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The Auto Merger Heard Round The World May 28, 2019

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Fiat Chrysler and Renault have tentatively agreed to a merger that would create the world's third-largest automaker, knocking GM down to fourth. Dan and Axios' Joann Muller dig in, including the proposed deal's complex web of geopolitics.

The War on Vaping May 23, 2019

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Dan dives into e-cigarettes with the former Commissioner of the FDA, Scott Gottlieb. In the "Final Two", a short infrastructure meeting at the White House and will HBO lose subscribers now that "Game of Thrones" has ended?

Mobile mega-merger gets messy May 22, 2019

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Dan and Axios' Kim Hart dig into the T-Mobile/Sprint tie-up, which could be facing Justice Department opposition. Plus, in the Final Two, a 100-year flood in 2020 and the trade war takes another bite out of tech.

Running for President: Eric Swalwell May 21, 2019

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Dan discusses Big Tech regulation, gun control, and more with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Eric Swalwell, Congressman from California.

The Trade War Gets Technical May 20, 2019

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Dan digs into Trump's decision to ban a major Chinese tech company from doing business with U.S. companies like Google, and how retaliation could be coming. Plus, in the "Final Two," a billionaire's surprise gift and America gets closer to having fewer mobile phone carriers.

Trump Won't Curb Extremist Social Media Content May 16, 2019

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Dan examines the White House decision to abstain from a global call to combat terrorist and other extremist online content, instead focusing on alleged political bias with Axios Media reporter Sara Fischer. In the "Final Two", Silicon Valley gets a stock exchange and what big tech needn't fear from Joe Biden.

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America's Baby Bust May 15, 2019

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Dan gets into the trend of declining U.S. birth rates with Axios reporter Stef Kight. In the "Final Two", how election hacking can play into tech's next IPO and facial recognition software gets banned in San Francisco.

Apple Under Attack May 14, 2019

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Dan digs into a controversial Supreme Court ruling regarding the possibility of Apple's App Store being a monopoly with Axios technology reporter David McCabe. In the "Final Two", Hulu gets bought by Disney and what President Trump doesn't understand about tariffs.

Trade Wars May 13, 2019

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Dan talks about the ramifications of the trade war with China with Axios Markets Editor Dion Rabouin. In the "Final Two", Facebook makes more political enemies and what really happened with Uber's IPO.

America Shrugs as China Locks Up 1 Million Muslims May 09, 2019

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Dan and Axios World editor Dave Lawler discuss why human rights haven't been a part of U.S-China trade talks, and how the rest of the world has followed their lead. Plus, a Facebook co-founder calls for a breakup and what to watch for on Uber's IPO day.

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