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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20 episodes
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Warsh’s Waiting Game, EU Merger Rules, Robotic Surgeons
This 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.
Friday · 48 min
AI Debt Question, Austin Housing Test, Student Loan Reckoning, Canada Weighs US Tariffs
This 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.
July 24 · 48 min
Inflation Meets AI, Navy Buildout Challenges, Tariff Refund Fight
This 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.
July 17 · 47 min
The World’s First Trillionaire, Governance Meets Growth, Menopause Market Boom
This 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.
July 10 · 47 min
Team Favorite: AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability
For 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.
July 3 · 48 min
USMCA: Can North America’s Trade Deal Survive?
This 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.
June 26 · 48 min
Special Report: Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
Alan 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.
June 22 · 7 min
Team Favorite: Britain’s Debt Problem, AI’s Local Burden, Poland’s Economic Boom, The Aluminum Shock
For 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.
June 19 · 47 min
SpaceX Goes Public, Google’s AI Bet, World Cup Price Backlash
This 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.
June 12 · 48 min
AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability
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.
June 5 · 48 min
Britain’s Debt Problem, AI’s Local Burden, Poland’s Economic Boom
This week, 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.
May 29 · 47 min
Team Favorite: Anthropic , BYD Goes Global, The Billionaire Next Door
For the Memorial Day holiday we bring you a team favorite podcast this week. This episode first aired on March 24h, 2026 This week, regulators and banks are scrambling to catch up after the debut of Anthropic’s nearly autonomous system that can find cybersecurity vulnerabilities on its own. And, the electric vehicle company that started as a battery manufacturer is giving European automakers and Tesla a run for their money. Plus, the IMF was built for a very different world. Can it adapt to meet a globally connected economy that is being tested by war? Later, pipelines, portable sinks, and dental offices are creating more wealth than Wall Street wants to admit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22 · 48 min
Dalio's Warning, AI Arms Race, China Powers Ahead, NYC Tax Standoff
This week, Ray Dalio explains why markets shrug off wars and why this time might be different. And, why are AI executives warning about the dangers of systems they are simultaneously racing to build? Plus, China’s massive investments in energy infrastructure are increasingly shaping the global competition for artificial intelligence leadership and industrial power. Later, can New York remain attractive to businesses and young workers while raising taxes to close a growing budget shortfall? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 15 · 48 min
High Stakes Summit, New Zealand’s Talent Troubles, Stablecoin Adoption, Sparkling Water Boom
This week, China thinks it's cracked the code on Trump heading into a summit in Beijing. And, what happens when a country's best and brightest travel overseas and stop coming back? Plus, the most useful thing about crypto might be the one nobody's talking about: cheap and fast cross-border payments. Later, the smartest bet in the sparkling water boom might not be on any brand, but on the companies behind them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 9 · 48 min
Warsh’s Fed, Vibe Coding, Geothermal Energy, Vegas Bets Big
This week, The Fed made its call this week, but Kevin Warsh may be about to change the institution itself. And, AI made coding easy for everyone, and that's the best and worst thing to happen to software engineering. Plus, can the same technology that unlocked oil and gas now unlock clean energy? Later, the city that was built by the mob is now betting its future on dayclubs, nightlife, and premium experiences. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 1 · 48 min
Anthropic Cybersecurity Risk, BYD Goes Global, The Billionaire Next Door
This week, regulators and banks are scrambling to catch up after the debut of Anthropic’s nearly autonomous system that can find cybersecurity vulnerabilities on its own. And, the electric vehicle company that started as a battery manufacturer is giving European automakers and Tesla a run for their money. Plus, the IMF was built for a very different world. Can it adapt to meet a globally connected economy that is being tested by war? Later, pipelines, portable sinks, and dental offices are creating more wealth than Wall Street wants to admit. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 24 · 48 min
Hank Paulson on Iran War, Energy Market Disruptions, Copper Supply Strain, US Tax Debate
This week, Former US Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson warns the biggest economic risk from the war in Iran may come from global shocks spilling into US markets. Plus, how rising demand for copper is outpacing supply, exposing gaps in US production and increasing reliance on imports. Later, are the wealthiest Americans paying their fair share, or does the tax system allow too much income to go untaxed? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 17 · 48 min
Haass on the War in Iran, Iran Oil Fallout, IMF Meeting Anxiety, US-China Rare Earth Competition
This week, Richard Haass of Centerview Partners on what to expect out of US-Iran peace talks. Plus, why Gulf states are begging Trump not to end the Iran war early and how the conflict could hit consumers, from gas prices to interest rates. And, former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland warns of stagflation, a food crisis, and the growing strain on the US-led global order as finance leaders gather in Washington at the annual World Bank-IMF meetings. Later, how China quietly built a monopoly on the minerals that power modern life, and why American innovators think they can still leapfrog Beijing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 10 · 48 min
Fan Favorite: Japan’s New Horizon
On this special, fan favorite edition of Bloomberg Wall Street Week, we travel to Japan to bring you stories of how its economy could be turning the page after 30 years of stagnation. After the so-called ‘lost decades,’ Apollo Global Management’s Marc Rowan explains why there’s a ‘new swagger’ in Japan now. Plus, can private capital help power Japan’s next growth cycle? Later, after decades of caution and stability, Japan’s business culture now faces a defining test as reform collides with tradition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
April 3 · 48 min
China’s Role in Iran War, Global Fertilizer Disruptions, Matcha’s Supply Problem
This week, the Fed holds rates steady, anticipating greater uncertainty and higher prices as war in Iran drives up fertilizer and fuel costs. Plus, letting first-time homebuyers tap retirement savings might ease down payments, but it can also fuel demand and push home prices higher. Later, can farmers respond quickly enough when social media spikes demand for their produce, or do viral trends create more risk than opportunity? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 28 · 47 min

Wall Street Week

Warsh’s Waiting Game, EU Merger Rules, Robotic Surgeons

AI Debt Question, Austin Housing Test, Student Loan Reckoning, Canada Weighs US Tariffs

Inflation Meets AI, Navy Buildout Challenges, Tariff Refund Fight

The World’s First Trillionaire, Governance Meets Growth, Menopause Market Boom

Team Favorite: AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability

USMCA: Can North America’s Trade Deal Survive?

Special Report: Alan Greenspan Dies at 100

Team Favorite: Britain’s Debt Problem, AI’s Local Burden, Poland’s Economic Boom, The Aluminum Shock

SpaceX Goes Public, Google’s AI Bet, World Cup Price Backlash

AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability

Britain’s Debt Problem, AI’s Local Burden, Poland’s Economic Boom

Team Favorite: Anthropic , BYD Goes Global, The Billionaire Next Door

Dalio's Warning, AI Arms Race, China Powers Ahead, NYC Tax Standoff

High Stakes Summit, New Zealand’s Talent Troubles, Stablecoin Adoption, Sparkling Water Boom

Warsh’s Fed, Vibe Coding, Geothermal Energy, Vegas Bets Big

Anthropic Cybersecurity Risk, BYD Goes Global, The Billionaire Next Door

Hank Paulson on Iran War, Energy Market Disruptions, Copper Supply Strain, US Tax Debate

Haass on the War in Iran, Iran Oil Fallout, IMF Meeting Anxiety, US-China Rare Earth Competition

Fan Favorite: Japan’s New Horizon

China’s Role in Iran War, Global Fertilizer Disruptions, Matcha’s Supply Problem