Margaret O’Mara on the Clintons, Tech, and Memory

About this episode

Professor Margaret O’Mara discusses her experiences with the Clinton campaign and her expertise in the history of technology and Silicon Valley.

We were joined by Professor Margaret O’Mara of the University of Washington, who had a front row seat to the Clinton campaign and went on to become an expert in the history of information technology and Silicon Valley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/technology

People in this episode

Guest: Margaret O’Mara

Topics covered

• Clinton campaign
• history of technology
• Silicon Valley
• information technology
• politics

Keywords

• Clinton
• technology
• Silicon Valley
• information technology
• history

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Washington, Clinton campaign

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