Best WSJS Sports Podcasts (2025)

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Inside Visa’s Tech-Charged Future: From Crypto to AI 28:18

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Every second, tens of thousands of transactions cross Visa’s global network. Last year alone, the company processed more than $13 trillion in purchases – nearly triple the size of Japan’s economy. Now, one of the largest payment networks in the world wants to become even bigger. On this episode of Bold Names, Rajat Taneja, Visa’s president of techn…

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Season preview, Over/Under, international recruiting, season predictions 49:50

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Wisconsin's exhibition slate is in the books. Zach and Jesse discuss what they've seen so far and look ahead to how the season could play out. They debate some over/unders, talk about Jesse's story on Wisconsin's international recruiting and finish with some season predictions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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This Tech Founder's $1.3 Billion Company Is Taking On Apple and Samsung 29:42

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Can a startup beat Apple and Samsung on their own turf? Carl Pei, the founder and CEO of Nothing, is betting on it. Growing up in Sweden, Pei was captivated by American gadgets like Apple’s first iPod. But over time, he says, those products lost their edge. On the latest episode of Bold Names, Pei joins WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins to exp…

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Why This Investor Says the AI Boom Isn’t the Next Dot-Com Crash 31:06

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The artificial intelligence boom has sparked one of the costliest building sprees in history. By 2028, investment in chips, servers and data centers could hit nearly $3 trillion, according to Morgan Stanley. To help fund the build-out, tech companies are taking on huge amounts of debt, raising concerns of a possible bubble. On the latest episode of…

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Brad Davison joins the show 29:49

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New Wisconsin special assistant to the head coach is a familiar face for Badgers fans -- Brad Davison. The former UW guard joins the show to talk about how he ended up back in Madison so quick, his excitement level, what he brings to the table, thoughts on Nick Boyd and John Blackwell, his long-term coaching plans and much more. See omnystudio.com/…

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The Google Exec Reinventing Search in the AI Era 33:56

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Every day, billions of searches flow through Google, making it not just the world’s most popular search engine, but one of history’s most valuable products. Yet for the first time in nearly 30 years, the company’s dominance is under threat. Generative artificial intelligence tools like Open AI’s ChatGPT and Perplexity are changing how people find i…

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Condoleezza Rice on Beating China in the Tech Race: 'Run Hard and Run Fast' 35:05

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Condoleezza Rice’s experience navigating geopolitical tensions and uncertainty gives her a background few people have. The former secretary of state currently leads the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and is a founding partner at Rice, Hadley, Gates & Manuel LLC, a strategic consulting firm. On this week’s episode of Bold Names, she speak…

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The Google-Backed Startup Taking on Elon Musk in Humanoid Robotics 31:46

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Who will take care of you in old age? Jeff Cardenas, the CEO and co-founder of Apptronik, says the answer is robots. The startup founder set out to build a smart, dexterous robot after watching his grandfathers grow old and dependent in their later years. Beyond healthcare, Cardenas sees robots as essential to U.S. economic growth and national secu…

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Nolan Winter joins the show, practice is underway, Overreaction, er No? 50:31

1M ago50:31

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The basketball team started practice officially this week. Zach and Jesse discuss all the new faces, play some Overreaction, er No? and talk about a tough Big Ten slate. Then junior center Nolan Winter joins the show to chat about his offseason, where he’s at physically, what he’s seen from his new teammates, what will be different this year and mu…

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How the U.S. Stacks Up to China’s ‘Engineering State’ 38:25

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The relationship between the U.S. and China is typically framed as competitive and even adversarial. Each superpower brings strengths and weaknesses to how it approaches its society, business and growth. In his new book "Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future," author and China expert Dan Wang, frames the key differences between the two su…

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Why IBM's CEO Thinks His Company Can Crack Quantum Computing 35:19

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After spending much of the 2010s in the doldrums, IBM has made something of a comeback in the past five years under the leadership of CEO Arvind Krishna. That's thanks to a lot of the success in its hybrid cloud business, as well as its consulting services. All of this has led to a surge in the company's share price. Now, IBM is betting that quantu…

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Bold Names Is Back 3:11

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Every day, Wall Street Journal journalists talk with the most powerful, influential and interesting people. WSJ columnists Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins are bringing some of those conversations directly to you. Bold Names returns with new episodes on Fridays starting September 12 on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. Let us know what yo…

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From AI and Defense Tech, to Tariffs and the New Streaming Wars: The Best of Bold Names 48:03

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WSJ’s Christopher Mims and Tim Higgins take a trip into the Bold Names podcast archives. They’ve covered everything from artificial intelligence and humanoid robots, to the online sports betting industry and the new streaming wars. Check out highlights from some of their favorite interviews. Plus, Tim and Christopher look back on what made these co…

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Space Trucks: One Startup’s Plan to Get the U.S. Back on the Moon 50:17

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Longtime space rivals Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos are vying to reach outer space with their giant rockets. Meanwhile, an ecosystem of other space-related startups are racing to be ready to set up shop on the moon and Mars. Lunar Outpost is one of three companies competing to build a space truck for NASA's Artemis missions. Founder and CEO Justin Cyrus…

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How Tubi Is Coming for Netflix and YouTube in the New Streaming Wars 47:14

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Tubi is a free ad-supported streaming service that's gaining ground on big players like Netflix and Amazon. It has the largest content library of any streaming platform, full of obscure gems and films by up and comers, including one starring TikTok influencer Noah Beck. Tubi CEO Anjali Sud says that by putting viewers first, the streamer is "expand…

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Are AI Agents the Future of Business? Salesforce Is Betting $8 Billion on It 40:50

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Informatica isn’t a household name, but it plays a crucial role in helping companies like Toyota and Unilever manage and organize vast amounts of data. As artificial intelligence becomes more powerful, that data is like a gold mine. Customer relationship software company Salesforce recently struck a multibillion-dollar deal to acquire Informatica. …

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Encore: Could Amazon’s Zoox Beat Tesla and Waymo in the Robotaxi Race? 40:40

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With Elon Musk’s Tesla piloting its robotaxi service in Austin, Texas and Waymo expanding, it’s the perfect time to revisit our interview with Zoox CEO Aicha Evans. She went deep with WSJ’s Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims on her decisions to sell the company to Amazon for over $1.2 billion and to keep Zoox’s radical design for a driverless car tha…

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Tariffs, EVs and China: A CEO Insider’s View of the Car Business 41:29

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For months, the complex global auto industry has grappled with the added challenge of navigating the Trump administration’s trade war. That gives Swamy Kotagiri, the CEO of Magna International, a first-hand perspective of how tariffs, trade negotiations and shifting supply chains are reshaping the future of the business, today. How is the largest a…

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Why José Andrés Says We Need Leaders Who Believe in ‘Longer Tables’ 35:12

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José Andrés knows what it’s like to work under pressure. From managing the chaos of restaurant kitchens, to running a global business empire, to helping feed people in disaster zones, the celebrity chef doesn’t like to sit still, especially when it comes to food. On a special bonus episode of the Bold Names podcast, Andrés speaks to WSJ’s Christoph…

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Joe Krabbenhoft joins the show, Elijah Gray commits, breaking down the 2025-2026 roster 46:30

4M ago46:30

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Wisconsin finished its roster for the upcoming season by adding forward Elijah Gray. Assistant coach Joe Krabbenhoft joins the show to discuss Gray and early impressions of the other transfers. The guys also discuss the new roles for John Blackwell and Nolan Winter, recruiting international players and the challenge of rebuilding your roster every …

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How Microsoft’s AI Chief Defines ‘Humanist Super Intelligence’ 43:00

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Few people developing artificial intelligence have as much experience in the field as Microsoft AI CEO Mustafa Suleyman. He co-founded DeepMind, helped Google develop its large language models and designed AI chatbots with personality at his former startup, Inflection AI. Now, he’s tasked with leading Microsoft’s efforts on its consumer AI products…

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Booz Allen CEO on Silicon Valley’s Turn to Defense Tech: ‘We Need Everybody.’ 38:04

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Horacio Rozanski says he is obsessed with speed. As the CEO of Booz Allen Hamilton, a company that helps government agencies leverage the latest advances in technology used by the private sector, he has insight into the global race to develop artificial intelligence, especially in the realm of warfare. How does Rozanski see the relationship between…

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This CEO Says Global Trade Is Broken. What Comes Next? 37:56

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Evan Smith is the co-founder and CEO of Altana, one of a few companies that have a global view and insight into the world’s supply chains. Think LinkedIn, but with the ability to track every step of a product’s movement from raw materials to store shelves. That lets him see firsthand how President Trump’s tariffs have thrown global trade networks i…

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This Company Has a Plan to Beat Neuralink at the Brain-Computer Interface Game 35:17

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What if you could control computers with just a thought? Precision Neuroscience is one of several companies working to make that a reality. Michael Mager is the co-founder and CEO of the brain-computer interface company whose technology aims to give patients with severe mobility issues new ways to interact with the digital world. How does Precision…

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Venture Capitalist Sarah Guo’s Surprising Bet on Unsexy AI 35:39

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What's next for artificial intelligence beyond autonomous agents and next-gen language models? Sarah Guo, the founder of venture capital firm Conviction, is a rising star among Silicon Valley investors. She says the next big wave of AI innovation could transform the business world. What is she looking for in investment opportunities? And why does G…

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How Zipline’s Drones Are Taking Off in the U.S. and Rivaling Amazon 32:52

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After flying 100 million miles and making over 1.4 million deliveries using autonomous drones, Zipline CEO and co-founder Keller Rinaudo Cliffton is looking to transform how same-day delivery works in the U.S. His company has spent years shipping medical supplies across countries like Rwanda, Ghana and Kenya. But will Zipline become a household nam…

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70,000 Bets a Minute: How FanDuel’s Parent Is Winning at Sports Gambling 32:23

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Peter Jackson, the CEO of Flutter Entertainment, leads a global sports betting empire. With the U.S.-based FanDuel as its crown jewel, he has a prime view of one of the fastest-growing and most profitable entertainment industries in the world. How is Flutter using technology to supercharge sports betting, while grappling with its potential harms? J…

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What This Former USAID Head Had to Say About Elon Musk and DOGE 32:55

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Rajiv Shah, president of the Rockefeller Foundation and former head of USAID, has spent his career on the frontlines of the fight against global poverty. That gives him unique insight into the rapidly changing world of foreign aid and philanthropy. How are NGOs attempting to fill the funding gaps left as the Trump administration turns inward? Shah …

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Coming Soon: Bold Names Season Three 2:00

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Every day, Wall Street Journal reporters talk with the most powerful, influential and interesting people. On the next season of WSJ’s Bold Names podcast, columnists Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims are bringing some of those conversations directly to you. Join them, starting Friday, April 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc…

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Season recap, reacting to the transfer portal additions and departures 43:53

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Wisconsin's season came to an end two weeks ago. Since then, the roster has undergone an extensive revamping that is still ongoing. Zach and Jesse return to talk about how the season ended but spend most of the time discussing the comings and goings from the transfer portal and what still needs to be done heading into next year. See omnystudio.com/…

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Badgers beat Montana, getting ready for BYU, WSJ's Jim Polzin joins 56:33

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The Badgers took care of Montana on Thursday. Zach and Jesse look back at the game and what went right. Then Jim Polzin joins from Denver to discuss the Montana game, preview BYU, Greg Gard's March legacy and more. The guys close with some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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‘Businesses Don’t Like Uncertainty’: How Cisco Is Navigating AI and Trump 2.0 31:12

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Few people sit at the nexus of business and politics like Cisco CEO Chuck Robbins. As head of a company that makes much of the infrastructure underlying the internet and artificial intelligence systems, and as chairman of the lobbying group Business Roundtable, Robbins has a unique perspective on the rapid changes facing both Silicon Valley and Was…

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NCAA Tournament is here for Wisconsin, reaction to Big Ten Tournament, listener questions 59:52

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The NCAA Tournament has arrived. Zach and Jesse react to the Badgers not getting put in Milwaukee, the challenge of playing Thursday in Denver, a little about what they are facing in Montana and their potential path to a deep run in the tournament. They also get into what was largely a successful four days at the Big Ten Tournament. They close with…

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Could Amazon’s Zoox Beat Tesla and Waymo in the Robotaxi Race? 32:50

8M ago32:50

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When Aicha Evans took over robotaxi startup Zoox from its founders in 2019, she made two big moves: selling the company to Amazon for over $1.2 billion, and keeping Zoox’s radical design for a driverless car that looks like a lounge on wheels, with no steering wheel or brake pedal. Now, as the robotaxi industry drives toward a pivotal moment in pub…

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Time for the Big Ten Tournament, injury concerns, listener questions 40:34

8M ago40:34

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Wisconsin is entering the postseason having lost three of its last five, including the disaster against Penn State. Zach and Jesse discuss where the team is heading into the Big Ten Tournament, what needs to happen for them to get back on track, the injury concerns and more. They also answer some listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for …

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Palmer Luckey's 'I Told You So' Tour: AI Weapons and Vindication 31:07

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Palmer Luckey, the founder of weapons manufacturer Anduril, was part of a minority in the tech sector that supported President Trump during his first run at the White House. Now, Luckey wields influence in both Silicon Valley and Washington, D.C.–and he’s using it to secure U.S. military contracts while trying to remake the government’s approach to…

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March has arrived, Overreaction, er No?, Listener questions 54:23

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It's finally March! Zach and Jesse discuss the Badgers loss at Michigan State and win at Minnesota. They also get into whether the recent shooting lull is a concern, the impact of Jack Janicki, Max Klesmit's injury, how to approach the Big Ten Tournament and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Humanoid Robot Startups Are Hot. This AI Expert Cuts Through the Hype. 31:07

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Ayanna Howard is dean of The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering, an IEEE Senior Member, and a top expert on two of the most hyped fields in tech: humanoid robots and artificial intelligence. Combining these technologies could allow advanced bots to take on all sorts of tasks, from helping pack boxes at warehouses, to taking care of the …

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Wisconsin bounces back vs Washington, Overreaction, er No?, Michigan State up next 40:13

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Wisconsin rebounded from a tough loss against Oregon with a blowout of Washington. Zach and Jesse discuss the collapse vs the Ducks and whether there is any long-term concern there. Then they get into John Blackwell's big day against the Huskies and a strong bench performance. The guys also get into some Overreaction, er No?, and look ahead to Mich…

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Reid Hoffman Says AI Isn’t an ‘Arms Race,’ but America Needs to Win 30:11

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LinkedIn co-founder and Silicon Valley venture capitalist Reid Hoffman is cautiously optimistic about the future of artificial intelligence. In his new book, “Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right With Our AI Future,” he argues that the current state of AI is similar to the automobile at the start of the 20th century. What does that mean for wh…

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Max Klesmit joins the show, Overreaction, er No?, Milwaukee (?) 50:01

9M ago50:01

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Wisconsin has won five straight. Guard Max Klesmit joins the show to discuss what is working so well, the crazy stretch John Tonje is on, why this team is different than the past two, Big Ten title chances, potentially playing in Milwaukee for the NCAAs and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Why Bilt’s CEO Wants You To Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card 28:37

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Bilt Rewards founder and CEO Ankur Jain took inspiration from American Express’s rewards programs when his company began offering people loyalty points for paying monthly rent. Now, he wants to add homeowners to his customer base by allowing them to get rewards points for their mortgage payments. What does that mean for Bilt’s business, and for its…

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Wisconsin coach Greg Gard joins the show, Selection Sunday 34 days away, Purdue up next 59:51

9M ago59:51

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The guys welcome Wisconsin coach Greg Gard to the show to discuss a ton of topics, including whether John Tonje has been the best transfer UW has ever brought in, his feelings on potentially playing in Milwaukee for the NCAA Tournament, the challenge of retaining players like Nolan Winter and John Blackwell and much more. See omnystudio.com/listene…

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Introducing: Bold Names 2:58

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Every day, Wall Street Journal reporters talk with the most powerful, influential and interesting people. Now, we’re bringing some of those conversations directly to you. Introducing Bold Names, a new interview series where we hear directly from the leaders behind bold name companies. Hosted by WSJ columnists Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims. The n…

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The CEO Who Says Cheaper AI Could Actually Mean More Jobs 29:44

9M ago29:44

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Cloud storage used to be a sleepy part of the computing world but, with artificial intelligence becoming cheaper than ever, the companies collecting and protecting that data are now a hot investment. That includes cloud storage company Box, which has seen its stock climb nearly 40% this year. Its customers include most of the Fortune 500, including…

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Why Elon Musk’s Battery Guy Is Betting Big on Recycling 28:12

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JB Straubel was Elon Musk’s battery guy. Now he’s trying to turn what some see as trash into power for the electric vehicle revolution. Straubel was there at the earliest days of Tesla, and in his 15 years with the electric vehicle company, he played an integral role: he developed the battery pack used in the first Tesla vehicle, was the company’s …

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and the AI ‘Fantasy Land’ 24:57

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Marc Benioff is one of the most outspoken names in tech. The billionaire co-founder of customer relationship software company Salesforce has been pivoting the company’s focus to artificial intelligence agents to help its clients manage customer service and other needs. But he has some strong opinions about how others are promoting AI, from how Micr…

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Why This Tesla Pioneer Says the Cheap EV Market 'Sucks' 27:43

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Tesla, and its CEO Elon Musk, are the big names in electric vehicles, but a lot of competitors are nipping at their heels, including one led by a former top Tesla engineer. Peter Rawlinson is the CEO of Lucid, a billion-dollar auto startup he says has better technology than its rivals. The company recently completed a $1.75 billion stock offering, …

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Carter Gilmore joins the show, listener questions 50:36

9M ago50:36

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Wisconsin split a pair of road games this past week. Zach and Jesse discuss the efforts against Maryland and Northwestern. Then, forward Carter Gilmore joins to talk about his huge day against the Wildcats, his career, what's changed for him this season, his future and more. The guys close with listener questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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An Update on The Future of Everything 1:47

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A brief message about some changes coming to The Future of Everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy The Wall Street Journal