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Katrina Manson, tech and national security reporter, on Project Maven and AI in military use. Oleksandr Komarov, CEO of Kyivstar, on telecom resilience and wartime operations. Mike Collins, fixed-income strategist, on credit, rates and market drivers. Elliot Stein, litigation analyst, on the legal fight over subpoenas and courtroom standards. Multiple short, fast-moving conversations about law, markets and survival under strain.

Chris Whalen, former banker and risk analyst and chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, breaks down private credit turmoil. He talks about banks pulling back lending, retail investors in illiquid funds, and legal structures that shield managers. He also covers valuation quirks, stock hits at big alternative managers, and why these stresses may remain confined to private markets.

Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, on foreign investment and Ireland’s AI and energy push. Jason Greenblath, corporate credit strategist at American Century, on how markets and credit react to geopolitical shocks. Rockford Weitz, maritime security expert at Tufts, on mine threats and vulnerabilities in the Strait of Hormuz. They discuss oil price spikes, naval risks, credit stress points, and why companies still invest in Ireland.

Ashley Fliehr (Charlotte Flair), multi-time women’s wrestling champion turned angel investor and mental health advocate. She discusses investing in Self-Care Is For Everyone and expanding it from viral apparel to a media and product company. She talks about injury, identity, redefining strength, business partnerships, and why normalizing self-care matters for the next generation.

Ellen Wald, energy markets expert and author, explains how Middle East disruptions could jolt oil supply. Gary Evans, CEO of United States Antimony, discusses ramping U.S. critical-mineral production and defense grants. Gerry Doyle, global defense editor, analyzes how the U.S.-Iran conflict strains military stockpiles. They dig into oil, minerals, supply chains and military logistics in short, fast-moving conversations.

Alex Vatanka, a Middle East Institute senior fellow who focuses on Iran, breaks down Mojtaba Khamenei's sudden rise. He explains Mojtaba's background and the Revolutionary Guards' role. He outlines how the supreme leader role can be shaped and maps possible paths for Iran from reform to increased confrontation. The discussion explores what Tehran might seek from the U.S. and the regime's long-term pressures.

Anurag Rana, senior tech analyst who breaks down Oracle's AI-driven results. Mark Gurman, tech editor who previews Apple's $599 MacBook Neo and AI hurdles. Joe Mathieu, Washington reporter who unpacks chaotic White House messages on Iran. Kevin Gordon, macro strategist who assesses market fallout from oil swings. They discuss geopolitical communication shocks, AI infrastructure and spending, Apple's low‑cost Mac strategy, and market positioning amid uncertainty.

The conversation digs into a sudden spike in searches for 90s Calvin Klein styles tied to a popular streaming series. They explore why the current brand lineup does not match nostalgic demand and how ownership and runway choices shaped that gap. Listeners learn about a surge in secondhand shopping for authentic pieces and related accessory trends inspired by the show's looks.

Nancy Cook, a national political reporter who covers GOP dynamics; Jennifer Welch, a geoeconomics analyst focused on energy and markets; and Madison Muller, a pharma and biotech reporter. They dig into Trump’s Iran stance fracturing his movement. They discuss oil-price spikes, inflation risks and regional fallout. They also cover pharmaceutical deals, FDA moves and market reactions.

Alex Rodriguez, A-Rod Corp. chairman and sports investor, talks sports as an asset class, team valuations and media rights. Ed Price, former British trade official and NYU fellow, analyzes U.S. strikes on Iran, coalition dynamics and broader geopolitical signaling. Multiple lively conversations explore private capital in teams, strategic timing for strikes, and how global alliances shape outcomes.