California regulators gave the green light to two robotaxi companies to expand service in the city of San Francisco. But the debate over driverless vehicles is far from over. Guest host Matt Levin joins the pod to explain. Plus, Argentina’s primary elections highlight how inflation is playing out in domestic politics across the globe. And, some environmental good news to put a smile on your face.

Here’s everything we talked about:

- “Driverless taxis: What to know about Cruise, Waymo expansion” from The San Francisco Chronicle

- “San Francisco’s self-driving car wars intensify after Cruise meltdown” from The San Francisco Chronicle

- “How rideshare drivers feel about robot competition” from Marketplace

- “Outsider Milei Upends Argentina’s Election With Primary Win” from Bloomberg

- “Goldman Pencils In First Fed Rate Cut for Second Quarter of 2024” from Bloomberg

- “Amid Maui wildfire ash, Lahaina’s 150-year-old banyan tree offers hope as it remains standing” from CBS News

- “Judge rules in favor of Montana youths in landmark climate decision” from The Washington Post

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A possible U-turn for driverless cars?