Topics include Goldman's consumer business, extreme weather's impact on economy, Softbank's Arm Holdings IPO, Chris Christie's anti-Trump stance, rise of Trump and potential challenges, performance of tech stocks and treasury yields, and cash investments and podcast recommendations.

Malaina Kapoor, founder of Women in National Security, discusses her book 'Defiant Dreams' with Sola Mahfouz, the subject of the book, sharing inspiring stories of overcoming obstacles in Afghanistan and the pursuit of education. They highlight the challenges faced by Afghan women under Taliban rule and the difficulties of obtaining visas for education in the US.

Guests on the podcast discuss commercializing quantum technology, macro issues facing the crypto industry, China's economic woes, and the state of US equity markets. They also explore the potential of quantum computing, the importance of customer relationships in computing, and inflation expectations and cheap mortgages.

China's influence in global finance and geopolitical complexities, Taiwan's plans for peace with China and the potential of China's economy, cryptocurrency scams and travel experiences, Code with Clossy's impact on diversity in engineering, insights into luxury villa booking in Ibiza, and booking tips for holiday travel.

Christopher Siefken, Global Head of Technology at Xenial, discusses the shift in fast food ordering and consumption. They explore the rise of kiosks and mobile ordering, innovations in drive-throughs, and the use of camera-based car recognition technology. The podcast also discusses the impact of the pandemic on the fast food industry, including increased mobile ordering and automation of tasks.

Jennifer Bartashus reports on Walmart earnings & outlook. Dr. Ian Lustbader discusses AI in medicine. Sheila Patel explores venture capital in 2023. Zeke Faux explains crypto scams. John Augustine shares closing thoughts. Topics include Walmart Plus, AI in medical imaging, VC challenges, online gambling scams, borrowing amidst high interest rates, and Fed's actions.

Topics include building initiatives to combat climate change and improve student achievement, the significance of daylighting in buildings, the impact of natural sunlight on mood and learning, retrofitting schools for natural light and energy efficiency, and the importance of holistic experiences and mental health.

Shehzad Qazi and Dexter Roberts break down the latest headlines out of China including concerns over the financial sector. Katie Thomas discusses retail earnings and the challenges of transitioning to household consumption in China. Jeff Krumpelman gives a bullish outlook on the consumer and stock market recovery.

Guest Brian Evergreen, author of Autonomous Transformation: Creating a More Human Future in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, discusses the potential of AI and importance of working with people. They also explore surprising AI run-up, impact of technology on society, the future of automation, and concerns of creative professionals in the entertainment industry.

Molly Smith and Ira Jersey discuss the latest US economic news and Fed policy. Isabelle Freidheim explains the goldmine of emerging markets for publicly traded companies. Joel Weber talks about the threat of war with China in Taiwan's next election. Lisa Erickson discusses the equity market and wealthy investor concerns.