Anu Bradford, Professor at Columbia Law School, discusses her book Digital Empires: The Global Battle to Regulate Technology, exploring the impact of European Union's tech regulations, different models of digital transformation, and the need for collaboration between the US and the EU to regulate big tech.

Amazon plans to invest up to $4 billion in AI startup, Anthropic, while experts discuss the bond market and the possibility of negative interest rates in the US. They also explore investment opportunities in Asia, political strategies behind government shutdowns, and potential risks to the investment environment and consumer spending.

Aaron Ryder, producer of Dumb Money, discusses making a movie about the GameStop short squeeze phenomenon. They talk about their research process, financing the film during the meme stock craze, and their favorite moments while making the movie.

Topics discussed include China's economic risks and geopolitical threats, navigating dynamic work environments, the impact of climate change on companies, investing in data for development, the use of technology in data collection, investing in fossil fuel energy companies and decarbonization, working conditions in Dollar General stores, the role of stores in small communities, researching Tom Wolf's papers, upcoming content and guest author, financial regulation and concentration of wealth, and mindfulness and connectivity in the world of cooking.

Auto reporter Gabrielle Coppola and CEO Diana Lee discuss UAW strike impact on GM and Stellantis, while CEO Eloisa Lewis explains reimagining projects to be more regenerative. Joel Weber and Randall Williams talk about Deion Sanders' influence on college football. Sylvia Jablonski reflects on tech and growth companies debate.

Anastasia Volkova, CEO of Regrow, discusses science-based technology for the agriculture industry. The podcast explores decarbonizing agriculture and reducing emissions, including the importance of data and the adoption of circular systems. It also highlights the need for data-driven solutions in achieving transparency and aligning with climate targets.

Cisco Systems acquires Splunk for $28 billion, marking its largest acquisition and foray into software and AI-powered data analysis. ConnectOne Bank CEO discusses the implications of Fed policy for banks and small businesses. Professor of Epidemiology at Johns Hopkins shares insights on Pfizer and Moderna booster vaccines. Mastercard Community Pass founder talks about transforming social service delivery in remote communities in Africa and South Asia. Bloomberg Businessweek explores the Fed's challenges and drive to the close with Hilary Kramer, CIO at Kramer Capital Research.

Alex Tapscott, Co-Founder of the Blockchain Research Institute, discusses the implications of Web3 in his book. They explore the role of stable coins, scalability, big companies entering the space, and the potential impact of Web3 on industries like housing and art.

Yelena Shulyatyeva and Stuart Paul discuss the Fed's decision, Lee Klaskow reports on FedEx earnings, Peter Platzer talks about fighting climate change via satellite technology, Joel Weber and Brendan Case discuss working conditions at Dollar General, and Larry Pitkowsky shares his thoughts on the recent Federal Reserve meeting.

Fed Chair Jay Powell's cautious approach and economic projections are analyzed. Key points from Powell's press conference include optimistic GDP growth projection and concerns about achieving inflation target. The hosts discuss Powell's recent speech, noting the absence of a cohesive narrative and the risk management approach driving the Fed's decisions. Upcoming focal points for the Fed include limited data before the next meeting, event risk, higher oil prices, student loan repayments, and the temporary nature of the UAW strike and government shutdown. The hosts analyze Powell's remarks on Fed policy, discussing their implications for financial markets and their expectations of the Fed.