Jessica Mendoza

Ludwig wouldn't comment on specific incidents of Waymo misbehavior.

But he emphasized that while Waymos are designed to make common sense decisions, they're also designed to respect traffic laws.

Still, Katie says, that doesn't always happen.

Last year, two California cops pulled over a Waymo.

And it raised an interesting question.

How do you ticket a car with no driver?

Katie talked to one of the cops.

I mean, does this mean our robot cars are getting their training wheels off?

I think they're growing up, you know?

They're maturing.

That's all for today, Monday, January 19th.

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Thanks for listening.

We'll be back tomorrow with a regular episode.

— Our colleague Jared Malson covers the Middle East, and he's been following the unrest in Iran for the past two weeks.

Unlike other flashpoints in the country's history, the biggest factor in the unraveling situation in Iran today isn't political instability or demands for more personal freedom.

Instead, the unrest stems mainly from a major financial crisis.

And the first sign that Iran had reached a turning point was the failure of a bank.

Welcome to The Journal, our show about money, business, and power.

I'm Jessica Mendoza.