Axios Re:Cap

Dan dives into Elon Musk's company Neuralink with Axios AI reporter Kaveh Waddell. In the "Final Two", San Francisco delays its "IPO Tax" and the Air Force warns against storming Area 51.

Dan and Axios CEO Jim VandeHei discuss if Trump's inflammatory tweets were premeditated strategy, or just spouting off. In the "Final Two" Ackman gets its activist and the 1 regulator not concerned about Libra.

Dan talks about the Amazon workers striking in Minnesota and Europe with Axios' Erica Pandey. In the "Final Two", escalating treason talk from Peter Thiel & a Silicon Valley scandal gets settled.

Dan and Axios tech reporter David McCabe discuss Peter Thiel's attacks on Google, just days after a White House airing of grievances over perceived social media bias.

Dan looks at the changing dynamic of sports fandom and its relation with E- Sports with 4 time U.S. Olympian Angela Ruggiero. In the "Final Two", Big Tech treads on Telecom and a possible solution to deep fakes.

Dan digs in with investigative reporter Vicky Ward, who wrote the first magazine profile of Epstein back in 2003, but who says some vital allegations didn't make the final cut.

Richard Branson's space tourism company, Virgin Galactic, today announced that it will go public via a complex financial transaction called a reverse merger. Dan digs into the deal and its ramifications with Axios Space editor Miriam Kramer.

Dan discusses the U.S. Women's National Soccer Team winning the World Cup and their pursuit of equal pay to that of the men's team with Axios sports editor Kendall Baker. In the "Final Two" WeWork's unusual path to IPO and how the U.S. Government might be using your face.

Dan and TPG co-CEO Jon Winkereid on why hundreds of large companies are asking the Supreme Court to find that employees can't be fired for their sexual orientation or gender identity.

Dan and Arizona Republic reporter Maria Polletta on Nike's controversial decision to pull its "Betsy Ross flag" sneaker, and why it may cost Arizona workers a large manufacturing plant.

Dan and Axios' Sara Fischer discuss why so many political candidates are letting themselves become the subject of documentary films.

This month marks the longest period of time that the U.S. economy has ever gone without an recession. Dan and Axios' Courtenay Brown dig into how we got here, and what happens next.

Dan looks at how a VC firm is investing entirely in vice industries with Axios' Kia Kokalitcheva. In the Final Two, Apple executive goes out alone and continuing consolidation in Defense sectors.

Dan talks about the future of cryptocurrency with Stephen Moore, who's gone from likely Fed nominee to part of a crypto central bank project called Decentral.

Dan looks ahead to the Democratic Presidential Debates with Axios' Alexi McCammond, who is covering the event in Miami. .In the "Final Two", Wayfair walkout and San Francisco bans e-cigarettes.

Dan examines the bipartisan Data Transparency Act with Axios' Kim Hart. In the "Final Two" a surge in America's taxi driver numbers and an unexpected name in the the leak of Trump administration vetting documents.

Guest host Felix Salmon, chief financial correspondent, discusses the decision by the Federal Reserve to not cut interest rates with Axios Markets reporter Courtenay Brown. In the "Final Two", Slack's direct listing and Facebook's new Libra coin.

Nicholas Johnston guest hosts for Dan and talks to Axios' Scott Rosenberg about the changing conversation around big tech amid growing privacy and harassment concerns. In the "Final Two," Trump's re-elect rally tech strategy and tech CEO rankings.

Kim Hart guest hosts for Dan, and looks at the growing plastic waste crisis and low recycling levels with Axios' Amy Harder and Alison Snyder. In the "Final Two," facial recognition software concerns, and Huawei prepares to take a revenue hit.

Dan examines the House Democrats current feelings towards possible impeachment proceedings for President Trump with Axios White Reporter Alayna Treene. In the "Final Two", Amazon shirks responsibility on facial recognition and growing oil demand that has nothing to do with gas.

Dan looks at the protests in Hong Kong over a Chinese extradition bill with Axios World News Editor Dave Lawler. In the "Final Two", Chewy's IPO, and the Democratic presidential debates at the end of June are set.

Dan looks at the controversies in in facial recognition technology with Axios AI reporter Kaveh Waddell. In the "Final Two", anti-trust hearings on Capitol Hill and CrowdStrike has a big IPO.

Dan dives into the situation surrounding controversial content on YouTube with Axios' Chief Technology correspondent Ina Fried. In the "Final Two", trouble for Sprint & T Mobile merger and surprising findings regarding what news people actually want.

Dan talks about the argument to end the cash bail system in American justice with Axios reporter Stef Kight. In the "Final Two", a big shake-up in the aerospace sector and an important reminder on trade deficits.

Dan examines the vacant cabinet positions under President Trump with Axios Executive Editor Mike Allen. In the "Final Two" Google looks to acquire an analytics startup and politics foils a major auto merger.

Dan talks about the lawsuit against the messaging app Kik for it's cryptocurrency offering with Crypto expert and former DOJ prosecutor Katie Haun. In the "Final Two", how the 2020 campaign could become a referendum on global trade and life for HBO after "Game of Thrones".

Dan talks with Carlyle Group research chief Jason Thomas about a sea change in how investors should view the next economic cycle. Plus, in his "Final Two," some big tech-lash developments and what presidential campaigns aren't doing about deepfakes.

Dan is joined by Axios reporter Jonathan Swan to discuss his exclusive interview with Jared Kushner, senior advisor to the President, on HBO. In the "Final Two", the importance of Google's cloud crash and President Trump takes on AT&T.

Dan discusses continued Russian interference efforts into American life with Axios Media reporter Sara Fischer. In the "Final Two", SoFi in stadium naming rights negotiations and Hollywood might start leaving Georgia.

Dan examines just how much Intuit actually knows about its users with Axios Markets Reporter Courtenay Brown. In the "Final Two", a big legal fight over cryptocurrencies, and Democrats seek to narrow their 2020 field. https://www.axios.com/authors/cbrown

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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. https://www.axios.com/on-tech-speech-white-house-goes-it-alone-64e1eecf-5684-40ce-8f8a-624bbc52a4a6.html?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=twsocialshare&utm_campaign=organic

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.

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.

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.

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.

Dan examines the strike across the country with LA based ride-hail driver Jos Cashon. In the "Final Two", President Trump's tax returns report and new advances in war technology.

Dan examines the latest in Long Island City since Amazon announced it would not be opening a headquarters there with Axios reporter Erica Pandey. In the "Final Two", Trade War with China and Green New Deal might be getting a movie.

Dan and NY Times columnist Farhad Manjoo discuss this week's Uber IPO. Plus, in the "Final Two," Trump delays a Chinese IPO and what to look for in Facebook's settlement with the FTC.

Dan looks at how "Game of Thrones" final season is the only television show that qualifies as "Event TV" with Recode Executive Editor Peter Kafka. In the "Final Two", creative way to invest in Uber and Trump bumps Stephen Moore.

Dan examines the effect of private space launches with Axios Managing Editor Kim Hart. In the "Final Two", Elon Musk buys back into Tesla and a new vaping rival for Juul.

Dan wades through the crowded Democratic presidential field for 2020 with Axios reporter Alexi McCammond. In the "Final Two", unicorns keep stampeding on Wall Street and the "Avengers" get hacked.

We replay for you an interview Dan held last month with 2020 Democratic Presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg, Mayor of South Bend, Indiana.

Dan looks into the spike of confirmed cases of measles in the U.S. with Axios Science Editor Andrew Freedman. In the "Final Two", big money for "deep fakes" and who will be ringing IPO bells for Uber.

Dan talks about how Microsoft has avoided the recent techlash with Axios Managing Editor Kim Hart. In the "Final Two", what Washington might accomplish before the next election and Fastly files for an IPO. https://www.axios.com/microsoft-is-winning-the-techlash-4d16b1ba-2da5-4f9b-8fd2-d591b0a3b2ea.html

Dan examines Sinclair Broadcast Group's push to develop national news coverage with Axios Media reporter Sara Fischer. In the "Final Two", Elon Musk on robot taxis and Pete Buttigieg take on Big Tech. https://www.axios.com/sinclair-plots-national-broadcasting-expansion-sports-news-514cdaa0-87a7-4ed0-9061-294d0f8b4b43.html