Former President Donald Trump notched a series of Republican presidential primary victories as he barrels closer toward his party’s nomination. Hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with former Virginia Governor, Republican Jim Gilmore, Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino for analysis and reaction.

Former President Donald Trump notched a series of Republican presidential primary victories as he barrels closer toward his party’s nomination. Hosts Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz speak with former Virginia Governor, Republican Jim Gilmore, Democratic pollster Celinda Lake and Bloomberg politics contributors Rick Davis and Jeanne Sheehan Zaino for analysis and reaction.

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.

Wall Street Week

SPECIAL COVERAGE: Super Tuesday Reaction

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This week, 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 week, 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?

 AI Hits Wages, USMCA Under Pressure, Colorado River Crisis

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This week, inflation may be edging lower, but as markets push rates higher, the Fed’s 2% inflation target might be a long way off. And, Mexico is building a land-based trade corridor that could give shipping companies more options when traditional channels are disrupted. Plus, as exits slow and borrowing costs rise, the ability of private equity investments to generate returns that beat public markets is less certain.  Later, Cuba is promising its biggest market reforms in decades, but investors remain skeptical that the state will truly give up control. 

This week, inflation may be edging lower, but as markets push rates higher, the Fed&rsquo;s 2% inflation target might be a long way off. And, Mexico is building a land-based trade corridor that could give shipping companies more options when traditional channels are disrupted. Plus, as exits slow and borrowing costs rise, the ability of private equity investments to generate returns that beat public markets is less certain.&nbsp; Later, Cuba is promising its biggest market reforms in decades, but investors remain skeptical that the state will truly give up control.

Rerouting Trade, Private Equity Test

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This is a special, fan favorite edition of the show. This episode first aired June 5th, 2026. 

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 is a special, fan favorite edition of the show. This episode first aired June 5th, 2026.&nbsp;
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;

Team Favorite: AI-Era Internet, Spaceport Investment, Bolivia’s Investability 

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SPECIAL COVERAGE: Super Tuesday Reaction

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