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
What to expect from the Jan. 6 committee
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy has chosen his five GOP appointees for the Democrat-led select committee probing the Jan. 6 Capitol attack. POLITICO’s Olivia Beavers breaks down who they are and…
00:12:01 |
Wed 21 Jul 2021
Biden's Taliban problem
Biden is withdrawing all U.S. troops from Afghanistan in favor of a new diplomatic strategy, but recent military gains by the Taliban are complicating peace negotiations. POLITICO’s Alex Ward reports…
00:12:38 |
Tue 20 Jul 2021
'Vax That Thang Up'
Biden’s vaccine campaign is sputtering. Juvenile, the rapper who made waves with his 1999 hit 'Back That Azz Up,' thinks he can help. POLITICO Playbook’s Eugene Daniels reports. Plus, new polling fin…
00:12:58 |
Mon 19 Jul 2021
When you can’t escape the heat
The West is seeing record-breaking temperatures. For some workers, the effects are deadly. POLITICO’s Ximena Bustillo reports. Plus, Biden says monthly child tax credits will be among the administrat…
00:13:32 |
Fri 16 Jul 2021
How to pull off the Olympics in a pandemic
No spectators, no problem — right? If only it were that simple. POLITICO’s Ryan Heath reports. Plus, Psaki says Biden still opposes marijuana legalization. And the GAO says the health costs of gun vi…
00:12:39 |
Thu 15 Jul 2021
For Cuba, 'this moment is different'
The White House had hoped to keep its distance. But after thousands of Cubans took to the streets in historic protests this weekend, the communist-run island nation is becoming an unavoidable foreign…
00:13:13 |
Wed 14 Jul 2021
Can Congress free Britney?
The 'Free Britney' movement has a new fan base on Capitol Hill. But how much can Congress actually do to crack down on what critics call toxic guardianships? POLITICO’s Marianne LeVine reports. Plus,…
00:11:57 |
Tue 13 Jul 2021
$12,000 to move to West Virginia? It's complicated.
With disappearing jobs and a fleeing population, West Virginia is trying to entice white-collar workers to move in from out of state. But the plan isn't sitting right with some residents. POLITICO's …
00:13:40 |
Mon 12 Jul 2021
The Senate is pretty old. That could change.
This Senate is the oldest in American history. But a surge of Millennial candidates could change that after the 2022 midterms. POLITICO’s James Arkin reports. Plus, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra says …
00:12:16 |
Fri 09 Jul 2021
Guns, vaccines and barbershops
As vaccination rates slow, the White House is turning to a hyper-local strategy. But so far it’s not taking off in communities where people are more concerned about gun violence than the pandemic. PO…
00:14:35 |
Thu 08 Jul 2021
Playbook Deep Dive: The drama-filled race for 'America's mayor'
Eric Adams has narrowly won the New York City mayoral primary. In this special episode of Playbook Deep Dive, New York’s Sally Goldenberg and Playbook co-author Tara Palmeri unpack the wild ride lead…
00:35:37 |
Wed 07 Jul 2021
The legal battle over banning transgender athletes
A slate of transgender athlete restrictions taking hold in conservative states has snowballed into the highest-profile LGBTQ rights battle of the year. POLITICO’s Bianca Quilantan reports. Plus, Dr. …
00:12:50 |
Tue 06 Jul 2021
Decriminalizing prostitution and the fight against sex trafficking
This week, Maine’s governor vetoed a bill partially decriminalizing prostitution in the state. Advocates said it would have been a big win in the fight against sex trafficking, but critics said it co…
00:12:08 |
Fri 02 Jul 2021
Should you be freaking out about the Delta variant?
Probably not if you’re fully vaccinated. But it could cause some problems down the road — especially in areas with lower vaccination rates. POLITICO’s David Lim reports. Plus, FEMA changes the rules …
00:11:25 |
Thu 01 Jul 2021
The anatomy of a ransomware attack
It starts with a note saying your files are being held captive. It ends with a big payout or a lengthy investigation. POLITICO’s Sam Sabin breaks down how ransomware attacks go down — and what the U.…
00:13:51 |
Wed 30 Jun 2021
A Trump-DeSantis collision course
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is rising fast in popularity. That has him on a collision course with the most powerful man in the GOP ahead of 2024. POLITICO’s Matt Dixon reports. Plus, a federal cour…
00:12:10 |
Tue 29 Jun 2021
Covid’s effect on women in the workforce
The pandemic drove millions of women out of the workforce. Experts say bold action is needed to help them come back. POLITICO’s Elizabeth Ralph reports. Plus, Arkansas’ governor says hospitalizations…
00:14:58 |
Mon 28 Jun 2021
The surprisingly un-Trumpy Supreme Court
Three of the court’s picks came from the former president. But you wouldn’t be able to guess it based on their recent decisions. POLITICO’s Josh Gerstein reports. Plus, Biden says he’ll only sign a b…
00:13:16 |
Fri 25 Jun 2021
Where vaccinations are lagging and why
More than 60 percent of adults in the U.S. have gotten at least one vaccine dose, but when you look at the demographic breakdown, things don’t look too good. POLITICO’s Adam Cancryn reports. Plus, th…
00:12:48 |
Thu 24 Jun 2021
The cases for and against the filibuster
You hate it when you’re in charge, you love it when you’re not. POLITICO’s Rachael Bade reports on how the decades-old debate over the Senate procedure requiring 60 votes for most legislation to pass…
00:12:06 |
Wed 23 Jun 2021
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