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Episode 1216Aug 8, 2024

Google’s ruling and Biden’s antitrust legacy

Plus, how would a Harris-Walz ticket take on Big Tech?

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Google’s ruling and Biden’s antitrust legacy
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A federal judge on Monday ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly over online search. It’s the biggest antitrust ruling in decades. Could it be the cherry on top for President Joe Biden’s economic legacy? We’ll get into it. Plus, climate change and the future of the home insurance industry. And, gymnastics girl power and meteor showers make us smile.

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