President Trump announces he intends to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jay Powell when his term ends in May. Michael McKee speaks with Fed Governor Stephen Miran for reaction. Plus, we speak with Harvard Professor of Economics Jason Furman following the Fed’s decision to keep rates on hold earlier this week.

President Trump announces he intends to nominate Kevin Warsh as the next chair of the Federal Reserve, replacing Jay Powell when his term ends in May. Michael McKee speaks with Fed Governor Stephen Miran for reaction. Plus, we speak with Harvard Professor of Economics Jason Furman following the Fed&rsquo;s decision to keep rates on hold earlier this week.

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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Trump Taps Warsh For Fed Chair, Furman Reacts to Rate Hold

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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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Trump Taps Warsh For Fed Chair, Furman Reacts to Rate Hold

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