Not-so-alternative investing | China's economic challenges, Investing in women's sports, Sports as an asset class, Faith-based investing
This week, we look at China’s economic challenges with former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers. And, commemorating International Women’s Day through women’s sports… will leagues like the NWSL and WNBA continue to generate billions of dollars in revenue? Plus, a broader look at sports as an asset class and the increase in investment opportunities. Later, we interview conservative activist investor Robby Starbuck as we look at role of faith in investment decisions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Staying Above Water | India-US relations, the luxury industry reimagined, trouble with regulation, zombie companies
This 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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What's in a name? | Tariffs hit autos, naming the Inflation Reduction Act, AI hurdles
This week, we look at why US automakers are getting hit by the threat of tariffs meant to protect them. And, the Inflation Reduction Act was supposed to be able to pay for its spending without increasing inflation - did it live up to its name? Plus, the promise of AI keeps growing along with the hurdles in its way. We talk to Nobel Laureate Geoffery Hinton and "Chip War" author, Chris Miller.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, Former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers and Bloomberg News Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders look at how President Trump took his negotiating style from New York the Oval Office. Meanwhile Thomas Peterffy of Interactive Brokers and former CFTC chairman Timothy Massad tell us why event contracts are different from betting markets. And, we take an inside look at a regulated prediction market, Kalshi. Plus, we go to Wyoming for an inside look into new laser technology that can be used to detect methane leaks that are costly to the environment and businesses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Spending on the Right Things: Future of Cancer, Alzheimer's, Global Debt Cycles
Pfizer chairman and CEO Albert Bourla sees cancer as the pharmaceutical company's next frontier. Meanwhile, funding and research in finding a cure for Alzheimer's might have crowded out more effective approaches. And, Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio tells us how countries go broke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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