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Why Nvidia’s Buying AI Platform Hugging Face for $13 Billion

Sep 3, 2026 · 11m

Summary

Nvidia acquires AI platform Hugging Face for $13 billion to bolster open-weight models, while Fed Governor Waller signals support for holding interest rates steady. The episode examines the impact of Trump’s endorsement on potential 2028 Republican presidential candidates and reports on Leon Black’s lawsuit against the House Oversight Committee. Additionally, it covers the death of feminist icon Gloria Steinem and the indictment of an ICE officer.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: ReliaQuest cyber defense Headlines: Nvidia, Trump endorsements, Gloria Steinem Nvidia acquires Hugging Face for $13B Fed Governor Waller supports holding rates steady Dutch central bank moves gold from NY to London Maria Bartiromo parts ways with Fox News Preview: 2028 presidential race and Iowa Sponsor: Polymarket prediction market Republicans eye 2028: Trump's endorsement power Leon Black sues House Oversight Committee ICE officer charged with lying about shooting Feminist icon Gloria Steinem dies at 92
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