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‘Uncanny Valley’: Iran’s Threats on US Tech, Trump’s Plans for Midterms, and Polymarket’s Pop-up Flop

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Why This Matters

This episode highlights the increasing cybersecurity threats faced by US tech companies from Iran, emphasizing the geopolitical risks impacting the tech industry. It also sheds light on the political influence efforts surrounding the upcoming US midterm elections and the pitfalls of emerging platforms like Polymarket. These developments underscore the importance of security, regulation, and responsible innovation in the tech sector for consumers and industry stakeholders alike.

Key Takeaways

The team is back this week to discuss how top US tech companies are increasingly finding themselves as targets in the ongoing war with Iran. They also give an inside view into how Polymarket’s pop-up bar in DC went sideways. Plus, our hosts go through the steps that the Trump administration is taking to control the upcoming midterm elections.

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You can follow Brian Barrett on Bluesky at @brbarrett, Zoë Schiffer on Bluesky at @zoeschiffer, and Leah Feiger on Bluesky at @leahfeiger. Write to us at [email protected].

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Transcript

Note: This is an automated transcript, which may contain errors.

Brian Barrett: Hey, it's Brian. Zoe, Leah and I have really enjoyed being your new host these past few weeks, and we want to hear from you. If you like the show and have a minute, please leave us a review in the podcast or app of your choice. It really helps us reach more people, and for any questions and comments, you can always reach us at [email protected]. Thank you for listening. On to the show.

Zoë Schiffer: Leah, did you make it to Chicago?

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