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
Haiti’s time of torment
Haiti was already on the brink of political collapse following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Then a catastrophic earthquake hit. POLITICO’s John Yearwood reports. Plus, the nation’s t…
00:11:59 |
Wed 18 Aug 2021
'The worst moment' of Biden’s presidency
Biden campaigned on his foreign policy expertise. But the crisis in Afghanistan is destroying that image. POLITICO’s Natasha Korecki reports. Plus, American newspapers call on the White House to evac…
00:12:32 |
Tue 17 Aug 2021
How Kabul fell to the Taliban
A Taliban offensive was expected. But nobody knew it would be like this. POLITICO’s Alex Ward explains how the Taliban was able to overtake Afghanistan’s capital as the U.S. evacuated its embassy. Pl…
00:11:53 |
Mon 16 Aug 2021
Turbulence ahead for infrastructure
The Senate passed Biden’s long-awaited bipartisan infrastructure bill earlier this week. But it’s fate is tied to a massive Democratic spending plan — and things are looking a little shaky. POLITICO’…
00:13:07 |
Fri 13 Aug 2021
Why more kids are getting Covid
A record number of children are being hospitalized with Covid — and experts expect it to get worse. POLITICO’s Dan Goldberg reports. Plus, Sen. Elizabeth Warren drops her opposition to Biden’s pick f…
00:12:31 |
Thu 12 Aug 2021
How Greg Abbott has kept his grip on Texas
He doesn’t have star power, and he’s facing attacks from Republicans and Democrats. But Gov. Greg Abbott has held onto power in Texas for seven years — and he plans to do it again in 2022. POLITICO’s…
00:13:25 |
Wed 11 Aug 2021
Why Cuomo isn’t resigning
Impeachment is impending and his inner circle is collapsing, but Cuomo remains indignant. POLITICO’s Anna Gronewold reports on why the New York governor won’t step down in the wake of an investigatio…
00:11:35 |
Tue 10 Aug 2021
When climate change is a workplace hazard
Millions of Americans have to work under the sun or in poorly ventilated spaces. And as climate change makes extremely high temperatures more frequent, these working conditions are becoming increasin…
00:13:41 |
Mon 09 Aug 2021
Why DeSantis won’t back down
Covid hospitalizations are surging in Florida. But that isn’t stopping Gov. Ron DeSantis from taking a hard line against public health restrictions. POLITICO’s David Kihara breaks down the political …
00:12:25 |
Fri 06 Aug 2021
Vaccines, variants and boosters: Your questions answered
Scared or confused by the Delta variant? Wondering when you might need a booster shot? POLITICO’s Sarah Owermohle has you covered. Plus, Biden’s approval falls. And Psaki blames Republicans holding u…
00:14:35 |
Thu 05 Aug 2021
What to know about the new eviction ban
The Biden administration changed course on Tuesday and issued a new eviction ban despite legal questions, putting the White House on a collision course with the Supreme Court. POLITICO’s Katy O’Donne…
00:11:53 |
Wed 04 Aug 2021
How a pro-Trump platform became an extremist haven
GETTR was supposed to be a Trump world alternative to Twitter. But it’s being inundated with extremist content, including beheading videos and terrorist propaganda. POLITICO’s Mark Scott reports. Plu…
00:13:22 |
Tue 03 Aug 2021
All eyes on Ohio
The futures of both the Democratic Party and the GOP will be put to the test in a pair of Congressional primaries tomorrow. POLITICO’s Scott Bland reports. Plus, Dr. Fauci says he doesn’t think the c…
00:12:48 |
Mon 02 Aug 2021
The dark history of America's Native boarding schools
Over the last few months, First Nations groups across Canada announced the discovery of thousands of unmarked graves on or close to residential schools where Native children were forcibly sent. The d…
00:15:36 |
Fri 30 Jul 2021
Déjà mask
They’re back! Well, kinda. POLITICO’s Erin Banco breaks down what you need to know about the CDC’s new guidance. Plus, vaccinated travelers from the U.S. won't need to quarantine anymore when visitin…
00:13:30 |
Thu 29 Jul 2021
Could Newsom really get kicked out of office?
A new poll from the Berkeley Institute of Governmental Studies shows that 47 percent of likely California voters are in favor of replacing Gov. Gavin Newsom. POLITICO’s Jeremy White reports. Plus, De…
00:11:22 |
Wed 28 Jul 2021
Is the Fed fueling a financial bubble?
Lawmakers and experts are sounding the alarm. So why is the central bank still pumping cash into the economy? POLITICO’s Victoria Guida reports. Plus, longtime Trump ally Tom Barrack pleads not guilt…
00:12:11 |
Tue 27 Jul 2021
So where's the bipartisan infrastructure bill?
Biden announced a deal more than a month ago. So why's it taking so long for Senators to agree on a bill funding roads, bridges and broadband? POLITICO's Kate Irby reports. Plus, Arkansas' governor s…
00:11:26 |
Mon 26 Jul 2021
The countdown to debt doomsday
The national debt is a ticking timebomb. Can Congress raise the limit before we default on our loans? POLITICO’s Jennifer Scholtes reports. Plus, the Capitol physician considers recommending masks ag…
00:12:07 |
Fri 23 Jul 2021
How to get Americans back to work
Millions lost jobs during the pandemic and are still unemployed or left the workforce. POLITICO’s Katherine Landergan talked with a panel of experts about what’s next. Plus, Biden taps a telecom exec…
00:13:54 |
Thu 22 Jul 2021
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