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
‘Hunger Games’-meets-musical chairs in West Virginia
West Virginia has three incumbent members of Congress. But it’s losing a seat to redistricting. POLITICO’s Ally Mutnick reports. Plus, Southwest and American airlines say their workers will have to g…
00:10:58 |
Wed 13 Oct 2021
The ‘tip of the iceberg’ for Facebook
Facebook has been in hot water before. But this time could be different. POLITICO’s Alexandra LeVine reports. Plus, 24 countries plan to join a pledge led by the U.S. and E.U. to reduce methane emiss…
00:12:13 |
Tue 12 Oct 2021
Presenting Tradeoffs: Can Democrats Reconcile Their Health Policy Differences?
Congressional Democrats’ blockbuster spending bill could include some historic health reforms, but major political hurdles remain. POLITICO reporter Alice Miranda Ollstein joins the health policy pod…
00:14:00 |
Mon 11 Oct 2021
An international struggle for power
The US and China are locked in a power competition. POLITICO’s Alex Ward breaks down what he learned from conversations with lawmakers and experts about where the feud is headed. Plus, a new POLITICO…
00:11:34 |
Fri 08 Oct 2021
What to know about at-home testing
The White House has announced a new investment in at-home Covid testing. POLITICO’s David Lim breaks down everything you should know about rapid tests — and how much of a game changer the new push co…
00:12:22 |
Thu 07 Oct 2021
The most important elections you're not thinking about
Sure, congressional elections are important. But 36 states will also decide who becomes governor in 2022. POLITICO's Zach Montellaro reports. Plus, the chair of the SEC warns that defaulting on the n…
00:11:53 |
Wed 06 Oct 2021
The biggest week yet for the Jan. 6 probe
The House effort to unearth Donald Trump’s Jan. 6 secrets has shifted into overdrive. POLITICO’s Kyle Cheney reports. Plus, a top State Department adviser resigns. And Sen. Warren calls the SEC to pr…
00:11:40 |
Tue 05 Oct 2021
How trauma and Trump mobilized AAPI voters
A year of violence and fear has reshaped the way Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders look at themselves and politics. POLITICO’s Rishika Dugyala breaks down the key takeaways from a new POLITICO/Mo…
00:12:20 |
Mon 04 Oct 2021
The ghost of Cuomo remains in Albany
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is promising big reforms in the aftermath of Andrew Cuomo’s resignation. But in Albany, change is easier said than done. POLITICO New York’s Anna Gronewold reports. Plus, t…
00:12:23 |
Fri 01 Oct 2021
A crucial moment in the pandemic
Holidays and cold weather are coming. That could be bad for the Covid situation. POLITICO’s Erin Banco reports. Plus, the CDC urges pregnant people to get vaccinated. And top privacy lawmakers demand…
00:12:36 |
Thu 30 Sep 2021
The knives are out for Lina Khan
President Biden’s top trustbuster is making enemies in Washington. POLITICO’s Leah Nylen reports. Plus, the CDC says side effects from third doses of Covid-19 shots are mild. And health groups urge t…
00:11:28 |
Wed 29 Sep 2021
A 'problematic' alliance with India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has a troubling track record when it comes to human rights. But Biden needs him to counter China. POLITICO’s Nahal Toosi reports. Plus, polls have Democrat Terry M…
00:11:04 |
Tue 28 Sep 2021
Two senators on their fight against military sexual assault
Playbook’s Rachael Bade talks with Senators Kirsten Gillibrand and Joni Ernst about their bipartisan effort to overhaul the way the military handles sexual assault. Plus, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott defen…
00:13:32 |
Mon 27 Sep 2021
Presenting Global Insider: Colombian President Iván Duque on protests, vaccines & Bezos
On this special presentation of POLITICO's new podcast Global Insider, host Ryan Heath sits down with Colombia’s leader Iván Duque.Subscribe to Global InsiderRyan Heath is the author of Global Inside…
00:14:53 |
Sun 26 Sep 2021
FDA cracks down on vaping
Federal regulators are ordering millions of e-cigarette products off the market. POLITICO’s Katherine Foley breaks down how the move is reshaping the vaping industry. Plus, Biden picks up the tab for…
00:13:03 |
Fri 24 Sep 2021
Where is Xavier Becerra?
The HHS Secretary is staying out of the spotlight and away from major Covid decisions. POLITICO’s Adam Canryn reports. Plus, the Fed signals that it plans to pull back economic support. And Biden com…
00:12:27 |
Thu 23 Sep 2021
Ds and Rs agree: We hate Biden’s migration policy
Bipartisanship? POLITICO’s Sabrina Rodriguez explains why both sides of the aisle are mad at Biden for his handling of the Southern Border. Plus, Rep. Adam Schiff says the panel investigating the Jan…
00:12:19 |
Wed 22 Sep 2021
The unlikely story of Germany’s election
Earlier this year, Chancellor Angela Merkel’s conservative party was poised to hold onto power even after its leader stepped down. But now, the uncharismatic head of the rival Social Democrats is on …
00:13:02 |
Tue 21 Sep 2021
Battle of the boosters
POLITICO’s Lauren Gardner gives an inside look at the contentious debate among federal health officials over booster shots. Plus, Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves argues against Biden’s vaccine mandate. …
00:14:49 |
Mon 20 Sep 2021
Inside the global race to dominate tech
It’s a three-way race between the US, China and the EU — and the final result could reshape our lives. Global Insider host Ryan Heath reports. Plus, a judge blocks Biden from using a Trump-era public…
00:13:44 |
Fri 17 Sep 2021
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