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Recapping Powell’s Turbulent Legacy & Fans Go Crazy Over Swatch Collab

May 15, 2026

Summary

Hosts Neil Freiman and Toby Howell discuss Jerome Powell’s departure from the Federal Reserve as Kevin Warsh takes over amid rising inflation. They cover Honda’s historic first loss in 70 years due to failed EV investments and the tobacco industry’s gains following an FDA commissioner’s resignation. The episode also highlights the Audemars Piguet-Swatch collaboration, Cerebras’s massive IPO, and a viral incident involving a tourist harassing a Hawaiian monk seal.

Topics discussed

HydroJug Amazon Ads Sponsor NFL Schedule Release and Creep AT&T Business Sponsor Jerome Powell Leaves Fed Chair Audemars Piguet x Swatch Collab Stock of the Week: Tobacco Industry Sponsors: Aflac, Public, Toyota Dog of the Week: Honda's EV Loss Cerebras Systems IPO Success Instagram Launches 'Instance' Feature Tourist Arrested for Attacking Seal Outro and Carvana Sponsor
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