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Wall Street Week
Hosted by Bloomberg · EN
Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.
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Warsh’s Waiting Game, EU Merger Rules, Robotic Surgeons
6d ago00:48:08Summary readyThis week, Harvard professor and former Obama economic adviser Jason Furman discusses the Fed rate decision and the challenges facing Chairman Kevin Warsh. Plus, the European Union is rewriting its merger rules in a bid to create tech giants that can compete with America. Later, Johnson & Johnson entered the fast-growing robotic surgery race years behind its rivals, but it’s betting a different approach can still win. And, what do think tanks actually accomplish, and how do you measure the return on investing in ideas? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAI Debt Question, Austin Housing Test, Student Loan Reckoning, Canada Weighs US Tariffs
2w ago00:48:08Summary readyThis week, Steven Rattner says AI will transform the economy, but markets still do not know which companies will win. And, Austin’s rent drop is testing whether America’s housing crisis can be solved by building more. Plus, will capping graduate student loans reduce debt or limit access to education? Later, the US-Canada tariff fight returns as global fertilizer markets are already under pressure from conflict and supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryInflation Meets AI, Navy Buildout Challenges, Tariff Refund Fight
3w ago00:47:57Summary readyThis week, Former Cleveland Fed President Loretta Mester discusses the recent change in the inflation narrative. And, can US shipyards build President Trump’s “Golden Fleet” fast enough to keep up with China? Plus, why small businesses are still fighting to get their money back after the Supreme Court struck down the Trump administration’s IEEPA tariffs. Later, Blair Effron of Centerview Partners discusses how AI is reshaping the investment landscape.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryThe World’s First Trillionaire, Governance Meets Growth, Menopause Market Boom
4w ago00:47:56Summary readyThis week, executives and investors gathered in Sun Valley to discuss consolidation in the media sector. And, SpaceX’s historic IPO has turned an entrepreneur into a trillionaire, giving rise to a new era in capitalism and widening the wealth gap. Plus, does SpaceX’s governance structure protect the company’s futuristic vision, or give CEO Elon Musk too much unchecked authority? Later, menopause care is becoming a major business opportunity after decades of medical neglect, stigma, and underinvestment in women’s health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryTeam Favorite: AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability
Jul 300:48:00Summary readyFor the Independence Day holiday weekend, we bring you a team favorite podcast. This episode first aired June 5th, 2026. This week, the dollar remains the world’s dominant currency, but economist Ken Rogoff thinks rising debt and geopolitical shifts are eroding its position as the world’s reserve currency. And, AI-powered search is reducing web traffic, forcing publishers to rethink how they attract audiences and generate revenue online. Will competition between the US and China to launch satellites create the next major infrastructure boom in the commercial space industry? Bolivia wants to benefit from foreign capital flows into Latin America and harness its mineral reserves, but political instability remains a significant challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryUSMCA: Can North America’s Trade Deal Survive?
Jun 2600:48:00Summary readyThis week, a special edition of Wall Street Week on the USMCA trade deal. The renegotiations are testing the future of an auto industry built on decades of cross-border integration. And, American farmers increasingly depend on exports to Canada and Mexico as other overseas markets become more difficult to access. Plus, years of infrastructure investment have created an energy market that crosses borders more easily than political narratives suggest. Later, can three countries with different priorities still agree on a common economic vision?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummarySpecial Report: Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
Jun 2200:07:39Summary readyAlan Greenspan has died at the age of 100. The former Federal Reserve Chairman died on Monday at his home, NBC News reported, citing his wife, Andrea Mitchell. The cause was complications of Parkinson’s disease. Greenspan was proclaimed a wizard for guiding a then-record US economic expansion, only to see his luster dimmed by the financial crisis that erupted less than two years after he stepped down. Bloomberg's David Westin, Paul Sweeney and Isabelle Lee look back at the life and legacy of Alan Greenspan, along with James Egelhof, Chief US Economist at BNP Paribas, and John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief at Bloomberg News.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryTeam Favorite: Britain’s Debt Problem, AI’s Local Burden, Poland’s Economic Boom, The Aluminum Shock
Jun 1900:47:58Summary readyFor the Juneteenth holiday weekend, we bring you a team favorite podcast. This episode first aired on May 29th, 2026. The UK’s debt burden and weak growth are reviving fears that financial markets could once again destabilize British politics and policy. And, investors see data centers as long-term infrastructure, but neighbors worry about noise, water use, power demand and lasting costs. Plus, is Poland is one of the world’s fastest-growing economies, but it faces challenges to keep up its rapid rate of growth. Later, war in the Middle East and US tariffs are simultaneously tightening global aluminum supply and pushing prices sharply higher worldwide.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummarySpaceX Goes Public, Google’s AI Bet, World Cup Price Backlash
Jun 1200:48:11Summary readyThis week, the arrival of mega-IPOs is testing capital markets as investor appetite grows larger than supply. The federal government is making a direct investment in private technology companies, betting on quantum computing. Plus, Google is making its most radical change to search in twenty years by incorporating AI. Later, the most lucrative World Cup in history is testing how much fans are willing and able to pay for football. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryAI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability
Jun 500:48:00Summary readyThis week, the dollar remains the world’s dominant currency, but economist Ken Rogoff thinks rising debt and geopolitical shifts are eroding its position as the world’s reserve currency. And, AI-powered search is reducing web traffic, forcing publishers to rethink how they attract audiences and generate revenue online. Will competition between the US and China to launch satellites create the next major infrastructure boom in the commercial space industry? Bolivia wants to benefit from foreign capital flows into Latin America and harness its mineral reserves, but political instability remains a significant challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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