AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
Summary
This episode covers the post-election tech stock sell-off, featuring interviews with venture capitalist Eileen Burbage and Congressman Henry Cuellar on AI investment risks and data center regulations. It also reports on the arrest of Thomas Markle for possessing child sexual abuse material, the sentencing of a Kenyan cult leader responsible for mass starvation, and the conviction of comedian Russell Brand.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship and BBC World Service introduction
Market update: Tech stocks and AI sector volatility
Analysis: AI industry prospects and midterm election impact
Interview: Rep. Henry Cuellar on data centers in Texas
Discussion: Tariffs, trade policy, and Iran negotiations
News: Thomas Markle charged with CSAM possession
Security: Bomb hoaxes disrupt European newsrooms
Cricket: Umpire duped by finger-clicking deception
Sponsorship: Stiefel financial services advertisement
Politics: Trump reshuffles White House staff
Kenya: Survivor and expert discuss Shakahola cult tragedy
UK: Russell Brand convicted of sexual offences
Spain: Families criticize handling of wildfire deaths
Archaeology: Ancient cannabis use found in Siberian tomb
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