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Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson

Producer, Special Projects, Kara Swisher

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    President Trump should ignore Congress and focus on the future of jobs, Crowdpac CEO Steve Hilton saysPresident Trump should ignore Congress and focus on the future of jobs, Crowdpac CEO Steve Hilton says
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    Hilton, a pro-Brexit Brit who “support[s] Trump supporters,” says there’s a good message buried under the political drama.

    By Eric Johnson
    Technology
    To fix politics, you have to fix fundraising, Crowdpac CEO Steve Hilton saysTo fix politics, you have to fix fundraising, Crowdpac CEO Steve Hilton says
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    Crowdpac is trying to make it easier for outsiders to raise money and run for political office.

    By Eric Johnson
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    How Axios’ Mike Allen gets access to Trump’s White HouseHow Axios’ Mike Allen gets access to Trump’s White House
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    “When they’re fighting a fight, when they’re in the war, then they need to explain themselves more than ever.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    Axios’ Mike Allen wants to be your guide through Trump’s messy, dysfunctional and gossipy White HouseAxios’ Mike Allen wants to be your guide through Trump’s messy, dysfunctional and gossipy White House
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    The groups trying to curry President Trump’s favor go way beyond Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon.

    By Eric Johnson
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    This is what you get wrong when you talk about diversity in the workplaceThis is what you get wrong when you talk about diversity in the workplace
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    Code2040 CEO Laura Weidman Powers explains the biggest pitfalls on Recode Decode.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Congressman Ro Khanna says Silicon Valley needs to give back to all AmericansCongressman Ro Khanna says Silicon Valley needs to give back to all Americans
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    Khanna’s district, CA-17, includes the headquarters of Apple, Intel, Yahoo and eBay.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Trump’s FCC chairman Ajit Pai is ‘one of the worst picks possible,’ Rep. Ro Khanna saysTrump’s FCC chairman Ajit Pai is ‘one of the worst picks possible,’ Rep. Ro Khanna says
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    Khanna calls Pai a mouthpiece for the telecom industry and an opponent of free competition.

    By Eric Johnson
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    How do I protect my privacy online?How do I protect my privacy online?
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    Digital security expert Tony Gambacorta answers your questions about security and privacy on Too Embarrassed to Ask.

    By Eric Johnson
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    Venture capitalist Bijan Sabet says tech CEOs need to stand up to TrumpVenture capitalist Bijan Sabet says tech CEOs need to stand up to Trump
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    The Spark Capital general partner says CEOs “should remember that their employees look up to them.”

    By Eric Johnson
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    What did Congress just do to my digital privacy?What did Congress just do to my digital privacy?
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    “On the one hand, nothing has changed. On the other hand, everything has changed.”

    By Eric Johnson