Susan Thornton

Lindsay Gorman, a technology expert at the German Marshall Fund, and former U.S. Representative Will Hurd argue for U.S. chip controls to outpace China in AI. They discuss how restricting access to advanced semiconductors could buy time for the U.S. to maintain its lead. On the opposing side, Paul Triolo and former diplomat Susan Thornton caution about potential backfires, warning it might harm U.S. competitiveness and that collaboration may be a better strategy. The conversation dives into the broader implications of the AI race and the role of technology in modern warfare.

The podcast features guests including Mizuho Securities Chief US Economist, Citi Head of US Equity Trading Strategy, a Senior Fellow from Yale University, and a Senior Research Analyst. They discuss topics like resilient US jobless claims, bullishness in market performance, US-China relations, and the potential merger of Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount Global. They also touch on rising shipping costs, the impact of new bank capital rules, and challenges in the media industry.

James Athey believes credit spreads are too tight. Matthew Luzzetti expects a recession and equity market decline. Susan Thornton discusses China's need for increased household spending. Joe Feldman analyzes Walmart's lifted profit outlook due to US shoppers.