Dozens of states are backing an antitrust investigation into Google. We’ll talk about whether big tech could classify as a monopoly. We also find out more about a US spy that was reportedly extracted from Russia in 2017. Plus, we discuss a new program to fund state transportation projects.
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Wisconsin DOT Announces $75 Million Multimodal Transportation Grant Program
The Wisconsin Department of Transporation announced a new, $75 million grant project aimed at funding multimodal transportation projects throughout the state. We talk to a DOT official about the program and how it fits into the state’s overall transportation goals.
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What The US Spy Extraction Story Says About The Country's Relations With Russia
The United States extracted a top-level Russian informant, according to a new story from CNN. The covert mission came allegedly came after concerns were raised about how President Trump handled classified information. We talk to an expert about the move and what it says about the role intelligence information plays in U.S.-Russian relations.
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State Attorneys General Launch Antitrust Probes Into Google And Facebook
48 state attorneys general are launching an antitrust investigation into Google, and a smaller group also plans to probe Facebook. We look into whether how the effort could affect big tech companies and how antitrust law could be used against them.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- J. Carlisle Larsen Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Craig Thompson Guest
- Ted Gerber Guest
- Hal Singer Guest
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