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Jun 2023
27m 53s

Is Washington Finally Ready to Take On B...

The New York Times
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In a San Francisco courtroom, federal regulators are fighting to block one of the biggest deals in the history of Silicon Valley. David McCabe, who covers technology policy for The New York Times, talks about Lina Khan, the F.T.C. chair who is the architect of the lawsuit, and the growing campaign to finally rein in big tech. Guest: David McCabe, a New Yo ... Show More
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