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.

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.

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.

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Laser-focused on deals | Trump's negotiating style, prediction markets, methane emissions

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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.

For the Memorial Day holiday we bring you a team favorite podcast this week. This episode first aired on March 24h, 2026
&nbsp; This week, regulators and banks are scrambling to catch up after the debut of Anthropic&rsquo;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.

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

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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?

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?&nbsp; Plus, China&rsquo;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?

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

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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.

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.

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

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Laser-focused on deals | Trump's negotiating style, prediction markets, methane emissions

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