Wall Street Week

Your Brain on AI, Rare Earth Race, College Enrollment Cliff

October 2, 2026·48 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

This week, National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says AI’s productivity boost may be much larger than official economic data currently indicate. And, AI companies are largely in agreement that the technology needs guardrails, but the ethical implications of AI could also create new opportunities for liberal arts education. Plus, America is rebuilding a critical minerals supply chain after decades of Chinese dominance. Later, America’s shrinking college-age population is forcing universities to compete for fewer students.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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