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Defining Kamala Harris at DNC 2024
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Defining Kamala Harris at DNC 2024

Three themes dominated the DNC, says Jon Lieber: 1) defining Kamala Harris; 2) contrasting her with Donald Trump; and 3) making the Democratic Party the party of freedom. But will all that translate into votes?

Should the US cancel student loan debt?
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Should the US cancel student loan debt?

Joe Biden has already cancelled more US student than any other president. But progressive Democrats want him to write off a lot more to reduce the racial wealth gap and help people recover better from COVID's economic ruin. Republicans are against all this because it would be unfair to current and future borrowers and to taxpayers footing the bill, not to mention subsidizing the rich.

Podcast: Kara Swisher on Big Tech's Big Problem
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Podcast: Kara Swisher on Big Tech's Big Problem

Listen: Renowned tech journalist Kara Swisher has no qualms about saying that social media companies bear responsibility for the January 6th pro-Trump riots at the Capitol and will likely be complicit in the civil unrest that may continue well into Biden's presidency. It's no surprise, she argues, that the online rage that platforms like Facebook and Twitter intentionally foment translated into real-life violence. But if Silicon Valley's current role in our national discourse is untenable, how can the US government rein it in? That, it turns out, is a bit more complicated. Swisher joins Ian Bremmer on our podcast.

How can the Biden administration rein in Big Tech?
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How can the Biden administration rein in Big Tech?

Renowned tech journalist Kara Swisher has no qualms about saying that many of the country's social media companies need to be held accountable for their negative role in our current national discourse. Swisher calls for "a less friendly relationship with tech" by the Biden administration, an "internet bill of rights" around privacy, and an investigation into antitrust issues. Swisher, who hosts the New York Times podcast Sway, joins Ian Bremmer for the latest episode of GZERO World, airing on public television nationwide beginning this Friday, January 22th. Check local listings.

Will Joe Biden make America 2010 again?
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Will Joe Biden make America 2010 again?

Joe Biden's got a new slogan for his campaign -- but can he get Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren to support it?

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The Big Tech breakup: Could it happen?

Amazon, Apple, Google, and Facebook are in the crosshairs of US lawmakers who say their business models have gone to the dark side. But will some bipartisan consensus be enough to break them up?





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WATCH: Can They Say It?
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WATCH: Can They Say It?

It's the latest PUPPET REGIME game show! Watch Donald Trump, Vladimir Putin, and Elizabeth Warren compete to see whose statements are blessed by the Facebook advertising algorithm.

Someone old for president!
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Someone old for president!

Our puppet 2020 contenders find common ground on the key attribute the next U.S. president should have. Here's a hint: It involves moth balls and hard candies.

Facebook Removes Warren's Ads: Tech in 60 Seconds
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Facebook Removes Warren's Ads: Tech in 60 Seconds

Facebook restored Elizabeth Warren's political ads after she violated their terms of service.

Democrats Investigate Trump Corruption: US Politics in 60 Seconds
US Politics In 60 Seconds

Democrats Investigate Trump Corruption: US Politics in 60 Seconds

Expect to see more Trump associates subpoenaed by House Democrats.