Jul 30, 2020 - Podcasts

Big Tech's fight with Washington

The CEOs of four of the most powerful tech companies in the world testified before Congress Wednesday. While the hearing was supposed to be about antitrust laws, it quickly devolved into a scattered display of partisanship.

  • Plus, our exclusive Axios-Harris Poll on the top 100 companies Americans trust most.
  • And, work from home really means work from anywhere — so how about Barbados?

Guests: Axios' Ina Fried, Mike Allen, Sara Fischer and Erica Pandey

Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Carol Alderman, Cara Shillenn, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com.

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