Axios Re:Cap

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan and CIA veteran Norman Roule dig into the Iranian government's technological response to protests over rising gas prices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan digs into the fact and science fiction of artificial intelligence claims, with Axios' Kaveh Waddell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices