology known as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Just recently, Canadian singer and visual artist Grimes earned $6 million via an NFT auction, while a maker of digital basketball cards was valued at around $2 billion by venture capitalists. Dan digs into the NFT craze with David Pakman, a partner with VC firm Venrock and one of the earliest investors in one of the first NFTs, called CryptoKitties.

Jonathan Cohn on the ACA's future under Biden

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 18:53:57 -0000

The Affordable Care Act is still standing, despite numerous GOP efforts to repeal it and progressive pleas to expand it. Dan talks with Jonathan Cohn, a longtime health care reporter at the Huffington Post and author of a new book on the ACA called “The 10 Year War,” to learn where the law stands today and what we should expect to come next.

Tony Xu on the pandemic’s impact on DoorDash

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:48:00 -0000

Airbnb and DoorDash went public within 24 hours of each other, yesterday released their first ever quarterly earnings reports on the same day, and are both expecting big changes to business when the pandemic recedes. In this episode, Dan and Tony Xu dig into the company’s earnings report and what’s next for DoorDash, delivery and restaurants.

Brian Chesky on the pandemic’s impact on Airbnb

Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:41:00 -0000

Airbnb and DoorDash went public within 24 hours of each other, yesterday released their first ever quarterly earnings reports on the same day, and are both expecting big changes to business when the pandemic recedes. In this episode, Dan and Brian Chesky dig into the company’s earnings report and what’s next for Airbnb, travel and hospitality.

Former presidential candidate John Delaney on his giant robot SPAC deal

Thu, 25 Feb 2021 19:30:00 -0000

Berkshire Grey, a maker of robots for e-commerce warehouses, yesterday agreed to go public via a SPAC led by John Delaney and affiliated with the VC firm of AOL founder Steve Case. Dan speaks with Delaney about what the deal tells us about the future of e-commerce, low-skilled labor and SPACs.

Corporate America pressures Congress to act on stimulus

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 19:18:25 -0000

Big corporations and top CEOs are putting pressure on Congress and the White House to pass economic stimulus measures as the political debate drags on. Axios Re:Cap goes deeper with Heather Higginbottom, a former Obama administration official and president of the JPMorgan Chase PolicyCenter, about why her organization just published its first-ever set of policy recommendations.

Jeffrey Sonnenfeld says corporate bans on political donations will remain

Tue, 23 Feb 2021 19:26:38 -0000

Many companies last month stopped making political donations, particularly to members of Congress who voted against certifying the presidential election results, with the movement owing much to a CEO meeting held just hours before the Capitol insurrection. Dan talks with Yale School of Management's Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, who convened that gathering and says CEOs are standing firm.‪

The story behind the first all-civilian space flight

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 21:13:26 -0000

Hayley Arceneaux, a 29-year-old physician's assistant and childhood cancer survivor, today was named the second crew member for Inspiration4, which is set to be the first-ever all-civilian space flight. Dan digs into the story behind the flight, Arceneaux's selection and what Inspiration4 means for the future of space tourism with Axios Space editor Miriam Kramer.

Eventbrite CEO Julia Hartz on becoming part of the vaccine rollout

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 17:40:48 -0000

Like many counties, Florida’s Brevard County originally planned to use one system for COVID-19 vaccine appointments, but it didn’t work. Eventbrite is now being used to help schedule vaccinations in 40 states and numerous counties, including Brevard. Dan goes deeper with Eventbrite co-founder and CEO Julia Hartz to learn how her company has responded to this unexpected use of Eventbrite’s platform.

Why Facebook pulled news in Australia — and what comes next

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 21:58:43 -0000

Wednesday night, staring down looming Australian legislation that would force Facebook and Google to pay publishers in the country for content that appears on their platforms, Facebook pulled the plug on news. Producer Naomi Shavin digs in with Axios media reporter Sara Fischer on why Facebook pulled news articles off its site, what it means for Australian users and publishers, and what it means for other countries that want to pursue similar legislation.

The frozen fallout in Texas

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:39:57 -0000

Nearly 3 million Texans are without power and more than 20 are dead, due to a perfect storm of extreme weather, a failure to winterize energy infrastructure and an antipathy toward regulation. Dan digs into what this experience should teach Texas and other states about the future, with Andrew Freedman, deputy weather editor at the Washington Post.

Nicole Perlroth on the cyber-weapons arms race

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 19:34:00 -0000

The U.S. government last year discovered that it was the victim of the largest-ever cybersecurity breach in its history, in which Russian hackers allegedly used a software exploit to access a deep trove of sensitive information. It was the latest escalation in a digital battle that is only expected to escalate, via a global black market where governments can buy everything from ways to hack laptop cameras to power grids.

Dan goes deeper with Nicole Perlroth, a New York Times cybersecurity reporter who just published a book titled "This Is How They Tell Me The World Ends."

The $44 million vaccine appointment system that most states won’t use

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 16:29:47 -0000

Around 35 million Americans have been vaccinated and roughly 1.6 million more are getting shots a day, but it’s been a bumpy road to get to this point, as state and local distribution plans have been beset by bureaucratic and technological blunders. Dan examines one of the biggest tech failings — a $44 million vaccination appointment system built by Deloitte that most states are backing away from — with investigative health care journalist Cat Ferguson.

The fight over the Fight for $15

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 19:20:59 -0000

The federal minimum wage has been $7.25 per hour since 2009, which works out to just about $15,000 per year at 40-hour weeks. Congress is now debating an increase to $15 per hour as part of the next round of economic stimulus, but there is plenty of opposition. Dan and Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon dig into the economics and politics of the federal minimum wage, on which it seems everyone has an opinion.

Victoria Grace of Queen’s Gambit Growth Capital on the SPAC boom

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 20:46:01 -0000

The most significant stock market story of 2021 isn’t Robinhood and Reddit. It’s SPACs, blank check acquisition companies used to take private companies public. Dan talks with Victoria Grace, CEO of a $300 million SPAC called Queen's Gambit Growth Capital, about how SPACs work, why there are so many of them right now and if it's a bubble.

Teachers union president Randi Weingarten on reopening schools

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 20:23:38 -0000

Three quarters of America’s K-12 public schools are either closed or partially closed right now. Even if the White House manages to unstick the vaccine bottlenecks and get a new economic stimulus passed with money for in-school COVID-19 testing and HVAC updates, ultimately, schools being open or closed comes down to negotiations between local school departments and their teachers unions.

Dan digs into negotiations, what will happen this semester once teachers have vaccination access, and what next fall could look like with American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten.

Katie Stanton on the rise of Clubhouse

Mon, 08 Feb 2021 19:05:32 -0000

Clubhouse has become social media's newest darling, eschewing text and visuals for an audio-only experience whereby users can hear discussions on a multitude of topics, plus even the occasional 40-person Broadway musical performance. Dan goes deeper into what Clubhouse is, why it matters and where social media goes from here with Katie Stanton, an early Clubhouse investor whose resume includes time at Twitter, Google and the Obama White House.

Tampa Bay's Ndamukong Suh on the Super Bowl and business beyond football

Fri, 05 Feb 2021 20:06:29 -0000

Tampa Bay defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh will be on the field this Sunday, trying to win his Buccaneers a championship. Off the field, Suh has been quietly building a business empire that has nothing to do with sacks or touchdown dances.

Dan speaks to Suh about the trend of pro athletes forming non-sports careers well before retirement, his thoughts about the big game and his favorite NFL quarterback to hit.

Walter Isaacson on Jeff Bezos and what comes next for Amazon

Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:11:00 -0000

Jeff Bezos this week announced plans to retire as CEO of Amazon, which he founded and helped turn into one of the world's most successful and significant companies.

Dan digs into what’s next for Bezos and for Amazon — and Bezos’ place in the innovators pantheon — with Steve Jobs' biographer Walter Isaacson, a former Time Magazine editor who put Bezos on the cover in 1999 and who more recently penned the forward to a collection of Bezos’ writings.

Hedge fund billionaire Ray Dalio on the Reddit revolt

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 18:22:05 -0000

The GameStop stock saga was mostly viewed through the lens of small retail investors finally putting one over on big hedge fund managers. Dan speaks with Ray Dalio, founder of hedge fund giant Bridgewater Associates, to get his perspective on the past week and whether it reflects a fundamental rot in the stock market and broader economy.

Rep. McHenry on upcoming hearing about GameStop, Reddit and Robinhood

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 19:22:03 -0000

The House Financial Services Committee on Feb. 18 will hold a hearing titled “Game Stopped? Who Wins and Loses When Short Sellers, Social Media, and Retail Investors Collide." Among those expected to testify is Vlad Tenev, CEO of stock trading app Robinhood. Dan speaks with Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), the committee's ranking Republican, on what he hopes to learn and what legislation or regulation might follow.

Author Sarah Jaffe on reimagining our relationship with work

Mon, 01 Feb 2021 20:56:40 -0000

American labor has long been stratified into blue collar and white collar, although the hues have never shone so brightly as they have during the pandemic. Dan digs into our changing relationship with work and what might come once things get back to “normal” with Sarah Jaffe, author of “Work Won’t Love You back.”

Ex-CDC director Tom Frieden on the next COVID-19 vaccines

Fri, 29 Jan 2021 18:57:39 -0000

Americans fortunate enough to receive vaccines right now, outside of clinical trials, are getting ones made by either Pfizer or Moderna. But newly released data from Novavax and Johnson & Johnson suggests that more vaccines could be on the way. Dan digs into the news and why it matters, especially as COVID-19 variants begin to spread, with Tom Frieden, former head of the CDC.

Rep. Ro Khanna on GameStop, Section 230 and Biden's top tech priorities

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 19:42:02 -0000

Big Tech is something all Americans use and most Americans complain about, no matter their political affiliation. Dan discusses the Biden administration's top Big Tech priorities, the debate over Section 230 and Reddit day trading with Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.).

Robert Downey Jr. and his partners on their new clean-tech venture

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 19:00:00 -0000

Robert Downey Jr. today announced the launch of two venture capital funds focused on startups in the sustainability sector, as the actor seems to have taken some of his Tony Stark character to heart. Dan digs into this instance of life imitating art with Downey and two of his partners at Footprint Coalition to better understand their plans and mission.

Reddit Is Running Wall Street

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 20:06:16 -0000

Wall Street is locked in a battle of will between professional investors who live in Greenwich and amateur investors who congregate on Reddit. So far, the amateurs are winning, judging by increases in their chosen stocks, like GameStop and Bed, Bath & Beyond. Dan digs into what's really happening, the mechanics of stock "shorting" and what it means for the markets' future, with Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon.

Google's chief health officer Karen DeSalvo on vaccinating America

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 16:59:49 -0000

Google on Monday became the latest Big Tech company to get involved with COVID-19 vaccinations. Not just by doing things like incorporating vaccination sites into its maps, but by helping to turn some of its offices and parking lots into vaccination sites. Dan goes deeper into what Google is doing, and why now, with Dr. Karen DeSalvo, Google's chief health officer who previously worked at HHS and as health commissioner for New Orleans.

Carbon Health's CEO on unsticking the vaccine bottleneck

Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:18:34 -0000

President Biden has said that getting Americans vaccinated for COVID-19 is his administration’s top priority, following an initial rollout that has been beset by organizational, logistical and technical glitches. Axios Re:Cap digs into the bottlenecks and how to unclog them with Carbon Health CEO Eren Bali, whose company recently began helping to manage vaccinations in Los Angeles.

The future of net neutrality under Biden

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 21:23:27 -0000

Federal net neutrality rules are back on the table in the Biden administration, after being nixed by Trump — but now might be complicated by the debate over social media company behavior. Dan digs into why net neutrality matters and what comes next with Nilay Patel, editor-in-chief of The Verge and host of the Decoder podcast.

After the Biden inaugural

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 20:24:17 -0000

Joe Biden was sworn in today as America's 46th president in an inauguration unlike any other in modern history. Dan goes deeper into the speech, the atmosphere and what it all tells us about the incoming administration, with Axios political reporters Hans Nichols and Alexi McCammond.

Bill Browder on Russia-U.S. relations after Alexei Navalny's arrest

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 20:11:06 -0000

Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was recently arrested in Moscow, just months after being poisoned in an assassination attempt, in what could become Joe Biden’s first major foreign policy test. Dan speaks with Bill Browder, an investor and author who has his own history of clashing with Putin, to better understand the Navalny situation and how the U.S. might respond by using a law that Browder helped create.

Trump's Last Stand Part I: Where It Starts

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 22:39:52 -0000

In part one of How It Happened: Trump's Last Stand, Axios political correspondent Jonathan Swan draws a direct line from President Trump's Election Night speech, in which he falsely declared victory, to the insurrection on the Capitol on January 6.

But, but, but: The story really starts in early October, as Trump is recovering from COVID-19 and struggling to turn around a flailing campaign.

New episodes out each Monday. In the meantime, subscribe to our daily news shows, Axios Today and Axios Re:Cap.

Credits: This show is produced by Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin and Alice Wilder. Dan Bobkoff is the executive producer. Additional reporting and fact checking by Zach Basu. Margaret Talev is managing editor of politics. Sara Kehaulani Goo is Axios’s executive editor. Sound design by Alex Sugiura and theme music by Michael Hanf.

The vaccine pipeline, beyond Pfizer and Moderna

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 18:24:07 -0000

America has become a two-vaccine nation, but plenty of other companies are continuing to work on new vaccines that could increase supply and accelerate the country's goal of herd immunity. Dan digs into the vaccine pipeline with Derek Lowe, a medicinal chemist and biotech blogger.

Affirm CEO Max Levchin on today's IPO and the future of fintech

Wed, 13 Jan 2021 20:11:02 -0000

Affirm, a “buy now pay later” company led by PayPal co-founder and former CEO Max Levchin, went public today at a valuation of nearly $15 billion – and then saw its share price more than double. Dan goes deeper with Levchin to discuss the IPO, the future of fintech and the role of payments processors.

The fall of Parler

Tue, 12 Jan 2021 19:34:31 -0000

Social media platform Parler is currently offline after being booted from Amazon's cloud hosting service. The move came just days after Parler was also removed from the Apple and Android app stores for allegedly violating terms of service related to violent threats on its platform. Dan digs into what happened at Parler, including the latest news that much of its content and metadata were scraped and publicly posted, with New York Times cybersecurity reporter Nicole Perlroth.

Bakkt CEO on mainstreaming Bitcoin and other digital assets

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 21:25:10 -0000

Bitcoin exchange and digital wallet company Bakkt announced plans to go public via a SPAC, in a marriage of two of Wall Street's hottest trends. Dan speaks with new Bakkt CEO Gavin Michael to discuss the company, the deal and if this move will codify cryptocurrencies as part of mainstream American finance.

America’s lethargic labor market

Fri, 08 Jan 2021 19:10:10 -0000

As the pandemic strengthens, America's labor market weakens, based on the latest monthly jobs report that showed a loss of 140,000 nonfarm payrolls. Dan discusses the numbers, what they really mean and where things could go next with Axios business reporters Courtenay Brown and Felix Salmon.

How the insurrection happened and what comes next

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 20:08:29 -0000

Much of what happened yesterday on Capitol Hill was not only predictable, but explicitly planned on Internet message boards where the MAGA movement gets the most darkly conspiratorial. Dan digs into what led to yesterday's insurrection and what comes next with NBC News' Ben Collins, who covers online disinformation, and Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights attorney Arusha Gordon, who is leading a lawsuit against the Proud Boys.

Inside the vaccination delays

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 21:02:17 -0000

America's vaccination rollout is going much slower than expected, with only around 5 million vaccinations to date. Meanwhile, COVID-19 is causing record hospitalizations and deaths, with much of the country's economic and educational engine stuck in neutral. Dan digs into what's gone wrong and what happens next with STAT News senior reporter Helen Branswell.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the presidential certification circus

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 21:15:26 -0000

Congress on Wednesday will be asked to certify state electors, thus setting the stage for Joe Biden's inauguration as the country's 46th president on Jan. 20. But, like so many things in the Trump era, it won't be business as usual, as large groups of House and Senate Republicans say they will object to electors from at least four states. Dan discusses the process and the precedent with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), the ranking Democrat on the Senate Rules Committee who will lead her party's response to objections on the Senate floor.

Plus, Atlanta Journal-Constitution political reporter Greg Bluestein joins to discuss Georgia's senate runoff elections.

Dominion Voting Systems CEO John Poulos talks elections, death threats and lawsuits

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:52:31 -0000

President Trump and his allies have continued to baselessly rail against Dominion Voting Systems, whose machines will be used tomorrow in the Georgia runoff elections that will determine which party controls the U.S. Senate.

Axios Re:Cap speaks with Dominion founder and CEO John Poulos about the controversies, the death threats and the "imminent" lawsuit his company plans to file.

Rewind: Jim Tankersley on America's middle class pandemic

Wed, 30 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

In August, Dan dug into middle class myths and realities with Jim Tankersley, a New York Times economics reporter and author of the book "The Riches of This Land." In many ways, it’s the story of why so many in the middle class were already on the edge before the pandemic began.

Rewind: Bill Ackman on the age of SPACs

Tue, 29 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

2020 was the year special purpose acquisition companies — SPACS — went mainstream. We revisit the rise of SPACs via Dan’s July conversation with Wall Street titan Bill Ackman, who was ahead of his time in 2012 when he used a SPAC to bring Burger King public.

Rewind: CNN's Brian Stelter on the Trump-Fox News "hoax"

Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

In August, Dan spoke with Brian Stelter, the CNN media critic and author of a book about Fox News called "Hoax." At the time, the dividing line between Fox News and President Trump has become blurred. Since then, the Fox-Trump relationship has frayed, wirth the outgoing President publicly endorsing its smaller rivals.

Rewind: Ted Cruz on Big Tech and the New York Post's Hunter Biden story

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

In October, Dan spoke with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) about Big Tech censorship, election disinformation, and why he plans to subpoena Jack Dorsey, but not Mark Zuckerberg. We revisit that conversation, as right-wing criticisms of big tech have only gotten louder.

Rewind: WNBA's Renee Montgomery on player efforts to enable the vote

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

In August, Dan spoke with Renee Montgomery, a point guard for the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream and co-founder of More Than A Vote, a nonpartisan voting rights group. At the time, More Than A Vote was working to encourage voter turnout and convince the owners of NBA arenas and other large venues to offer them for polling locations. Looking back at the election, it worked.

Rewind: Pete Buttigieg talks Joe Biden's economic plans

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

In October, Dan discussed Biden's economic policies and philosophies with former presidential candidate and then Biden campaign surrogate Pete Buttigieg. We revisit that conversation now that Biden has won and picked Buttigieg to be the next U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry on the basketball biz in a pandemic

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 19:16:26 -0000

The NBA tips off off tomorrow night, making it the first major U.S. sports league to play a second season amidst the pandemic. No bubble this time, but also not many in-person fans. Axios Re:Cap talks with Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry on the business of basketball in this environment, plus that massive new deal for two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Bonus Episode: The Hard Truth of housing

Sat, 19 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0000

We’re sharing the third episode of the Hard Truths podcast series.

In this episode, we examine the role of both policy and the private sector in perpetuating segregated housing. We explore the legacy of housing segregation in Chicago, how housing segregation impacts wealth-building, and how it lays the foundation for other forms of segregation.

Guest: Natalie Moore, author of The South Side and WBEZ Chicago race, class and communities reporter.

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Carol Wu, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Dan Bobkoff, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Alex Sugiura and Naomi Shavin. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

Nicholas Kristof on his Pornhub article and the aftermath

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 19:27:00 -0000

Pornhub is one of America's most-visited websites, but a recent investigation by The New York Times' Nicholas Kristof found many videos of minors and nonconsensual sexual violence. The blowback was swift, with Visa and Mastercard cutting some ties to Pornhub, which has now removed the vast majority of its content. Dan speaks with Kristof about the aftermath of his piece and what comes next.

Behind the Bitcoin boom with Anthony Pompliano

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 18:42:15 -0000

Bitcoin yesterday topped $20,000 for the first time ever, and then just kept climbing. Dan digs into the reasons for Bitcoin's price surge, and what it means for its future as an actual currency, with investor and podcast host Anthony Pompliano.

Aphria and Tilray CEOs discuss their cannabis mega-merger

Wed, 16 Dec 2020 22:06:04 -0000

Aphria and Tilray on Wednesday announced merger plans for what would become the world's largest cannabis company by sales, just weeks after voters in several more U.S. states approved legalization. Dan digs into cannabis consolidation, and the politics that surrounds it, with Aphria CEO Irwin Simon and Tilray CEO Brendan Kennedy.

Sen. Joe Manchin on getting economic stimulus passed this week

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 19:52:40 -0000

With vaccine distribution beginning this week, America can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. But that tunnel remains several months long, and that means economic pain and hardship for millions. Dan speaks with Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), who is helping spearhead a bipartisan and bicameral effort to get economic stimulus passed, about the odds of success this week and what's in the plan.

Former FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg talks vaccine rollout

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 19:59:26 -0000

COVID-19 vaccinations have begun in the U.S., with a New York City nurse on Monday becoming the first recipient outside of clinical trial participants. But some Americans remain skeptical, in part due to perceived political influence. Dan discusses the process, politics and science of COVID-19 vaccinations with Margaret Hamburg, who led the FDA between 2009 and 2015.

Plus, Axios Codebook author Zach Dorfman joins to discuss the cybersecurity hack that has impacted both the U.S. Treasury and Commerce departments.

LabCorp CEO on COVID-19 testing, and where it goes from here

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 18:53:34 -0000

America is in the grips of the worst COVID-19 outbreak since the pandemic began, in terms of infections, hospitalizations and deaths. That means testing is now more important than ever before, and will continue to be a key public health tool even after vaccinations begin. Dan digs into the past, present and future of COVID-19 testing with Adam Schechter, CEO of LabCorp., one of the country's two largest testing companies.

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky talks IPO, pandemic and air mattresses

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 20:58:01 -0000

Airbnb began trading today on the Nasdaq at a valuation north of $100 billion, which is more than Marriott, Hilton and Expedia combined. Dan digs into the year's largest IPO and how Airbnb has navigated a perilous year for travel and hospitality with company co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky.

Bonus Episode: Breaking up Facebook

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 21:13:33 -0000

Facebook on Wednesday was hit with landmark antitrust lawsuits, with the FTC and 48 states suing to force the company to spin off its Instagram and WhatsApp units. Dan goes deeper in a special pop-up episode, with Axios tech reporters Ashley Gold and Scott Rosenberg.

Calm co-CEO on the rise of mental wellness apps

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 19:54:22 -0000

The market for mental wellness products is booming, as the pandemic has gotten on just about everyone's last nerve. Dan digs in with Michael Acton Smith, co-founder and co-CEO of meditation app Calm, about how mental wellness differs from mental health, the B2B of mental wellness and those election night ads on CNN.

Axios Investigates: A Chinese Spy

Wed, 09 Dec 2020 00:30:07 -0000

For over a year, Axios has been investigating a suspected Chinese intelligence operative who cultivated extensive ties with local and national U.S. politicians, including a sitting congressman.

Today, we present a special episode: the story of the alleged intelligence operation, which offers a rare glimpse into the lengths Beijing will go to access U.S. political circles.

Guests: Axios' Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, Axios Codebook author Zach Dorfman of the Aspen Institute, former Cupertino, CA mayor Gilbert Wong, former CIA intelligence official Rodney Faraon and Alameda County chief-of-staff Shawn Wilson.

Credits: This story was edited by Alison Snyder, Scott Rosenberg and Sara Goo. This special podcast episode was produced by Dan Bobkoff and Carol Wu and mixed by Alex Sugiura. Special thanks to Mike Allen, Qian Gao and Naomi Shavin.

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"Problem Solvers" co-chair Rep. Gottheimer on the state of stimulus

Mon, 07 Dec 2020 21:00:11 -0000

Nearly nine months since the CARES Act became law, ensuring that an economic recession didn't become a depression, Congress is finally close to a successor bill. Dan digs into the negotiations, and what took so long, with Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.), co-chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, which has taken the lead in crafting new legislation.

Former FDA chief Rob Califf on the vaccine approval process

Fri, 04 Dec 2020 21:17:28 -0000

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is reviewing two emergency use authorization requests for COVID-19 vaccines, with an outside advisory committee scheduled to meet next Thursday to review data from Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech. Dan digs in with former FDA commissioner Rob Califf, who talks about the EUA process, the science and who should make the final call. Plus, Axios media reporter Sara Fischer joins to discuss the future of theatrical releases.

Faces of COVID creator on telling the stories of those we've lost

Thu, 03 Dec 2020 21:37:39 -0000

America yesterday lost 2,762 people to COVID-19, per the CDC, bringing the total pandemic toll in the U.S. to 272,525. That's more than the population of Des Moines, Iowa. Or Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Or Toledo, Ohio. Dan speaks with Alex Goldstein, creator of the @FacesofCOVID Twitter account, about telling the stories behind the statistics.

GM’s head of electric vehicles on the company’s 2025 ambitions

Wed, 02 Dec 2020 18:21:56 -0000

General Motors this week slammed the brakes on a deal with electric truck company Nikola, but it doesn’t matter much for GM’s longer-term electric ambitions. Dan discusses the company’s investments in charging infrastructure, battery technology and new models with Ken Morris, GM’s VP for autonomous and electric vehicles.

Nasdaq exec on proposed diversity rules for listed companies

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 20:20:12 -0000

The Nasdaq today said it will ask federal securities regulators to approve new rules that would require its listed companies to regularly report on the demographic diversity of their boards, and also comply with board diversity requirements. Dan goes deeper with Jeff Thomas, Nasdaq's senior VP of corporate services, to learn why Nasdaq is enacting this policy, the internal discussions that led to it and what happens to companies that don't comply.

Former Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes on the Senate runoffs

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 19:05:21 -0000

The future of U.S. politics, and all that flows from it, is in the hands of Georgia voters when they cast their votes in two Senate runoffs on Jan. 5. Dan digs into the election dynamics with former Georgia Gov. Roy Barnes, a Democrat who served from 1999 to 2003.

Walmart U.S. CEO on Thanksgiving grocery and Black Friday shopping trends

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0000

Amazon may get more media buzz, but there is simply no retailer, or grocer, in America that does more business than does Walmart. And that gives John Furner, its head of U.S. operations, one of the best views into Black Friday and Thanksgiving grocery shopping. Dan talks to Furner about what he's seeing from his unique perch, and what pandemic-driven changes he expects will outlast the virus.

Butterball CEO Jay Jandrain talks turkey

Tue, 24 Nov 2020 19:15:49 -0000

Butterball estimates that it sells one out of every three Thanksgiving turkeys, but knows that this year's celebrations will be a lot different than in years past. Dan talks with the turkey giant's CEO Jay Jandrain about what people are buying, what they're asking the "Turkey Talkline" and what the pandemic has meant for his business.

Biotech investor Bob Nelsen on AstraZeneca and his plan to revolutionize pharma

Mon, 23 Nov 2020 19:39:08 -0000

AstraZeneca and the University of Oxford today reported promising efficacy data for their COVID-19 vaccine, which has less stringent storage requirements than the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines and which may be distributed earlier in developing countries. Dan digs into the state of vaccine and therapeutics manufacturing with Bob Nelsen, a successful biotech investor who today launched Resilience, a giant new pharma production platform that he believes will prepare America for its next major health challenges.

Plus, Axios health care editor Sam Baker joins to discuss AstraZeneca’s interim analysis.

The future of air travel

Sat, 21 Nov 2020 16:00:00 -0000

U.S. air travel is down 65%, but lots of people are expected to fly this week, in defiance of CDC guidelines.

Axios Re:Cap digs into the future of air travel, America’s largest plane maker and concerns over what this week could mean. Our guests are Axios reporters Joann Muller, Courtenay Brown and Erica Pandey.

Black Friday 2020 and the future of retail

Thu, 19 Nov 2020 20:05:04 -0000

We're eight days away from Black Friday, but this year it might be about a lot more than bargains or doorbuster stampedes. Instead, it could help determine if certain retailers will survive past 2020, or at least if they hold on to physical stores. Dan talks with Fortune senior reporter Phil Wahba about which retailers have the most to gain or lose next week and the broader future of retail.

Joe Biden's plan to forgive student debt

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 22:04:04 -0000

President-elect Biden this week endorsed a proposal to immediately forgive up to $10,000 in student debt, with some experts arguing that he could do so via executive action. Dan speaks with Mike Pierce, policy director for the Student Borrower Protection Center, about Biden's plan, why it matters and what comes next.

Skift CEO Rafat Ali on Airbnb's IPO and the future of travel

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 00:55:50 -0000

Airbnb filed for its IPO yesterday, and showed some glimmers of hope for a travel and hospitality industry that has been hit particularly hard by the pandemic. Dan speaks with Skift co-founder and CEO Rafat Ali about what he learned from Airbnb's IPO prospectus, lessons for hoteliers and what will be left once COVID-19 is contained.

Moderna's chief medical officer on its blockbuster vaccine news

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 21:00:33 -0000

Moderna Therapeutics today reported a 94.5% efficacy for its COVID-19 vaccine, which needn't be stored at the same ultra-cold temperatures as does a similar vaccine developed by Pfizer. It also said short-term safety concerns, such as headaches and injection site soreness, self-resolved within days, and that it could have 20 million doses available by year-end. Dan speaks with Moderna chief medical officer Tal Zaks about the new data, distribution, politics, and how it was preparing for this moment even before COVID-19 was discovered.

Bonus episode: The Hard Truth of school police

Sat, 14 Nov 2020 23:53:00 -0000

We’re sharing the second episode of the Hard Truths podcast series.

We are a moment in American history where there is a reckoning and awareness about the way things have been done. The widespread protests this summer have injected further urgency - and change. That’s true when it comes to community policing. But it’s also now affecting police who work in nearly half of America’s public schools.

Guests: Jackie Byers, executive director of the Black Organizing Project, and Clarence Cox, former chief of Clayton County Public Schools Police Department.

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Election day's biggest winner was its technology

Fri, 13 Nov 2020 18:57:45 -0000

America's election infrastructure survived and thrived last week, despite pandemic complexities and President Trump's unfounded claims of widespread fraud. Yes, including software and machines made by Dominion Voting Systems. Dan checks in on the state of U.S. election technology with Michael Hanmer, research director for the University of Maryland's Center for Democracy and Civic Engagement.

Inside the rapid rise of Parler with its chief policy officer

Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:17:41 -0000

Parler has become the social network refuge for Trump supporters who believe that legacy platforms like Facebook and Twitter have become too restrictive, helping it shoot to the very top of the app store charts. Dan digs into Parler's popularity, process and controversies with Parler chief policy officer Amy Peikoff.

Lyft co-founder John Zimmer on the gig economy's big election day victory

Tue, 10 Nov 2020 20:27:09 -0000

Gig economy companies like Lyft and Uber got a huge win in California, when voters approved a measure that will let them continue to classify many of their workers as independent contractors instead of as employees. Dan digs into the ballot measure and what comes next, both in California and nationally, with Lyft co-founder and president John Zimmer.

Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla on the blockbuster COVID-19 vaccine news

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 19:01:56 -0000

Pfizer on Monday announced that its COVID-19 vaccine has proven effective in preventing infection in over 90% of Phase 3 clinical trial patients, and added that it could have 50 million doses available by year-end. Dan talks to Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla about data, distribution, politics, and how he reacted upon receiving the news.

What Biden faces

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 15:09:03 -0000

This is an Axios Election 2020 special. President-elect Joe Biden will enter office with some of the biggest challenges any American leader has ever faced. Axios’s Margaret Talev, Mike Allen, and Jim VandeHei join us break down what he’s up against.

Biden wins: What to expect next

Sat, 07 Nov 2020 17:01:15 -0000

This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. Joe Biden wins the presidential election, AP projects. We talk to Axios reporters Hans Nichols and Jonathan Swan to find out what’s next for both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

Inside the battle for Arizona

Thu, 05 Nov 2020 21:35:07 -0000

Arizona remains one of the presidential election's most unsettled states, with Joe Biden clinging to a slight lead. Dan unpacks what happened in Arizona, including why Biden underperformed Democratic Senate candidate Mark Kelly and the supposed "Sharpiegate," with local reporter Hank Stephenson and University of Arizona professor Kate Kenski.

Why GA and NC are still too close to call

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:08:00 -0000

This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. Georgia and North Carolina were both seen as states in play this election cycle, but not many predicted they’d be among the last states to be called. We find out what’s happening on the ground and when a projected winner may be declared with Atlanta Journal Constitution reporter Greg Bluestein and Director of Research for Duke’s Polis Center for Politics Deondra Rose.

What happens next in Wisconsin

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 20:02:00 -0000

This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. Wisconsin has been called for Joe Biden, but the Trump campaign has already asked for a recount. We dig into what happens next with WisconsinWatch reporter Nora Eckert, who says that the "irregularities" alleged by the Trump campaign is a misunderstanding of how the state's process works.

How Trump wins, even if he loses

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 18:46:00 -0000

This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. Donald Trump may have solidified his control over the Republican Party, even if he doesn't pull out a presidential victory over Joe Biden, by expanding the GOP electorate and helping to reverse some 2016 Congressional losses. Dan and Axios CEO Jim VandeHei discuss Trump's sway over the GOP.

America's wake-up reality check

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 11:59:00 -0000

This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. As America wakes up, here’s where we stand.

Wisconsin, Michigan, Nevada and the all-important Pennsylvania hang in the balance. The states that have counted, but are too close to call are Georgia and North Carolina. Niala Boodhoo talks to Axios's Hans Nichols and Jonathan Swan.

The early narrative of the election

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 06:44:00 -0000

What is the story that’s forming in real time?

Niala Boodhoo talks to Axios’ White House and Politics Editor Margaret Talev in Washington DC and in New York — Jacob Weisberg, co-founder of Pushkin Industries and former editor in chief of the Slate Group.

What the campaigns are saying

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:27:00 -0000

We talk to Axios' Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei about how Democrats and Republicans are interpreting the early results and the unknowns tonight.

A good night for Trump in Florida

Wed, 04 Nov 2020 03:34:00 -0000

This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. President Trump did better in Florida than many expected. To understand why, we spoke to Peter Schorsch, the St. Petersburg-based reporter behind FloridaPolitics.com, who shared how demographic shifts, fears of socialism, and reactions to Black Lives Matter protests motivated voter turnout in the Sunshine State.

What's happening in Pennsylvania?

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 23:41:00 -0000

This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. Pennsylvania could determine the outcome of this election. We check in on one county that voted blue for decades until it went for Trump by 20 points. We talk to WITF reporter Emily Previti about how things have changed since 2016.

How is Election-Day voting going?

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 22:09:00 -0000

This is Axios Special Election 2020 coverage. There have been some significant voting problems so far today, including wrongly-programmed poll books in parts of Georgia, but "the whole country is not on fire," according to Kristen Clarke, president of the National Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law.

Rev. William Barber & Laurene Powell Jobs talk voter suppression

Mon, 02 Nov 2020 19:58:53 -0000

A record number of ballots are expected to be cast in tomorrow's election, but we don't know what the vote total would have been if some Americans weren't discouraged or prevented from voting. Dan discusses voter suppression and its ties to poverty with the Rev. William Barber and Laurene Powell Jobs.

How hospitals are prepping for the new COVID-19 surge

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:13:14 -0000

Coronavirus cases and hospitalizations are surging, particularly in areas that had been largely spared in the spring. One big question now is if hospitals are better prepared for this spike and if they will be able to continue providing elective services. Dan discusses what hospitals have, and what they still need, with Lloyd Dean, CEO of CommonSpirit Health, one of America's largest operators of hospitals and health clinics.

The vaccine race turns toward nationalism

Thu, 29 Oct 2020 18:26:40 -0000

The coronavirus pandemic is worsening, both in the U.S. and abroad, with cases, hospitalizations and deaths all rising. Dan digs into the state of global vaccine development, including why both the U.S. and China seem to be going it alone, with medicinal chemist and biotech blogger Derek Lowe. Plus, Axios financial correspondent Felix Salmon on U.S. GDP growth.

Pete Buttigieg on Joe Biden's economic plans

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 16:22:55 -0000

Joe Biden has a very different prescription for America's economy than does President Trump. Not just in terms of how to tax and spend, but also in how to approach trading partners like China. Dan digs into Biden's policies and philosophies with former presidential candidate and current Biden campaign surrogate Pete Buttigieg.

The fight over fracking

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 21:21:40 -0000

Fracking for natural gas has become a flashpoint in the election's final week, particularly in Pennsylvania where both President Trump and former Vice President Biden made stops yesterday. But much of the political rhetoric has ignored that the industry has gone from boom to bust, beset by layoffs, bankruptcies and fire-sale mergers. Dan digs into the state of fracking, and what it means for the future of American energy, with Bob McNally, president of Rapidan Energy Group.

The art and business of political polling

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 19:09:01 -0000

The election is only eight days away, and it’s not just the candidates whose futures are on the line. Political pollsters, four years after wrongly predicting a Hillary Clinton presidency, are viewing it as their own judgment day. Axios Re:Cap digs into the polls, and what pollsters have changed since 2016, with former FiveThirtyEight writer and current CNN politics analyst Harry Enten.

The 2020 campaign money story

Fri, 23 Oct 2020 19:36:01 -0000

President Trump’s campaign says it just had its best-ever fundraising day, securing $26 million in the hours around last night’s debate. This just adds to what was already a record-shattering election season, in terms of money raised and money spent. Dan discusses the 2020 fundraising story, including what happens to a candidate's unspent money, with election law expert Ciara Torres-Spelliscy. Plus, Axios financial correspondent Felix Salmon joins to discuss Goldman Sachs.

Jason Hirschhorn on Quibi's death and what comes next

Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:36:13 -0000

Short-form video streaming app Quibi announced yesterday that it will cease operations, just six months after a high-profile launch that was backed by $1.75 billion in funding from studios and venture capitalists. Dan digs into what went wrong and what happens next, with REDEF CEO Jason Hirschhorn. Plus, Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene on President Trump’s debate preparation.

House antitrust chair Rep. David Cicilline talks USA vs. Google

Wed, 21 Oct 2020 20:38:19 -0000

Description: The U.S. Justice Department filed a 63-page antitrust lawsuit against Google, related to the tech giant's search and search advertising business. This is just weeks after the House subcommittee on antitrust issued its own scathing report on Google and other Big Tech companies, arguing that they've become digital monopolies. Dan and Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.), chair of the subcommittee on antitrust, discuss Google, the DOJ's lawsuit, and Congress' next move.

Plus, Axios political reporter Hans Nichols analyzes a possible Biden campaign strategy on Cabinet appointments.

China's post-COVID economic recovery

Tue, 20 Oct 2020 19:40:34 -0000

This week, the Chinese government reported third quarter GDP growth of 4.9%, year-over-year. This comes as the U.S. economy continues to be much weaker, year-over-year, given our relative inability to get COVID-19 under control. Dan examines China's economy, including its increased focus on domestic demand, with CNBC Beijing bureau chief Eunice Yoon.

Joe Biden's pandemic plan

Mon, 19 Oct 2020 18:00:55 -0000

The presidential race has been dominated by President Trump's handling of the pandemic, but there's been relatively little talk of what Joe Biden would do were he to take office in January. Dan digs into the Biden pandemic plan — including mask mandates, shutdowns, and vaccine distribution — with campaign surrogate Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA).

Bonus episode: The Hard Truths of voter suppression

Sat, 17 Oct 2020 16:00:00 -0000

This weekend, Axios is kicking off Hard Truths, a project examining systemic racism in our country. We’re sharing the first episode of the Hard Truths podcast series.

This will be a year-long series covering a new topic each month - education, housing, technology, and health care. With a bitter election just days away, we start with voting, specifically voter suppression.

Operation Warp Speed's Moncef Slaoui on the new vaccine timeline

Fri, 16 Oct 2020 17:02:48 -0000

Pfizer today said it won't apply for an emergency use authorization for its COVID-19 vaccine until late November, all but guaranteeing that the FDA won't be asked to consider approval until after the election. Dan is joined by Moncef Slaoui, the White House's chief scientific advisor to Operation Warp Speed, the public-private partnership created to get a coronavirus vaccine deployed and developed.

Ted Cruz on Big Tech and the NY Post's Hunter Biden story

Thu, 15 Oct 2020 20:59:00 -0000

Twitter today is alight with conversations about a New York Post story about Hunter Biden. But you can't find a link to the story on Twitter, and you'll be temporarily blocked if you try to share it — due to concerns that the story is based on hacked, or possibly manipulated documents. Facebook also has put sharing limits on the story. Dan is joined by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to discuss Big Tech censorship, election disinformation, and why he plans to subpoena Jack Dorsey but not Mark Zuckerberg. Plus, Lucy Dadayan of the Urban Institute joins to discuss her new report on state tax revenue in 2020 compared to 2019.

House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer on the stalled stimulus

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 20:08:00 -0000

Earlier today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin spoke again about the stalled federal stimulus plan, yet they don't appear to be closer to a deal to help American families or businesses. Dan and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) discuss negotiating with the White House, sticking points, and why his caucus opposes stand-alone bills for consensus items like airline payroll support and small business loans. Plus, Kyle Pomerleau of the American Enterprise Institute joins to discuss his new report on the Biden campaign’s tax proposals.

Ex-CDC director Tom Frieden on the state of COVID-19 vaccines

Tue, 13 Oct 2020 20:36:13 -0000

Johnson & Johnson has paused Phase 3 trials for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate, after one patient reported an “unexplained illness.” This comes after AstraZeneca paused its Phase 3 trials due to an adverse event, and Moderna slowed its trial because of enrollment difficulties. Dan discusses these developments and more with Dr. Tom Frieden, who led the CDC between 2009 and 2017. Plus, Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon joins to discuss official unemployment vs. “true” unemployment in the U.S.

Jeffrey Epstein's money trail

Mon, 12 Oct 2020 19:27:00 -0000

Jeffrey Epstein died more than a year ago, but the investigation into how he made his money is heating up. The latest is a New York Times report that private equity titan Leon Black might have paid Epstein upward of $75 million over the years, which is much more than was previously disclosed. Dan is joined by Matthew Goldstein, a New York Times business reporter who co-authored today's story. Plus, Axios Tech reporter Ashley Gold joins to discuss the expectation that the U.S. Justice Department will charge Google with antitrust violations.

New England Journal of Medicine editor-in-chief on landmark election editorial

Thu, 08 Oct 2020 19:09:43 -0000

The New England Journal of Medicine yesterday published the first political editorial in its 208-year history, arguing that America's leaders have bungled the response to COVID-19, leading to unnecessary death and economic hardship.

Axios Re:Cap goes deeper with Dr. Eric Rubin, an immunologist and infectious disease expert who serves as NEJM's editor-in-chief.

How Big Candy is approaching a pandemic Halloween

Wed, 07 Oct 2020 19:13:27 -0000

Halloween this year will be unrecognizable. Much less trick-or-treating. Far fewer parties. For candy makers, 2020 presents a major challenge. Axios Re:Cap digs in with Ferrara Candy CEO Todd Siwak, whose company is the country's largest maker of candy corn, jelly beans, and all sorts of other confectionary treats.

American health care held for ransom

Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:37:11 -0000

Last month, one of America's largest hospital chains was hit by a type of cybercrime known as a ransomware attack. Then, just days later, the same thing happened to a Philadelphia company called eResearch Technology, whose software is used in COVID-19 vaccine trials.

Axios Re:Cap digs into the growing threat with Nicole Perlroth, a New York Times cybersecurity reporter who broke the ERT news.

Pilots union prez on the future of airlines

Mon, 05 Oct 2020 20:20:00 -0000

U.S. airlines have begun furloughing or laying off tens of thousands of employees, including pilots, after Congress failed to pass a new bailout bill that is supported by leadership of both parties and the White House. Axios Re:Cap digs into the current state of play, and why it could be very tough for airlines to "unscramble the egg," with Captain Joe DePeet, president of the Air Lines Pilots Association.

What's next after Trump's COVID-19 diagnosis

Fri, 02 Oct 2020 20:02:35 -0000

President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have tested positive for COVID-19, raising questions about their current conditions, the health of others in their orbit, and also what this means for the campaign, the markets, public health policy and more. Dan is joined by Axios reporters Jonathan Swan, Mike Allen, Sam Baker, Dion Rabouin and Sara Fischer.

Anne Helen Petersen on America's burnout epidemic

Thu, 01 Oct 2020 20:00:24 -0000

Many Americans, and millennials in particular, are experiencing burnout that's as much due to socioeconomic factors as to the pandemic. Dan and Anne Helen Petersen, author of the new book “Can't Even: How Millennials Became the Burnout Generation,” discuss the generational divide on burnout and what can be done to reverse the trend. Plus, Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene shares an update on stimulus negotiations.

Palantir co-founder on its mission and controversies

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 17:45:44 -0000

Palantir Technologies today went public at an initial valuation of over $21 billion, giving investors a chance to buy into one of Silicon Valley's most talked-about tech companies. Dan and Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale dig into Palantir's mission and why it's so controversial.

Cameo CEO on the business of fame

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 19:30:37 -0000

Cameo, a marketplace in which users pay for personalized video messages from celebrities, has gone from niche novelty to very big business. One celebrity just surpassed $1 million in earnings, and more than 5,000 messages are sold each day. Dan and Cameo CEO Steven Galanis dig into how the company came to be and how it's changing the monetization of fame. Plus: A "cameo" from one of the site's top stars and debate night analysis with Axios White House and politics editor Margaret Talev.

Digging into Trump's taxes with Francine McKenna

Mon, 28 Sep 2020 19:11:23 -0000

President Trump paid no federal income tax in 10 of the past 15 years, and just $750 in 2016 and 2017, according to a new report from The New York Times. He also is reported to have hundreds of millions of dollars in outstanding debts, most of which would come due during a second term.

Axios Re:Cap focuses on what is and isn't surprising about the revelations, plus how real estate developers are taxed, with Francine McKenna, an independent financial journalist and certified public accountant.

Substack and the future of media

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 00:25:17 -0000

Traditional media models and most of the digital models are either straining under pressure or outright broken. Some journalists have responded by going out on their own, leveraging a new group of startups that help them self-publish and monetize their work. To discuss this trend and what it means for the journalism industry, Dan is joined by Chris Best, CEO of Substack, which has over 250,000 paying subscribers on its writer network.

The child care tax on America's economic recovery

Thu, 24 Sep 2020 20:32:58 -0000

American child care is in crisis, which makes it much harder for the American economy to recover — as providers struggle to stay in business and parents struggle to work. Dan digs into the problems and what can be done to solve them with Vox senior reporter Anna North.

Reid Hoffman and Mark Pincus on the rise of Silicon Valley SPACs

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 18:52:56 -0000

Silicon Valley venture capitalists are no longer content with investing in startups and then eventually handing them off. Instead, many are now forming SPACs, or blank check acquisition companies, to ride tech unicorns into the public markets themselves. Dan discusses this trend with the co-founders of one such tech SPAC: Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn and partner with VC firm Greylock, and Mark Pincus, founder and former CEO of Zynga.

The big business of immigrant detention

Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:32:33 -0000

Around 70% of all immigration detention centers are run by private companies, including the one at the heart of a new whistleblower complaint that alleges systemic medical neglect and malpractice. Dan digs into the business of immigrant detention, including oversight and profit incentives, with New Yorker staff writer Jonathan Blitzer.

RBG and the future of American health care

Mon, 21 Sep 2020 19:34:48 -0000

Before her death, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was preparing to hear a case that could determine the availability of affordable health insurance for roughly 20 million Americans. Dan is joined by University of Michigan law professor and Supreme Court expert Nicholas Bagley to discuss the case and what could happen next.

Taylor Lorenz on Trump's threat to ban TikTok

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 20:00:01 -0000

President Trump has just 48 hours left to either follow through on his threatened ban of TikTok, or accept a proposed tech partnership with Oracle. Dan and New York Times tech reporter Taylor Lorenz dig into how the TikTok user community has reacted to this political drama and what comes next.

Amazon exec on its Climate Pledge Fund

Thu, 17 Sep 2020 19:03:15 -0000

Amazon today announced the first companies to receive money from a $2 billion venture capital fund it formed to help combat climate change. Dan digs into how Amazon hopes the fund will help it achieve its own goals of getting carbon neutral by 2040, and if it's more substance than spin with Matt Peterson, Amazon's director of new initiatives and corporate development.

How 2020 changed advertising

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:48:14 -0000

Dozens of celebrities, including Kim Kardashian West, aren't posting to their Facebook or Instagram feeds today, as part of the "Stop hate for profit" campaign. It’s a continuation of the July ad boycott of social media. To discuss what this temporary boycott means, and how the broader advertising market has changed in 2020, Dan is joined by Axios media reporter Sara Fischer and Rob Farinella, the CEO of advertising agency Blue Sky.

The TikTok view from China

Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:09:56 -0000

By this time next week, we should know if TikTok will be allowed to continue operating in the U.S., in partnership with Oracle, or if it will be in the process of being banned by President Trump. To get the perspective from China, where TikTok's parent company is based, Dan is joined by CNBC Beijing bureau chief Eunice Yoon.

Classrooms become pandemic workplaces

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 19:21:54 -0000

Around 37% of America’s public school students are beginning the year in some sort of in-person learning, which means millions of teachers have returned to classrooms. Dan is joined by American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten to discuss what's working, what's still needed, and if teachers should be required to take a COVID-19 vaccine when one is available.

Tech's role in fighting California wildfires

Fri, 11 Sep 2020 17:29:43 -0000

California is on fire right now, and Silicon Valley is among the affected areas. But tech hasn't done much to help prevent or fight these sorts of blazes, as most companies prefer to build products for consumers or businesses, not governments. Dan discusses what tech could be doing more of, and why it isn't, with GoTenna CEO Daniela Perdomo, whose company makes a product that helps wildfire fighters communicate via cell phones even if there isn't available cellular service.

ESPN’s Mina Kimes on the new NFL reality

Thu, 10 Sep 2020 19:18:08 -0000

The NFL season kicks off tonight in Kansas City, but a whole lot has changed since the Chiefs hoisted their trophy in February. Dan is joined by ESPN NFL analyst Mina Kimes to discuss football’s new economics, experiences, and politics.

The vaccine race hits a speed bump

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 18:23:04 -0000

Yesterday news broke that AstraZeneca is pausing its clinical trials on a COVID-19 vaccine after a patient appeared to develop a serious neurological condition. It raised an unsettling question: What if a vaccine is further away than most of us have hoped? Dan unpacks the latest reporting and what it means with STAT News reporter Adam Feuerstein, who helped break the AstraZeneca news.

Politicizing a coronavirus vaccine

Tue, 08 Sep 2020 21:07:24 -0000

Most Americans agree on the need for a safe and effective COVID-19 vaccine, but President Trump's repeated hints at a pre-election approval has sparked debate that politics could get ahead of science. Dan is joined by Zeke Emanuel, a health policy official in the Obama administration, who discusses what he’ll look for if and when a vaccine gets approved.

World Central Kitchen CEO on feeding America

Fri, 04 Sep 2020 18:18:26 -0000

The FEED Act was introduced in May and would help put restaurant kitchens to work feeding vulnerable Americans, including children who can’t return to school. It counts celebrity chef and founder of World Central Kitchen José Andrés among its champions — but it’s stalled along with the rest of a potential next stimulus package. World Central Kitchen CEO Nate Mook joins Dan to discuss what needs to happen to address food insecurity when Congress is back in session.

Election night nightmares

Thu, 03 Sep 2020 19:41:58 -0000

America is unlikely to know the presidential winner on election night, due to the expected surge of mail-in votes. The nightmare scenario is that one candidate will appear to have won, based on initial results, but then the leader flips as more mail-in votes are counted. Dan discusses Election Day plans and concerns and why states don’t plan to just keep quiet until all of their votes are counted with New Mexico Secretary of State Maggie Toulouse Oliver, a Democrat and current president of the National Association of Secretaries of State.

Walmart's plan to battle Amazon Prime

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 21:23:27 -0000

Walmart yesterday announced a new subscription service that will compete directly with Amazon Prime, as America's two largest retailers continue to fight for supremacy. Dan is joined by Walmart chief customer officer Janey Whiteside and asks why Walmart Plus is launching in the middle of a pandemic, what kinds of additional services or perks the company intends to add to its program, and if drone delivery is in its future.

Silicon Valley's contact tracing fail

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 20:30:53 -0000

Apple and Google today announced plans to expand their coronavirus warning software, months after an initial rollout that hasn't met expectations. Dan and Washington Post tech reporter Reed Albergotti dig into the initial hopes for this software, what happened and what could come next.

Restructuring the police

Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:14:25 -0000

Reducing police brutality and improving trust between police departments and Black communities is urgent work. Dan discusses the interventions that could make a difference with Brookings Institution fellow and University of Maryland professor Rashawn Ray, who has spent more than a decade studying systemic racism and running implicit bias trainings for police departments.

CNN's Brian Stelter on the Trump-Fox News "hoax"

Fri, 28 Aug 2020 20:13:48 -0000

The dividing line between Fox News Channel and Donald Trump has become blurred, with each increasingly relying on the other to accomplish their goals.

Axios Re:Cap speaks with Brian Stelter, the CNN media critic and author of a new book about FNC's evolution, its internal struggles, and how hosts like Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson influence national policy.

WNBA's Renee Montgomery on player efforts to enable the vote

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 19:40:27 -0000

Sports arenas in cities like Atlanta and Charlotte will be converted on November 3 into polling places, to reduce wait-times while enabling social distancing. It's an effort being led by More Than A Vote, a nonpartisan voting rights group formed by NBA and WNBA players like LeBron James, in the wake of George Floyd's murder.

Axios Re:Cap digs in with Renee Montgomery, a point guard for the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream and co-founder of More Than A Vote. We discuss the election, last night's player strike, and why she opted out of this season to focus on issues of social justice.

Nike, Kobe Bryant, and the big business of sneaker resale

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 21:48:04 -0000

Nike this week is rolling out five new editions of Kobe Bryant sneakers, but few fans have gotten them at the retail price. Instead, they've been scooped up by resellers who use bots to acquire the shoes, and then charge consumers hundreds of dollars extra.

Axios Re:Cap digs into the multi-billion dollar sneaker resale market with For The Win's Mike Sykes, who argues that Bryant's legacy is being tarnished.

Ant Group IPO gives U.S. the cold shoulder

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:18:55 -0000

Chinese financial tech giant Ant Group today filed for what could become the largest initial public offering of all time, with plans to list in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

Axios Re:Cap digs into why this deal is as much about geopolitics as it is about stocks, and why New York got left behind.

Trump campaign advisor Jason Miller on a second-term economy

Mon, 24 Aug 2020 19:18:43 -0000

The Republican National Convention kicks off this evening, with plans to lay out an economic vision different from what the Democrats presented last week.

Axios Re:Cap speaks with Jason Miller, a senior advisor to the Trump campaign, about where the economy has been, where it's at, and where Trump wants to take it in a second term.

Tax trouble for billionaire philanthropist Robert Smith

Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:24:21 -0000

Robert Smith captivated America in May 2019 when he pledged to pay off student debt for Morehouse College's graduating class. It was Smith's introduction on the national stage, but he’d had decades of success in private equity that made him the wealthiest Black person in the U.S. and a philanthropic force. Now, Bloomberg News reports that he's under criminal investigation by the IRS, which could dent both his reputation and his political ambitions. Dan digs in with Bloomberg reporter Neil Weinberg.

New Mexico Gov. Lujan Grisham on Biden's green jobs plan

Thu, 20 Aug 2020 20:04:46 -0000

One of the policy specifics offered up repeatedly during the Democratic National Convention has been Joe Biden's promise to create millions of renewable energy sector jobs. Dan digs into his plan with Biden campaign surrogate and New Mexico Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham, whose state is a major player in both renewable energy and fossil fuels.

University president on reopening safely

Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:43:37 -0000

This week has seen, in rapid succession, UNC Chapel Hill send students home, Notre Dame suspend in-person classes, and Michigan State University advise students to stay home. Delaware State University, a historically black university, believes it can — and must — find a way to bring its students back to campus safely. Dan discusses DSU’s plan with university president Tony Allen.

Opioids in the pandemic

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 20:51:26 -0000

Prior to the pandemic, America’s most urgent public health crisis was the opioid epidemic. It’s been overshadowed by the coronavirus, but meanwhile the situation may have gotten much worse. Dan is joined by the Associated Press's Geoff Mulvihill to discuss this situation and the next phase of litigation against prescription opioid makers.

Rep. Carolyn Maloney on fixing the U.S. Postal Service

Mon, 17 Aug 2020 20:38:38 -0000

Within the next week, House Democrats plan to vote on $25 billion in new funding for the U.S. Postal Service and to hold an Oversight Committee hearing at which Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is expected to testify. Dan is joined by Oversight Committee chair Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) to discuss the future of USPS and how it will impact this November's election.

Back to school 2020: The loss of learning

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 16:30:00 -0000

This weekend we're posting four mini-episodes of the Axios Re:Cap podcast, focused on the unique challenges of back-to-school in 2020. This one digs into learning loss, and its long-term implications for students, schools, and the economy.

Back to school 2020: The device drought

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 16:25:00 -0000

This weekend we're posting four mini-episodes of the Axios Re:Cap podcast, focused on the unique challenges of back-to-school in 2020. This one digs into the device drought that could render remote learning irrelevant.

Back to school 2020: The rise of learning pods

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 16:20:00 -0000

This weekend we're posting four mini-episodes of the Axios Re:Cap podcast, focused on the unique challenges of back-to-school in 2020. This one digs into learning pods, including what they are, how schools are reacting, and the inequities they may exacerbate.

Back to school 2020: Special ed under pressure

Sat, 15 Aug 2020 16:15:00 -0000

This weekend we're posting four mini-episodes of the Axios Re:Cap podcast, focused on the unique challenges of back-to-school in 2020. This one digs into the strains on special education.

Glass Animals’ Dave Bayley on releasing an album into a pandemic

Fri, 14 Aug 2020 17:28:17 -0000

This year has been devastating for the live music industry, especially for touring musicians, some of whom earn up to 90% of their income from playing live. Axios Re:Cap producer Naomi Shavin is joined by Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley, who released an album this week and discusses what it’s like to release and promote music when touring isn’t an option.

The pandemic reality for Black women founders

Thu, 13 Aug 2020 21:32:28 -0000

The U.S. for months has faced a national reckoning over simultaneous crises that Black Americans, especially, are facing: structural racism and violence, health disparities in COVID-19 outcomes and devastating economic impacts from the pandemic. Axios Re:Cap producer Naomi Shavin is joined by Shelly Bell, founder of Black Girl Ventures, to discuss how the founders in her network are faring, what happened after her organization received a wave of donations in June, and what she hopes to see happen next.

The fight over the future of ridesharing

Wed, 12 Aug 2020 22:56:34 -0000

On Monday, a California Superior Court judge ruled that Uber and Lyft should classify drivers as employees, not temporary contractors. Both companies plan to appeal, and on Wednesday, Uber’s CEO said that if this ruling is upheld, the company would have to temporarily stop operating in California. The ruling has implications far beyond the ridesharing industry, for the entire gig economy and more. Axios Re:Cap producer Naomi Shavin discusses the ruling and what comes next with Mike Isaac of the New York Times and author of “Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber.”

Russia’s vaccine gamble

Tue, 11 Aug 2020 22:33:53 -0000

Russia announced Tuesday that it has approved a vaccine for COVID-19 and has plans to inoculate health care workers, teachers, and others in the coming months, despite barely starting Phase 3 clinical trials. Axios Re:Cap producer Naomi Shavin digs into the impacts of this announcement on the vaccine race with Derek Lowe, medicinal chemist, author and expert on drug development and the pharmaceutical industry.

Stimulus gridlock

Mon, 10 Aug 2020 22:07:59 -0000

August recess was supposed to start for Congress this week, but stimulus negotiations fell apart last week — prompting President Trump to circumvent Congress and attempt to extend programs put in place by the CARES Act via executive action. Now, it’s unclear if Congress is still negotiating, let alone if they’re any closer to a compromise. Axios Re:Cap producer Naomi Shavin is joined by Washington Post White House economics reporter Jeff Stein to find out more about the state of stimulus talks.

Jim Tankersley on America's middle class pandemic

Thu, 06 Aug 2020 19:07:17 -0000

Every day that goes by without a new stimulus agreement is another day of worry for many in America's middle class, which was shrinking before the pandemic began. Dan digs into what the pandemic has done to the middle class and what policies are needed to bolster it with Jim Tankersley, a New York Times economics reporter and author of the new book, “The Riches of This Land.”

America’s next housing crisis

Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:29:00 -0000

An early pandemic fear was that people would be unable to pay rent and that it would lead to a surge in homelessness. Lawmakers intervened, creating municipal, state-level and federal eviction moratoriums — but many of them have now expired, including the federal moratorium put in place by the CARES Act. Dan discusses the looming housing crisis and where it factors into current stimulus negotiations with Alieza Durana of the Eviction Lab at Princeton University.

The debate over COVID-19 liability protections

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 20:51:00 -0000

As stimulus negotiations drag on, Democrats and Republicans seem unable to agree on whether to include coronavirus-related liability protections for businesses, health facilities and schools — a decision that could reset the cost-benefit analysis for businesses thinking about reopening and employees considering a return to work. Dan digs into this debate with U.S. Chamber of Commerce EVP and chief policy officer Neil Bradley.

White House adviser Peter Navarro talks TikTok

Mon, 03 Aug 2020 19:31:00 -0000

President Trump relaxed his threat to ban the popular social media app TikTok, giving Microsoft room to negotiate an acquisition from Chinese tech giant ByteDance. Dan is joined by Peter Navarro, President Trump’s top trade adviser and a noted China hawk, to discuss the White House's current stance on TikTok, on Microsoft's operations in China, and on the deal.

Ohio Secretary of State: Election results could take weeks

Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:23:00 -0000

We are on track for a more complicated voting process this fall than in any past election of our lifetimes. There are concerns around safety in the middle of a pandemic, security, logistics, access and more. Dan is joined by Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose, who explains why it could take weeks to know results from his state and why he remains confident in the process.

Deadspin "defector" on getting the band back together

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 19:19:29 -0000

Last year, nearly the entire editorial staff of media site Deadspin quit in protest over interference in their editorial decisions by management. Now, most of them have reunited to form a new company called Defector Media, which will rely on a paid subscription model and no outside investment. Dan discusses the Deadspin walkout, the new project and this new business model with Defector's Giri Nathan.

Big Tech hearing chair on which companies should be broken up

Wed, 29 Jul 2020 23:53:00 -0000

The chief executives of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google testified about antitrust issues in front of a House Judiciary subcommittee on Wednesday. It was the highest-profile showdown to date in the increasingly fraught relationship between Washington and Silicon Valley, which could culminate in efforts to break up one, or more, of the companies. Dan was joined by subcommittee chair Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) after the hearing ended to discuss what the committee learned, why he wanted the four CEOs to testify together, and which companies he thinks should be broken up.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar on saving live music venues

Tue, 28 Jul 2020 22:30:00 -0000

Live music venues were among the first businesses to close during the pandemic and will be among the last to reopen. In the meantime, many are facing financial ruin. Dan is joined by Sen. Amy Klobuchar, who is co-sponsoring a new bailout bill with Sen. John Cornyn aimed at helping independent venues.

The future of COVID unemployment benefits

Mon, 27 Jul 2020 21:11:00 -0000

The White House and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell this afternoon rolled out their proposal for the next federal stimulus. They have major disagreements with the Democrats who they'll need to get it passed — and it’s possible that no issue will be more contentious than unemployment benefits. The extra $600 per week payments allocated by the CARES Act are due to expire on Friday. Dan digs into the negotiations ahead with Wall Street Journal Congress reporter Andy Duehren.

Vaccine reality check from Obama's CDC director

Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:15:28 -0000

Americans seem resigned to the idea that life won't return to normal until we have an approved and widely-distributed vaccine for COVID-19, but vaccine optimism could be undermining other efforts to control the spread of the virus. Dan is joined by Tom Frieden, who led the Centers for Disease Control from 2009 to 2017, to discuss how realistic it is to hope for a vaccine by year-end — and what will still need to happen even when we have it.

Sen. Hawley on removing forced labor from U.S. supply chains

Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:57:18 -0000

This week, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) introduced legislation aimed at stemming the use of forced labor by American corporations — particularly those that run much of their supply chain through China. Hawley joins Dan to discuss what his bill covers, what’s happening to China's persecuted Uighurs, why his bill doesn't address U.S. prison labor, and what he sees as corporate America's hypocrisy. Plus, his thoughts on the new federal stimulus negotiations.

Bill Ackman on Wall Street's hottest trend

Wed, 22 Jul 2020 20:47:32 -0000

Hedge fund titan Bill Ackman today raised $4 billion in an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange — but it wasn’t for a company, or even for the firm that controls his hedge funds. It was for something called a SPAC, a special purpose acquisition company, and it was the largest SPAC IPO of all time. Dan is joined by Ackman to discuss why SPACs have become so popular and what Ackman has learned since 2012, when he used a SPAC to bring Burger King public.

LA School Superintendent on reopening remotely

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 23:45:52 -0000

Unlike in many other parts of America, Los Angeles isn’t debating whether or not to send students back into physical classrooms. In the time since it was announced that the L.A. Unified School District would be fully-remote through at least the end of 2020, it’s become a stand-bearer on the remote-learning front. L.A. Unified Superintendent Austin Beutner joins Dan to discuss why he made the remote decision, how he distributed devices to students, his vision for contact tracing, and what he thinks about President Trump's funding cut threat.

Saving America's restaurants

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:24:41 -0000

There are around half a million independent restaurants in America, and a recent report found that upwards of 85% of them could go out of business without some sort of direct aid from Congress. Dan discusses the precarious state of the restaurant industry with Ivy Mix, a renowned bartender, co-owner of Leyenda in Brooklyn, and author of Spirits of Latin America, and Steven Soderbergh, the Oscar-winning film director who owns spirit brand Singani 63.

A conversation with Tom Houck, a close friend of Rep. John Lewis

Mon, 20 Jul 2020 20:16:49 -0000

Tom Houck counted the late Congressman John Lewis among his closest friends, speaking to him almost daily for the past 45 years. Dan spoke with Tom Houck, who once was Martin Luther King Jr.'s driver, about Lewis' life, legacy and the next generation of civil rights activists.

Savannah's mayor on the Georgia facemask fight

Fri, 17 Jul 2020 19:52:00 -0000

Public health officials almost all agree that wearing masks in public could help flatten the coronavirus curve, but not all elected officials are willing to require mask use. In Georgia, where coronavirus cases are surging, Governor Brian Kemp moved to overrule the mask mandates of 15 cities. Dan digs in with Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, whose city was the first in the state to issue a mandate.

Inside the NBA bubble

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 20:50:08 -0000

The National Basketball Association is scheduled to resume the season that it abruptly suspended in March in just two weeks. Until then and through the season, players, coaches, support staff, and even NBA reporters are sequestered in Disney World. The NBA’s Disney bubble is being watched closely — not just for the sport, but by all kinds of businesses because if the NBA can't control infections inside the bubble, it increases concerns for everyone else. Dan is joined by the Washington Post's Ben Golliver, one of 10 NBA beat reporters currently inside the bubble.

Ex-CDC director Richard Besser on the vaccine race

Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:49:00 -0000

Stocks rose today on promising new COVID-19 vaccine data from Moderna Therapeutics — the latest news cycle in which vaccine optimism outpaces the science. Dan is joined by Dr. Richard Besser, former acting director of the CDC and current CEO of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, to dig into what Moderna’s report can tell us, what it can’t tell us, what comes next in the vaccine race, and where the CDC fits into the picture.

Behind the gun sales spike

Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:27:00 -0000

Gun sales in America have surged since the pandemic began, with 7.8 million background checks run for firearms purchases between March and June. Dan is joined by Wall Street Journal reporter Zusha Elinson who has been reporting on the spike in sales, around 40% of which are by first-time buyers, and what is motivating this trend.

Teachers union president on reopening schools

Mon, 13 Jul 2020 21:06:00 -0000

In parts of the country, including states where coronavirus cases are surging, the start of the school year is just weeks away. Yet the nation seems to be getting further from a consensus on if and how schools should reopen for in-person learning. Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, joins Dan to discuss teachers’ concerns, the resources schools need to safely reopen, and what education might look like this fall.

Plus, auto entrepreneur Henrik Fisker joins Dan to discuss why electric vehicles are having a stock market moment on the day that his company Fisker agreed to be acquired.

Rural America has its own COVID-19 problem

Fri, 10 Jul 2020 19:57:00 -0000

Outbreaks in cities like New York, Miami and Houston have gotten a lot of attention, but coronavirus is hitting rural areas, too, and while it can be easier to socially distance in rural America, it is often harder to get medical care. Georgia-based microbiologist Amber Schmidtke has found that coronavirus-related morbidity is higher in many of Georgia's rural counties than in Atlanta, and she joins Dan to discuss the urban-rural health care divide.

Inside Joe Biden's Economic Plan

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 23:03:00 -0000

Joe Biden returned to his hometown of Scranton, Pennsylvania today to give his first major speech on economic policy since becoming the Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee. Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker is a campaign advisor and surrogate, and she joins Dan to discuss Biden's economic plans, how they were developed, and how they may change.

Facebook ad boycott organizers on today's meeting with Zuckerberg

Thu, 09 Jul 2020 16:18:21 -0000

Facebook is currently dealing with the largest ad boycott in its history, with nearly 1,000 brands pulling paid advertising for the month of July. The boycott aims to apply pressure on Facebook to address hate speech on its namesake app and Instagram. After meeting with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and other top company executives today, four of the boycott's organizers joined Dan on Re:Cap. Rashad Robinson of Color of Change, Derrick Johnson of the NAACP, Jonathan Greenblatt of the ADL, and Jessica González of Free Press discuss why they organized the boycott, what they took from today's meeting, and what comes next.

The TikTok economy at risk

Wed, 08 Jul 2020 22:05:11 -0000

In the last two days, President Trump and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned that the White House was considering shutting down TikTok due to security concerns over its relationship with the Chinese government. That news didn’t go over well, as TikTok has an estimated 800 million monthly active users, 30 million of whom are in the U.S. Dan is joined by John Shahidi, who leads one of the country's top management and studio companies for social media influencers, to talk about TikTok’s success in the U.S. and the business ecosystem flourishing around it.

What Ghislaine Maxwell Might Know

Tue, 07 Jul 2020 20:49:49 -0000

Earlier today, New York regulators fined Deutsche Bank $150 million for its dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. This came less than a week after the arrest of Epstein confidant Ghislaine Maxwell on sex trafficking charges. Business Insider's Meghan Morris has been investigating Jeffrey Epstein’s financial ties to Wall Street, and she joins Dan to discuss what Maxwell might know about Epstein's business dealings.

Jason Calacanis on tech vs. tech media

Mon, 06 Jul 2020 20:30:55 -0000

Over the weekend, tensions between media and tech escalated because of a dispute that started on Clubhouse and spilled over to Twitter. But the divide between tech and the journalists covering tech has been growing for some time. Dan digs in with investor and entrepreneur Jason Calacanis, who has been on both sides of the tech/media divide.

Lots of jobs, lots of questions

Thu, 02 Jul 2020 19:57:45 -0000

This morning brought news that the U.S. economy added 4.8 million jobs in June — and an unexpected press conference from President Trump to tout the numbers. But the jobs survey the numbers came from ended before the recent spike in coronavirus cases, and questions abound about how far the economic reality in the country today diverges from that report. Dan digs in with the Washington Post’s Catherine Rampell.

Deficits no longer matter

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 19:51:00 -0000

Stephanie Kelton is an economist with rising influence in the Democratic Party who advised the Bernie Sanders campaign and is on a Biden campaign economic task-force. Kelton believes we’re thinking about the deficit wrong and that we should stop framing policy proposals with the question “How will you pay for that?” She joins Dan to discuss the economic theory she’s helped to mainstream.

Discord CEO on making it right

Tue, 30 Jun 2020 20:41:00 -0000

The chat app Discord announced today that it raised $100 million from venture capitalists at a $3.5 billion valuation. It’s an indication of how far Discord has come and how successful its rehabilitation has been after it was used as an organizing tool for white nationalists in Charlottesville. Now it might provide a model for other social media platforms struggling with content moderation. Dan is joined by Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron.

Ben & Jerry’s exec on the Facebook boycott

Mon, 29 Jun 2020 20:47:08 -0000

Ben & Jerry’s is one of a number of companies that are pulling ads on Facebook and Instagram for the month of July — but the company will continue to post social justice messaging on social media platforms, even as it applies pressure to these companies to change several of its content policies. Dan digs in with Chris Miller, head of activism strategy at Ben & Jerry's.

Red Sox CEO on bringing back baseball

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 20:07:08 -0000

Baseball players and owners have agreed to play a shortened season, but there's no guarantee games will actually happen. Dan discusses the prospects for the 2020 season with Boston Red Sox CEO Sam Kennedy. Dan also talks to the CEO of grocery giant Albertsons, which went public today, and to Axios transportation reporter Joann Muller about Amazon’s latest announcement.

Bonus episode: The call for corporate reparations

Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:58:00 -0000

Axios Today is a weekday morning news show hosted by Niala Boodhoo. We’re sharing this morning’s episode.

For years, some Democrats and Black leaders have called for reparations from the U.S. government for slavery. Axios business reporter Courtenay Brown says reparations may move faster in the private sector, where some corporations are trying to make amends.

Plus, our new beer barometer tells us how much people are going out to bars and restaurants during the pandemic.
And White House editor Margaret Talev tells us what to expect in the upcoming primaries after watching mayhem in Kentucky.

Guests: Axios' Courtenay Brown, Hans Nichols, and Margaret Talev.

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Naomi Shavin, Nuria Marquez Martinez and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

Black owned bookstore boom

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 20:02:21 -0000

In the midst of weeks of #BlackLivesMatter protests, lists of anti-racism books and black-owned bookstores went viral, part of well-intentioned efforts that culminated in a deluge of hundreds of thousands of orders for the same handful of titles. Dan and Danielle Mullen, founder of Semicolon Books in Chicago, discuss her experience as a bookseller who ended up on those lists.

Bill Barr vs. marijuana mergers

Wed, 24 Jun 2020 20:52:21 -0000

A Justice Department official testified today that Attorney General Bill Barr abused his power by directing investigations of marijuana company mergers that were motivated by a personal dislike of the industry. Dan is joined by Teddy Scott, who led one of the companies cited in the complaint, to discuss what Scott knew about the investigation and when.

Zeke Emanuel on who gets the coronavirus vaccine

Tue, 23 Jun 2020 20:45:00 -0000

Dr. Anthony Fauci is optimistic that there will be a coronavirus vaccine by early 2021, but determining who will get it first will be complicated. Dan discusses what happens once we have a vaccine with Dr. Zeke Emanuel, former White House health policy adviser and chair of the department of medical ethics and health policy at the University of Pennsylvania.

Andrew Yang on making stimulus permanent

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 20:37:54 -0000

Two new studies show that projections for a rise in poverty this year didn’t happen because of the federal stimulus. Andrew Yang joins Dan to discuss if the stimulus can be seen as a test run for universal basic income, Yang’s signature campaign policy proposal, and his conversations with Joe Biden about the idea.

Racial quotas in Corporate America

Fri, 19 Jun 2020 19:29:44 -0000

As companies declare Juneteenth a corporate holiday, but fail to promote black workers to their own C-suites, Bloomberg Businessweek’s cover story asks, “Is it time for racial quotas?” Dan is joined by Businessweek’s Rebecca Greenfield, author of the cover story, who makes the argument that existing efforts to improve racial equity and representation haven’t worked.

DACA gets decided

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 20:29:45 -0000

The Supreme Court ruled today to uphold DACA, the Obama-era program that protected nearly 650,000 unauthorized immigrants from deportation — but there are still unknowns ahead for DREAMers and their employers, because this isn’t a permanent solution to their immigration status. Dan is joined by Jeff Davidson, a lawyer who argued this case before the Ninth Circuit.

Who got the bailouts?

Wed, 17 Jun 2020 20:43:06 -0000

The federal government has lent out more than half a trillion dollars to small businesses impacted by COVID-19, but there’s no way of knowing who received one and who didn’t, unless a business discloses that it received one. Members of Congress on both sides of the aisle are calling for greater transparency, including Representative Jennifer Wexton, who joins Dan to discuss a letter she sent today to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

Stressed in Seattle

Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:39:00 -0000

Seattle, an early coronavirus hotspot, is trying to reopen its economy, while continuing to deal with protests that have resulted in the creation of a so-called “autonomous zone” where police no longer go. Dan digs in with Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan about what comes next for her city.

Jalen Rose on NBA players, protests, and changing the vote

Mon, 15 Jun 2020 21:07:05 -0000

NBA players are trying to balance a return to the court with their efforts to improve racial justice and equality, and not everyone agrees on the best course forward. Dan digs in with former NBA star Jalen Rose, a co-founder with LeBron James of a new voting rights group called More Than A Vote.

Re:Cap Trailer

Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:54:19 -0000

Each weekday afternoon starting June 15, Axios business editor Dan Primack unpacks the biggest story of the day and why it matters.

The 2020 techlash

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 16:55:34 -0000

Dan and Axios' Mike Allen dig into the relationship between Silicon Valley and Washington D.C., ahead of the November election. Plus, a very important announcement.

PLUS: The PPP gets extended and Google gets sued by its incognito users

Living History

Wed, 03 Jun 2020 15:39:29 -0000

Across the country, Americans are bearing witness to a painful moment in our history, with thousands showing up day after day to protest, even in the midst of a pandemic. Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie Bunch, the founding director of the Museum of African American History and Culture, joins Dan to analyze the present moment and how we may understand it when we look back someday.

PLUS: Facebook faces off with employees and some surprisingly good news on jobs

Social media maelstrom

Tue, 02 Jun 2020 15:34:02 -0000

The role of social media platforms in moderating user content has been in the spotlight as President Trump clashes with Twitter and Facebook deals with employee walkouts over the platform’s policy. Dan is joined by former Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary for policy Stewart Baker to discuss the policy at the center of this debate.

PLUS: The business of tear gas and a possible COVID-19 treatment

The pandemic didn’t go away

Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:16:21 -0000

After a weekend of protests in cities across the U.S., in the midst of states beginning to reopen their economies, there are concerns that there could be a surge of coronavirus infections in the coming weeks. Axios heath care editor Sam Baker joins Dan to discuss what we know now about coronavirus and what we should anticipate.

PLUS: The new problem for an Uber-Grubhub marriage and making sense of senseless stock markets

The end of U.S. megacities

Fri, 29 May 2020 15:34:31 -0000

As companies adapt their policies around remote work and, in some cases, embrace remote work permanently, there could be consequences for super star cities — places like New York and San Francisco that companies long incentivized their employees to relocate to. Dan and Axios cities correspondent Kim Hart delve into the long-term impacts that a shift towards remote work could have for these places.

PLUS: The Trump Twitter feud escalates and a Big Tech CEO departure

Trump vs. Twitter Pt. II

Thu, 28 May 2020 17:19:54 -0000

President Trump is escalating his response to Twitter’s fact check of his recent tweets. Axios obtained a copy of a draft executive order that would target social media platforms’ legal protections — but ultimately, may not actually change very much. Axios technology reporter Margaret Harding McGill joins Dan to dig into this developing story.

PLUS: The economic data we aren’t getting and why Fraggle Rock matters in 2020

Twitter vs. Trump vs. Twitter

Wed, 27 May 2020 15:35:00 -0000

This week, Twitter has come under fire for allowing President Trump to tweet about a conspiracy theory, only to come under fire from Trump himself for fact checking another set of his tweets about mail-in voting. Kara Swisher of the New York Times joins Dan to dig into Trump’s misuse of the platform and Twitter’s steps — and missteps — in handling it.

PLUS: Amazon’s next big acquisition and hackers target coronavirus research

SpaceX blasts off

Tue, 26 May 2020 17:48:12 -0000

SpaceX is set to send a crew into space on Wednesday, ushering in a new era in space exploration: privately-funded space travel. Dan is joined by Axios space reporter Miriam Kramer to discuss the new economy of space travel, the future of NASA, and the political ramifications of launching astronauts from U.S. soil for the first time in almost a decade.

PLUS: Why Hertz went broke and what a major music label can tell us about the pandemic

Economic cold war with China

Thu, 21 May 2020 15:48:06 -0000

The revelation of fraud at Luckin Coffee has raised questions about the financial transparency offered by Chinese companies when they list shares on U.S. exchanges. Dan is joined by Hong Kong-based New York Times business correspondent Alexandra Stevenson to discuss what the fallout from Luckin Coffee’s scandal could mean for Chinese companies trying to list on U.S. stock exchanges and for American investors in Chinese companies.

PLUS: Silicon Valley rolls out contact tracing and the end of Memorial Day Weekend traffic

Amy Klobuchar deals with mergers

Wed, 20 May 2020 16:35:35 -0000

Uber and Grubhub continue to haggle over the terms of a possible merger, but Senator Amy Klobuchar has already expressed concern that it would hurt competition and raise prices for customers if it happens. Senator Klobuchar joins Dan to talk about that deal, Facebook buying Giphy, and how to handle mergers during the pandemic more broadly.

PLUS: Podcasting gets its Howard Stern moment and big questions about that Moderna vaccine

Reopening America’s healthcare system

Tue, 19 May 2020 16:34:05 -0000

Hospitals have been at surge capacity to treat COVID-19 patients — but they’ve taken a hit due to the massive drop off in elective surgeries and procedures. Specialists’ offices have been hit especially hard. Dan is joined by Axios healthcare business reporter Bob Herman to discuss the challenges ahead as healthcare tries to rebound.

PLUS: Restaurants ask for more time and what Disney just lost to Tik Tok

Misery at the Mall

Mon, 18 May 2020 16:13:27 -0000

J.C. Penney is the latest large retailer to file for bankruptcy, raising the question: as mall stores flail in the wake of plummeting retail sales, how much of this retail upheaval was inevitable, and how much can be explained by coronavirus? Dan digs into this question with Fortune senior reporter Phil Wahba.

PLUS: Democrats slam Uber’s attempts to buy Grubhub and Facebook gets a pass on its deal for Giphy.

The Sorry State of Small Business

Thu, 14 May 2020 16:37:35 -0000

According to research from the JPMorgan Chase Institute, prior to the coronavirus pandemic, small businesses in the U.S. had an average of less than 15 cash buffer days. Director of business research for the JPMorgan Chase Institute Chris Wheat joins Dan to shift through the data and determine how healthy America’s small businesses were before the coronavirus struck.

PLUS: Private equity goes to court and the year’s biggest retail bankruptcy

Quibi's short-form rise and fall

Wed, 13 May 2020 16:34:28 -0000

Jeffrey Katzenberg and Meg Whitman’s new streaming platform Quibi failed to meet incredibly high launch expectations — it recently shared it has 1.3 million active users, way below expectations they set for 7 million users. Dan and Axios media reporter Sara Fischer discuss what went wrong for Quibi and how much of it can and cannot be blamed on coronavirus.

PLUS: Uber eyes a big acquisition and California officials try to make nice with Tesla

Dark Clouds for Weather Forecasting

Tue, 12 May 2020 16:01:43 -0000

Weather forecasts draw on data collected by commercial aircraft, and the sudden drop in passenger flights may be impacting meteorology as we head into hurricane season. Washington Post deputy weather editor Andrew Freedman joins Dan to dig into the drop in data and what it could mean for weather forecasting.

PLUS: Congressional Democrats prepare to unveil the next stimulus and how Americans are the next hurdle to reopening America

Elon Musk vs. California

Mon, 11 May 2020 16:07:49 -0000

California announced that manufacturing could resume in the state, but Alameda County has issued stay-at-home orders that run through the end of May. This impacts Tesla’s Fremont factory, and the company filed suit against the county to reopen. Dan is joined by TechCrunch senior reporter and editor Kristen Korosec to discuss Elon Musk’s strategy and the implications of this lawsuit.

PLUS: The presidential betting market and why this Thursday matters for pandemic-impaired

The Post Office in Crisis

Fri, 08 May 2020 16:45:46 -0000

Between a new postmaster general and an ad blitz by Amazon, CVS and others aimed at rebutting President Trump’s comments that USPS should raise prices, the postal service couldn’t stay out of the news this week. Dan is joined by Washington Post reporter Lisa Rein to unpack a wild week for the beleaguered agency.

PLUS: The worst jobs report in U.S. history and the future of offices

Is it Legal?

Wed, 06 May 2020 20:12:19 -0000

Legal Seafoods is one of dozens of companies around the country arguing that COVID-19 has interrupted cash flow to businesses and should be covered by business interruption insurance. Dan is joined by Legal Seafoods CEO Roger Berkowitz to discuss the steps he’s taking to keep his restaurant afloat and how he plans to eventually reopen.

PLUS: The supreme court takes up robocalls and the next big question for small business bailouts

U.S. women's soccer loses

Tue, 05 May 2020 16:32:20 -0000

A federal judge dismissed the central claim of unequal pay in the lawsuit filed by the U.S. women’s national soccer team against the U.S. Soccer Federation. But the players, including Megan Rapinoe and Alex Morgan, have vowed to appeal. Dan is joined by Axios sports editor Kendall Baker to dig into this lawsuit and the ramifications of this ruling.

PLUS: WeWork’s former CEO files suit and COVID death counts become partisan

A Viral Hurricane

Mon, 04 May 2020 16:08:23 -0000

Hurricane season starts June 1, and according to reporting from Axios national political reporter Jonathan Swan, FEMA is drafting guidance for how to respond to natural disasters and related emergencies in the midst of coronavirus. Dan is joined by Jonathan Swan to discuss what America could face this hurricane season.

PLUS: Amazon’s big loss and the first of what could become a wave of retail bankruptcies

The Small Business Bailout Bungle

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:21:36 -0000

The coffers of the PPP program have been replenished with $310 billion, $60 billion which has been allocated to small lenders and community banks, but problems with the program persist. Axios’ markets editor Dion Rabouin and Dan debate whether the program works as intended, where more guidance is needed, and whether this round of funding will help businesses that need the money most.

PLUS: Zoom’s newest headache and a Philadelphia icon heads to Silicon Valley

The Food Supply Chain in Crisis

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 15:50:59 -0000

Meat processing plants, which were slow to institute effective protective measures for employees, have started to close amid mass cases of worker illness. Then yesterday President Trump signed an executive order that would reopen them. Dan is joined by Washington Post business of food reporter Laura Reiley to examine the state of our meat supply chain.

PLUS: Jay-Z vs. artificial intelligence and Belgium asks its citizens for the best sort of solidarity

Letting States Go Bankrupt

Tue, 28 Apr 2020 16:08:51 -0000

With states facing their worst financial crisis since the Great Depression, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has suggested that he favors states declaring bankruptcy over additional federal aid. Dan is joined by The Atlantic’s David Frum to discuss why creating a bankruptcy process for states appeals to the Republican party.

PLUS: Cannabis in the age of coronavirus and smartphone makers feel the pain

Defining Essential Businesses

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 16:16:51 -0000

States that are starting to reopen parts of their economies are starting from different places. Decisions about whether companies were essential in the first place were made on a state-by-state basis and stores that are closed in one state were open in another. Dan and Axios’ markets reporter Courtenay Brown dig into the questions of who is essential and how that’s being determined.

PLUS: Who is excluded from part two of the small business loan program and Google searches in the age of COVID-19

American’s Growing Unemployment Mess

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 15:57:35 -0000

This week brought 4.4 million unemployment claims, a drop from recent weeks, but still a dire sign for the economy and for working Americans. Dan and New York Times tax and economics reporter Jim Tankersley dig into the latest numbers, the funding small businesses still need to protect jobs and hire back employees, and the layoffs that may still be ahead as this crisis drags out.

PLUS: A big battle over abandoned mergers and robot dogs join the fight against COVID-19

Tech Tracks Coronavirus

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:59:30 -0000

Last week, Instagram founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger launched Rt.live, which tracks the infection rate of COVID-19 in each state. Dan is joined by Kevin Systrom, who discusses what Rt.live can tell us as we navigate the crisis and shares his thoughts on how Silicon Valley has stepped up to offer funding, tools and leadership in the pandemic.

PLUS: The small business loan pool gets refilled and Facebook buys big into India

Oil Breaks the Internet

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 16:05:17 -0000

Oil prices suddenly went negative Monday evening, a sign that oil supply is outpacing demand as travel by planes and cars dramatically decreases — but the historic nature of this price drop also speaks volumes to the volatility that coronavirus is introducing to so many markets. Dan is joined by Axios energy reporter Ben Geman to discuss what this means for the oil industry.

PLUS: Facebook blocks COVID truther protests and the next big problem with health care

Shake Shack Serves up its Loan

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 16:12:42 -0000

Shake Shack on Monday announced it would give back the $10 million it received via the Paycheck Protection Program, in the midst of circulating criticisms of the program’s application process and how it distributed funds before it ran out. Dan is joined by Shake Shack founder and chairman Danny Meyer to discuss the company's decision, the state of restaurants, and how the next phase of PPP should be structured.

PLUS: Why Dropbox paid people to hack Zoom and Silicon Valley tracks COVID-19

Europe’s Cautious Reopening

Fri, 17 Apr 2020 15:43:30 -0000

A handful of countries in Europe are attempting to reopen parts of their economies, and the rest of the world is watching for signs of success and strategies that can be emulated — but also for secondary outbreaks. Axios world editor Dave Lawler joins Dan to analyze these plans and we may start to see.

PLUS: Silicon Valley slows down and the end of middle seats on airplanes.

The Last Dance of the Unicorns

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 15:51:50 -0000

Forbes just released its Midas list, which ranks the top venture capitalists around the world each year. Dan and Forbes senior editor Alex Konrad dig into the list and discuss what VC investments mean at a moment when companies in nearly every sector are struggling in the face of the coronavirus crisis.

PLUS: The small business loans program is out of money and Facebook takes a giant step towards fighting coronavirus misinformation.

The Essential Workers’ Bill of Rights

Tue, 14 Apr 2020 16:43:40 -0000

Senator Elizabeth Warren and Representative Ro Khanna have released a proposal for a bill of rights for essential workers that covers protective equipment, premium pay, universal paid sick leave, health care coverage, child care, and more. Rep. Khanna joins Dan to discuss the proposal’s scope, what it aims to accomplish, and who would benefit.

PLUS: Zoom’s new security problem and corporate America gets a return-to-work reality check

The Next Economic Crisis

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 15:54:23 -0000

States, cities and towns around the country rely on sales taxes, and they are facing an unprecedented drop in tax revenue. Dan is joined by Axios politics reporter Stef Kight to talk about their reporting on what happens if governments on the state and local level start to go bankrupt.

PLUS: Big Tech fills the testing vacuum and Elizabeth Warren’s bill of rights for essential workers

Hydroxychloroquine Questions

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 15:48:26 -0000

Hydroxychloroquine has evolved from a sleepy anti-malaria drug into a partisan litmus test over the future of COVID-19 treatment. Dan and Axios healthcare reporter Bob Herman dig into what we know about the drug, what we still don't, and why both matter.

PLUS: New money for small businesses and a way to help New York medical workers

The Battle over Billionaire Saviors

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 15:33:44 -0000

Jack Dorsey, Bill Gates, and other billionaires are pledging money to address the coronavirus crisis, raising a question: as billionaires do good, are they perpetuating a system that relies on their power and influence? Recode’s senior reporter on money and influence Teddy Schleifer joins Dan to discuss.

PLUS: Staples stiffs its landlords and Passover via Zoom

The Race to Reopen

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 15:52:21 -0000

The U.S. will not be able to reopen as quickly as it closed without ensuring another wave of coronavirus outbreaks. Dan and Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon discuss what it will take to safely reopen the American economy and how far off that may be.

PLUS: WeWork sues SoftBank and Airbnb buys a buffer

America's Other Economic Crisis: Oil

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 16:05:58 -0000

Oil prices have cratered, due to reduced demand and a dispute between Russia and Saudi Arabia, threatening one of America's largest industries. Dan digs in with Axios energy reporters Amy Harder and Ben Gemen.

PLUS: ER docs get pay cuts and the launch of Quibi.

Saving Startups

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 17:48:00 -0000

American small businesses soon will be able to get government loans to keep people employed, but many startups will be left out because of an old rule that the CARES Act didn't address. Dan is joined by House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA), who's working with Nancy Pelosi and others to get this changed.

PLUS: Zoom grows up and a random act of kindness

Wartime Powers

Wed, 01 Apr 2020 16:19:11 -0000

The Trump administration has been hesitant to invoke the Defense Production Act to address supplies shortages in the coronavirus crisis — but a New York Times report found that the Act has been regularly invoked by the Department of Defense during Trump’s presidency. Dan is joined by New York Times homeland security correspondent Zolan Kanno-Youngs.

PLUS: America now has fewer wireless carriers and Ohio University gives us a reason to stand up and cheer

Misinformation in the Age of Coronavirus

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:03:03 -0000

In the midst of coronavirus, trust in local media is on the rise, but across the board trust in media largely remains low, and isn’t helped by President Trump’s accusations of “fake news.” Dan and Axios media reporter Sara Fischer examine the spread of misinformation and confidence in the media when the stakes around information have never been higher.

PLUS: Tracking the coronavirus from space and private equity nearly closes a hospital

The Coronavirus Hits Home

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 20:59:54 -0000

Axios Co-founder and President Roy Schwartz tested positive for coronavirus and has since made a recovery. He joins Dan to talk about his unusual symptoms, the challenges of quarantining when you have a family, and what he saw when he went to the hospital.

PLUS: Instacart workers on strike and a beloved bookstore rehires its workers

Inside Trump's Coronavirus Timeline

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:16:51 -0000

Trump pledged to reopen the U.S. by Easter, a date that experts agree is far too soon to effectively contain the spread of coronavirus. Dan and Axios national political reporter Jonathan Swan discuss how Trump decided on that date, who he is listening to, and how his administration might act next.

The Other Coronavirus Test

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:15:45 -0000

You’ve heard about the need for better coronavirus testing, but there’s another test that could advance our understanding of the virus: a serological test, which measures whether people have antibodies — and possibly immunity — to the virus. Dan and Axios managing editor Alison Snyder talk about what this test could tell us.

Too Late to Emulate

Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:15:26 -0000

The U.S. missed a number of chances to follow the playbook that Singapore and South Korea used to contain their coronavirus outbreaks. Dan is joined by Axios health care editor Sam Baker to examine what the U.S. can still learn from other countries and the state of the U.S. response.

Bailing Out Hospitals

Thu, 26 Mar 2020 15:45:04 -0000

For weeks, hospitals have been requesting federal aid to help cover soaring costs associated with coronavirus testing and treatment. Dan and Axios health care business reporter Bob Herman discuss how the $100 billion in the stimulus bill may be dispersed as the crisis unfolds.

PLUS: Why the new unemployment number is even worse than it looks and who got left out of the $2 trillion stimulus bill

Manufacturing Our Way Out of Crisis

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 15:45:27 -0000

New York says it's short more than 20 thousand ventilators, a data point that speaks to the supply shortage across the U.S. Dan and Axios transportation correspondent Joann Muller dig into what auto companies and other manufacturers are doing to address coronavirus supplies shortages.

PLUS: Tech vs. the virus and Uncle Sam as the lender of last resort

Reopening America

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 15:58:45 -0000

A lack of widespread testing has left the U.S. with fewer tools to map and fight the spread of coronavirus, which has made social distancing so essential — but President Trump has expressed interest in reopening the economy after just 15 days. Axios health care reporter Caitlin Owens joins Dan to discuss why this would exacerbate the crisis.

PLUS: PG&E pleads guilty to the Camp Fire and a massive spike in pessimism.

Keeping the Markets Open

Mon, 23 Mar 2020 15:34:57 -0000

As stocks plummet, there have been calls to close the markets. But the counter-argument is that it would starve companies of capital and make it impossible for investors to liquidate their assets. Dan digs in with Tal Cohen, the Nasdaq's head of North American markets. PLUS: Uber asks Trump not to forget about gig economy workers and big streaming strains on our broadband.

How to do Social Distancing Right

Sat, 21 Mar 2020 12:50:00 -0000

In this special edition episode of Pro Rata, Dan talks to Axios reporter Stef Kight about how to safely and responsibly grocery shop, support local businesses, and help neighbors. Plus: Dan and Axios health care editor Sam Baker discuss the latest updates on the U.S. response to coronavirus, and Axios markets editor Dion Rabouin joins Dan to analyze the state of the economy.

The Plan to Save America

Thu, 19 Mar 2020 16:03:12 -0000

A stimulus package was signed into law Wednesday night and by Thursday another was already in the pipeline. Dan Primack and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene discuss how major political players in D.C. are working together on these rapidly evolving stimulus plans. PLUS: Political fundraising goes virtual and grocery store clerks have become officially essential.

Helicopter Money

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:50:04 -0000

The Trump administration is considering sending checks to everyday Americans. Chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon joins Dan to discuss how individual bailouts might work, how long they might take, and how they could impact the workforce and supply chains. PLUS: More bad news for WeWork and what one pizza shop is doing for hungry kids.

The Race for a Cure

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:03:36 -0000

Biotech company Moderna has become the first to bring a possible coronavirus vaccine to clinical trials. Dan is joined by Axios health care business reporter Bob Herman to lay out the best case scenario timeline for the company’s vaccine and what makes it different from a typical vaccine. PLUS: Amazon staffs up and old Hollywood turns to streaming.

Prisons as Coronavirus Petri Dishes

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 15:54:00 -0000

Prisons and detention centers are environments that are uniquely susceptible to the spread of diseases. Axios politics reporter Stef Kight joins Dan to discuss the threat coronavirus poses to incarcerated and detained populations, and the drastic measures that could be needed if it does spread to them. PLUS: What Google really told President Trump and one merger that might be helped by the coronavirus outbreak.

Recession Risks

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:35:05 -0000

A number of countries are already in a recession due to coronavirus. In this special edition episode of Pro Rata, Dan and Axios markets editor Dion Rabouin discuss what a recession could mean for the U.S. economy and what can and should be done to mitigate it.

Too Much for the Health Care System to Handle

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:32:45 -0000

Health care systems aren’t designed to handle a massive influx of patients who all need care for the same thing at the same time. In this special edition episode of Pro Rata, Dan and Axios health care editor Sam Baker explain how the U.S.’s initial response to coronavirus could set us up to strain our health care system.

China's New Role in the World

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:30:00 -0000

In mid-December, Chinese doctors saw the first coronavirus cases, but it took the country weeks to take action to prevent its spread. And yet, it is now taking a leadership role in the pandemic. In this special edition episode of Pro Rata, Dan and Axios China reporter Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian analyze China’s response to coronavirus and its global impact.

A Campaign Season without Crowds

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:28:00 -0000

Campaigns are all about engagement, but suddenly, due to coronavirus, events are being cancelled, postponed and planned without audiences. In this special edition episode of Pro Rata, Dan and Axios White House & politics editor Margaret Talev explore the potential impacts of coronavirus on campaigns, primaries, conventions, and, possibly, the November election.

Cities are Scrambling

Sat, 14 Mar 2020 13:26:00 -0000

Cities are, in many ways, businesses that can never close. In this special edition episode of Pro Rata, Dan and Axios cities correspondent Kim Hart explore how coronavirus presents particular challenges for cities when it comes to encouraging remote work for employees, keeping services running, and responding to this national emergency.

Cheating Veterans

Fri, 13 Mar 2020 15:45:22 -0000

Five colleges, including The University of Phoenix, are accused of using misleading sales tactics to lure military veterans and their families. Now the schools may lose their ability to access GI Bill benefits. Dan digs in with The Washington Post's Danielle Douglas-Gabriel.

Plus, Amazon's return of the JEDI, and a coronavirus date that will live in infamy.

Bailing out America

Wed, 11 Mar 2020 15:46:00 -0000

As coronavirus spreads across the economy, numerous federal aid options are on the table for industries ranging from hospitality to oil and gas. Dan discusses bailouts and breaks that might be ahead with Washington Post White House economics reporter Jeff Stein.

PLUS: The tech fight over fighting child exploitation and what happens when big schools shut down.

Challenging AOC

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 15:29:39 -0000

Former CNBC anchor Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, long a proponent of smaller government and a self-described centrist, is running as a democrat in New York’s 14th district primary against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Caruso-Cabrera joins Pro Rata to discuss her campaign.

PLUS: A bipartisan push to investigate Google’s search results and how our political differences affect our views on coronavirus

Coronavirus Hits the Gig Economy

Mon, 09 Mar 2020 14:56:25 -0000

Coronavirus is wreaking havoc on American workplaces — but it’s also creating chaos for workers in the gig economy. Dan and author and tech reporter Mike Isaac examine what Uber, Lyft and others are doing for workers that they’ve long argued are not essential employees.

PLUS: Trump's "manipulated media" and Jack Dorsey isn't getting fired.

The Coronavirus Economy

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:38:00 -0000

Robots are being used to help curb the spread of the coronavirus. Dan discusses this new use of technology with Axios' Joann Mueller.

Plus: Why Amazon didn't go Green and a move to ban government employees from using TikTok.

Can’t Buy Mike Love

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 16:48:42 -0000

By the end of Super Tuesday, one thing was abundantly clear: No one has ever spent more in politics to get less than Michael Bloomberg. Mike Allen joins Dan to discuss Bloomberg’s campaign spending and missteps.

Plus: Robinhood becomes a target and the next front in Washington’s fight against Big Tech.

Facebook: The Inside Story

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 16:46:47 -0000

Wired editor at large Steven Levy got extraordinary access to Facebook executives in the course of writing his new book Facebook: The Inside Story. Dan and Steven discuss how Facebook’s internal structure led to some of its major missteps, and what might be ahead for the tech juggernaut.

PLUS: How to measure esports and the future of conferences.

The Bernie Economy

Mon, 02 Mar 2020 16:41:44 -0000

A key Bernie Sanders campaign adviser supports a monetary theory that argues that the deficit doesn’t matter. Dan and Dion Rabouin discuss what a Sanders economy — one with a federal jobs guarantee and no student loan debt — might look like.

PLUS: Coronvirus throws U.S. business into chaos and Big Tech may face a new antitrust boss.

A Focus on Fracking

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 05:13:22 -0000

Heading into Super Tuesday a potentially controversial part of the Green New Deal has been relatively under-discussed. Axios energy reporter Ben Geman joins Dan to talk about how a proposed ban on fracking could play out in primaries and in the general election in states with large fracking industries, especially swing states.

PLUS: The world’s first infodemic and how tech hurdles could trip up this year’s census.

Masking Coronavirus

Thu, 27 Feb 2020 16:57:21 -0000

As coronavirus spreads, people have rushed to buy face masks, leading to global shortages. But healthy people do not need them, despite depictions of people wearing them preventatively around the world. Dan and NPR senior editor Maria Godoy discuss what measures work, and which ones put a strain on global response.

PLUS: Doordash delivers an IPO and Reddit’s CEO slams Tik Tok.

The Dawn of Space Tourism

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 16:04:45 -0000

This year, both Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin plan to fly passengers on suborbital space trips. Dan and Axios space reporter Miriam Kramer discuss how tourism could change the space industry.

PLUS: Allegations of Chinese espionage at a U.S. pension fund and a big day for CEO swaps.

Feeling the Bern

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 16:47:51 -0000

Despite the momentum he’s been building since 2015, the Democratic Party appears to be caught off guard by Bernie’s wins in New Hampshire and Nevada. Dan and Axios politics and White House editor Margaret Talev dig into the Democratic Party dynamics following Bernie’s caucus wins.

PLUS: A big play for your financial data and what tech means for the future of democracy.

The Boy Scouts File for Bankruptcy

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 10:00:00 -0000

The Boy Scouts of America filed for bankruptcy this week in the face of hundreds of lawsuits from men who allege that they were abused during their time in the scouts. Pro Rata producer Naomi Shavin and Axios reporter Courtenay Brown discuss how the bankruptcy filing will impact the creation of a compensation trust for victims and more. PLUS: The Fed signals it may cut rates and a new study on crowdfunding for medical bills.

Bloomberg's Social Media Strategy

Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:56:55 -0000

The Wall Street Journal reports that Mike Bloomberg’s campaign is hiring people to regularly post from their personal social-media accounts and send texts in support of Bloomberg to their contacts. Pro Rata producer Naomi Shavin is joined by Axios media reporter Sara Fischer to discuss the campaign’s strategies and how social media platforms are responding.

PLUS: Morgan Stanley buys E*Trade and the Trump administration sides with Oracle.

A Beijing Think Tank Ranks U.S. Governors

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 17:02:31 -0000

A Chinese think tank generated a series of reports rating state governors and White House officials on their “friendliness” towards China. Pro Rata producer Naomi Shavin is joined by Axios China reporter Bethany Allen-Ebrahimian, who obtained and analyzed the reports.

PLUS: The coronavirus vaccine race and optimism in the record label business

Why U.S. Cities Can’t Recycle

Tue, 18 Feb 2020 16:33:37 -0000

After China implemented a ban on importing waste including recyclables, many U.S. cities found themselves without a market for their paper, plastics, and more. Pro Rata producer Naomi Shavin and Axios reporter Erica Pandey discuss technology and economic shifts that could help recycling.

PLUS: Coronavirus hits Apple and tech alarm bells sound in Nevada

Building Safer Cities

Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:25:53 -0000

Helsinki, Finland just joined Oslo, Norway in achieving a major road safety goal: zero pedestrian or cyclist deaths for an entire calendar year. Dan and Axios editor Sam Baker discuss the investments, tech, and infrastructure changes it would take for U.S. cities to reduce roadway fatalities.

PLUS: Coronavirus kills a tech conference and the new owner of America’s second largest local news publisher

The Intelligence Coup of the Century

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 16:56:01 -0000

In a new report from the Washington Post, national security reporter and author Greg Miller reveals that a major global supplier of encrypted communication technology was owned, for decades, by the CIA and West German intelligence. Dan and Greg trace the history of Crypto AG and how it set the stage of modern surveillance programs.

PLUS: Big Tech under a new microscope and a requiem for the Yang Gang.

Amazon Raises the Temperature on Trump

Tue, 11 Feb 2020 16:47:48 -0000

Amazon is seeking to depose President Trump and Defense Secretary Mark Esper in the latest escalation of a suit attempting to prove “unmistakable bias” in the Pentagon’s decision to award a $10 billion contract to Microsoft over Amazon Web Services. Dan discusses the case with NPR business correspondent Alina Selyukh.

PLUS: Mobile’s megamerger gets court approval and AOC gets a challenger.

Putin’s YouTube Problem

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:42:03 -0000

Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering ways to limit access to YouTube, which has become a crucial platform for his critics and go-to source for news and entertainment for Russians under 30. Axios World Editor Dave Lawler joins Dan to talk about how Putin has limited media and internet access and what he may do next.

PLUS: A new move to break up Big Tech and Netflix meets the Oscars.

Impeachment: The Final Chapter, Maybe

Thu, 06 Feb 2020 16:48:04 -0000

The Senate voted to acquit President Trump of both articles of impeachment, but the impeachment story may be far from over. Dan and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene explore the fallout of the acquittal vote and Democratic and Republican strategies to keep their investigations alive.

Plus: Casper’s bad night of sleep and the Iowa caucus story keeps getting worse.

https://www.axios.com/donald-trump-impeachment-ukraine-investigations-fc69dc22-d366-4b54-b1ab-8eaf0140ea4f.html

Angels in Hell

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 16:35:28 -0000

A major report on misogyny at Victoria’s Secret dropped as the brand struggles with newly revealed ties between its CEO and Jeffrey Epstein, a parent company looking to sell it to a private equity firm, and sustained loss of ground to competitors. New York Times business reporter Sapna Maheshwari tells the story behind the report, and what it all means for the shopping mall staple.

Plus: Bernie vs. biotech and everyone vs. robocalls.

Tech Fail in Iowa

Tue, 04 Feb 2020 16:37:35 -0000

With Iowa results still unknown following a tech meltdown, Dan talks to former White House tech policy advisor and New America fellow Hollie Russon Gilman about how caucus voting went astray and what it means for people’s confidence in the process.

Plus: A big change in the government’s inquiry into Google and how social media reacted to Kobe Bryant’s death.

Bernie’s Race to Lose

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 16:41:56 -0000

Tonight is the Iowa Caucus, a crucial early proving ground for candidates, and Bernie seems to be the favorite heading into the vote. Dan and Axios co-founder Mike Allen describe how the Iowa Caucus works and what tonight’s results could mean for the Democratic party.

Plus: Corporate America gets razor burn and how Big Tech tried to score points during the Super Bowl.

The NFL Bounces Back

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 09:35:46 -0000

After a couple of years of declining ratings amid scandals spanning domestic violence, traumatic brain injuries and kneeling controversies, the NFL is making a comeback. Axios editor-in-chief Nicholas Johnson and sports editor Kendall Baker discuss this season’s ratings and what they mean for the sport ahead of Super Bowl weekend.

Plus: Facebook’s decade of dominance and an increase in U.S. life expectancy.

Overhauling the Community Reinvestment Act

Thu, 30 Jan 2020 17:22:55 -0000

The Community Reinvestment Act became a law in 1977 as a way to address redlining and banks’ refusal to lend money to people in areas they deemed “risky.” It’s up for an overhaul, and it’s dividing Wall Street, Congress and community activists. Axios cities correspondent Kim Hart digs into the debate with markets reporter Courtenay Brown.

Plus: Tesla’s soaring growth and the top destinations for those who are moving.

Sharing Your Data

Tue, 28 Jan 2020 16:28:54 -0000

A new report from VICE’s Motherboard found that JumpShot, a subsidiary of antivirus company Avast, has been collecting and selling user data and browsing history. Dan and Motherboard editorial director Jason Koebler discuss the granularity of the data being sold, and what this means for users.

Plus: The U.K. allows a controversial Chinese company to build its 5G network and the ERA gets closer to the constitution.

The Next Pandemic

Mon, 27 Jan 2020 22:43:19 -0000

There are now over 2,700 confirmed cases of Coronavirus, with five in the United States. Ron Klain, the Ebola response coordinator for the Obama administration, joins Dan to talk about the current outbreak, policy tools that could address it, and how much we know — and still don’t — about this virus.

Plus: The for-profit prison industry’s most toxic asset and Kobe Bryant’s other career.

The Green Swan

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 16:38:00 -0000

Corporate pledges to address climate change poured out of Davos this week, where the mood was surprisingly optimistic. Axios world news editor Dave Lawler joins Pro Rata from Switzerland after a week at the World Economic Forum.

Plus: Coronavirus in the US and Goldman Sachs takes a baby step in the right direction on board diversity.

The Hack Heard Round the World

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 15:35:00 -0000

The UN is calling for an immediate investigation into allegations that Jeff Bezos’ phone was hacked by the Saudi Crown Prince. Dan is joined by CyberScoop reporter Shannon Vavra to discuss the forensics report on the hack and the larger cybersecurity and geopolitical fallout of this revelation.

Plus: Philadelphia’s oil blues and Apple erases podcast stars.

A Political Windfall for Local Media

Wed, 22 Jan 2020 16:07:13 -0000

Local stations expect a lot of ad spending in a presidential election year — but they weren’t expecting the staggering amount of spending by the Bloomberg and Steyer campaigns. Dan and Axios media reporter Sara Fischer dig into what this sudden cash infusion means for struggling stations.

Plus: President Trump keeps blaming the Fed and the markets are now worried about something more than trade wars.

The Crackdown on Legal Immigration

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 16:10:07 -0000

This week, the Trump administration is expected to roll out an immigration rule that would target pregnant women in an attempt to cut down on “birth tourism.” Dan and Axios reporter Stef Kight discuss how a rule like this might be implemented and the legal challenges ahead for it.

Plus: The Davos man is worried and digital media startups are finally profitable.

Microsoft's Massive Climate Pledge

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 16:21:50 -0000

Microsoft announced an ambitious plan to become carbon negative by 2030 and to remove its historical carbon emissions by 2050. Axios energy reporter Amy Harder joins Dan to unpack these goals and how the company might achieve them.

Plus: Black voter sentiment on President Trump and a California startup takes on the aftermath of wildfires.

Trump vs. Apple

Thu, 16 Jan 2020 16:16:00 -0000

In the wake of last month’s shooting in Pensacola, President Trump called on Apple to work with the Justice Department to unlock iPhones. Dan and New York Times tech reporter Jack Nicas examine the potential ramifications if Apple were to capitulate.

Plus: Big money for flying taxis and why Twitter will not be getting an edit button.

Impeachment Playbook

Tue, 14 Jan 2020 16:07:08 -0000

The House is expected to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate for a trial on Wednesday. Dan and Axios White House Reporter Alayna Treene outline the strategies emerging on the Republican and Democratic sides ahead of the impeachment trial.

Plus: America’s largest investor takes on climate change and why Visa paid so much for a startup.

MIT’s Jeffrey Epstein Loophole

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 16:30:44 -0000

On Friday, MIT released a report from an outside law firm detailing the university’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Dan and Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon sift through the findings and how Epstein was able to continue directing donations to MIT for years.

Plus: A changing of the guard at Google and a Canadian CEO’s anger at President Trump.

Carlos Ghosn Unboxed

Thu, 09 Jan 2020 16:42:14 -0000

DESCRIPTION: After fleeing Japan, former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn held a wide-ranging press conference in Beirut that went over two hours. Dan and New York Times International Correspondent Vivian Yee unpack his remarks and what may lie ahead in his case.

Plus: Facebook digs in its heels on political ads and the next big streaming service.

Blood and Oil

Wed, 08 Jan 2020 16:44:38 -0000

Despite the unfolding crisis with Iran, oil prices are stable. Dan and Axios energy reporter Amy Harder explore the role U.S. oil production is playing in keeping prices down.

Plus: The business world’s Houdini speaks and a startup’s plan to prevent mass shootings.

https://www.axios.com/us-oil-prices-production-shield-iran-e4b8b17d-e555-4368-93ec-5c9fa118ba2f.html

America's Other Healthcare Problem

Tue, 07 Jan 2020 16:14:07 -0000

DESCRIPTION: There have been hundreds of hospital mergers over the past few years, even though independent research shows that they increase costs, decrease patient satisfaction, and have little impact on clinical outcomes. Dan digs in with Axios' Bob Herman.

Plus: CES bans cannabis technology and the U.S. milk industry goes sour.

Australia On Fire

Mon, 06 Jan 2020 16:38:34 -0000

Wildfires in Australia continue to rage after the country’s hottest and driest year on record. Dan and Washington Post deputy weather editor Andrew Freedman discuss how the fires became so severe and possible political fallout.

Plus: Softbank shafts start ups and Trump’s Twitter threats.

Iran's Internet Blackout

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Before we’re back with new episodes in the new year, we’re revisiting 2019 highlights. In this episode from November 26th, 2019, Dan and CIA veteran Norman Roule dig into the Iranian government's tech response to protests over rising gas prices.

Bitcoin Billionaires

Mon, 30 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

Over the holidays, we’re revisiting our top episodes from 2019. On August 1st, Dan and Ben Mezrich, author of “Bitcoin Billionaires,” tell the story of how the famous Winklevoss twins bet big on cryptocurrency.

Walmart Unloads on Guns

Thu, 26 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

While we’re on a break for the holidays, we’re highlighting some of our best episodes from 2019. In our September 4th episode, Dan and Bloomberg's Sara Halzack talk about Walmart and the collision of gun politics and retail.

CEOs as America’s New Politicians

Wed, 25 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

We will be back with new episodes in 2020. Today, we're revisiting our episode from August 19th, 2019, where Dan dissects a change to the Business Roundtable mission statement with Fortune CEO & President Alan Murray.

10 Years in 12 Minutes

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 16:33:00 -0000

Dan and Axios co-founder Mike Allen examine the most consequential "collisions" of tech, business, and politics from the past decade.

Space Junk Janitors

Thu, 19 Dec 2019 10:00:00 -0000

For years, space debris has been a concern for governments and companies hoping to launch new satellites and rockets. Dan talks to Axios space reporter Miriam Kramer about the burgeoning business of cleaning up space junk. Plus: Why WeWork might be helping Bernie Sanders and a music milestone 25 years in the making.

Mayor Mike’s Path to the Nomination

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 16:49:36 -0000

Nearly a month into Michael Bloomberg’s campaign for the Democratic nomination, Dan discusses how Mayor Mike might navigate the Democratic field with Brad Tusk, a venture capitalist and political strategist who has worked with Bloomberg. Plus: CEO turn-over hits a record high and the centrality of Peter Thiel at Facebook.

Boeing's Unfriendly Skies

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 16:10:51 -0000

Following news last week that the FAA would not recertify the 737 Max by the end of 2019, Boeing announced it would suspend production indefinitely beginning in January. Dan and aviation expert Jeff Wise dig into what this means for the future of the 737 and for Boeing. Plus: Democrats save their debate and why WeWork didn’t slow down start-up investing.

Holding Cities Ransom

Mon, 16 Dec 2019 16:41:10 -0000

On Friday, the government of New Orleans shut down due to a cyberattack, the latest city to face an increasingly common problem. Dan and Axios Cities Correspondent Kim Hart talk about cyberattacks on local governments, and what happens when attackers demand a ransom. Plus: The FCC’s message for Facebook and a possible space crash in silicon valley.

Bernie's Baseball Battle

Thu, 12 Dec 2019 16:34:29 -0000

Last month, Major League Baseball announced it would end its relationships with 42 minor league teams, which would likely cause them to shut down. Dan and Axios sports editor Kendall Baker explain how this became a major national news story involving Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Plus: Wework hits the small screen and one big thing about ice cream.

Surprise Medical Bills

Wed, 11 Dec 2019 16:44:11 -0000

More than 50% of Americans have reported receiving surprise medical bills, when a provider charges more than an insurer will pay and bills the patient for the balance. Dan and Axios reporter Caitlin Owens dig into a new agreement Congress reached to put an end to these bills. Plus: The latest on China’s facial recognition regime and a new, better type of private equity.

A New Entertainment World Order

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 16:09:00 -0000

Streaming companies received 30 Golden Globe nominations for original content, outpacing broadcast and cable. Dan and Axios media reporter Sara Fischer explain why these award nominations are about more than prestige. Plus: Apple’s new fight and the end of the WTO.

Uber Comes Clean on Assaults

Mon, 09 Dec 2019 16:39:25 -0000

Uber recently disclosed 3,045 sexual assaults during its U.S. rides in 2018, and nine murders. Dan and the NY Times' Mike Isaac dig into what this safety report means for riders, the company, and the future of ride-sharing. Plus: China’s big ban and how Amazon will wind end up in New York City after all.

Mayor Pete’s McKinsey problem

Fri, 06 Dec 2019 16:23:23 -0000

Pete Buttigieg isn't talking about three years of consulting work he did for McKinsey, due to a nondisclosure agreement that the firm refuses to lift. Dan speaks with Matt Pearce of the L.A. Times about this developing story. Plus: investors sound off on social responsibility and a fond farewell.

What happened to the next NAFTA?

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 15:48:19 -0000

Democrats have debated for months about USMCA, the trade deal between the US, Mexico and Canada designed to replace NAFTA. But Trump has called it “dead in water” and Mexico is balking at some proposals. Dan digs in with Politico Trade Reporter Sabrina Rodríguez. Plus: D.C. turns its attention to kid tech and Elon Musk hits the stand.

Bloomberg's Media Mess

Wed, 04 Dec 2019 16:41:05 -0000

Trump’s 2020 campaign announced on Monday that it won’t credential Bloomberg News reporters, in response to the media outlet saying it won’t investigate Democratic candidates following owner Mike Bloomberg’s entry to the race. Dan dives in with Axios Media Reporter Sara Fischer.

Iran's Internet Blackout

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 16:33:00 -0000

Dan and CIA veteran Norman Roule dig into the Iranian government's technological response to protests over rising gas prices.

The dirty business of AI washing.

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:28:48 -0000

Dan digs into the fact and science fiction of artificial intelligence claims, with Axios' Kaveh Waddell.

Amazon’s copycat strategy

Thu, 21 Nov 2019 17:22:59 -0000

Allbirds CEO and co-founder Joey Zwillinger is calling Amazon “algorithmically inspired” for releasing a private label shoe that looks nearly identical to Allbirds’ iconic wool sneaker. Dan digs in with Zwillinger. Plus: Google changes up its rules for political ads and President Trump thinks he opened a factory that actually opened in 2013.

Escalating Tensions — and Violence — in Hong Kong

Wed, 20 Nov 2019 16:34:48 -0000

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act on a unanimous vote, banning the export of certain crowd control measures like tear gas and pepper spray to Hong Kong police forces. This comes as violence mounted over the weekend at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and over a thousand were arrested. Dan breaks down the latest on the protests with Axios World Editor Dave Lawler. Plus: AI’s impact on white collar workers and why Democrats can’t agree on private equity.

Dreams Deferred

Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:01:29 -0000

The Supreme Court last week heard arguments on President Trump's efforts to end DACA, the Obama-era program that allows hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants to remain in the country if brought here as minors. Dan digs in with Axios' Stef Kight, who watched and reported on the proceedings.

When the Biggest IPO Isn’t Big Enough

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 16:42:34 -0000

Saudi Aramco was supposed to be the largest IPO of all time. There was delay after delay after delay, and then over the weekend, they finally posted preliminary pricing — with just 1.5% of the company being offered and an estimated valuation of $1.6-$1.7 trillion — raising questions about hurdles the company is facing. Dan breaks down the implications with Axios energy reporter Ben Geman. Plus: America’s Un-carrier gets a new boss and the legal fight over California’s new rules on board diversity.

All Eyes on Impeachment?

Fri, 15 Nov 2019 16:41:07 -0000

Today is Day 2 of the impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill, where we’ll hear testimony from former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch. But live TV viewership for Wednesday’s hearing fell short of several recent hearings — like Comey’s 2018 hearing and the Cohen hearing in February this year. Dan unpacks the latest on impeachment with Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen. Plus: Apple bans vaping apps and a big debate over domains.

Deval Patrick is Running

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:39:58 -0000

Deval Patrick announced today that he will seek the Democratic presidential nomination, months after announcing he wouldn’t. Dan dives in with Axios Political Reporter Alexi McCammond on how Patrick — a former civil rights lawyer, two-term Massachusetts governor, and Bain Capital businessman — will perform in the race. Plus: Silicon Valley’s latest immigration controversy and Boomers bash back.

Apple Blames the Algorithm, Part 2

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 16:53:19 -0000

Yesterday’s show looked at gender discrimination allegations against the Apple Card, issued by Goldman Sachs, which has denied making gender-based decisions. Today, Dan unpacks the controversy with Carey Halio, CEO of Goldman Sachs Bank USA. Plus: the rise of data antitrust and a rough start for Disney+.

Apple Blames the Algorithm

Tue, 12 Nov 2019 16:43:19 -0000

Basecamp co-founder David Heinemeier Hansson was given a credit limit 20 times what his wife received on the Apple Card despite the fact that they have joint assets — and she has higher credit score. Dan digs in with Hansson on the problem with the algorithm. Plus: private equity’s presidential problem and a surprise candidate to become WeWork’s next CEO.

Billionaires Battle Back

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 16:21:04 -0000

Billionaires appear terrified of a Warren presidency — but the idea of taxing the rich isn’t new. Dan dives in to the politics of wealth taxes and the prospect of billionaire Mike Bloomberg joining the presidential field with Axios CEO Jim VandeHei. Plus: new troubles for the T-Mobile-Sprint merger and the real meaning of a life sentence.

The Fight Over TikTok

Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:15:15 -0000

Earlier this week, TikTok faced scrutiny in a congressional hearing and Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn called TikTok “China’s best detective” in a letter to its CEO. Dan digs in to TikTok and data privacy with Senator Blackburn. Plus: Facebook and Google consider new political ad rules and big money for former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick.

Private Equity is Still a Man’s World

Tue, 05 Nov 2019 16:43:57 -0000

Private equity employs nearly 6% of all American workers, but the industry remains overwhelmingly white and male. Dan unpacks the private equity diversity problem with Kara Helander, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at The Carlyle Group. Plus: how American companies are trying to dodge China tariffs and the big tech company calling for facial recognition rules.

Elizabeth Warren's Health Care Revolution

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:40:37 -0000

Dan discusses Senator Elizabeth Warren's proposal to fundamentally overhaul the health care system in America. Plus: Apple steps up on affordable housing & private equity wants to buy the Knicks.

Twitter Pokes Facebook

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 15:41:00 -0000

Yesterday, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced it will no longer accept political advertising, just minutes before Facebook released its quarterly earnings report. Dan dives in with Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried. Plus: new troubles for Boeing and the auto world’s latest mega-merger.

The Future of Parking Garages

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:20:06 -0000

Parking garages aren’t just low-tech eyesores in American cities — they might even be urban America’s greatest real estate development opportunity. Dan chats with Axios Cities editor Kim Hart. Plus: why college athletes are about to get paid and the state of Halloween candy sales.

Uber Money

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:42:18 -0000

Yesterday, Uber announced a new division called Uber Money, to grow its financial services for both drivers and customers. Dan digs in with The Verge's senior transportation reporter, Andrew Hawkins. Plus: Google makes a play for Fitbit and Facebook employees fight back on political ads.

Return of the JEDI

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 15:38:33 -0000

Microsoft has beat out Amazon for the Pentagon’s ten-year $10-billion dollar JEDI agreement to modernize the Defense Department’s cloud services. TechCrunch reporter Ron Miller joins Dan to unpack the contract. Plus: young Americans vs. capitalism and the e-commerce giant you probably haven’t heard of.

Detroit’s Short-Term Thinking

Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:41:16 -0000

The United Auto Workers union votes on a tentative General Motors agreement today, which could end a nearly six-week strike. Dan dives in to the deal with Joann Muller, who writes the Axios Navigate newsletter. Plus: Facebook decides to share with publishers and the return of “Davos in the Desert.”

Fortune’s Decision to Keep Kirstjen Nielsen

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 20:51:02 -0000

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen spoke at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit today, amid controversy after Hillary Clinton and Brandi Carlile cancelled their appearances. In this special pop-up episode, Dan digs in with Fortune reporter and conference co-chair Michal Lev-Ram.

Thirty Days of Impeachment

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 15:42:51 -0000

It’s been one month since Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry, and today, Bill Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, will testify. Dan chats with Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene on the latest. Plus: Softbank pays Adam Neumann to go away and how one Virginia town is getting drugs via drone.

The Future of News is TikTok?

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 15:14:26 -0000

TikTok overtook YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook in U.S. downloads last year, and now, even news organizations are trying to cash in on that audience. Dan digs in with The Washington Post’s TikTok producer, Dave Jorgenson. Plus: Facebook friends a Democratic presidential candidate and how esports could become part of the Olympics.

The Future of Libra

Thu, 17 Oct 2019 15:57:12 -0000

Dan dissects the future of Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra with Bloomberg tech reporter Kurt Wagner. Plus WeWork's big decision and an end to the General Motors strike.

Democratic Debate Dust-up

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:54:13 -0000

Dan and Axios' Alexi McCammond dig into last night's Democratic presidential debate, in which big tech was a topic and Elizabeth Warren was the clear frontrunner. Also, Blackstone buys big in Vegas, and Trump's made-up economic advisor.

Warren vs. Facebook on Fake Ads

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 15:57:12 -0000

Mark Zuckerberg and Elizabeth Warren are at odds again over Facebook's decision to forgo fact checking in its political ads. Dan digs in with Axios media reporter Sara Fischer. Plus: Democrat debate prep and a real problem with fake news.

Turkish Disaster

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 15:39:44 -0000

Dan digs in with Axios’ Jonathan Swan about his reporting on the Trump bluff that kicked off Turkey’s attack on Syria. Plus: the China trade deal that isn’t and why WeWork is running out of cash.

Silicon Valley’s China Problem

Fri, 11 Oct 2019 15:41:10 -0000

From Apple to Google, tech companies are facing increasing pressure to take a stand on the Hong Kong protests: following money vs. morals. Dan digs in with Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried. Plus: Dyson gives up on electric vehicles and why Hooters merged with a pharmaceutical company.

California’s Rent Control Redux

Thu, 10 Oct 2019 15:27:07 -0000

In San Francisco, the median rent is now $3,550. Dan chats with Axios Cities Editor Kim Hart about California’s new rent control law that could affect nearly 40 million Americans. Plus: esports moves into dollar stores and Apple capitulates in China.

https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-cities-e91d49d7-a2b8-4af7-9802-1a70351ad185.html

The NBA's Future in China

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 15:42:12 -0000

Dan looks at the situation surrounding a NBA executive tweeting support for the Hong Kong protestors and the league's attempt to not let it affect its business relationship in China, with Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix. Plus: WeWork mess continues and the push to stop police form viewing Ring doorbells.

Impeachment and the Big Red Wall

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 15:40:27 -0000

Dan talks with Axios CEO Jim VandeHei about the likelihood of impeachment, President Trump’s favorability and the public debate ahead of 2020. Plus: racial inequality in automation and very bad news for private equity.

A New Threat to U.S. Manufacturing

Thu, 03 Oct 2019 15:35:21 -0000

Foreign companies have boosted manufacturing in the U.S., accounting for tens of thousands of jobs — but the trade war with China threatens that growth. Dan digs in with Axios’ Erica Pandey. Plus: a digital media mega-merger and the big piece of legislation that could actually be helped by impeachment.

Hong Kong on Edge

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 15:48:49 -0000

The 18th week of widespread protests have erupted in Hong Kong and one protester was shot with live ammunition by police. Dan talks with the Wall Street Journal’s Natasha Khan, reporting live from Hong Kong, about the latest. Plus: a big ruling on net neutrality and the future of rocket making.

Mark Zuckerberg vs. Elizabeth Warren

Tue, 01 Oct 2019 15:36:28 -0000

The Verge today published leaked audio from internal Facebook meetings, during which Mark Zuckerberg told employees that an Elizabeth Warren presidency posed an "existential" threat to the company. Dan digs in with The Verge's Casey Newton.

Unicorns of the Apocalypse

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 15:44:41 -0000

Dan digs into why investors are beginning to avoid high-growth tech companies, with Axios Markets Editor Dion Rabouin. Plus: Google's latest DC headache and the return of Davos in the Desert.

https://www.axios.com/startups-private-valuations-ipo-markets-wework-uber-f689ac22-403e-4d19-b7ed-f58278380f4d.html

The Whistleblower Bombshell

Thu, 26 Sep 2019 15:52:57 -0000

Dan decodes the Trump whistleblower complaint with Axios Politics Editor Margaret Talev. Plus: Peloton saves New York and CEOs are exiting at a record pace.

WeWork and the Fraying Cult of the Founder

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 15:34:02 -0000

Dan talks with Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried about the shifting super-control of founders after Adam Neumann’s WeWork departure. Plus: the European “right to be forgotten” and the only transcript that matters.

Impeachment Day

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 15:12:43 -0000

Nicholas Johnston guest hosts for Dan and talks to Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene — reporting live from the Capitol — about the Democratic impeachment proceedings. Plus: the somber eurozone economic situation and Bernie’s next move on taxes.

WeMess

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 15:32:12 -0000

WeWork's largest investor is pushing to oust its CEO, putting an IPO in further doubt. Dan digs in with The Wall Street Journal's Maurren Farrell. Plus, Disney's flirtation with Twitter and how a vaping ban could backfire on Trump.

Groupon Founder's Second Act

Thu, 19 Sep 2019 15:42:17 -0000

Dan chats with Andrew Mason, former Groupon founder, about his latest startup, Descript, an audio word processing platform. Plus: CEOs vs. consumers and Airbnb makes a major announcement.

A Roadblock for the IPO Parade

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 15:34:37 -0000

Dan talks with CNBC reporter Leslie Picker about the continuing saga of WeWork. Plus: Juul gets knocked out of China and President Trump’s stealthy Silicon Valley visit.

General Motors Workers Strike

Tue, 17 Sep 2019 15:54:16 -0000

Dan talks with Axios’ Joann Muller — reporting in from Detroit — about the second day of the GM strike. Plus: what’s next for WeWork’s IPO, and D.C.’s turf battle over Big Tech.

The Saudi Situation

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 15:25:11 -0000

Dan talks with Axios’ Ben Geman about the single largest oil market disruption in history. Plus: GM workers go on strike and what you can’t find on Tik Tok.

Vaping Up in Smoke

Thu, 12 Sep 2019 15:46:32 -0000

President Trump wants to ban all flavored e-cigarettes, including from market leader Juul. Dan digs in with Axios' Caitlin Owens. Plus, Elizabeth Warren's big anti-endorsement and Uber's questionable new legal strategy.

China Gets Rusty

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 15:30:05 -0000

Today, Dan talks about the trouble with China’s Rust Belt with Axios’ Erica Pandey. Plus: the appeal of Apple’s streaming service and Texas Monthly has the best gig in journalism.

The Republican Undercard

Tue, 10 Sep 2019 15:07:26 -0000

On today’s show, Dan interviews GOP presidential candidate Joe Walsh on the cancellation of Republican presidential primaries, his racist tweets, and the national debt. Then, locals newspapers head to the Hill and how J.P. Morgan is measuring Trump tweets.

MIT's Failing Grade on Jeffrey Epstein

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 15:26:43 -0000

Today, drama at AT&T and China’s richest man retires at 55. But first, Dan goes deeper on the bizarre latest chapter in the saga of Epstein with Axios’ Felix Salmon. https://www.axios.com/mit-media-lab-director-resigns-financial-ties-jeffrey-epstein-003afb92-95bb-47d5-add4-810d10bf36ab.html

Sports Betting Kicks Off

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 15:19:23 -0000

The NFL returns tonight, and Dan discusses the future of wagering with DraftKings CEO Jason Robbins. Plus: YouTube commits to playing nice on kid’s content and the political implications of the rush for Dorian relief.

Walmart Unloads on Guns

Wed, 04 Sep 2019 15:36:26 -0000

Today Dan talks Walmart and collision of gun politics and retail with Bloomberg’s Sarah Halzack. In the Final Two - unpacking Box’s stock jump and Lego’s super-powered rebound.

Delete Your Account?

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 14:39:33 -0000

Dan is joined by Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen to discuss the group raising 2 million dollars to investigate the social media histories of mainstream reporters and editors. Then, Facebook is investing in U.S. wind power and new tariffs on imported Apple products.

Why Uber Stalled

Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:43:03 -0000

Dan discusses Uber's past and future with New York Times reporter Mike Isaac. Plus, Le Tote buys Lord & Taylor and Amazon's burn book isn't so fetch for New Yorkers who opposed HQ2.

Elon Musk's power outage

Wed, 28 Aug 2019 15:15:03 -0000

Dan is joined by Vanity Fair's Bethany McLean to dive into the troubles of Elon Musk’s energy endeavor SolarCity. Plus: Facebook ramps up restrictions on political ads and why robots are picking strawberries.

Landmark Opioid Verdict

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:30:52 -0000

Dan looks into the verdict regarding Johnson & Johnson's ordered payment to Oklahoma in the opioid trial, with Axios health care business reporter Bob Herman. In the "Final Two", Macron & Trump find some common ground and Iceland's tourism economy takes a hit.

https://www.axios.com/johnson-johnson-opioids-lawsuit-oklahoma-verdict-064cf614-2d05-45c5-833b-88bb9a9d40bd.html

General Trump's trade war

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 15:00:56 -0000

Dan is joined by financier and former White House Communications Director Anthony Scaramucci to discuss the U.S.-China trade talks. In the "Final Two," new challenges for WeWork and Trump's hurricane bombshell.

Local Media's Last Lover

Thu, 22 Aug 2019 15:32:43 -0000

Dan talks about Apollo Global Management's interest in adding local television stations, despite the opinion that local news is dying, with Axios media reporter Sara Fischer.

Facebook for Immigrants

Wed, 21 Aug 2019 15:36:34 -0000

Dan looks at a startup social network for immigrants called Homeis, with its CEO Ran Harnevo. In the Final Two, Trump's tax talk and Bernie Sanders wants to ban cops from using facial recognition software.

Jay-Z's Controversial Football Play

Tue, 20 Aug 2019 15:26:28 -0000

Dan talks about the recent partnership between Jay-Z and the NFL with Axios' Michael Sykes. In the "Final Two" Facebook's new plan for news and Aramco's IPO.

CEOs as America's New Politicians

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:54:29 -0000

Dan dissects the new approach some CEOs are taking with Fortune CEO & President Alan Murray. In the "Final Two", yield curve confusion and a start-up seeks to take on America's housing crisis.

Fears of a Global Recession

Fri, 16 Aug 2019 15:21:12 -0000

Dan digs into why global economies are slowing, from Europe to China to the U.S., with Axios Markets Editor Dion Rabouin, In the "Final Two," Cloudfare caught in between and Greenland for sale?

Hong Kong Protests

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 15:31:06 -0000

There's a new battle for democracy vs. dictatorship, but it's unclear with which side the U.S. stands. Dan digs in with Axios World editor David Lawler.

WeWork gets ready for its close-up

Wed, 14 Aug 2019 15:30:12 -0000

Dan examines WeWork filing for its long awaited IPO with Axios' Kia Kokalitcheva. In the "Final Two" Facebook admits to transcribing private voicemails and China's trade tensions extend north of the border.

https://www.axios.com/wework-files-for-long-awaited-ipo-31f810f0-b470-4e0f-b0e6-0fd200ad4632.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twsocialshare&utm_campaign=organic

Conservatives vs. Social Media (Replay)

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 05:01:58 -0000

Dan and Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) discuss allegations of political bias on platforms like Facebook and Twitter (Replay from April 11, 2019).

Speech Police

Mon, 12 Aug 2019 15:39:38 -0000

Dan looks at the White House's proposal to have the FCC monitor political speech on social media platforms, with Axios tech policy reporter David McCabe. In the "Final Two", WeWork's IPO and conspiracy theories abound after Jeffrey Epstein's death.

Corporate America and Guns

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 15:54:06 -0000

Dan talks about how Corporate America is responding to the latest shootings across the country, with Axios' Erica Pandey. In the "Final Two", social media furor over SoulCycle and an explanation of "Generation Alpha".

The company in the middle of the U.S.-China trade war

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 15:30:56 -0000

Dan examines how Huawei fits into the escalating U.S.-China trade war, with Axios' Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried. In the "Final Two", Lyft's new challenge and an NFL team gets into online gambling.

A Tale of Two American Economies

Tue, 06 Aug 2019 16:08:26 -0000

Venture capital keeps growing while US new business formation stalls. Dan discusses with Andreessen Horowitz managing partner Scott Kupor.

Hate's home on the Internet

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 15:50:24 -0000

Just minutes before opening fire in El Paso, a racist murderer allegedly posted a manifesto to 8chan. Dan and BuzzFeed reporter Ryan Broderick dig into 8chan's past, present, and future.

Bitcoin Billionaires

Thu, 01 Aug 2019 15:42:13 -0000

Dan welcomes on Ben Mezrich, author of "Bitcoin Billionaires". the story of how the famous Winklevoss twins bet big on crypto-currency.

Varsity Blues Gets a Sequel

Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:08:01 -0000

Wealthy parents have figured out a way to get college financial aid for their kids, as scooped by the Wall Street Journal's Doug Belkin. Plus, the top tweeted debate moments and bringing toys to life on Instagram.

Democrat Candidates Fighting for Attention

Tue, 30 Jul 2019 15:41:00 -0000

Dan looks at what issues garner the most attention for Democratic Presidential hopefuls with Axios reporter Neal Rothschild. In the "Final Two", President Trump's unexpected war on Wall Street and why Facebook is hyping TikTok.

https://www.axios.com/2020-election-candidates-social-media-63fd3617-3d17-4790-8180-b35bc7aca51f.html

Cracking Down on Alexa

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 16:09:36 -0000

Dan discusses legislation to limit how smart speakers collect and use your data with Massachusetts Congressman and 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate Seth Moulton. In the "Final Two", the latest merger felled by national security concerns, and the workers of Baltimore.

Creating the Perfect IPO

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 15:00:17 -0000

Dan welcomes on renowned Silicon Valley Venture Capitalist Bill Gurley to explain the process that goes into an IPO. In the "Final Two", Advent buys Cobham and the U.S. Treasury Secretary strong comments on Amazon.

Big Tech's D.C. Glitch

Wed, 24 Jul 2019 15:27:02 -0000

The U.S. Department of Justice has launched an antitrust review that could sweep up Amazon, Facebook and Google. Dan and Axios tech reporter David McCabe dig in. In the "Final Two," Snapchat snaps back and the Fed explores climate change.

Puerto Rico Protests

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 15:25:36 -0000

Dan dives into the protests calling for the resignation of Puerto Rico's Governor with Frances Robles, New York Times correspondent, who is in San Juan. In the "Final Two", Apple's big move and baseball introduces Robo umps.

Disrupting Netflix

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 14:46:00 -0000

Dan reacts to the Netflix stock dropping and what it means for the future of streaming with Axios media reporter Sara Fischer. In the Final Two, numbers on immigrants starting U.S. companies and Equifax heavily fined for a data breach.

Elon Musk’s Plan to Merge Man and Machine

Thu, 18 Jul 2019 15:41:09 -0000

Dan dives into Elon Musk's company Neuralink with Axios AI reporter Kaveh Waddell. In the "Final Two", San Francisco delays its "IPO Tax" and the Air Force warns against storming Area 51.

Is Trump Playing Racial Chess or Checkers?

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 15:21:00 -0000

Dan and Axios CEO Jim VandeHei discuss if Trump's inflammatory tweets were premeditated strategy, or just spouting off. In the "Final Two" Ackman gets its activist and the 1 regulator not concerned about Libra.

Amazon Unprimed

Tue, 16 Jul 2019 14:29:44 -0000

Dan talks about the Amazon workers striking in Minnesota and Europe with Axios' Erica Pandey. In the "Final Two", escalating treason talk from Peter Thiel & a Silicon Valley scandal gets settled.

Trumpism vs. Tech

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 15:46:03 -0000

Dan and Axios tech reporter David McCabe discuss Peter Thiel's attacks on Google, just days after a White House airing of grievances over perceived social media bias.

Disrupting Sports

Fri, 12 Jul 2019 15:19:47 -0000

Dan looks at the changing dynamic of sports fandom and its relation with E- Sports with 4 time U.S. Olympian Angela Ruggiero. In the "Final Two", Big Tech treads on Telecom and a possible solution to deep fakes.

Jeffrey Epstein's Powerful Connections

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:30:31 -0000

Dan digs in with investigative reporter Vicky Ward, who wrote the first magazine profile of Epstein back in 2003, but who says some vital allegations didn't make the final cut.

Virgin Galactic Blasts into the Public Markets

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 15:21:59 -0000

Richard Branson's space tourism company, Virgin Galactic, today announced that it will go public via a complex financial transaction called a reverse merger. Dan digs into the deal and its ramifications with Axios Space editor Miriam Kramer.

Equal Pay for U.S. Women's Soccer?

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 15:31:18 -0000

Dan discusses the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team winning the World Cup and their pursuit of equal pay to that of the men's team with Axios sports editor Kendall Baker. In the "Final Two" WeWork's unusual path to IPO and how the U.S. Government might be using your face.

Big Biz Gets Political on LGBTQ Rights

Thu, 04 Jul 2019 14:01:46 -0000

Dan and TPG co-CEO Jon Winkereid on why hundreds of large companies are asking the Supreme Court to find that employees can't be fired for their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Nike, Flags and Arizona

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 16:46:52 -0000

Dan and Arizona Republic reporter Maria Polletta on Nike's controversial decision to pull its "Betsy Ross flag" sneaker, and why it may cost Arizona workers a large manufacturing plant.

Political Theater

Tue, 02 Jul 2019 15:48:48 -0000

Dan and Axios' Sara Fischer discuss why so many political candidates are letting themselves become the subject of documentary films.

America's Nonstop Economic Boom

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 16:53:40 -0000

This month marks the longest period of time that the U.S. economy has ever gone without an recession. Dan and Axios' Courtenay Brown dig into how we got here, and what happens next.

The Future of Vice

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 15:19:31 -0000

Dan looks at how a VC firm is investing entirely in vice industries with Axios' Kia Kokalitcheva. In the Final Two, Apple executive goes out alone and continuing consolidation in Defense sectors.

The Crypto Craze

Thu, 27 Jun 2019 15:46:56 -0000

Dan talks about the future of cryptocurrency with Stephen Moore, who's gone from likely Fed nominee to part of a crypto central bank project called Decentral.

Democrats Take the Stage

Wed, 26 Jun 2019 15:40:17 -0000

Dan looks ahead to the Democratic Presidential Debates with Axios' Alexi McCammond, who is covering the event in Miami. .In the "Final Two", Wayfair walkout and San Francisco bans e-cigarettes.

Your Value to Big Tech

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 15:45:06 -0000

Dan examines the bipartisan Data Transparency Act with Axios' Kim Hart. In the "Final Two" a surge in America's taxi driver numbers and an unexpected name in the the leak of Trump administration vetting documents.

Fed Holds Steady

Thu, 20 Jun 2019 15:13:00 -0000

Guest host Felix Salmon, chief financial correspondent, discusses the decision by the Federal Reserve to not cut interest rates with Axios Markets reporter Courtenay Brown. In the "Final Two", Slack's direct listing and Facebook's new Libra coin.

The Changing Big Tech Conversation

Wed, 19 Jun 2019 15:33:57 -0000

Nicholas Johnston guest hosts for Dan and talks to Axios' Scott Rosenberg about the changing conversation around big tech amid growing privacy and harassment concerns. In the "Final Two," Trump's re-elect rally tech strategy and tech CEO rankings.

The Planet's Plastics Problem

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 11:05:00 -0000

Kim Hart guest hosts for Dan, and looks at the growing plastic waste crisis and low recycling levels with Axios' Amy Harder and Alison Snyder. In the "Final Two," facial recognition software concerns, and Huawei prepares to take a revenue hit.

Democratic Indecision on Impeachment

Mon, 17 Jun 2019 15:21:44 -0000

Dan examines the House Democrats current feelings towards possible impeachment proceedings for President Trump with Axios White Reporter Alayna Treene. In the "Final Two", Amazon shirks responsibility on facial recognition and growing oil demand that has nothing to do with gas.

Disrupting Hong Kong

Fri, 14 Jun 2019 15:36:36 -0000

Dan looks at the protests in Hong Kong over a Chinese extradition bill with Axios World News Editor Dave Lawler. In the "Final Two", Chewy's IPO, and the Democratic presidential debates at the end of June are set.

The Fight Over Facial Recognition

Wed, 12 Jun 2019 15:22:07 -0000

Dan looks at the controversies in in facial recognition technology with Axios AI reporter Kaveh Waddell. In the "Final Two", anti-trust hearings on Capitol Hill and CrowdStrike has a big IPO.

YouTube Under Fire

Tue, 11 Jun 2019 15:28:00 -0000

Dan dives into the situation surrounding controversial content on YouTube with Axios' Chief Technology correspondent Ina Fried. In the "Final Two", trouble for Sprint & T Mobile merger and surprising findings regarding what news people actually want.

Bailing on Cash Bail

Mon, 10 Jun 2019 15:14:00 -0000

Dan talks about the argument to end the cash bail system in American justice with Axios reporter Stef Kight. In the "Final Two", a big shake-up in the aerospace sector and an important reminder on trade deficits.

All the President's Missing Men

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 15:31:45 -0000

Dan examines the vacant cabinet positions under President Trump with Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen. In the "Final Two" Google looks to acquire an analytics startup and politics foils a major auto merger.

The Case to Decide Crypto

Wed, 05 Jun 2019 15:27:39 -0000

Dan talks about the lawsuit against the messaging app Kik for it's cryptocurrency offering with Crypto expert and former DOJ prosecutor Katie Haun. In the "Final Two", how the 2020 campaign could become a referendum on global trade and life for HBO after "Game of Thrones".

Human Capital in the Next Recession

Tue, 04 Jun 2019 15:40:05 -0000

Dan talks with Carlyle Group research chief Jason Thomas about a sea change in how investors should view the next economic cycle. Plus, in his "Final Two," some big tech-lash developments and what presidential campaigns aren't doing about deepfakes.

Jared Kushner Speaks

Mon, 03 Jun 2019 15:27:00 -0000

Dan is joined by Axios reporter Jonathan Swan to discuss his exclusive interview with Jared Kushner, senior advisor to the President, on HBO. In the "Final Two", the importance of Google's cloud crash and President Trump takes on AT&T.

Russian Trolls Underneath America's Bridge

Thu, 30 May 2019 15:23:08 -0000

Dan discusses continued Russian interference efforts into American life with Axios Media reporter Sara Fischer. In the "Final Two", SoFi in stadium naming rights negotiations and Hollywood might start leaving Georgia.

Turbo Taxed

Wed, 29 May 2019 15:21:00 -0000

Dan examines just how much Intuit actually knows about its users with Axios Markets Reporter Courtenay Brown. In the "Final Two", a big legal fight over cryptocurrencies, and Democrats seek to narrow their 2020 field.

https://www.axios.com/authors/cbrown

The Auto Merger Heard Round The World

Tue, 28 May 2019 15:25:45 -0000

Fiat Chrysler and Renault have tentatively agreed to a merger that would create the world's third-largest automaker, knocking GM down to fourth. Dan and Axios' Joann Muller dig in, including the proposed deal's complex web of geopolitics.

The War on Vaping

Thu, 23 May 2019 15:38:46 -0000

Dan dives into e-cigarettes with the former Commissioner of the FDA, Scott Gottlieb. In the "Final Two", a short infrastructure meeting at the White House and will HBO lose subscribers now that "Game of Thrones" has ended?

Mobile mega-merger gets messy

Wed, 22 May 2019 15:26:43 -0000

Dan and Axios' Kim Hart dig into the T-Mobile/Sprint tie-up, which could be facing Justice Department opposition. Plus, in the Final Two, a 100-year flood in 2020 and the trade war takes another bite out of tech.

Running for President: Eric Swalwell

Tue, 21 May 2019 14:42:47 -0000

Dan discusses Big Tech regulation, gun control, and more with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Eric Swalwell, Congressman from California.

The Trade War Gets Technical

Mon, 20 May 2019 15:25:00 -0000

Dan digs into Trump's decision to ban a major Chinese tech company from doing business with U.S. companies like Google, and how retaliation could be coming. Plus, in the "Final Two," a billionaire's surprise gift and America gets closer to having fewer mobile phone carriers.

Trump Won't Curb Extremist Social Media Content

Thu, 16 May 2019 15:26:46 -0000

Dan examines the White House decision to abstain from a global call to combat terrorist and other extremist online content, instead focusing on alleged political bias with Axios Media reporter Sara Fischer. In the "Final Two", Silicon Valley gets a stock exchange and what big tech needn't fear from Joe Biden.

https://www.axios.com/on-tech-speech-white-house-goes-it-alone-64e1eecf-5684-40ce-8f8a-624bbc52a4a6.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twsocialshare&utm_campaign=organic

America's Baby Bust

Wed, 15 May 2019 15:26:14 -0000

Dan gets into the trend of declining U.S. birth rates with Axios reporter Stef Kight. In the "Final Two", how election hacking can play into tech's next IPO and facial recognition software gets banned in San Francisco.

Apple Under Attack

Tue, 14 May 2019 15:47:35 -0000

Dan digs into a controversial Supreme Court ruling regarding the possibility of Apple's App Store being a monopoly with Axios technology reporter David McCabe. In the "Final Two", Hulu gets bought by Disney and what President Trump doesn't understand about tariffs.

Trade Wars

Mon, 13 May 2019 15:34:00 -0000

Dan talks about the ramifications of the trade war with China with Axios Markets Editor Dion Rabouin. In the "Final Two", Facebook makes more political enemies and what really happened with Uber's IPO.

America Shrugs as China Locks Up 1 Million Muslims

Thu, 09 May 2019 16:36:16 -0000

Dan and Axios World editor Dave Lawler discuss why human rights haven't been a part of U.S-China trade talks, and how the rest of the world has followed their lead. Plus, a Facebook co-founder calls for a breakup and what to watch for on Uber's IPO day.

Uber & Lyft Drivers Go on Strike

Wed, 08 May 2019 15:47:49 -0000

Dan examines the strike across the country with LA based ride-hail driver Jos Cashon. In the "Final Two", President Trump's tax returns report and new advances in war technology.

The Place Amazon Forgot

Tue, 07 May 2019 15:28:11 -0000

Dan examines the latest in Long Island City since Amazon announced it would not be opening a headquarters there with Axios reporter Erica Pandey. In the "Final Two", Trade War with China and Green New Deal might be getting a movie.

Is Uber's IPO a "moral stain" on Silicon Valley?

Mon, 06 May 2019 15:55:00 -0000

Dan and NY Times columnist Farhad Manjoo discuss this week's Uber IPO. Plus, in the "Final Two," Trump delays a Chinese IPO and what to look for in Facebook's settlement with the FTC.

"Game of Thrones" and the End of Event TV?

Fri, 03 May 2019 14:40:49 -0000

Dan looks at how "Game of Thrones" final season is the only television show that qualifies as "Event TV" with Recode Executive Editor Peter Kafka. In the "Final Two", creative way to invest in Uber and Trump bumps Stephen Moore.

The Space Coast Comeback

Thu, 02 May 2019 16:09:01 -0000

Dan examines the effect of private space launches with Axios Managing Editor Kim Hart. In the "Final Two", Elon Musk buys back into Tesla and a new vaping rival for Juul.

Breaking Down the Democrats

Tue, 30 Apr 2019 15:33:02 -0000

Dan wades through the crowded Democratic presidential field for 2020 with Axios reporter Alexi McCammond. In the "Final Two", unicorns keep stampeding on Wall Street and the "Avengers" get hacked.

Running for President: Pete Buttigieg

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 09:00:00 -0000

We replay for you an interview Dan held last month with 2020 Democratic Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana.

Measles is Back

Thu, 25 Apr 2019 15:39:36 -0000

Dan looks into the spike of confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. with Axios Science Editor Andrew Freedman. In the "Final Two", big money for "deep fakes" and who will be ringing IPO bells for Uber.

The Techlash's Unexpected Winner

Wed, 24 Apr 2019 15:26:00 -0000

Dan talks about how Microsoft has avoided the recent techlash with Axios Managing Editor Kim Hart. In the "Final Two", what Washington might accomplish before the next election and Fastly files for an IPO. https://www.axios.com/microsoft-is-winning-the-techlash-4d16b1ba-2da5-4f9b-8fd2-d591b0a3b2ea.html

The Next Fox News

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 15:24:59 -0000

Dan examines Sinclair Broadcast Group's push to develop national news coverage with Axios Media reporter Sara Fischer. In the "Final Two", Elon Musk on robot taxis and Pete Buttigieg take on Big Tech. https://www.axios.com/sinclair-plots-national-broadcasting-expansion-sports-news-514cdaa0-87a7-4ed0-9061-294d0f8b4b43.html

Ashton Kutcher on Defending Children From Sexual Abuse

Mon, 22 Apr 2019 15:50:10 -0000

Dan is joined by Hollywood star Ashton Kutcher to discuss plan to eliminate online child porn.

The Gig Economy Distortion

Thu, 18 Apr 2019 15:18:11 -0000

Dan talks to Axios Markets editor Dion Rabouin about why the gig economy might be making America's job numbers look better than they really are.

Apple Stops Getting Chippy

Wed, 17 Apr 2019 15:35:54 -0000

Dan discusses Apple & Qualcomm ending their long running dispute over patent royalties with Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried. In the "Final Two" ride-hail drivers suffer a new indignity and President Trump coy on a media merger.

Hacking the Law

Tue, 16 Apr 2019 15:46:41 -0000

Dan talks to Amanda Nguyen, the driving force behind the Sexual Assault Survivor’s Bill of Rights, who has launched an “accelerator” for ordinary people trying to get civil rights laws passed.

The Republican Taking on Trump in 2020

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:25:11 -0000

Dan talks with former Massachusetts Governor William Weld, who will give never-Trumpers a voice in the Republican primaries.

Conservatives vs. Social Media

Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:20:14 -0000

Dan and Sen. Ted Cruz discuss allegations of political bias on platforms like Facebook and Twitter. In the "Final Two", putting Uber IPO into content and why coffee is no longer essential.

Walking On The Moon

Wed, 10 Apr 2019 15:28:45 -0000

Dan examines Trump's push for astronauts to return to the moon by 2024 with Axios space reporter Miriam Kramer. the "Final Two", Uber gets ready for its IPO and Democrats battle over electronic tax filings.

Running for President: Wayne Messam

Tue, 09 Apr 2019 06:33:44 -0000

Dan welcomes on 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate Wayne Messam, Mayor of Miramar, Florida, to discuss his vision for the U.S. if elected.

The New American Capitalism

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 15:45:28 -0000

Dan and Axios CEO Jim VandeHei discuss the growing, bipartisan consensus that America's core economic system is broken. Plus, the UK cracks down on tech and Chuck E. Cheese returns to Wall Street.

Closing The Border

Thu, 04 Apr 2019 15:43:33 -0000

Dan examines the ramifications if President Trump were to close the U.S./ Mexico border with Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen. In the "Final Two", investors bet big against Lyft and nobody takes blame for the latest Facebook data spill.

YouTube's House of Horrors

Wed, 03 Apr 2019 15:44:19 -0000

Dan looks into the toxic videos that are still allowed to be circulated on Youtube, with Bloomberg reporter Mark Bergen. In the "Final Two", Senator Warren's push for the "Ending Too Big To Jail" Act and a new football league already goes bust.

Running for President: John Delaney

Tue, 02 Apr 2019 15:52:01 -0000

Dan is joined 2020 Democratic Presidential candidate John Delaney, former U.S. Congressman from Maryland, to discuss his vision for America if he were elected.

Mr. Zuckerberg Goes to Washington (Post)

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 15:33:59 -0000

Dan discusses the Washington Post oped written by Mark Zuckerberg, with Axios Managing Editor Kim Hart. In the "Final Two" Lyft share price falls and Gmail turns 15.

All Hail Ride Hail

Thu, 28 Mar 2019 15:38:47 -0000

Dan looks at the expected Lyft IPO pricing with Paul Hudson, Founding Partner of Glade Brook Capital Partners. In the "Final Two", Facebook gets sued for housing discrimination and Google CEO's meeting with President Trump.

Sitting in the Clouds

Wed, 27 Mar 2019 14:48:21 -0000

Dan chats with ServiceNow President and CEO John Donahoe about Enterprise software. In the "Final Two", a roller coaster day for big U.S. Healthcare plans and why cities are clipping Big Tech's wings.

The Fall of Avenatti

Tue, 26 Mar 2019 15:42:10 -0000

Dan explores the bizarre controvery involving Michael Avenatti and Nike with Axios sports editor Kendall Baker. In the "Final Two", Apple's surprise announcement and McDonalds move to big data.

Coloring in the Green New Deal

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 15:46:35 -0000

Dan looks at the latest regarding the Green New Deal with Axios' energy reporter Amy Harder. In the "Final Two", Apple's big unveil and what the Mueller Report release made us forget about. https://www.axios.com/washington-empty-messaging-fight-green-new-deal-6d0e526f-5698-44ee-9273-9da0e49e7827.html

2020 Vision: Andrew Yang

Fri, 22 Mar 2019 03:30:00 -0000

Hear a replay of Dan's interview back in December with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Andrew Yang.

Joe Biden's Big Gamble

Thu, 21 Mar 2019 15:35:32 -0000

Dan discusses the possibility of Joe Biden immediately naming a presidential running mate with Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen. In the "Final Two", some Kushner conflicts in Saudi Arabia and Google ends up on the wrong side of gay rights groups.

The Fed Gets Political

Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:32:25 -0000

Dan looks at the policy meetings that involve Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, with Axios' Market Editor Dion Rabouin. In the "Final Two", U.S. Representative Devin Nunes sues Twitter for defamation and Disney gets even bigger.

President Trump "Buys" Facebook

Tue, 19 Mar 2019 15:33:34 -0000

Dan looks at the amount of money President Trump's 2020 campaign is spending on Facebook ads with Axios Media reporter Sara Fischer. In the "Final Two", Dan says why Elon Musk is in trouble again with federal regulators and the latest departure from what was once Time Warner. https://www.axios.com/another-trump-facebook-election-2020-5bb5ae11-23e4-42d9-8bc3-6cfa3289f970.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twsocialshare&utm_campaign=organic

The Hypocrisy Of Social Impact Investing

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 15:09:52 -0000

Dan talks more about the financial bust within the college admissions scandal from last week with Axios Chief Financial Correspondent Felix Salmon. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan dives into social media's New Zealand problem and why Silicon Valley may fall in love with Beto.

Sad Skies For Boeing

Thu, 14 Mar 2019 15:33:09 -0000

Dan discusses the grounding of Boeing 737 Max jets with pilot and aviation journalist Jeff Wise. Plus in the "Final Two", Dan looks more into the college admissions bribery scandal and a Big Tech executive joins the meatless meat movement.

Cheaters In College Education

Wed, 13 Mar 2019 15:19:03 -0000

Dan chats with Yahoo! Sports Columnist Dan Wetzel about how wealthy and famous parents are paying and cheating their children's way into college. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan talks about why Amazon became America's top lobbyist and what Tesla knows about you.

2020 Vision: Pete Buttigieg

Tue, 12 Mar 2019 03:54:46 -0000

Dan speaks with 2020 Democratic Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, in a special episode. Hear his position on such issues as automation, are Big Tech monopolies, and more.

Elizabeth Warren's Plan To Breakup Big Tech

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 15:34:34 -0000

Dan talks about Senator Elizabeth's Warren recent column on breaking up Big Tech with Axios tech reporter David McCabe. Plus in the "Final Two", what automation really means for workers and why cloud software is more about the oceans than the skies.

Pro Rata Update

Tue, 26 Feb 2019 14:35:47 -0000

Listen for the latest update regarding the Pro Rata Podcast.

The Latest In Venezuela

Mon, 25 Feb 2019 16:46:12 -0000

Filling in for Dan today is Nicholas Johnston who talks about everything that has been going on in Venezuela and what might happen next with Axios World Editor Dave Lawler. In the "Final Two" Nick talks about how deficits might not matter and what you may not know about DNA testing.

A Tipping Point on Climate Change

Thu, 21 Feb 2019 16:30:36 -0000

Dan looks at the changing political rhetoric regarding climate change with Axios Science Editor Andrew Freedman. Plus, in the "Final Two", how police pull over self-driving cars, and Elizabeth Warren vs. Socialism.

An American Investor In Moscow

Wed, 20 Feb 2019 16:51:55 -0000

On today's show, Dan talks about the arrest of Michael Calvey, American founder of a Russian-focused private equity firm with Bill Browder, CEO of Hermitage Capital. In the "Final Two", Dan dives into why 16,000 shoe store workers are losing their jobs and the new role of technology in the 2020 campaign.

Socialism vs. Freedom

Tue, 19 Feb 2019 16:38:21 -0000

Dan is joined by Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen to discuss the dichotomy of socialism and freedom that a lot of Republicans want to solidify before the 2020 election. In the "Final Two", Dan talks about a big named US investor who got arrested in Russia and the new way that Siri plans to compete with Alexa.

Amazon vs. NYC

Fri, 15 Feb 2019 17:20:08 -0000

A special Friday episode in light of the news that Amazon HQ2 will not be in Long Island City. Dan examines all that went into the decision with Axios' David McCabe and Erica Pandey.

The Gamification of Dating

Thu, 14 Feb 2019 16:28:39 -0000

On this Valentine's Day, Dan looks at the fixation of online dating with Axios' Jessie Li. Plus, in the "Final Two", Facebook tries to write a constitution and the Venture Capital "Boys Club".

California's Big Infrastructure Fail

Wed, 13 Feb 2019 16:35:20 -0000

Dan talks about the failing transportation infrastructure that is going on in California with Transportation Economist Noël Perry. In the "Final Two" Dan dives into Silicon Valley giving Saudi Arabia a pass and a 145 year old company that files to go public.

Reddit's Future

Tue, 12 Feb 2019 16:22:40 -0000

Dan talks about the impact and growth of Reddit with its Co-Founder Alexis Ohanian. In the "Final Two" Dan goes into the possible return of Toys R Us and how Amazon has gotten even deeper inside your house.

Mega Merger Gets Political

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 16:52:40 -0000

Dan talks about the mega merger between Sprint and T-Mobile with Axios Tech Reporter David McCabe. In the "Final Two" Dan dives into what Morgan Stanley has taught us about tech startups and Amazon hearing the HQ2 heat in NY.

Tax Breaks And Broken Promises

Thu, 07 Feb 2019 16:11:12 -0000

Dan talks with Axios reporter Erica Pandey about the broken promises about job creations. In the "Final Two" Dan talks about how Trumps businesses are getting looked into and how AI is preparing to take on Pictionary.

America's Economic Confusion

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:24:52 -0000

Dan examines America's feeling of a phantom recession with Axios Markets Editor Dion Rabouin. Plus in the "Final Two", a big mystery in crypto-land and a former Trump campaign adviser calls out Axios.

The Future For Uber and Lyft Drivers

Mon, 04 Feb 2019 16:35:36 -0000

On todays show Dan talks with Alex Carbone, an Uber driver who is leading the protest to get higher wages for drivers. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan dives into what the big tech Super Bowl ads taught us and the fallout from President Trumps executive time.

Super Bowl Just Days Away

Thu, 31 Jan 2019 16:06:57 -0000

Dan looks at the upcoming Super Bowl with Axios Sports Editor Kendall Baker. Plus, in the "Final Two" questions regarding the Foxconn factory in Wisconsin and the lack of buzz around cryptocurrencies.

The Growing Crisis in Venezuela

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:30:50 -0000

On today's show Dan dives into the growing crisis in Venezuela with Axios World Editor David Lawler. In the "Final Two" Dan talks about how Facebook is once again stepping in "it" and the latest on the "so-called" trillion dollar infrastructure plan.

America Hammers Huawei

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 16:31:46 -0000

Dan examines the new charges against Huawei with Axios' China reporter Bill Bishop. Plus, in the "Final Two", the Koch brothers turn to tech regulation and the relationship between Starbucks and Howard Schultz is about to get much more complicated.

Howard Schultz Running as an Independent?

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 16:29:23 -0000

Dan talks about the possibility of former Starbucks Chairman and CEO Howard Schultz running for President as a centrist Independent with Axios' Executive Editor Mike Allen. In the "Final Two" Dan discusses what President Trump could do to help Venezuela and a high risk engineering gamble that Facebook is making.

Taxing Wealth

Fri, 25 Jan 2019 16:26:28 -0000

Dan talks about all things Washington DC and if the government shutdown might soon see the end, with Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen. In the "Final Two" Dan talks about Mark Zuckerberg's latest Facebook defense and how Toys R Us might be making a comeback.

Soccer's Edward Snowden

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:02:53 -0000

Dan discusses the Football Leaks story with Axios' Sports Editor Kendall Baker. Plus in the "Final Two", Buzzfeed layoffs and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross comments regarding those affected by the government shutdown. https://www.axios.com/authors/kbaker

Chronicling the Death of Theranos

Wed, 23 Jan 2019 15:57:51 -0000

Dan looks back at the death of the unicorn that was Theranos with ABC News' Rebecca Jarvis. In the "Final Two", it's Day 33 of the government shutdown and CBS rejects a medical marijuana ad for the upcoming Super Bowl.

Does Davos Still Matter?

Tue, 22 Jan 2019 16:30:44 -0000

Dan examines the effectiveness of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland with Axios' Chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon. Plus in the "Final Two", changes may be coming to one of the internet's oldest success stories, and the latest on the record- setting government shutdown.

Escalating Tech Lash

Thu, 17 Jan 2019 19:59:32 -0000

Dan talks about the escalating tech lash that is occurring with Dean Garfield, the President and CEO of ITI. In the "Final Two" Dan examines the "Harry Potter Effect" on Silicon Valley and President Trump's new documentary...sort of.

Government Shutdown Day 26

Wed, 16 Jan 2019 16:44:26 -0000

Dan talks about the latest in the government shutdown with Axios' White House correspondent, Jonathan Swan. In the "Final Two", a look at how Sears gets saved and what view the Attorney General nominee has on Silicon Valley tech giants.

Startups Shun Venture Capital

Tue, 15 Jan 2019 16:36:46 -0000

Dan examines how startups are pushing back against venture capitalists with Erin Griffith, San Francisco based reporter for the New York Times. Plus, in the "Final Two", a new candidate for Intel CEO and the slow pace of the electric car revolution.

The Future Of Retail

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:05:12 -0000

Dan talks about where the future of retail is headed and how the internet is changing everything with Axios future reporter Erica Pandey. In Dan's "Final Two", he dives into the latest with USA Today and a surprise from President Trump on the shutdown.

Amazon: Regulatory Target

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 16:54:44 -0000

Kim Hart gives you this bonus edition of "Pro Rata" as she looks at how Amazon could be under scrutiny for its own private label products with Axios tech reporter David McCabe. Plus, in the "Final Two", another casualty in the government shutdown and a self-driving car start-up is getting quite the cash infusion.

The Polar Vortex Has Split

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:29:53 -0000

Kim Hart fills in for Dan today and chats with Axios' Science Editor Andrew Freedman about the polar vortex and why we experience certain weather patterns. Also in the "Final Two", Kim talks about a key defeat in Brexit negotiations and how 18-27 year olds feel that they will never be able to pay off their debt.

The Fight To Fix Student Debt

Tue, 08 Jan 2019 16:18:07 -0000

On today's show, Dan talks about how one company (Lambda School) is trying to help people get a college education without the debt, with their CEO Austen Allred. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan dives into President Trump's latest folly and the official end of a great American retailer.

Government Shutdown Day 17

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:32:36 -0000

Dan talks about the the federal government shutdown with Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan dives into Facebook complaining about their media coverage and what the future holds for Sears.

Going Green With A New Deal

Fri, 04 Jan 2019 16:24:44 -0000

Dan talks with Axios Energy and Climate reporter Amy Harder about the "Green New Deal."In the "Final Two" Dan talks about how the tech world prepares to converge on Las Vegas and also the U.S jobs picture getting much brighter.

Apple Stock Woes

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 16:41:00 -0000

Dan talks about how Apple has fallen short of it projected earnings and what its future might look like with Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan talks about how the NFL might be getting into sports betting with their latest sponsor and what President Trump still doesn't understand about his own tariffs. https://www.axios.com/apple-earnings-warning-2ea38184-4298-41cb-bac1-2f9f1ceaa8b9.html

Netflix vs. Hollywood

Wed, 02 Jan 2019 16:32:55 -0000

Dan looks at how Netflix is taking on the traditional Hollywood Box Office with Axios media reporter Sara Fischer. Plus, in the "Final Two" why the government shutdown could affect Lyft and Elizabeth Warren's capitalism test for Democrats.

Facebook’s Latest Privacy Mess

Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:20:29 -0000

Axios Managing Editor Kim Hart discusses the D.C. attorney general’s lawsuit against Facebook for allegedly misleading users about sharing their personal data with Axios tech reporter David McCabe. Plus, in the “Final Two,” the Justice Department indicts two Chinese hackers for attacking U.S. companies and agencies, and the next Congress comes to Washington in January.

Legalized Sports Betting

Wed, 19 Dec 2018 15:10:20 -0000

Dan is on vacation until 2019 but with sports betting becoming legal in Washington DC, we felt now was a great time to bring back an interview that we did with Ted Leonsis, CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment which includes the Washington Capitals & Wizards, to discuss the future of sports betting.

No More Mr. Moonves

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:43:51 -0000

Dan discusses the decision by CBS to not give former Chairman and CEO Les Moonves his $120 million severance with Axios media reporter Sara Fischer. Plus, in the "Final Two", Amazon's latest HQ2 headaches and another episode of "Trump vs. The Fed".

Generation Refugee

Mon, 17 Dec 2018 16:09:50 -0000

Dan and Axios' Steph Kight discuss the global refugee crisis — 60 million people, larger than the populations of France or the UK — and why developed counties like the U.S. are so uninterested in helping.

Trump's Hush-Money Headaches

Fri, 14 Dec 2018 16:41:32 -0000

Dan talks about President Trump's legal issues with Peter Stris, the attorney for Karen McDougal. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan talks about Facebook's next act and a CEO's important message on "Me Too".

The Trump Show: Season 2

Thu, 13 Dec 2018 16:40:08 -0000

Dan examines the impending troubles facing President Trump in the 2nd half of his term with Axios CEO Jim VandeHei. Plus, in the "Final Two", New Yorkers push back against Amazon HQ2 and changes are afoot for the TV industry. https://www.axios.com/donald-trump-governing-president-congress-mueller-eb025d5d-2830-478e-a330-2cb84be33b6e.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twsocialshare&utm_campaign=organic

When Startup Reporters Launch Startups

Wed, 12 Dec 2018 16:30:43 -0000

Dan talks about his decision to join Axios two years ago and is joined by Evelyn Rusli, the co-founder of Yumi, to talk about the risks associated with starting a new company. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan dives into the congressional "grilling" of the Google CEO and Uber's IPO taking a giant step forward.

Growing Gender Gap in American Politics

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 06:56:03 -0000

Dan spends the entire episode looking at how gender division relates to actual political party leadership with Axios reporter Alayna Treene.

Jailed Chinese Tech Executive

Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:32:44 -0000

Dan talks about the arrest of a top Chinese tech executive in Canada and what it means with Axios contributor Bill Bishop. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan talks about how Elon Musk can't ever help himself and the upcoming IPO battle between Uber and Lyft.

The Facebook Files

Thu, 06 Dec 2018 16:25:02 -0000

Dan evaluates the controversial document dump involving Facebook with Sarah Frier, Tech reporter for Bloomberg. Plus in the "Final Two", the arrest that is shaking global stock markets and a meeting at The White House with Tech executives.

Homework Digital Divide

Wed, 05 Dec 2018 17:48:55 -0000

Kim Hart guest hosts for Dan and looks into the deepening digital divide across the nation for school children with Axios' Meg Marco. Plus in the "Final Two", Facebook drama in Great Britain and National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush.

The Growth Of Universal Basic Income

Tue, 04 Dec 2018 17:02:12 -0000

Dan talks about the growing calls for Universal Basic Income (UBI) with 2020 Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan talks about how America's "sin" industries look to consolidate and the new technologies that are guzzling tons of energy.

Trade War Truths...For Now

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 16:28:47 -0000

Dan talks about the meeting President Trump had over the weekend with President Xi Jinping of China with Axios' chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon. In the "Final Two" Dan, examines why Microsoft is the world's most valuable company and remembers Former President George H.W. Bush.

Editing Babies

Thu, 29 Nov 2018 16:30:38 -0000

Dan goes into the controversy around genetically edited embryos that may have been born in China with Axios' Eileen O'Reilly. Plus in the "Final Two", the fall of Silicon Valley's "so called adults" and the you might soon see the Marlboro Man vaping.

The Big Climate Report

Wed, 28 Nov 2018 16:28:22 -0000

Dan looks at the recently released climate change report and the Trump administration's response to it, with Axios' energy & climate news reporter Amy Harder. Plus, in the "Final Two", President Trump's mostly empty threat against GM, and the new start-up that wants to take on Amazon.

Guns And Money

Tue, 27 Nov 2018 16:33:23 -0000

Dan talks to Christopher Ailman, Chief Investment Officer of the California State Teachers' Retirement System, where he manages $220 billion and has spearheaded an effort to get gun makers, distributors and retailers to act more responsibly. Plus, in his final two, GM's big economic message and one way Google beat Amazon in 2018.

The Future Of Autonomous Vehicles

Mon, 26 Nov 2018 16:04:14 -0000

Dan talks about the future of self-driving cars with Axios' Joann Muller, who covers autonomous vehicles and the future of transportation. In the "Final Two" Dan talks about Air BnB filling it's Chief Financial Officer position and also Elon Musk and the likelihood of him going to Mars.

President Trump Punts on Saudi Arabia

Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:15:10 -0000

Dan looks at how the White House statement on Saudi Arabia affects the American business community with Axios National political reporter Jonathan Swan. Plus in the "Final Two", Mark Zuckerberg says he isn't stepping down as Facebook chairman, and something to remember during Thanksgiving.

The Battle For Sports Betting Dollars

Tue, 20 Nov 2018 16:35:56 -0000

Dan talks about the future of legal sports betting with Axios Reporter Mike Sykes. In the "Final Two" Dan talks about Amazon trying to get into the sports world and the fired Toys-R-Us workers finally getting a break.

Facebook's Crisis Of Confidence

Mon, 19 Nov 2018 17:00:24 -0000

Dan talks about the mess surrounding Facebook and CEO Mark Zuckerberg with New York Times reporter Mike Issac. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan talks about the Nissan Chairman, Carlos Ghosn who was arrested by prosecutors in Japan after an internal investigation revealed "significant acts of misconduct" and the latest with the White House Correspondents Dinner. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/11/17/technology/facebook-mark-zuckerberg.html

Sexual Harassment in Silicon Valley

Thu, 15 Nov 2018 16:59:27 -0000

Dan examines the effects the walkouts at Google had for forced arbitration regarding sexual harassment with Axios Chief Technology Correspondent, Ina Fried. They also address the fallout at Facebook following the bombshell report from the New York Times. Plus in the "Final Two", Uber's big speed bump on the way to IPO, and President Trump's very challenging electoral map for 2020.

Amazon's decision to have H2Q in NY

Wed, 14 Nov 2018 17:27:29 -0000

Dan talks about Amazon heading to Long Island City, New York with one of its two new headquarters with the Deputy Mayor of New York Alicia Glen. Then in the "Final Two" Dan talks about Dell and how Democrats and Republicans see the stock market differently.

Trump vs. Big Media

Tue, 13 Nov 2018 16:34:52 -0000

Dan looks into how big media mergers and the Trump Administration are at odds with Axios Media reporter Sara Fischer. Plus in the "Final Two", Amazon makes it official and General Electric stock troubles.

Veterans Suicide Epidemic

Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:13:56 -0000

On this Veteran's Day, Dan talks about the big issue of Veteran's taking their own lives with Jennifer Primack, a research physiologist at the Providence VA Medical Center. In the "Final Two" Dan looks into the latest in Trump vs. Amazon, and the giant IPO that was suppose to happen this week, but now, won't.

Handling Nation's Economy

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:52:25 -0000

Dan asks what's next for our nation's economy now that the midterms are over, with Democrat Jennifer Wexton, who was victorious in her race to win the congressional seat in the Virginia 10th. Plus, in the "Final Two", Fortune sale troubles and Ford Motor Company buying Spin.

Midterm Round-Up

Wed, 07 Nov 2018 15:38:13 -0000

Dan dives into what the election results in the midterms mean with Axios Editor in Chief Nick Johnston. Plus in the "Final Two", why me might learn a whole lot more about Space X and new invasive identification technology in China.

The Future Of Amazon's HQ2 (Or HQ3?)

Tue, 06 Nov 2018 16:41:11 -0000

Dan talks about the future of Amazon and where they are reported to be opening their new headquarters with Axios reporter Erica Pandey. Also, in the "Final Two", Dan gets into how Facebook apologizes for its actions in Myanmar and what happens when private equity owns a popular pizza chain.

Election Day Is Coming

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:34:20 -0000

Dan talks about the 2018 mid-term elections and how important this election is and how important it is for everyone to go out and vote with Axios political reporter Alexi McCammond. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan dives into the big thing no one knows about Amazon HQ2 and Softbanks CEO finally speaking out on Saudi Arabia.

Governor Kasich Sitdown

Sat, 03 Nov 2018 01:50:41 -0000

**Special Weekend pop-up**. Dan recently spoke with Ohio Governor John Kasich. Here are the highlights including topics such as autonomous vehicles, and of course, the Midterms.

A Silver Lining For Social Media

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 15:49:26 -0000

Dan talks about how Twitter helped stop the bullying of a 5 year old boy who wanted to wear nail polish to school with Aaron Gouveia, the father of the 5 year old. Plus, in the "Final Two" Apple explores stake in iHeartMedia and Fortune 500 companies contributions for the Midterms. https://twitter.com/DaddyFiles

Tech Titans Clash in San Francisco

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 17:47:10 -0000

Dan explores the controversial Prop C initiative in San Francisco with Sales Force CEO Marc Benioff. Plus in the "Final Two", how we identify a trade war, and how Google is handling harassment.

Rewriting Global Tax Law

Tue, 30 Oct 2018 16:30:31 -0000

Kim Hart guest hosts to dive into proposals to change international tax laws for the digital era with Jennifer McCloskey, Vice President of Market Access Policy at the Information Technology Industry Council. Plus in the "Final Two", President Trump comments to Axios on citizenship and reaction in Pittsburgh to his impending visit.

Davos in the Desert Flop

Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:44:44 -0000

Dan looks at the failure that was "The Davos in the Desert" with Axios chief financial correspondent, Felix Salmon. Plus in the "Final Two", the largest software merger in history and the rise of belief- driven buyers.

Cost of Childcare in the Job War

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 15:28:02 -0000

Guest host Kim Hart looks into the rising cost of childcare and it's role as the new front in the job war with Axios reporter Erica Pandey. Plus in the "Final Two", President Trump's Midterm Rally Blitz and Twitter's users loss.

Politically Invasive Text Messages

Wed, 24 Oct 2018 16:14:44 -0000

Guest host Kim Hart looks at the rash of voters being targeted with political text messages with Doreen Christensen, columnist at the South Florida Sun Sentinel. Plus in the "Final Two", gender gap ahead of the Midterms and Apple CEO Tim Cook doubles down on the dark side of technology.

Weaponizing Social Media

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 17:17:00 -0000

Dan talks with Axios reporter Sara Fischer about weaponizing social media in the wake of the murder of Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi. Also, in the “Final Two” Softbank finally takes a stand on Saudi Arabia…sort of, and the future of robotics.

Climate Change Through Carbon

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:09:47 -0000

Dan talks about how Washington State is trying pass a carbon price that could affect climate change with Axios climate reporter Amy Harder. Also, in the “Final Two” Dan talks about how tech is providing it’s own privacy regulations and the biggest name being completely silent on the situation in Saudi Arabia.

Midterms And Money

Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:21:00 -0000

As the Midterms are less than 3 weeks away, Dan brings on Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen for a look at the momentum in campaign donations for Democrats. Plus in the "Final Two", Facebook's pre-election charm campaign and the discomfort in tablet based tipping.

Saudi Arabia Latest

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:38:34 -0000

Dan looks into the developing situation regarding Saudi Arabia and the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi with Axios World Editor Dave Lawler. Plus in the "Final Two", Dan talks about the Uber IPO and fake election hacks.

NBA's Continuing Rise

Tue, 16 Oct 2018 15:38:41 -0000

As a new NBA season tips off, Dan looks at the various ways the league stands out compared to other professional sports leagues with Boston Celtics Co-Owner Wyc Grousbeck. In the "Final Two" Dan talks about the troubles in the antibiotic market and Carl Icahn vs. Michael Dell (again).

The Saudi Saga Intensifies

Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:41:17 -0000

Dan talks with New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof about Jamal Khashoggi, the White House reaction, and what comes next. Plus, in his Final Two, Dan discusses Sears' bankruptcy and how Facebook is working to help you hear through your skin (not your ears).

Post Kavanaugh Politics

Thu, 11 Oct 2018 15:37:48 -0000

Dan takes a look toward the midterms with Axios CEO Jim VandeHei. Plus, in the "Final Two" the stock market gets hammered and Big Tobacco getting into the marijuana game.

Hurricane Michael's Impact

Wed, 10 Oct 2018 15:42:56 -0000

Dan looks at the effect that Hurricane Michael will have on the Florida Panhandle as he is joined by Andrew Freedman, Science Editor at Axios. In the "Final Two", Broadcom's security nightmare and SoftBank's attempt at a majority stake in WeWork.

Google Gets Leaky

Tue, 09 Oct 2018 15:54:05 -0000

Dan and Ina Fried, Chief Technology Correspondent for Axios, discuss how Google inadvertently left user data vulnerable, and why it didn't disclose until the Wall Street Journal found out. Plus, in his Final Two, Dan talks about Nikki Haley's surprise resignation and what Jamal Khassogi's disappearance could mean for global tech investing.

Tech In The Age Of Trump

Mon, 08 Oct 2018 10:00:00 -0000

Highlights of a recent conversation between Dan, Anthony Scaramucci and Brex CEO Henrique Dubugras.

Breaking up Big Banks

Thu, 04 Oct 2018 16:15:52 -0000

Dan is joined by Rep. Brad Sherman (D-CA), who yesterday joined Sen. Bernie Sanders (D-VT) in introducing new legislation that would break up "too big to fail" banks like J.P. Morgan and Wells Fargo.

Modernizing Music

Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:03:29 -0000

Dan and Axios media reporter Sara Fischer discuss a new law that is being celebrated by both musicians and music streaming services, in a rare win-win. Plus, in his "Final Two," Dan discusses Apple's privacy push and the possible return of Toys "R" Us.

The Blue Wave

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 16:41:54 -0000

Dan looks at the potentially big November for Democrats with Axios Political Reporter Alexi McCammond. Plus, in the "Final Two", Amazon bumps its minimum wage and another dotcom bubble burst.

Elon Musk's Surprising Settlement

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:14:11 -0000

Dan and Axios' Felix Salmon discuss the settlement between Tesla's Elon Musk and the SEC. In his "Final Two," Dan discusses GE's CEO shakeup and Trump vs. California on net neutrality.

Everyone unfriends Facebook

Thu, 27 Sep 2018 15:46:15 -0000

Dan looks into new troubles for Facebook with Axios tech reporter David McCabe. Plus, in the "Final Two", a rash of start-up funding, and Michael Bloomberg's presidential aspirations.

The Most Powerful Women in Business

Wed, 26 Sep 2018 15:45:00 -0000

Dan discusses Fortune's "Most Powerful Women" list with editor Leigh Gallagher. Plus in the "Final Two" a look at Big Tech's day at Capitol Hill regarding privacy, and the gig economy trend.

Facebook Photo Fallout

Tue, 25 Sep 2018 15:29:53 -0000

Dan talks about Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, the co-founders of Instagram, leaving the company with Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried. In Dan's "Final Two" he talks about the hazy future for vaping companies and a roundtable on the future of crypto currency.

The Fight Over For-Profit College

Mon, 24 Sep 2018 15:16:36 -0000

Dan and a former Department of Education attorney discuss how the Trump administration is seeking to roll back Obama-era rules designed to protect students from fraudulent for-profit colleges. Plus, in his Final Two, Dan talks about SiriusXM buying Pandora and the most unexpected part of Apple's TV plans.

Tax Cuts and the Midterms

Thu, 20 Sep 2018 15:43:26 -0000

Dan looks closer at the electoral ramifications of last year's tax cuts with Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen. In Dan's "Final Two", cannabis capitalism on the rise and the Fox/Comcast takeover battle.

Scooter Wars

Wed, 19 Sep 2018 15:41:10 -0000

Dan talks about scooter wars and how they are turning into a legitimate form of transportation in major cities with Axios Reporter Kia Kokalitcheva. In Dan's "Final Two" he talks about the latest trouble with Tesla and how the steel industry is not getting the investments that they we expecting.

Cannabis Capitalism

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:44:00 -0000

Dan talks with Brendan Kennedy, CEO of medical marijuana company Tilray, about industry growth, regulation and his company's move into the American market. Plus, in his Final Two, Dan discusses the escalating US-China trade wars and the world's first space tourist.

Using Smartphones To Vote

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 15:33:33 -0000

Dan talks about blockchain based voting and tech with the CEO of Tusk Ventures and author, Bradley Tusk. In Dan's "Final Two" he talks about the Salesforces CEO, Marc Benioff taking over Time Magazine and the political ramifications of the Brett Kavanaugh allegations.

10 Years Since Financial Crisis

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 15:40:36 -0000

Dan looks at the approaching 10 year anniversary of Lehman Brothers bankruptcy and the accompanying financial crisis with Neil Cavuto, Managing Editor at Fox Business Channel. Plus in the "Final Two", the Apple event reveals and Peloton lawsuit against Flywheel.

The Coming Storm

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 15:33:26 -0000

Dan dives into Hurricane Florence and how extreme weather impacts business, with Axios Science editor Andrew Freedman. Plus, in his Final Two, he talks about a possible vaping ban and why Sprint's merger with T-Mobile is no longer a sure bet.

Where did IPOs go?

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 15:54:24 -0000

Dan talks about IPOs and new proposals for increasing mom/pop access to startups with Lise Buyer, who helped Google go public. In the "Final Two" Dan dives into the annual Apple event and how the financial crisis set the stage for our current politics.

The Mess At CBS

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 15:39:43 -0000

Description: Les Moonves was the most powerful man in TV until yesterday, and Dan breaks it all down with Axios media reporter Sara Fischer. Plus, in his "Final Two," Dan discusses Jack Ma's retirement and the rise of robot restaurants. All in just 10 minutes, to get you smarter faster.

Weekend Bonus Podcast: Highlights From Axios Event In Boston

Sat, 08 Sep 2018 03:27:26 -0000

Dan moderated an Axios event Friday in Boston and here are the highlights of his interviews with General Motors CEO Marry Barra, Tusk Ventures Founder Bradley Tusk, and 11 time NBA All Star Chris Bosh.

Are You Ready For Some Football

Thu, 06 Sep 2018 16:23:09 -0000

Dan talks about the state of the NFL, and how tech has changed the game, with Hall of Fame Quarterback Steve Young. In his "Final Two," Dan discusses the congressional hearings on tech and the future of Les Moonves at CBS.

Computer Chips: Still American Made

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:57:48 -0000

Dan looks into why the U.S. still is a leader in producing computer chips, and what could change it, with Axios chief technology correspondent Ina Fried. Plus, in the "Final Two" Dan examines the death of Theranos, and the birth of Smart Cities. https://www.axios.com/computer-chips-manufacturing-america--10dcfe13-64f3-4ea9-ad4a-cb189a00429a.html

Nike and Their Bold Decision

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:56:59 -0000

Dan discusses Nike's decision to add Colin Kaepernick as a face of the company with ESPN sports business reporter Darren Rovell. In the "Final Two," Dan talks about big tech heading to Capitol Hill and two Reuters reporters getting arrested in Myanmar.

Special Episode: Trade Wars

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 21:50:21 -0000

Dan welcomes on Steve LeVine, future editor for Axios, to discuss why the trade war with China might last for a very, very long time

Bernie Sanders Takes On Amazon

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 15:39:00 -0000

Dan examines Sen. Bernie Sanders' new tax plan for Amazon and other big American businesses with Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon. In the "Final Two," he discusses Donald Trump Jr.'s plans for a right-wing Facebook, and why corporate climate change goals fall short.

Toys "R" Us Is Dead, But The Battle Rages On

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 15:52:56 -0000

Dan looks into the severance pay fight for former workers of the now defunct Toys "R" Us with Carrie Gleason, policy director at OUR. In the "Final Two" he dives into self diving car accidents and the latest on Trump vs. Google.

Trump vs. Google

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 15:35:26 -0000

Dan breaks down Trump's new tech fight with Axios executive editor Mike Allen. Plus, Dan's "Final Two" on what's new in trade wars and what we might have just learned about teens and their screens.

The Future Of Bitcoin - Boom Or Bust

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 16:15:10 -0000

Dan talks about the bull and bear cases for Bitcoin with CNBC's Melissa Lee. In his "Final Two" Dan dives into Elon Musk and his role in the Tesla buyout, along with what Warren Buffet's latest investment might be. It's all here and more on The Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack.

The Power Grid - Can It All Really Be Hacked?

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 15:56:46 -0000

Dan dives into the security of power grids with Axios' cyber-security reporter Joe Uchill. Plus, in the "Final Two" Dan examines President Trump's quote about how impeachment would affect your wallet, and United Airlines' decision to charge more for some economy seats. https://www.axios.com/why-crashing-the-grid-doesnt-keep-cyber-experts-awake-at-night-a40563a5-f266-493d-856a-5c9a5c1383dd.html

Cohen & Manafort: The Fallout For President Trump

Wed, 22 Aug 2018 15:55:23 -0000

Dan examines the latest regarding Michael Cohen & Paul Manfort and its effect beyond the White House with Axios CEO Jim VandeHei. Plus, in the "Final Two", Facebook finds more fake news & what wildfires have to do with net neutrality.

Fake News 2.0

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:01:00 -0000

Dan discusses the changing face of fake news with Axios media reporter Sara Fischer. In the "Final Two" Dan talks about Uber finally hiring a CFO and dueling lawsuits surrounding a Silicon Valley venture capitalist. It's all here and more on the Pro Rata Podcast With Dan Primack.

Why We Don't Care About Digital Privacy Anymore

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:12:10 -0000

Dan is joined by Axios managing editor Kim Hart to talk about online privacy and a new report on how Americans care less and less about it. Also, in the "Final Two", Dan talks about how SpaceX could help Elon Musk buy Tesla and what's next in the trade wars with China. It's all here and more on The Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack.

Future of Legalized Sports Betting

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 14:54:44 -0000

Dan is joined by Ted Leonsis, CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment which includes the Washington Capitals & Wizards, to discuss the future of sports betting. Then in the "Final Two", Dan examines the latest with Tesla financing and a lawsuit against AT&T over digital identity theft.

Will Trump's Space Force Fly?

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 15:46:29 -0000

Dan welcomes on Lauren Meier, news editor at Axios, to learn more about the creation of President Trump's Space Force. Then in the "Final Two", Dan looks at the growing tech bubble and a role reversal between the U.S. and China. https://www.axios.com/pence-announces-first-steps-in-creation-of-a-space-force-as-new-military-branch-69d7ebb6-1188-4364-937e-130ae561e99c.html

The Future Of Giving Patients Their Data

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 16:00:40 -0000

Dan is joined by Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), to talk about how patients should be given control over their data and medical records. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan talks about how Turkey is trying to ban US electronics and the latest on Elon Musk and Tesla.

Silicon Valley vs. The US Military

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 16:14:20 -0000

Dan is joined by Trae Stephens, a partner with Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, to talk about why he believes tech workers are ostracizing the US military, and why that could threaten national security. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan talks about Elon Musk explaining himself in taking Tesla private and a stunning decision in California on the scooter wars. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/silicon-valley-should-stop-ostracizing-the-military/2018/08/08/7a7e0658-974f-11e8-80e1-00e80e1fdf43_story.html

Changes Coming To Uber In NYC?

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 16:54:45 -0000

Dan is joined by Uber executive Josh Gold to talk about how New York City just voted to limit the number of Uber vehicles and enforce a minimum wage for drivers. Dan also talks about how Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is trying to address the controversy surrounding Alex Jones on its platform, and the failure of a big media merger in his "Final Two".

Tesla Possibly Going Private

Wed, 08 Aug 2018 17:53:00 -0000

Dan welcomes on Steve LeVine, Future Editor at Axios, to dive into Elon Musk's tweet that he is considering taking Tesla private. Plus, Dan looks at the arrest of U.S. Representative Chris Collins and the hacking of mid-flight WiFi in his "Final Two". All that and more on The Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack. https://www.axios.com/behind-elon-musk-buyout-tweet-tesla-private--b9527889-5060-4b5c-9be9-7a303405c1ac.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twsocialshare&utm_campaign=organic

The Trouble With Drones in Venezuela

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 15:50:20 -0000

Dan talks with Axios’ Dave Lawler about the drone attacks in Venezuela. The guys talk about what actually happened and if there was a planned assassination attempt of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Dan also gets into how techies might be looking to get into politics and how Gary Cohn, former Goldman Sachs president, thinks Facebook is worse than pre-crisis big banks. https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-world-99c06036-efe3-49c1-96d7-6346de99b02f.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosworld&stream=world

Twitter Shadow Ban Controversy

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 15:53:04 -0000

Dan is joined by Axios' David McCabe to discuss the recent report of the U.S. House of Representatives seeking the testimony of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey regarding possibility of limiting the reach of conservative accounts. Dan also addresses the latest in Amazon second headquarters search in his "Final Two". All that and more on The Pro Rata podcast with Dan Primack. https://www.axios.com/scoop-gop-house-leader-says-twitter-ceo-jack-dorsey-should-testify-1533244528-8ae4c369-2ff8-49d0-8a25-8a64b8f73bf3.html

Special Episode: CBS Earnings Call Stunner

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 21:58:36 -0000

Dan welcomes on Sara Fischer, media reporter for Axios, for immediate reaction to the CBS earnings call amid the misconduct allegations against Chief Executive Les Moonves.

All About Ivanka

Thu, 02 Aug 2018 16:01:31 -0000

Dan talks with Axios national political reporter Jonathan Swan, who attended an event with Ivanka Trump. Jonathan talks about his biggest takeaways from Ivanka on many things including her views of immigration and trade. Dan also talks about self driving cars and what issues might need to be cleared before being released to the public. It's all here and more on The Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack.

E-Sports - How Big Is It And What's The Future Of The Sport

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:06:13 -0000

Dan welcomes on the owner of the Overwatch League's Dallas Fuel, Mike Rufail, to explain the current and future landscape of eSports. Plus a look at the latest with Facebook. All this and more is on the Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack.

3D Printed Guns...They Are A Thing And Should We Be Worried

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 16:19:08 -0000

Dan talks with Axios reporter, Zach Basu about the panic over 3D printed guns. They discuss how on August 1st, people will be able to download blueprints for 3D guns and learn how to print their own guns without being traced. Dan also talks about the next big tax cut and the shrinking of GE in his "Final Two". It's all here and more on The Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack. https://www.axios.com/3d-printed-guns-lawsuit-second-amendment-b737d7bb-4b24-4bdb-a602-54935783bb9f.html

How Concerned Should We Be With Election Hacking?

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 16:11:52 -0000

Dan is joined by Axios cybersecurity reporter, Shannon Vavra. They talk about the major issues in hacking elections with the midterms coming up and if we can believe the results of the upcoming elections. Dan also discusses how people will be able to do sports betting from their phone. All this and more is on the latest Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack. https://www.axios.com/democrats-push-for-more-election-security-funding-keeps-failing-1f8b9039-8292-4c3f-9452-54f335bd07f0.html

CEO's Make More Than You Think

Thu, 26 Jul 2018 15:56:07 -0000

Dan welcomes on the heath care business reporter from Axios, Bob Herman to discuss his deep dive into the true income of corporate CEOs. Plus, Dan talks about Facebook's rough day. All of that and more on today's Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack.

The Deepening Digital Divide?

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:10:29 -0000

Dan is joined by Axios Managing Editor Kim Hart, for a look at how 5G could widen the digital divide between cities and rural areas. Plus, Dan looks into President Trump's tweet regarding the Sinclair decision from the FCC. All of that and more on today's Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack.

The Death and Rebirth of Local Media

Tue, 24 Jul 2018 15:53:19 -0000

Dan is joined by media reporter Sara Fischer to discuss the future of print media and if local papers have a future or are dying a slow death. Dan also talks about how former Uber employees are joining together to launch new startups. All that and more on today's Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack.

The Incredible Shrinking Tech-lash

Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:29:47 -0000

Dan is joined by the founder and executive editor at Axios, Mike Allen, to discuss the issues that President Trump has with Amazon and the Washington Post. Dan also talks about the possible future job of "space trash collectors." All that and more on the debut of The Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack.