Episodes

  • It’s TikTok day at the Supreme Court

    It’s TikTok day at the Supreme Court
    Jan 10 2025
    TikTok is set to be banned in the U.S. in just nine days. Today, the company will try to convince the Supreme Court to strike the ban down — or at least put it on ice. And President-elect Donald Trump has requested the Supreme Court punt the ban until after he’s taken office and can try to broker some sort of solution. Still, TikTok has some long odds. On POLITICO Tech, host Steven Overly talks with Alan Rozenshtein, a law professor at the University of Minnesota Law School and former lawyer in the Justice Department, about what to watch for during today’s arguments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Mark Zuckerberg's big overture to Trump

    Mark Zuckerberg's big overture to Trump
    Jan 9 2025
    Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced major changes this week to how his company will moderate posts on Facebook and Instagram. Meta’s current fact-checking system resulted in political bias and censorship, Zuckerberg said, so the company is moving to a looser model — just as President-elect Donald Trump takes office. Cato Institute scholar and Meta Oversight Board member John Samples joins host Steven Overly to explain why he thinks the changes are necessary, if imperfect, and why more are likely to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • Silicon Valley vs. MAGA: Why immigration is splitting Trump's camp

    Silicon Valley vs. MAGA: Why immigration is splitting Trump's camp
    Jan 8 2025
    Tech companies have long struggled to hire enough Americans with technical expertise, and to fill that shortfall, they’ve often hired immigrants with green cards or H-1B visas. Now, Silicon Valley leaders — with Elon Musk at the helm — see an opportunity to recruit even more foreign-born workers. But that doesn’t sit well with the immigration restrictionists in Trump’s camp, which amounts to a political showdown for Republicans, especially as Congress looks to tackle immigration when Trump takes office. Steven Overly sits down with POLITICO tech reporter Brendan Bordelon to break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • How to break up with your smartphone

    How to break up with your smartphone
    Jan 7 2025
    Policymakers around the world are debating how to regulate our use of technology, from addictive algorithms to harmful content. But often missing from the conversation is the control that everyday people wield over how much technology is let into our lives. On POLITICO Tech, host Steven Overly calls up digital minimalism advocate Jose Briones to talk about breaking up with smartphones and social media, and embracing a low-tech lifestyle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    20 mins
  • The tech tensions you should watch in 2025

    The tech tensions you should watch in 2025
    Jan 6 2025
    The new year may have just begun, but policy divisions have already emerged — with tech leaders at the center. Elon Musk tanked a bipartisan spending agreement in the House, causing Congress to scramble to avoid a government shutdown. And Trump’s Silicon Valley supporters faced off against his longtime MAGA base over visas for highly skilled immigrants. On POLITICO Tech, Digital Future Daily author Derek Robertson joins host Steven Overly to discuss the personalities driving the policy and the tensions to watch in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Sen. Rounds lays out his 2025 tech agenda

    Sen. Rounds lays out his 2025 tech agenda
    Dec 23 2024
    Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) is already an influential voice on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity on Capitol Hill. And his power will only grow in the new year with Republicans taking control of the Senate. On POLITICO Tech, Rounds tells host Steven Overly how he expects Congress to tackle both issues once President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • Talking gig workers and robot drivers with Lyft’s CEO

    Talking gig workers and robot drivers with Lyft’s CEO
    Dec 20 2024
    Tech companies are laying out their wish lists for President-elect Donald Trump. And the ride-sharing company Lyft has two big asks: nationwide benefits for gig workers and national standards for autonomous vehicles. Lyft CEO David Risher says he’s optimistic about the incoming Trump administration and its deregulation agenda. On POLITICO Tech, Risher tells host Steven Overly why Washington should embrace both the gig economy and robot drivers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins
  • How Canada’s innovation minister is bracing for a U.S. trade war

    How Canada’s innovation minister is bracing for a U.S. trade war
    Dec 19 2024
    President-elect Donald Trump’s return is making waves in Canada. This week, tensions over how Ottawa should fight a looming trade war with the U.S. prompted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s deputy to resign. But Canada has been responding to Trump’s tariff threats by making the case that the two countries have intertwined economies, especially in key areas like critical minerals, artificial intelligence and energy. On POLITICO Tech, François-Philippe Champagne, Canada’s minister of innovation, science and industry, joins host Steven Overly to discuss the turmoil on both sides of the border. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins