A Qatari Plane & America’s Character 5/14/25
As President Trump begins his second day in the Middle East, lawmakers in the House in Washington are working out the details of a reconciliation bill. Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy explains what’s on...
14 Touko 202533min
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Chaos at Newark 5/13/25
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is pitching a universal savings account starting at birth, and he has a partner in Silicon Valley: Altimeter’s Brad Gerstner. Gerstner is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as the Sau...
13 Touko 202546min
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the 90 Day Pause 5/12/25
After a weekend of negotiations in Switzerland, the U.S. and China have agreed to a 90-day pause on most of their tariffs. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was in the negotiating room, and in his firs...
12 Touko 202538min
Leverage in the U.S. & China, Affirm CEO Max Levchin 5/9/25
In the latest global trade war development, India could be ready for a trade deal with the U.S. Ahead of the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China this weekend, CNBC contributor Michelle Carus...
9 Touko 202531min
The Fed, A “Fool,” & College Politics 5/8/25
President Trump has reached a trade deal with the United Kingdom, and the Federal Reserve is keeping interest rates steady. The decision prompted a post from President Trump calling Fed Chair Jay Powe...
8 Touko 202541min
Uber CEO, Lazard CEO, & ‘Versant’ 5/7/25
The U.S. and China will meet in Switzerland this weekend to negotiate global tariffs. Lazard CEO Peter Orszag discusses the likely outcome of that meeting, including what’s at stake for the global and...
7 Touko 202542min
Paul Tudor Jones & Mattel CEO Ynon Kreiz 5/6/25
Legendary investor and risk manager Paul Tudor Jones shares his concerns about AI in an extended interview. He argues, those who are creating and profiting from artificial intelligence should also be ...
6 Touko 202540min
Bill Ackman & Updates from Omaha 5/5/25
In a surprise announcement at the 2025 Berkshire Hathaway Shareholder Meeting, Warren Buffett announced that Greg Abel will become CEO at year-end. Becky Quick is in Omaha recapping the highlights of ...
5 Touko 202544min
