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Feb 14, 2024 • 16min

Why Elon Musk is breaking up with Delaware

Exploring Delaware's popularity for company incorporation among Fortune 500 companies, particularly Elon Musk's frustration after a Delaware court annulled his $56 billion pay package from Tesla. The significance of Delaware's Court of Chancery in attracting companies, ruling on shareholder lawsuits, efficiency in M&A and proxy fights, and its historical roots. The implications of Elon Musk moving Tesla's incorporation to Texas and the challenges for the Texas Business Court. Elon Musk's decision to relocate Neuralink's incorporation to Nevada and its implications for Delaware and Nevada's reputation for controlling shareholders.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 17min

Baidu’s ‘do-or-die’ bet on AI

Baidu's struggle to keep up with competitors, their 'do-or-die' bet on AI, the use of Ernie in their AI projects, the reception and challenges of Baidu's AI project in China, and the future of their AI bet
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Jan 31, 2024 • 16min

Is this nuclear power’s moment?

The podcast discusses the recent attention and challenges faced by the nuclear power industry. Topics include new technological advancements, venture capital investments, boom-and-bust cycles, and controversies. It explores the reliability of nuclear power, development of Small Modular Reactor (SMR) technology, challenges in the US nuclear fuel supply chain, and difficulties in attracting investments. The importance of scaling up SMRs and government support are also highlighted.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 1min

Introducing: Swamp Notes from The FT News Briefing

Analyzing the 2024 US Presidential Election including polling numbers, campaign strategies, and legal battles. Introducing a new podcast that explores motivations of presidential candidates beyond the horse race and offers a global perspective.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 17min

BlackRock goes all in on infrastructure

BlackRock's CEO Larry Fink discusses the acquisition of Global Infrastructure Partners and its impact on the private capital industry. They explore the journey of GIP's founder Adebayo Ogunlacey and the challenges faced by the industry due to rising interest rates. The podcast also highlights the growing popularity of unlisted investments and their potential inclusion in retirement plans.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 18min

An IPO drought pushes investors to a murky marketplace

This podcast discusses the rise of venture secondary markets as IPOs and acquisitions slow down in Silicon Valley. It explores the challenges and differences of trading in these markets, the creation of Carter X to simplify share selling, a scandal involving startup Carter, and the lack of transparency in the trade and venture secondaries market.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 2min

Introducing Untold: The Retreat

The podcast explores the intense and sometimes difficult experiences that participants face at a meditation retreat, including feelings of terror and a break with reality. Despite these challenges, leaving the retreat is discouraged.
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Jan 10, 2024 • 21min

Ozempic’s unconventional origins

Explore Novo Nordisk's labs and the development of ozempic and wegovy, the challenges and success of Novo Nordisk, and the company's unique ownership structure. Also, discuss the future prospects and challenges faced by Novo Nordisk, and the benefits and risks of taking a long-term approach in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Jan 3, 2024 • 20min

Listener mailbag with Martin Wolf & more

Martin Wolf, FT columnist and editor, joins the show to answer listener questions about finance, markets, and the economy. They discuss topics such as the impact of interest rate hikes, the effects of increased mortgage payments, the importance of interest income for banks, regulatory changes since the global financial crisis, Germany's economic struggles, and the unpopularity of subsidy cuts.
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Dec 27, 2023 • 22min

TED Talks Daily: The next global superpower isn’t who you think

Political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses the shifting global power dynamics and the impact of the evolving global order. He explores the reasons behind geopolitical tensions, the rise of the digital order led by tech companies, and the power dynamics between tech companies and governments. He also delves into the future of AI regulation and the role of governments.

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