Wall Street Exec. Tapped for Treasury Secretary & European EV Market In Trouble?

Episode 460: Neal and Toby explain why President-Elect Donald Trump chose former Hedge Fund Manager Scott Bessent for Treasury Secretary and what it means for the federal government's finance department. Next up, why was Indian Billionaire Gautam Adani was charged in a US bribery case, and the battery startup that lost $15 billion that could hinder EV progression in Europe. Then the winners of the weekend are box office hits 'Wicked' and 'Gladiator II', and then the game of Chess. Finally a look ahead at this upcoming week.

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00:00 - Turkey Pardon 

02:15 - Scott Bessent Nominated for Treasury Secretary 

08:15 - Gautam Adani vs DOJ

12:45 - EV Battery Maker Bankruptcy 

17:45 - ‘Glicked’ at the Box Office 

21:20 - New Look Chess

24:45 - Week Ahead 

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