Busting the racial wealth gap myths

Ideas about the racial wealth gap in America have been around for a long time. The divide is growing even wider, despite education and income. The proposed causes and solutions start to fall apart when you look at the details. Plus, how President Trump is bending the Department of Homeland Security to his will. And, the new artificial intelligence that could be just as groundbreaking as the iPhone. Guests: Axios' Dion Rabouin, Stef Kight and Bryan Walsh. 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. Go deeper: 10 myths about the racial wealth gap Trump bends DHS to his will Meet the AI that can write Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices