The Playbook Podcast

AI regulation’s strange bedfellows

September 15, 2026·21 min
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Some of Silicon Valley’s biggest names are changing their tune on AI regulation and an unlikely alliance is joining the chorus. Among these strange bedfellows are Sen. Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon, who are both set to speak at a “pro-human” AI event today. POLITICO Congress tech reporter Owen Dahlkamp joins to unpack this surprising cohort of AI critics and what it could mean for 2028. Then Playbook co-authors Dasha Burns and Will Steakin break down two viral videos from potential 2028 contenders: California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Vice President JD Vance.  For more news and analysis, subscribe to the Playbook newsletter: politico.com/playbook 

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