CNBC's "Last Call"
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Hosted by CNBC's Brian Sullivan, "Last Call" is a fast-paced, entertaining business show that explores the intersection of money, culture and policy. Through panels, debates and newsmakers, the "Last Call" podcast delivers fresh takes on the biggest business topics of the day while also shining a light on the other important stories that listeners may have missed.
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Apr 19, 2023 • 47min
Iowa Debates Relaxing Child Labor Laws 4/18/23
Should a 16-year-old be allowed to work late at a restaurant on a school night? Iowa State Senators on either side of the child labor law debate join Last Call to debate rolling back child labor restrictions, as the state deals with a massive labor crunch.
Apr 18, 2023 • 47min
AI ‘Flips the Switch’ to Mimic Drake, The Weeknd 4/11/23
A viral song over the weekend was created using artificial intelligence. What does this small event signal about AI’s broader impact? The Last Call panel separates fact from fiction.
Apr 15, 2023 • 45min
Musk Joins AI Arms Race to Rival Startup He Co-founded 4/14/23
Elon Musk is a co-founder of Sam Altman's OpenAI, but left several years ago due to disagreements about how the company should be managed. He's now launching his own language generation company called X.AI.
Apr 14, 2023 • 47min
Banks Lead Off Earnings Season After Worrisome Quarter 4/13/23
Following the rapid collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, anxiety was rampant throughout the banking sector. Now Wall Street will get a closer look at how deposits may have changed in the past month.
Apr 13, 2023 • 47min
NPR Quits Twitter Over 'State-Affiliated' Label 4/12/23
Elon Musk sparring with news organizations like NPR and BBC, arguing that labeling them as "state-affiliated" isn't a misnomer. NPR's Chief Operating Officer joined Last Call to discuss the organization's decision to ditch the social media company.
Apr 12, 2023 • 47min
Biden Administration Pushing For More EVs, Do Americans Want Them? 4/11/23
The EPA is expected to announce unprecedented pollution limits on vehicles. Meanwhile, a new survey says about half of Americans are unlikely to buy an electric car as their next vehicle. An all-star lineup of guests break down the biggest business and policy headlines of the day on Last Call.
Apr 11, 2023 • 47min
How Musk’s Latest Investment in China is ‘Concerning’ U.S. Lawmakers 4/10/23
Elon Musk is taking Tesla’s investment in China to the next level amid rising tensions over Taiwan. Senator John Kennedy joined Last Call to break down why continued communication with China is key for both of the world’s two biggest economies.
Apr 7, 2023 • 43min
Elon Musk’s Grand Plan to Ditch Fossil Fuels Costs $10T, But Not Doing It Could Cost More 4/6/23
Elon Musk has unveiled his master plan to convert the world to 100% renewable energy — and while it requires tremendous investment — he estimates $4 trillion more could be lost if humans do nothing to address energy usage and carbon emissions. The Last Call panel breaks down why the ambitious proposal will — or will not — work.
Apr 6, 2023 • 45min
Chicago’s New Mayor Wants to Tax the Rich. Will It Do More Harm Than Good? 4/5/23
The Last Call panel breaks down the implications of Chicago’s mayoral election — and whether the companies in the city have a responsibility to help address issues like crime and housing.
Apr 5, 2023 • 45min
How Trump’s Charges Could Change Who Wall Street Backs in 2024 4/4/23
Former President Trump’s 34 felony counts are giving Wall Street donors pause — with some deep-pocketed republicans considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis instead.
