This week, we take a look at the increasing tension between the US and Europe and the future of defense spending. Plus, New Balance CEO Joe Preston on how he’s kept the brand fresh after all these years. Later, a look at the $200 billion video game market.

This week, we take a look at the increasing tension between the US and Europe and the future of defense spending. Plus, New Balance CEO Joe Preston on how he&rsquo;s kept the brand fresh after all these years. Later, a look at the $200 billion video game market.

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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Playing Offense and Defense | European defense spending, corporate reinvention, business of video games

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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.

This week, 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.

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

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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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Playing Offense and Defense | European defense spending, corporate reinvention, business of video games

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