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Local stations expect a lot of ad spending in a presidential election year — but they weren’t expecting the staggering amount of spending by the Bloomberg and Steyer campaigns. Dan and Axios media reporter Sara Fischer dig into what this sudden cash infusion means for struggling stations. Plus: President Trump keeps blaming the Fed and the markets are now worried about something more than trade wars.

This week, the Trump administration is expected to roll out an immigration rule that would target pregnant women in an attempt to cut down on “birth tourism.” Dan and Axios reporter Stef Kight discuss how a rule like this might be implemented and the legal challenges ahead for it. Plus: The Davos man is worried and digital media startups are finally profitable.

Microsoft announced an ambitious plan to become carbon negative by 2030 and to remove its historical carbon emissions by 2050. Axios energy reporter Amy Harder joins Dan to unpack these goals and how the company might achieve them. Plus: Black voter sentiment on President Trump and a California startup takes on the aftermath of wildfires.

In the wake of last month’s shooting in Pensacola, President Trump called on Apple to work with the Justice Department to unlock iPhones. Dan and New York Times tech reporter Jack Nicas examine the potential ramifications if Apple were to capitulate. Plus: Big money for flying taxis and why Twitter will not be getting an edit button.

The House is expected to send the articles of impeachment to the Senate for a trial on Wednesday. Dan and Axios White House Reporter Alayna Treene outline the strategies emerging on the Republican and Democratic sides ahead of the impeachment trial. Plus: America’s largest investor takes on climate change and why Visa paid so much for a startup.

On Friday, MIT released a report from an outside law firm detailing the university’s relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Dan and Axios chief financial correspondent Felix Salmon sift through the findings and how Epstein was able to continue directing donations to MIT for years. Plus: A changing of the guard at Google and a Canadian CEO’s anger at President Trump.

DESCRIPTION: After fleeing Japan, former Nissan executive Carlos Ghosn held a wide-ranging press conference in Beirut that went over two hours. Dan and New York Times International Correspondent Vivian Yee unpack his remarks and what may lie ahead in his case. Plus: Facebook digs in its heels on political ads and the next big streaming service.

Despite the unfolding crisis with Iran, oil prices are stable. Dan and Axios energy reporter Amy Harder explore the role U.S. oil production is playing in keeping prices down. Plus: The business world’s Houdini speaks and a startup’s plan to prevent mass shootings. https://www.axios.com/us-oil-prices-production-shield-iran-e4b8b17d-e555-4368-93ec-5c9fa118ba2f.html

DESCRIPTION: There have been hundreds of hospital mergers over the past few years, even though independent research shows that they increase costs, decrease patient satisfaction, and have little impact on clinical outcomes. Dan digs in with Axios' Bob Herman. Plus: CES bans cannabis technology and the U.S. milk industry goes sour.

Wildfires in Australia continue to rage after the country’s hottest and driest year on record. Dan and Washington Post deputy weather editor Andrew Freedman discuss how the fires became so severe and possible political fallout. Plus: Softbank shafts start ups and Trump’s Twitter threats.

Before we’re back with new episodes in the new year, we’re revisiting 2019 highlights. In this episode from November 26th, 2019, Dan and CIA veteran Norman Roule dig into the Iranian government's tech response to protests over rising gas prices.

Over the holidays, we’re revisiting our top episodes from 2019. On August 1st, Dan and Ben Mezrich, author of “Bitcoin Billionaires,” tell the story of how the famous Winklevoss twins bet big on cryptocurrency.

While we’re on a break for the holidays, we’re highlighting some of our best episodes from 2019. In our September 4th episode, Dan and Bloomberg's Sara Halzack talk about Walmart and the collision of gun politics and retail.

We will be back with new episodes in 2020. Today, we're revisiting our episode from August 19th, 2019, where Dan dissects a change to the Business Roundtable mission statement with Fortune CEO & President Alan Murray.

Dan and Axios co-founder Mike Allen examine the most consequential "collisions" of tech, business, and politics from the past decade.

For years, space debris has been a concern for governments and companies hoping to launch new satellites and rockets. Dan talks to Axios space reporter Miriam Kramer about the burgeoning business of cleaning up space junk. Plus: Why WeWork might be helping Bernie Sanders and a music milestone 25 years in the making.

Nearly a month into Michael Bloomberg’s campaign for the Democratic nomination, Dan discusses how Mayor Mike might navigate the Democratic field with Brad Tusk, a venture capitalist and political strategist who has worked with Bloomberg. Plus: CEO turn-over hits a record high and the centrality of Peter Thiel at Facebook.

Following news last week that the FAA would not recertify the 737 Max by the end of 2019, Boeing announced it would suspend production indefinitely beginning in January. Dan and aviation expert Jeff Wise dig into what this means for the future of the 737 and for Boeing. Plus: Democrats save their debate and why WeWork didn’t slow down start-up investing.

On Friday, the government of New Orleans shut down due to a cyberattack, the latest city to face an increasingly common problem. Dan and Axios Cities Correspondent Kim Hart talk about cyberattacks on local governments, and what happens when attackers demand a ransom. Plus: The FCC’s message for Facebook and a possible space crash in silicon valley.

Last month, Major League Baseball announced it would end its relationships with 42 minor league teams, which would likely cause them to shut down. Dan and Axios sports editor Kendall Baker explain how this became a major national news story involving Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders. Plus: Wework hits the small screen and one big thing about ice cream.

More than 50% of Americans have reported receiving surprise medical bills, when a provider charges more than an insurer will pay and bills the patient for the balance. Dan and Axios reporter Caitlin Owens dig into a new agreement Congress reached to put an end to these bills. Plus: The latest on China’s facial recognition regime and a new, better type of private equity.

Streaming companies received 30 Golden Globe nominations for original content, outpacing broadcast and cable. Dan and Axios media reporter Sara Fischer explain why these award nominations are about more than prestige. Plus: Apple’s new fight and the end of the WTO.

Uber recently disclosed 3,045 sexual assaults during its U.S. rides in 2018, and nine murders. Dan and the NY Times' Mike Isaac dig into what this safety report means for riders, the company, and the future of ride-sharing. Plus: China’s big ban and how Amazon will wind end up in New York City after all.

Pete Buttigieg isn't talking about three years of consulting work he did for McKinsey, due to a nondisclosure agreement that the firm refuses to lift. Dan speaks with Matt Pearce of the L.A. Times about this developing story. Plus: investors sound off on social responsibility and a fond farewell.

Democrats have debated for months about USMCA, the trade deal between the US, Mexico and Canada designed to replace NAFTA. But Trump has called it “dead in water” and Mexico is balking at some proposals. Dan digs in with Politico Trade Reporter Sabrina Rodríguez. Plus: D.C. turns its attention to kid tech and Elon Musk hits the stand.

Trump’s 2020 campaign announced on Monday that it won’t credential Bloomberg News reporters, in response to the media outlet saying it won’t investigate Democratic candidates following owner Mike Bloomberg’s entry to the race. Dan dives in with Axios Media Reporter Sara Fischer.

Dan and CIA veteran Norman Roule dig into the Iranian government's technological response to protests over rising gas prices.

Dan digs into the fact and science fiction of artificial intelligence claims, with Axios' Kaveh Waddell.

Allbirds CEO and co-founder Joey Zwillinger is calling Amazon “algorithmically inspired” for releasing a private label shoe that looks nearly identical to Allbirds’ iconic wool sneaker. Dan digs in with Zwillinger. Plus: Google changes up its rules for political ads and President Trump thinks he opened a factory that actually opened in 2013.

Yesterday, the U.S. Senate passed the Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act on a unanimous vote, banning the export of certain crowd control measures like tear gas and pepper spray to Hong Kong police forces. This comes as violence mounted over the weekend at Hong Kong Polytechnic University and over a thousand were arrested. Dan breaks down the latest on the protests with Axios World Editor Dave Lawler. Plus: AI’s impact on white collar workers and why Democrats can’t agree on private equity.

The Supreme Court last week heard arguments on President Trump's efforts to end DACA, the Obama-era program that allows hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants to remain in the country if brought here as minors. Dan digs in with Axios' Stef Kight, who watched and reported on the proceedings.

Saudi Aramco was supposed to be the largest IPO of all time. There was delay after delay after delay, and then over the weekend, they finally posted preliminary pricing — with just 1.5% of the company being offered and an estimated valuation of $1.6-$1.7 trillion — raising questions about hurdles the company is facing. Dan breaks down the implications with Axios energy reporter Ben Geman. Plus: America’s Un-carrier gets a new boss and the legal fight over California’s new rules on board diversity.

Today is Day 2 of the impeachment hearings on Capitol Hill, where we’ll hear testimony from former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Marie Yovanovitch. But live TV viewership for Wednesday’s hearing fell short of several recent hearings — like Comey’s 2018 hearing and the Cohen hearing in February this year. Dan unpacks the latest on impeachment with Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen. Plus: Apple bans vaping apps and a big debate over domains.

Deval Patrick announced today that he will seek the Democratic presidential nomination, months after announcing he wouldn’t. Dan dives in with Axios Political Reporter Alexi McCammond on how Patrick — a former civil rights lawyer, two-term Massachusetts governor, and Bain Capital businessman — will perform in the race. Plus: Silicon Valley’s latest immigration controversy and Boomers bash back.

Yesterday’s show looked at gender discrimination allegations against the Apple Card, issued by Goldman Sachs, which has denied making gender-based decisions. Today, Dan unpacks the controversy with Carey Halio, CEO of Goldman Sachs Bank USA. Plus: the rise of data antitrust and a rough start for Disney+.

Basecamp co-founder David Heinemeier Hansson was given a credit limit 20 times what his wife received on the Apple Card despite the fact that they have joint assets — and she has higher credit score. Dan digs in with Hansson on the problem with the algorithm. Plus: private equity’s presidential problem and a surprise candidate to become WeWork’s next CEO.

Billionaires appear terrified of a Warren presidency — but the idea of taxing the rich isn’t new. Dan dives in to the politics of wealth taxes and the prospect of billionaire Mike Bloomberg joining the presidential field with Axios CEO Jim VandeHei. Plus: new troubles for the T-Mobile-Sprint merger and the real meaning of a life sentence.

Earlier this week, TikTok faced scrutiny in a congressional hearing and Republican Senator Marsha Blackburn called TikTok “China’s best detective” in a letter to its CEO. Dan digs in to TikTok and data privacy with Senator Blackburn. Plus: Facebook and Google consider new political ad rules and big money for former Uber CEO Travis Kalanick.

Private equity employs nearly 6% of all American workers, but the industry remains overwhelmingly white and male. Dan unpacks the private equity diversity problem with Kara Helander, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at The Carlyle Group. Plus: how American companies are trying to dodge China tariffs and the big tech company calling for facial recognition rules.

Dan discusses Senator Elizabeth Warren's proposal to fundamentally overhaul the health care system in America. Plus: Apple steps up on affordable housing & private equity wants to buy the Knicks.

Yesterday, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced it will no longer accept political advertising, just minutes before Facebook released its quarterly earnings report. Dan dives in with Axios Chief Technology Correspondent Ina Fried. Plus: new troubles for Boeing and the auto world’s latest mega-merger.

Parking garages aren’t just low-tech eyesores in American cities — they might even be urban America’s greatest real estate development opportunity. Dan chats with Axios Cities editor Kim Hart. Plus: why college athletes are about to get paid and the state of Halloween candy sales.

Yesterday, Uber announced a new division called Uber Money, to grow its financial services for both drivers and customers. Dan digs in with The Verge's senior transportation reporter, Andrew Hawkins. Plus: Google makes a play for Fitbit and Facebook employees fight back on political ads.

Microsoft has beat out Amazon for the Pentagon’s ten-year $10-billion dollar JEDI agreement to modernize the Defense Department’s cloud services. TechCrunch reporter Ron Miller joins Dan to unpack the contract. Plus: young Americans vs. capitalism and the e-commerce giant you probably haven’t heard of.

The United Auto Workers union votes on a tentative General Motors agreement today, which could end a nearly six-week strike. Dan dives in to the deal with Joann Muller, who writes the Axios Navigate newsletter. Plus: Facebook decides to share with publishers and the return of “Davos in the Desert.”

Former Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen spoke at Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Summit today, amid controversy after Hillary Clinton and Brandi Carlile cancelled their appearances. In this special pop-up episode, Dan digs in with Fortune reporter and conference co-chair Michal Lev-Ram.

It’s been one month since Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry, and today, Bill Taylor, the top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine, will testify. Dan chats with Axios White House reporter Alayna Treene on the latest. Plus: Softbank pays Adam Neumann to go away and how one Virginia town is getting drugs via drone.

TikTok overtook YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook in U.S. downloads last year, and now, even news organizations are trying to cash in on that audience. Dan digs in with The Washington Post’s TikTok producer, Dave Jorgenson. Plus: Facebook friends a Democratic presidential candidate and how esports could become part of the Olympics.

Dan dissects the future of Facebook's cryptocurrency Libra with Bloomberg tech reporter Kurt Wagner. Plus WeWork's big decision and an end to the General Motors strike.

Dan and Axios' Alexi McCammond dig into last night's Democratic presidential debate, in which big tech was a topic and Elizabeth Warren was the clear frontrunner. Also, Blackstone buys big in Vegas, and Trump's made-up economic advisor.