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?

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. &nbsp;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?

Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.

Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.

David Westin speaks with top names in finance about the week's biggest issues on Wall Street.

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

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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.

For the Juneteenth holiday weekend, we bring you a team favorite podcast. This episode first aired on May 29th, 2026.&nbsp;
The UK&rsquo;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&rsquo;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.

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

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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. 

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.&nbsp;

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

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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. 

This week, the dollar remains the world&rsquo;s dominant currency, but economist Ken Rogoff thinks rising debt and geopolitical shifts are eroding its position as the world&rsquo;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.&nbsp;

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

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

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