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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