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Impeachment: The Final Chapter, Maybe Feb 06, 2020

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The Senate voted to acquit President Trump of both articles of impeachment, but the impeachment story may be far from over. Dan and Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene explore the fallout of the acquittal vote and Democratic and Republican strategies to keep their investigations alive.

Plus: Casper’s bad night of sleep and the Iowa caucus story keeps getting worse.

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Angels in Hell Feb 05, 2020

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A major report on misogyny at Victoria’s Secret dropped as the brand struggles with newly revealed ties between its CEO and Jeffrey Epstein, a parent company looking to sell it to a private equity firm, and sustained loss of ground to competitors. New York Times business reporter Sapna Maheshwari tells the story behind the report, and what it all means for the shopping mall staple.

Plus: Bernie vs. biotech and everyone vs. robocalls.

Tech Fail in Iowa Feb 04, 2020

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With Iowa results still unknown following a tech meltdown, Dan talks to former White House tech policy advisor and New America fellow Hollie Russon Gilman about how caucus voting went astray and what it means for people’s confidence in the process.

Plus: A big change in the government’s inquiry into Google and how social media reacted to Kobe Bryant’s death.

Bernie’s Race to Lose Feb 03, 2020

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Tonight is the Iowa Caucus, a crucial early proving ground for candidates, and Bernie seems to be the favorite heading into the vote. Dan and Axios co-founder Mike Allen describe how the Iowa Caucus works and what tonight’s results could mean for the Democratic party.

Plus: Corporate America gets razor burn and how Big Tech tried to score points during the Super Bowl.

The NFL Bounces Back Jan 31, 2020

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After a couple of years of declining ratings amid scandals spanning domestic violence, traumatic brain injuries and kneeling controversies, the NFL is making a comeback. Axios editor-in-chief Nicholas Johnson and sports editor Kendall Baker discuss this season’s ratings and what they mean for the sport ahead of Super Bowl weekend.

Plus: Facebook’s decade of dominance and an increase in U.S. life expectancy.

Overhauling the Community Reinvestment Act Jan 30, 2020

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The Community Reinvestment Actbecame a law in 1977 as a way to address redlining and banks’ refusal to lend money to people in areas they deemed “risky.” It’s up for an overhaul, and it’s dividing Wall Street, Congress and community activists. Axios cities correspondent Kim Hart digs into the debate with markets reporter Courtenay Brown.

Plus: Tesla’s soaring growth and the top destinations for those who are moving.

Sharing Your Data Jan 28, 2020

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A new report from VICE’s Motherboard found that JumpShot, a subsidiary of antivirus company Avast, has been collecting and selling user data and browsing history. Dan and Motherboard editorial director Jason Koebler discuss the granularity of the data being sold, and what this means for users.

Plus: The U.K. allows a controversial Chinese company to build its 5G network and the ERA gets closer to the constitution.

The Next Pandemic Jan 27, 2020

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There are now over 2,700 confirmed cases of Coronavirus, with five in the United States. Ron Klain, the Ebola response coordinator for the Obama administration, joins Dan to talk about the current outbreak, policy tools that could address it, and how much we know — and still don’t — about this virus.

Plus: The for-profit prison industry’s most toxic asset and Kobe Bryant’s other career.

The Green Swan Jan 24, 2020

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Corporate pledges to address climate change poured out of Davos this week, where the mood was surprisingly optimistic. Axios world news editor Dave Lawler joins Pro Rata from Switzerland after a week at the World Economic Forum.

Plus: Coronavirus in the US and Goldman Sachs takes a baby step in the right direction on board diversity.

The Hack Heard Round the World Jan 23, 2020

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The UN is calling for an immediate investigation into allegations that Jeff Bezos’ phone was hacked by the Saudi Crown Prince. Dan is joined by CyberScoop reporter Shannon Vavra to discuss the forensics report on the hack and the larger cybersecurity and geopolitical fallout of this revelation.

Plus: Philadelphia’s oil blues and Apple erases podcast stars.

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