The biggest US tech companies reported earnings this week, and with some exceptions, it wasn't pretty. Amazon yesterday issued a bleak revenue forecast for the rest of the year; its stock price fell 20% in after hours trading. Several individuals were verbally warned by the Saudi management team that they had better comply with the firms' wishes or else they would face unpleasant consequences. Are we on the verge of a wage increase spiral? How is private capital changing the landscape for small firms? Can investors avoid greenwashing in their ESG exposure? Welcome to Season 2 of The Outthinking Investor, an award-winning podcast from PIGIM.