Axios Re:Cap

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Fake News 2.0 Aug 21, 2018

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Dan discusses the changing face of fake news with Axios media reporter Sara Fischer. In the "Final Two" Dan talks about Uber finally hiring a CFO and dueling lawsuits surrounding a Silicon Valley venture capitalist. It's all here and more on the Pro Rata Podcast With Dan Primack.

Why We Don't Care About Digital Privacy Anymore Aug 20, 2018

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Dan is joined by Axios managing editor Kim Hart to talk about online privacy and a new report on how Americans care less and less about it. Also, in the "Final Two", Dan talks about how SpaceX could help Elon Musk buy Tesla and what's next in the trade wars with China. It's all here and more on The Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack.

Future of Legalized Sports Betting Aug 16, 2018

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Dan is joined by Ted Leonsis, CEO of Monumental Sports & Entertainment which includes the Washington Capitals & Wizards, to discuss the future of sports betting. Then in the "Final Two", Dan examines the latest with Tesla financing and a lawsuit against AT&T over digital identity theft.

Will Trump's Space Force Fly? Aug 15, 2018

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Dan welcomes on Lauren Meier, news editor at Axios, to learn more about the creation of President Trump's Space Force. Then in the "Final Two", Dan looks at the growing tech bubble and a role reversal between the U.S. and China. https://www.axios.com/pence-announces-first-steps-in-creation-of-a-space-force-as-new-military-branch-69d7ebb6-1188-4364-937e-130ae561e99c.html

The Future Of Giving Patients Their Data Aug 14, 2018

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Dan is joined by Seema Verma, Administrator for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), to talk about how patients should be given control over their data and medical records. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan talks about how Turkey is trying to ban US electronics and the latest on Elon Musk and Tesla.

Silicon Valley vs. The US Military Aug 13, 2018

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Dan is joined by Trae Stephens, a partner with Peter Thiel's Founders Fund, to talk about why he believes tech workers are ostracizing the US military, and why that could threaten national security. Also, in the "Final Two" Dan talks about Elon Musk explaining himself in taking Tesla private and a stunning decision in California on the scooter wars. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/silicon-valley-should-stop-ostracizing-the-military/2018/08/08/7a7e0658-974f-11e8-80e1-00e80e1fdf43_story.html

Changes Coming To Uber In NYC? Aug 09, 2018

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Dan is joined by Uber executive Josh Gold to talk about how New York City just voted to limit the number of Uber vehicles and enforce a minimum wage for drivers. Dan also talks about how Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is trying to address the controversy surrounding Alex Jones on its platform, and the failure of a big media merger in his "Final Two".

Tesla Possibly Going Private Aug 08, 2018

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Dan welcomes on Steve LeVine, Future Editor at Axios, to dive into Elon Musk's tweet that he is considering taking Tesla private. Plus, Dan looks at the arrest of U.S. Representative Chris Collins and the hacking of mid-flight WiFi in his "Final Two". All that and more on The Pro Rata Podcast with Dan Primack. https://www.axios.com/behind-elon-musk-buyout-tweet-tesla-private--b9527889-5060-4b5c-9be9-7a303405c1ac.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twsocialshare&utm_campaign=organic

The Trouble With Drones in Venezuela Aug 07, 2018

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Dan talks with Axios’ Dave Lawler about the drone attacks in Venezuela. The guys talk about what actually happened and if there was a planned assassination attempt of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Dan also gets into how techies might be looking to get into politics and how Gary Cohn, former Goldman Sachs president, thinks Facebook is worse than pre-crisis big banks. https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-world-99c06036-efe3-49c1-96d7-6346de99b02f.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosworld&stream=world

Twitter Shadow Ban Controversy Aug 06, 2018

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Dan is joined by Axios' David McCabe to discuss the recent report of the U.S. House of Representatives seeking the testimony of Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey regarding possibility of limiting the reach of conservative accounts. Dan also addresses the latest in Amazon second headquarters search in his "Final Two". All that and more on The Pro Rata podcast with Dan Primack. https://www.axios.com/scoop-gop-house-leader-says-twitter-ceo-jack-dorsey-should-testify-1533244528-8ae4c369-2ff8-49d0-8a25-8a64b8f73bf3.html

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