I wrote the first piece of legislation that would create a new regulatory body to, you know, to regulate these big digital media platforms. And I still believe that's what we should do. I think Congress will never do it well. We will fuck it up if you excuse the expression. The bill would give a Secretary of Commerce ability to ban foreign technologies and companies from operating in the U.S. If they pose a threat to national security.
The UK moves to block the Microsoft-Activision deal, Peter Thiel announces a change to his political giving, and First Republic Bank shows we're not out the woods yet. Also, Disney escalates its fight with Florida, and Big Tech has a good quarter. Plus, Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) joins to discuss TikTok legislation, Twitter, and the Supreme Court.
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