Big Tech and the Beltway

Is COVID-19 the misinformation wake-up call for technology? That’s what the CEOs of Facebook, Twitter and Google are expected to be asked today when they’re called to Congress to testify. Plus, the national implications of a special election in New Mexico. And, what are guidelines on gathering for upcoming religious holidays? Guests: Axios' Kim Hart, Russell Contreras, and Marisa Fernandez. Credits: "Axios Today" is produced in partnership with Pushkin Industries. The team includes Niala Boodhoo, Sara Kehaulani Goo, Dan Bobkoff, Justin Kaufmann, Nuria Marquez Martinez, Amy Pedulla, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at podcasts@axios.com. Go deeper: Covid-19's misinformation wakeup call House race shows Latino pushback over migrant increase 7 in 10 older Americans have had at least one dose of a COVID vaccine Editor's Note: This episode has been updated to reflect 19, not 18 states in the Axios COVID map saw increased cases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices