Trump, Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Meeting; Oil Extends Decline
Sep 21, 2026 · 17m
Summary
The episode covers the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, highlighting new US-China AI dialogues and tech leaders attending the state dinner. It also discusses the Iran conflict, including oil price drops and diplomatic mediation efforts. Other topics include Germany’s historic election defeat, Russia’s parliamentary landslide, and Citi’s CEO on AI cyber risks. The show concludes with updates on Paramount’s settlement talks, the Clancy trial, and NFL results.
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Show Intro and Hosts
US-China AI Talks and Trump-Xi Summit
Iran Diplomacy and Strait of Hormuz
Oil Prices and Diesel Cost Surge
Qatar Mediation in Iran-US Negotiations
Zelensky-Trump Meeting and NYC Mayor
Greenland Security Pact and Business
German Election Defeat for CDU
Russian Elections and Ukrainian Drone Attack
Market Outlook and Fed Policy Signals
AI Cyber Risks and Anthropic's Essay
Paramount Settlement Talks with California
Lindsey Clancy Trial and Ex-Husband Interview
ICE Shooting in Austin, Texas
Trump Bans News Outlets from White House
Trump Proposes Splitting Vaccines
Bloomberg Sports Update: NFL Results
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Interview: US-China AI Dialog Details
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