Why Tech Is Bending the Knee

Why Tech Is Bending the Knee

How the FCC and its incoming head, Brenden Carr, could enact Trump’s top policy goal: punishing anyone who says mean stuff about Trump.


Guest: Drew FitzGerald, telecom reporter for the Wall Street Journal.


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