Trump Mail-In Request Rejected; Obama Weighs In on AI
Summary
The Supreme Court rejected President Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots ahead of the midterms, allowing states to continue existing processes. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is boosting oil supply via the Strait of Hormuz after pipeline disruptions, and the Pentagon acknowledged weapons shortages due to the Middle East war. The episode also covers the AI controversy, with Trump clashing with tech firms and Obama warning of potential catastrophe. In markets, 10-year Treasury yields near 20-year highs ahead of a Fed rate hike, while Bank of America shares fell on flat trading revenue.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship segments: IBM, Global Payments, Cincinnati Insurance
Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to restrict mail ballots
Middle East: Saudi oil supply and US weapons shortages
AI regulation debate: Trump, Obama, and Congress
Markets: Treasury yields, Fed rate decision, Bank of America
US-Canada trade dispute and PM Carney's red lines
Treasury Secretary Bessent faces House testimony
Bloomberg Business Week best business schools list
News roundup: AI deepfakes, NYC lawsuit, Emmy Awards
Bloomberg Sports Update: Monday Night Football results
Sponsorship segments: ChatGPT, Optum, Asana
Interview: Legal analysis of mail ballot ruling
Show outro and final sponsorship segments
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