David Dayen — The American Prospect
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This page is David Dayen's author listing at The American Prospect, showing short teasers for items posted from October 12 to October 21, 2026 rather than a single article. The newest items, written with Maureen Tkacik, concern a Kansas senator's ties to private equity donor Dan Tasset and bills supporting biological pesticides. Other teasers cover Gov. Gavin Newsom's November 1 deadline to accept a $1.42 billion federal broadband deployment grant, investor views of artificial intelligence, digital gaming and antitrust, and immigration raids discussed by Rep. David Valadao and the United Farm Workers.
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David Dayen Posted in Money, Politics, and Power by David Dayen and Maureen Tkacik October 21, 2026 October 21, 2026 Inside the Kansas senator’s multilayered relationship with one of the most audacious profiteers in rural health. Posted in Money, Politics, and Power by David Dayen and Maureen Tkacik October 21, 2026 October 21, 2026 The Kansas senator introduced bills supporting biological pesticides, which would benefit companies owned by his private equity donor and friend Dan Tasset. Marshall’s wife also has a piece of the action. Posted in Podcasts by David Dayen October 20, 2026 October 20, 2026 Digital gaming has been a frontier in commerce for decades, now it’s the leader in predatory capitalism, and that’s turning gamers into progressive antitrust warriors. Posted in Technology by David Dayen October 19, 2026 October 19, 2026 Gov. Gavin Newsom has until November 1 to accept a $1.42 billion federal broadband deployment grant. If he does, state internet regulations cannot be enforced for 14 years. Posted in Technology by David Dayen October 16, 2026 October 16, 2026 For investors, the shine has come off artificial intelligence. The reason why is simple: Even if it’s a fabulous technology, it’s an unprofitable business. Posted in Politics by David Dayen October 15, 2026 October 15, 2026 Hyperscaler companies enjoyed $836 million in tax breaks from one law he signed as governor. Now, he’s been forced to defend that record. Posted in Law and Justice by David Dayen October 14, 2026 October 14, 2026 Rep. David Valadao has said the raids target immigrants with criminal records. The United Farm Workers says this is false. Posted in Podcasts by David Dayen October 13, 2026 October 13, 2026 Why do we need new regulations if we don’t enforce existing law? Posted in Politics by David Dayen October 12, 2026 October 12, 2026 The group got an implicit endorsement to spend against Abdul El-Sayed by his Republican opponent. But it may have come too late to do anything substantial. Posted in Politics by David Dayen October 12, 2026 October 12, 2026 Left-leaning candidates in swing seats have received millions of dollars from party groups. House candidate Will Lawrence’s race in Michigan is emblematic.
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