Max Cherney, a tech correspondent specializing in semiconductors and AI, and Philip Nichols, a legal studies professor at Wharton, dive into Trump's striking influence on corporate operations. They discuss the president's unprecedented demands from businesses and the repercussions, such as Intel's CEO resignation. The conversation covers the shifting dynamics of government-corporate relations and the impact of the CHIPS Act on competitive positioning. Lastly, they explore how political uncertainty prompts companies to rethink their strategies in today's turbulent landscape.