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Fortune Daily breaks the traditional barrier between audience and newsroom. The show transforms Fortune’s trusted reporting into actionable, conversational and entertaining insights for an emerging class of business leaders.

  1. 1d ago

    The Big Mac Dilemma: Can McDonald's Fix Sales? | Fortune Daily

    McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski promised the chain wouldn’t get beat on value, yet sales growth has slowed to just 0.8% while Burger King surges ahead at 8.5%. So why are the Golden Arches losing their luster, and can high-end menu bets like the Big Arch burger win budget-conscious customers back? Fortune senior writer Phil Wahba breaks down what went wrong and what it will take to reverse course. Plus, Fortune Editorial Director Kristen Stoller turns the table on Ellie to ask what we can expect at  the upcoming Most Powerful Women Summit and what goes into planning Fortune’s premier gathering of female leaders. Finally, Executive Editorial Director Diane Brady hosts our CEO Source segment with Jason Buechel, CEO of Whole Foods Market and VP of Amazon Worldwide Grocery Stores, exploring the evolving future of grocery retail. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Why McDonald’s Is Losing Its Value Crown (ft. Phil Wahba) 11:59 - CEO Source: Jason Buechel, Whole Foods & Amazon 16:32 - Inside the Most Powerful Women Summit Preview Read Phil’s full article - https://fortune.com/2026/10/07/mcdonalds-earnings-growth-customers-meal-deals Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/  Additional images courtesy of Getty Images

  2. 3d ago

    The Rise of (Cute) AI Agents | Fortune Daily

    The era of personal AI agents is officially here. Meta has launched its new assistant app, Muse, designed to manage your schedule and do your shopping, while OpenAI has rolled out Dots to automate everyday tasks. But having an AI clear your to-do list comes with unprecedented access: your emails, calendar, and credit card details. Senior AI Reporter Emily Forlini joins the show to unpack the enormous data and financial stakes behind this shift, as well as OpenAI's new "mission interview" screening process for prospective hires. Plus, Fortune Brainstorm Editorial Director Andrew Nusca discusses Norway’s proposed ban on Meta smart glasses in public spaces and what it signals for the future of wearable tech and privacy. Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/  Additional images courtesy of Getty Images In this episode: 00:00 – The Rise of Personal AI Agents 10:16 – OpenAI’s "Mission Interviews" 15:40 – Meta Smart Glasses Face a Ban in Norway

    The Rise of (Cute) AI Agents | Fortune Daily

  3. 4d ago

    The Future of Financial Advice ft. Penny Pennington | Fortune Daily

    A historic $100 trillion wealth transfer is underway—and a major portion is shifting directly into the hands of women. While two-thirds of American women identify as the CFO of their households, many aren't driving the core family investments. So, what does the financial future look like? In this episode of Fortune Daily, Edward Jones Managing Partner Penny Pennington (#54 on Fortune's Most Powerful Women list) breaks down how this generational shift will transform society, why the path forward begins with blunt conversations, the pros and cons of using AI to manage your portfolio, and how to build a resilient, diversified strategy in today’s economy.  Plus, we examine the major business moves reshaping media and dining: • Paramount-Skydance Takeover: What the massive Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition means for consumers, streaming consolidation, and Hollywood. • Sweetgreen’s Fight Against the “Slop Bowl”: Fortune News Editor Cat Gioino talks with Sweetgreen's co-founder on how the fast-casual chain is rebounding after "cyclospora summer" and rethinking food quality. About Fortune Daily: Fortune Daily brings you essential daily analysis of the business trends, leadership strategies, and economic shifts shaping the global economy. Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/  Additional images courtesy of Getty Images Episode Chapters: 0:00 - Penny Pennington 14:25 - Paramount-Skydance Takes Over Warner Bros. Discovery 16:30 - Sweetgreen: Clawing Back After "Cyclospora Summer"

  4. 4d ago

    What Bankrupted Red Lobster | Fortune Daily

    Did $20 Endless Shrimp really sink Red Lobster—or was it just a punchline hiding a much bigger financial disaster? A new Fortune investigation reveals that the viral promotion was only the tip of the seafood tower. Behind the bankruptcy, mass restaurant closures, and devastated employee pensions lies a story of private-equity deals, skyrocketing lease obligations, and allegations of self-dealing by former owners. Fortune Business Editor Nick Lichtenberg joins Fortune Daily to break down how an iconic American dining staple lost its way, who really profited, and what this collapse signals for the broader restaurant industry. Plus, we look at Argentina’s new "golden passport" program designed to attract high-net-worth individuals and what it means for global wealth mobility. Read Nick’s full article: https://fortune.com/2026/10/01/red-lobster-endless-shrimp-bankruptcy-thai-union-private-equity-lawsuit/  Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/  00:00 Red Lobster 15:40 Argentina’s Golden Passports Additional images courtesy of Getty Images Illustration Credit: Micha Huigen for Fortune

    What Bankrupted Red Lobster | Fortune Daily

  5. Oct 1

    The Return of Uber’s Ousted Founder | Fortune Daily

    Nine years after being forced out of Uber by his own investors, Travis Kalanick is back in the spotlight—and he isn’t apologizing. Once viewed as the poster child for Silicon Valley's unchecked "tech bro" culture, Kalanick has resurfaced with Atoms, a bold new venture leveraging AI, automation, and robotics to prepare and deliver food without human intervention. But his comeback also signals a massive cultural vibe shift: why is Silicon Valley celebrating the founder it once treated as a cautionary tale? Fortune Finance & Crypto Editor Jeff John Roberts joins Fortune Daily to unpack what changed—Kalanick, the technology, or the venture capitalists writing the checks. Plus, Jeff breaks down Robinhood’s new agentic trading features and what automated investing means for the retail market, followed by a preview of Fortune’s upcoming AIQ conference with Fortune AI Editor Jeremy Kahn. Fortune Articles mentioned: Kalanick: https://fortune.com/2026/09/24/travis-kalanick-uber-comeback-atoms-ai-robotics-cloud-kitchens-silicon-valley/ Robinhood: https://fortune.com/2026/09/29/robinhood-trading-agents-hood-openai-anthropic/  AIQ 75: https://fortune.com/ranking/aiq/ Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/  Illustration by Nigel Buchanan for Fortune Additional images courtesy of Getty Images 00:00 Kalanick's Return 15:46 Robinhood's AI Agents 20:31 AIQ Summit

  6. Sep 30

    The End of College? Inside a16z’s School for Tech Titans | Fortune Daily

    Is the traditional college degree broken? Silicon Valley seems to think so. Andreessen Horowitz has officially launched a bold new experiment in San Francisco: a school for gifted high school graduates featuring no grades, no tests, no traditional teachers, and no accreditation. While the first cohort attends for free, future tuition could reach up to $90,000 a year. In this episode of Fortune Daily, Gagan Biyani, CEO of the Horowitz Andreessen Academy, joins us to discuss whether this unconventional model represents the future of higher education or an exclusive bet for the well-connected tech elite. Plus, Fortune Senior AI Reporter, Bea Nolan breaks down leaked Anthropic documents and what they reveal about the company's upcoming IPO. Additional images courtesy of Getty Images Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/  00:00 Gagan Biyani 17:32 Anthropic IPO

  7. Sep 29

    The Careers AI Can’t Replace ft. Mike Rowe | Fortune Daily

    Is learning a skilled trade now a safer financial bet than a four-year college degree? For nearly two decades, Dirty Jobs host Mike Rowe has warned that treating a college degree as the only path to success turned skilled trades into a "consolation prize." Today, that argument is more urgent than ever. As the AI boom reshapes white-collar work and tech, the AI revolution itself faces a massive bottleneck: a severe shortage of electricians, pipefitters, HVAC technicians, and lineworkers needed to build and power data centers and modern grids. In today's episode of Fortune Daily, Ellie Austin breaks down whether skilled trade careers are truly safe from automation, the shifting economics of college degrees, and why the physical backbone of the tech industry is in desperate need of labor.  Plus, Fortune Senior Editor Cat Gioino joins the show to discuss Alaska's beloved annual Fat Bear Week contest and how it supports national parks. In this episode: The AI boom’s hidden bottleneck: physical infrastructure and skilled labor Mike Rowe’s crusade for trades and the true ROI of a college degree Are trade careers durable against future automation? Fat Bear Week: How a viral bracket raises big money for national parks Subscribe to Fortune Daily for your essential weekday breakdown of business, technology, and economic shifts. Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/  Additional images courtesy of Getty Images 00:00 Mike Rowe 15:52 Fat Bear Week

  8. Sep 28

    When AI Becomes Management | Fortune Daily

    Read Kristin's article: https://fortune.com/2026/09/28/heres-what-the-ai-native-org-chart-could-look-like/  Submit your crazy workplace story to Kristin’s newsletter: https://fortune.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0Oohu2KagmZwGIS  In this episode of Fortune Daily, we dive into the unintended chaos AI is unleashing across the corporate world. According to reporting by Fortune Editorial Director Kristin Stoller, recruiters are drowning in AI-generated resumes, AI note-takers are invading the wrong meetings, and autonomous agents are spending money and making key operational decisions—completely upending the traditional org chart. One way an employer learned to cut through AI spam? Turn its employees into influencers and pay them extra to post. Fortune’s Kristin Stoller takes Fortune Daily inside Warp: the company helping employees grow their LinkedIn and X audiences to attract talent to the management startup.  Plus, in our Future of Work segment, Kristin joins us to break down a major Wall Street blunder: a senior Morgan Stanley banker accidentally emailed a confidential list of over 100 live deals to clients. We discuss the fallout, the viral Instagram leak, and our readers' own cringe-worthy work fails. Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/   Additional images courtesy of Getty Images and Destockd IBM Computer quote: https://simonwillison.net/2025/Feb/3/

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Fortune Daily breaks the traditional barrier between audience and newsroom. The show transforms Fortune’s trusted reporting into actionable, conversational and entertaining insights for an emerging class of business leaders.

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