Big Tech and Political Turbulence

Three months into President Trump’s second term, pollster Frank Luntz explains voter sentiment. While conservative and liberal Americans remain steadfast, Luntz says the political center has been disappointed with the execution of the promises it voted for. After a brief but heated spat between the White House and Amazon, President Trump has called Jeff Bezos a “good guy.” Wired Editor-at-Large Steven Levy explains Amazon’s idea–and then rejection–of marking the cost of tariffs on its low-cost site Amazon Haul. Levy discusses big tech’s complicated relationship with the administration. Plus, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the U.S. has reached its first trade deal, and due to a surge in imports, the U.S. economy contracted during President Trump’s first 100 days. CNBC’s Steve Liesman discusses the intersection of a global trade war and America’s GDP.

Frank Luntz - 23:00

Steve Liesman - 16:44

Steven Levy - 34:25

Rick Santelli & Steve Liesman - 40:26

In this episode:

Steven Levy, @StevenLevy

Frank Luntz, @FrankLuntz

Steve Liesman, @steveliesman

Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick

Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk

Andrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkin

Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie