What Trump 2.0 means for tech, Diller nixes Expedia + Uber, GeekWire fall update

In this episode of the GeekWire podcast, the hosts dive into a variety of intriguing topics. They share a funny story about a self-driving wheelchair that went haywire at SeaTac airport and discuss Expedia's chairman firmly denying any merger talks with Uber. The conversation also highlights upcoming GeekWire events, including the Gala and a celebration of Microsoft's 50th anniversary. They speculate on how a potential second Trump administration might affect the tech industry, especially Amazon, and consider the likelihood of increased mergers and acquisitions in a less regulated environment. The uncertainty surrounding future antitrust lawsuits against major tech companies is also a key point of discussion. A significant focus of the podcast is on Todd Bishop's upcoming Microsoft at 50 series, which will feature an interview with Microsoft's first investor and explore the Zune's impact on Microsoft's struggles in the mobile market.