Podcast Episodes

Bytes: Week in Review - Anthropic and the Pentagon face off, OpenAI teams up with consulting firms and Mac Mini moves to the U.S.

This week, OpenAI turns to consultants to get more companies to integrate AI coworkers.

Plus, Apple will be making its Mac Mini in Texas.

But first, U.…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

A private credit market boom

The private credit market has grown fivefold since 2008 — it’s somewhere near the $2 trillion-mark globally. In this episode, we explain why policies…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Kai returns to unpack Trump's new tariff

Things have felt pretty chaotic in this economy since the Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s signature tariffs last week. On today’s show, K…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

What it costs to become an Olympian or Paralympian

Now that the Winter Olympics have wrapped up, the Milan Cortina Paralympic Games kick off on March 6. Dozens of athletes will represent Team USA in s…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

What's behind the Anthropic-Pentagon feud?

The AI company Anthropic is loosening some of its core safety principles. Anthropic unveiled a new policy on safeguards earlier this week, moving fro…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

U.S. grants Cuba access to some Venezuelan oil

From the BBC World Service: The United States says it will allow some small Venezuelan oil shipments to reach Cuba, providing a lifeline to the Carib…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Physical media's comeback

Move over, streaming services. Physicial media is making a comback. A Consumer Reports survey finds that nearly half of people in the US are watchin…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

How do I cope with layoff anxiety?

With more layoffs in the news, a lot of workers are feeling spooked. It can be hard not to spiral into what ifs: What if the next paycheck is my last…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

Expect and you shall recieve

Consumer surveys show us Americans think inflation will climb in the coming years. That belief could be one reason inflation actually does climb. See…

1 month, 4 weeks ago

The ripple effects of AI splurging

First up, AI has driven a market moodiness as of late. Broader anxieties have sparked sell-offs, while bullish tech optimism has also boosted stock i…

1 month, 4 weeks ago