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Wall Street Week
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Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.
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Trump Taps Warsh For Fed Chair, Furman Reacts to Rate Hold
Jan 3100:48:00Summary readyPresident Trump announces he intends to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jay Powell when his term ends in May. Michael McKee speaks with Fed Governor Stephen Miran for reaction. Plus, we speak with Harvard Professor of Economics Jason Furman following the Fed’s decision to keep rates on hold earlier this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryChrystia Freeland, Wine Tariffs, Ecuador’s Cocoa Boom, Israel Defense Technology
Jan 2400:48:00Summary readyThis week, economic adviser to Ukraine Chrystia Freeland discusses President Trump’s threats to seize Greenland and his meeting with Ukrainian President Zelenskiy in Davos, Switzerland. And, renewed threats of tariffs on European wine could raise prices and ripple through the entire US wine industry. Plus, climate change is disrupting cocoa in West Africa and turning Ecuador into a major global supplier. Later, why global criticism of the war in Gaza hasn’t stopped countries from turning to Israel for defense technology.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryDudley on Powell, Saudi Arabia Tourism, Megapass Skiing
Jan 1600:48:00Summary readyThis week, former New York Fed President Bill Dudley discusses the Justice Department’s criminal investigation of Fed Chair Jay Powell. And, Saudi Arabia is betting big on tourism to diversify its economy and transform how the world sees the Kingdom. Plus, Israel’s startup economy after the war, and how the Epic and Ikon passes transformed skiing, boosted growth, and forced resorts and skiers to weigh scale against experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SummaryUS-Venezuela Policy, Farming Without Subsidies, Robotaxis, Mount Everest Exclusivity
Jan 1000:48:07Tap to summarizeThis week, what the Trump Administration’s action in Venezuela reveals about America’s new foreign policy priorities. And, could New Zealand’s no-subsidy agriculture industry work around the world? Plus, is 2026 finally the year robotaxis move beyond hype and tiny test zones? Later, we follow the rise of ultra-luxury Everest trips, where six-figure price tags promise speed and comfort on a mountain that remains brutally unforgiving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Entry-Level Jobs at Risk, CEOs Face Uncertainty, Tariffs & Textile Companies, Powering Data Centers
Aug 8, 202500:48:00Tap to summarizeThis week, college graduates struggle to find entry-level jobs - is AI part of the problem? And, Centerview Partners’ Blair Effron on CEOs weathering policy uncertainty, and the importance of New York's next mayor to the city's business community. Plus, how will President Trump’s tariffs impact the textile industry? Later, a small town pushes back against an Amazon data center - the pros and cons the town sees in data centers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Natural Monopolies | Tariffs Reshaping Manufacturing, US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers, Low Earth Orbit Satellites, Voluntary Carbon Markets
Aug 1, 202500:56:46Tap to summarizeThis week, we go to US companies that are cutting costs and regaining control by reshoring production and restructuring their global supply chain. And, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers weighs in on the Fed’s decision to hold steady as President Trump calls for deep rate cuts. Plus, a look at the low Earth orbit satellite market. Later, how voluntary carbon markets are creating investment products to move the needle on climate change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Winning In All Arenas | BlackRock’s Rick Rieder, US Child Care Crisis, FIFA in North America
Jul 25, 202500:48:09Tap to summarizeThis week, BlackRock’s Rick Rieder talks about the resilience of the US economy in the face of uncertainty on tariffs and a growing federal debt burden. And, amidst US child care struggles, private equity finds a way in. Plus, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers discusses slashes to Medicaid through President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill”. Later, FIFA comes to North America, and Toronto is hoping for an economic win.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →One Big Beautiful Bill, Wine Tariffs, Wearable Technology, Monetary Policy & AI
Jul 18, 202500:48:07Tap to summarizeThis week, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers says President Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill cuts many Americans' safety net. And we take a look at how the US wine industry will be threatened by tariffs that are intended to protect domestic businesses. Plus, is wearable technology the new Fountain of Youth? Later, a look at how AI could shape the future of monetary policy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →FDA New Leadership, US Farming Economics, Corporate Breakups
Jul 11, 202500:48:08Tap to summarizeThis week, the FDA’s new commissioner Dr. Marty Makary outlines a new approach to the department, hoping to restore public trust. Plus, checking in on the heartland of the US - we travel to Iowa to see how much American farmers rely on export markets. Later, a look at the ever-evolving media landscape and whether mergers and breakups have actually helped the challenged industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Transcribe →Fan Favorite: Staying Above Water
Jul 4, 202500:38:28Tap to summarizeOn this special, fan favorite edition of Bloomberg Wall Street Week, we look at India’s growth story and its taper as India-US relations grow more complicated. And, luxury brands are struggling to stay afloat… are secondhand retailers a sound solution? Plus, a close look at some of the advantages and pitfalls of the White House rolling back regulations. Later, what does it mean for a company when it reaches zombie status? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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