POLITICO Tech
The POLITICO Tech podcast is your download on the disruption that technology is bringing to politics and policy. New episodes on Thursdays.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 15 minutes
- Episodes
- 1025
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
A conversation with whistleblower Frances Haugen
“The platform is out of control, and they haven’t invested in safety.” Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen sits down with POLITICO’s Mark Scott to talk about what it was like blowing the whistle …
00:11:30 |
Wed 10 Nov 2021
Soooo.. this is an economic recovery?
Jobs numbers are great, and the economy is strengthening. But there’s also inflation. And supply chain problems. Oh, and a worker shortage. So what does all that add up to? POLITICO’s Megan Cassella …
00:11:19 |
Tue 09 Nov 2021
Democrats in … array?
They did it. The bipartisan infrastructure bill passed, and Dems’ massive spending plan is one step closer to reality. POLITICO’s Nicholas Wu reports. Plus, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm says Pr…
00:11:23 |
Mon 08 Nov 2021
What happened in New Jersey?
Democratic Governor Phil Murphy just barely won reelection, and a relatively unknown truck driver ousted the second most powerful lawmaker in the state. POLITICO New Jersey's Sam Sutton reports. Plus…
00:11:00 |
Fri 05 Nov 2021
Get vaccinated or go home
Some of the largest school districts in California are requiring kids to get vaccinated if they want to come in the classroom. POLITICO’s Mackenzie Mays reports. Plus, the Fed plans to start pulling …
00:11:26 |
Thu 04 Nov 2021
Why Virginia shouldn’t surprise you
Glenn Youngkin has flipped Virginia red in an upset for Republicans. But as POLITICO’s Scott Bland reports, students of history should have seen the GOP comeback coming. Plus, Biden says he’ll announ…
00:11:18 |
Wed 03 Nov 2021
Virginia votes
The state’s gubernatorial race is neck and neck — and the results could be a bellwether of the midterms. POLITICO’s Steve Shepard reports. Plus, Supreme Court hears arguments over Texas’ abortion law…
00:12:05 |
Tue 02 Nov 2021
How the U.S. fell short on addressing obesity and Covid
Obesity is a significant risk factor for Covid. That’s galvanized other countries to confront diet issues. But not the U.S. POLITICO’s Helena Bottemiller Evich reports. Plus, the G20 agrees to take a…
00:12:19 |
Mon 01 Nov 2021
COP26 Preview: A test for the US and China
Major movement on climate initiatives will require the countries to put aside broader diplomatic tensions. POLITICO’s Phelim Kine reports. Plus, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis follows through on his threa…
00:13:43 |
Fri 29 Oct 2021
Presenting Playbook Deep Dive: Meet D.C.'s 'Lobbyist Hunter'
“Somebody’s gotta do it. It might as well be me.” So says Ivan Adler, the “lobbyist hunter” who plucks D.C.’s most idealistic Hill staffers and turns them into K Street top dogs. In this special pres…
00:26:46 |
Thu 28 Oct 2021
Could angry parents decide Virginia?
In a potential preview of the 2022 midterms, Republican Glenn Youngkin is trying to harness parental frustration in his bid to become governor of Virginia. POLITICO’s Michael Stratford reports. Plus,…
00:11:21 |
Wed 27 Oct 2021
Facebook fights back
Facebook is fighting bitterly to save its image. But as POLITICO’s Emily Birnbaum reports, the company isn’t up against your average whistleblower. Plus, the Biden administration rolls out new rules …
00:10:48 |
Tue 26 Oct 2021
The chopping block
Democrats hope to have a deal on their spending plan by the end of the week. POLITICO’s Anthony Adragna breaks down which provisions are facing the chopping block as the party tries to win over moder…
00:12:34 |
Mon 25 Oct 2021
Inside New York’s mayoral debate
Ever wonder what it’s like to moderate a debate? POLITICO New York’s Sally Goldenberg shares her experience putting questions to Democratic frontrunner Eric Adams and Republican Curtis Sliwa in their…
00:11:59 |
Fri 22 Oct 2021
An unofficial guide to boosters
From mixing and matching to what age groups are approved, POLITICO’s Lauren Gardner breaks down the latest on boosters. Plus, the director of the NIH decries unproven Covid origin theories. And Calif…
00:12:11 |
Thu 21 Oct 2021
Could Dems lose it all in Virginia?
The governor’s mansion isn’t the only thing on the line in November. Republicans could also take back control of the State House. POLITICO’s Liz Crampton reports. Plus, Facebook will pay up to $14.3M…
00:11:12 |
Wed 20 Oct 2021
Bitcoin's big week
Federal regulators are letting the cryptocurrency move one step closer to legitimacy. POLITICO's Kellie Mejdrich reports. Plus, the State Department's Inspector General launches investigations into t…
00:11:39 |
Tue 19 Oct 2021
WTH is happening in Congress?
Infrastructure, reconciliation and debt ... oh my! POLITICO's Congress editor Elana Schor breaks down the latest from the Hill. Plus, Transportation Secretary Buttigieg warns some supply chain proble…
00:12:45 |
Mon 18 Oct 2021
A Christmas crisis?
President Biden is trying to ease supply chain issues as Republicans latch onto looming shortages ahead of the holidays. POLITICO’s Steven Overly reports. Plus, the FDA’s vaccine panel endorses Moder…
00:12:33 |
Fri 15 Oct 2021
What to expect when the vax mandate drops
President Biden's vaccine mandate is inching its way closer to reality. POLITICO's Rebecca Rainey looks at what'll happen when it takes effect. Plus, the Department of Justice opens a civil rights pr…
00:12:48 |
Thu 14 Oct 2021
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