This week, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers and Economist Kenneth Rogoff weigh the effects of President Trump's policies on monetary policy. And, how will the IRS carry out its mandate under the Trump administration’s recent staff and funding cuts? Plus, across the pond, how will tariffs affect Ireland’s corporate tax policies that have attracted American companies to its shores?

This week, former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers and Economist Kenneth Rogoff weigh the effects of President Trump's policies on monetary policy. And, how will the IRS carry out its mandate under the Trump administration&rsquo;s recent staff and funding cuts? Plus, across the pond, how will tariffs affect Ireland&rsquo;s corporate tax policies that have attracted American companies to its shores?

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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Powell’s Catch-22 | The Fed Decision, IRS cutbacks, Ireland’s Corporate Tax

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Bloomberg Money is a new, weekly podcast focused on YOUR money. Listen for wealth strategies, retirement tips and a personal finance insights. Join Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu for new episodes every Friday.   

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Bloomberg Money is a new, weekly podcast focused on YOUR money. Listen for wealth strategies, retirement tips and a personal finance insights. Join Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu for new episodes every Friday.&nbsp; &nbsp; Listen on Apple: &nbsp;<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloomberg-money/id6803227140">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloomberg-money/id6803227140</a>&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Listen on Spotify: &nbsp;<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3lvzLLAZMdrxTB6y68Nb5g">https://open.spotify.com/show/3lvzLLAZMdrxTB6y68Nb5g</a>

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This episode originally aired on August 21st, 2026.

On this fan favorite edition of the show for the long holiday weekend, former IBM CEO Sam Palmisano discusses why companies may benefit from having a “Plan B” for AI implementation. And, AI may not be causing mass layoffs yet, but early data suggest it is already slowing wage growth in exposed occupations. Plus, Canada may have dodged Trump’s newest tariffs, but the deal could leave lasting damage to USMCA, North American manufacturing and trust between two longtime allies. Later, who pays when the Colorado River can no longer meet the West’s demand?

This episode originally aired on August 21st, 2026.
On this fan favorite edition of the show for the long holiday weekend, former IBM CEO Sam Palmisano discusses why companies may benefit from having a &ldquo;Plan B&rdquo; for AI implementation. And, AI may not be causing mass layoffs yet, but early data suggest it is already slowing wage growth in exposed occupations. Plus, Canada may have dodged Trump&rsquo;s newest tariffs, but the deal could leave lasting damage to USMCA, North American manufacturing and trust between two longtime allies. Later, who pays when the Colorado River can no longer meet the West&rsquo;s demand?

Fan Favorite: AI Hits Wages, USMCA Under Pressure, Colorado River Crisis

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This week, Chrystia Freeland talks with the former finance ministers of the Netherlands and Germany about what it takes to bring spending under control. And, are US deficits now a bigger driver of interest rates than inflation? Plus, as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh makes his debut at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, we revisit the story of the wealthiest place in America. Later, the rise of YouTube filmmakers is democratizing discovery, while also flooding the market with more content than audiences can watch.

This week, Chrystia Freeland talks with the former finance ministers of the Netherlands and Germany about what it takes to bring spending under control. And, are US deficits now a bigger driver of interest rates than inflation? Plus, as Fed Chair Kevin Warsh makes his debut at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, we revisit the story of the wealthiest place in America. Later, the rise of YouTube filmmakers is democratizing discovery, while also flooding the market with more content than audiences can watch.

Debt & Consequences, Defying Fiscal Gravity, Hollywood Gets Democratized

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Powell’s Catch-22 | The Fed Decision, IRS cutbacks, Ireland’s Corporate Tax

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