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Thursday · 17 min
Inside Chevron’s Massive Bet on AI & Energy | Fortune Daily
Oil prices remain volatile, artificial intelligence is demanding more power than the electrical grid can easily handle, and energy CFOs are deciding where billions of capital will flow next. Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner joins Fortune Daily to discuss how one of America’s largest energy giants (No. 21 on the Fortune 500) is navigating these shifts—from continuing investments in Venezuela to signing a 20-year natural-gas supply agreement for Microsoft’s massive data center project in Texas. Bonner breaks down energy security, AI’s unprecedented power appetite, and what consumers should expect on their energy bills as winter approaches. Also on today's episode: • Term Sheet Preview: How did prebiotic soda brand Poppi scale from a local farmers' market booth into a $1.95 billion beverage powerhouse? Senior Writer and Editor Allie Garfinkle talks with the founder to uncover the blueprint behind their rapid growth.- watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqcD2QIeEH8 Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/ Additional images courtesy of Getty Images 00:00 - Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner on AI & Energy Demand 14:04 - Term Sheet: How Poppi Became a $1.95B Soda Brand
Wednesday · 18 min
Effective Altruism Explained: Why the Pentagon Is Attacking AI 'Doomers' | Fortune Daily
Why has Effective Altruism, a philanthropic philosophy built on solving charity like a math problem, become the center of Washington's biggest battle over AI? From major figures at OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google DeepMind to sharp criticism from defense officials, the movement is facing unprecedented political scrutiny. Senior AI reporter Bea Nolan joins Fortune Daily to break down what Effective Altruists actually believe, why critics claim it threatens technological progress, and what the debate over AI "doomers" means for the future of the industry. Also on today's episode: • Imperia Launch: First Lady Melania Trump rings the NYSE opening bell to debut Imperia, an invite-only network designed as a "Davos for women" connecting female CEOs with global capital and dealmakers. • Under the Radar: Business Editor Nick Lichtenberg explores how Gen Z is building wealth with help from parents—and the economic guilt driving families to step in. Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/ Additional images courtesy of Getty Images 00:00 - Why Washington Is Targeting Effective Altruism 01:48 - Inside the AI Doomer Debate with Bea Nolan 11:25 - Melania Trump Launches "Imperia" at NYSE 13:48 - How Gen Z Relies on the Bank of Mom and Dad
Tuesday · 24 min
When to Spend Everything ft. Bill Perkins | Fortune Daily
Bill Perkins, hedge fund manager, high-stakes poker player, and author of the bestselling Die With Zero, sits down with Fortune Daily to challenge everything we’ve been taught about saving and spending money. Bill discusses: How AI pushes executives into a “productivity trap” The ideal age to give your kids their inheritance Advice for the coming wave of young AI millionaires and billionaires Whether dying with zero is still realistic in an era of longevity breakthroughs What a 20-something should do with their last $100 each month His take on Warren Buffett’s approach to wealth and giving, and why he thinks earlier philanthropy would have had a bigger impact Plus, on today’s episode: The Business of Sports: Fortune’s Most Powerful Woman Editor, Emma Hinchliffe, breaks down the controversy surrounding Sydney Sweeney’s ad for Novig, and what it says about celebrity, sports, and brand risk. Anatomy of a Deal: Fortune News Editor Cat Gioino unpacks the joint press conference between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Donald Trump, and what the unlikely pairing could mean for the city. Read the articles mentioned: Sydney Sweeney and Novig: https://fortune.com/2026/09/16/sydney-sweeney-novig-ad-sports-prediction-market-female-athletes-why-it-went-wrong/ President Trump and Mayor Mamdani Joint Press Conference: https://fortune.com/2026/09/21/trump-mamdani-press-conference-new-york-city-sunnyside-queens-housing-federal-funds/ Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/ Additional images courtesy of Getty Images 00:00 Bill Perkins 16:07 Sydney Sweeney 20:53 Trump and Mamdani
Monday · 23 min
Why Viral Views Don’t Equal a Business (And What Does) | Fortune Daily
Adam Faze is helping creators build the next generation of television. The producer and co-founder of FazeWorld sits down with Fortune Daily to discuss: • Why creators are moving beyond TikTok and building long-form shows on YouTube • How hundreds of millions of views can translate into surprisingly little money • The business model behind creator-led shows like Boy Room and Keep the Meter Running • Why he believes creators should stop chasing virality and focus on making “amazing television” • What the creator economy can learn from Hollywood, and where traditional media is getting it wrong • Why the next generation of stars may come from creators who build original IP from scratch Plus on today's episode: • Anatomy of a Deal: What is the true value of cultural influence? Art-o-nomics founder Halim Flowers sits down to discuss his index helping artists and athletes measure their market worth. • The Business of Sports: USA SailGP CEO Mike Buckley talks with Fortune's Executive Editorial Director Diane Brady about his strategy to bring racing fans to the water. Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/ Additional images courtesy of Getty Images 00:00 Adam Faze 14:07 Halim Flowers 18:24 Mike Buckley
September 17 · 22 min
How Lucy Guo Became a Self-Made AI Billionaire | Fortune Daily
At just 21 years old, Lucy Guo co-founded Scale AI. Two years later, she walked away and went on to become the world’s youngest self-made female billionaire. Now, she’s building Passes, a creator monetization platform shaping the future of digital media. Lucy sits down with Fortune Daily to discuss: • Building an AI giant before the boom • Bouncing back from a contentious exit • Early bets on Anthropic and the future of artificial intelligence • How a new generation of multi-hyphenate tech founders is wielding global influence Also on today's show: • Fame to Fortune: Kristin Stoller sits down with two-time World Cup champion and former USWNT goalie Ashlyn Harris to break down the business of sports. • High Stakes Strategy: Former FBI lead hostage negotiator and CEO of The Black Swan Group, Chris Voss, shares negotiation tactics for high-net-worth, high-security environments. Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/ Additional images courtesy of Getty Images 00:00 Lucy Guo 14:25 Ashlyn Harris 18:40 Chris Voss
September 16 · 20 min
Why ChatGPT’s Founder Wants to Pump the Brakes on AI | Fortune Daily
Should the tech industry drastically slow down AI development? On today’s episode of Fortune Daily, we break down an intense weekend of debate surrounding long-term AI safety and frontier model development. Following Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei’s essay urging the industry to “pace the frontier,” OpenAI CEO Sam Altman sat down with Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell for an exclusive interview. In a striking moment from one of the central figures accelerating the AI race, Altman agrees that development may need to be paced. We share exclusive clips from the interview and sit down with Fortune’s senior AI reporter Emily Forlini to break down what this means for the future of tech, safety regulations, and the global race for artificial intelligence. In this episode: • Dario Amodei’s call to “pace the frontier” • Exclusive clips: Sam Altman sits down with Alyson Shontell • Analysis and context with Fortune Senior AI Reporter Emily Forlini Watch Alyson Shontel’s full interview with Sam Altman on Titans and Distruptors: https://youtu.be/RSZSGa9if8k Follow Emily Forlini on Instagram - @emily.forlini Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/ Additional images courtesy of Getty Images
September 16 · 15 min
Inside Gap’s High-Stakes Comeback | Fortune Daily
In this episode of Fortune Daily, we go inside Gap’s attempt to turn cultural relevance into a sustained retail comeback. After cycling through five CEOs in five years, Gap Inc. is betting on CEO Richard Dickson—the former Mattel executive who helped revive Barbie—to restore one of America’s most iconic brands. His strategy: stop relying on constant discounts and start telling a story consumers want to buy into at full price. Fortune Senior Writer Phil Wahba takes us inside Gap’s remodeled Flatiron flagship and sits down with Dickson for Behind the Business. We examine the brand’s renewed push for fashion, celebrity partnerships, and viral marketing—from Hailey Bieber’s campaign to Gap’s Katseye dance video—and explore whether cultural buzz can deliver lasting sales growth. While the core Gap brand has posted 11 consecutive quarters of comparable-sales growth, the broader turnaround faces headwinds as Old Navy and Athleta navigate challenges. Plus, Phil breaks down the rising trend of CEOs publishing lengthy online essays: who are they for, and why are they writing them? Watch Phil’s full feature video here: https://youtu.be/PwDqR7Sa_rk Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Gap 12:50 CEO Essays Additional images courtesy of Getty Images
September 15 · 24 min
Inside The Secret Economy of Billionaire Travel | Fortune Daily
Driving a Formula One car, wearing couture straight off the runway, or dining on impossible culinary feats—for the ultra-wealthy, luxury travel has shifted far beyond five-star hotels to exclusive access and money-can't-buy experiences. In this episode of Fortune Daily, travel adviser and creator Olivia Ferney joins us to break down what the world’s richest travelers really want, how social media is reshaping high-end hospitality, and what it takes to solve problems most people can’t even imagine. In this episode: • The shift from luxury stays to extreme access & experiences • Inside the life of an ultra-wealthy travel fixer • How social media is changing ultra-luxury travel • How billionaires actually relax Subscribe to Fortune: https://fortune.com/subscribe/ 00:00 Olivia Furney 15:04 Joakim Noah 20:31 Miles Chamley-Watson Additional images courtesy of Getty Images
September 3 · 25 min
Who Really Controls the Future of AI? | Fortune Daily
OpenAI’s new Astra model is making waves, but questions about access and regulation are splitting Silicon Valley. In this episode of Fortune Daily, host Ellie Austin is joined by Fortune AI Editor Jeremy Khan to break down the fight over AI guardrails and what a "smart" rulebook actually looks like. Plus, Kamal Ahmed previews next week’s United Nations General Assembly, and Diane Brady explores how humanoid robots are transforming the world of logistics in 'The Future of Work.' Subscribe to Fortune Daily for more deep dives into the world's most powerful companies. Additional images courtesy of Getty Images and Nina Wurtzel 00:00 AI Regulation 10:06 Gloria Steinem 12:14 U.N. General Assembly 18:35 Humanoid Robots
September 2 · 21 min
Can We Trust OpenAI to Protect Our Power Grid? | Fortune Daily
Following a major public hack, OpenAI is making a bold and controversial push into the cybersecurity business. In today’s episode, Fortune Senior AI Reporter Emily Forlini breaks down the rollout of the "Astra Model," a tool designed to protect critical infrastructure—and open a massive new revenue stream for the company. But with the timing following the Hugging Face breach, big questions remain about the risks of giving AI control over our most crucial systems. Next, we look at a bizarre change to Apple Maps. At the request of the Trump administration, Lake Superior has been renamed "Lake America" within the app. Plus, we examine a warning from within the government. Pete Hegseth argues that Pentagon bureaucracy is driving the U.S. military into a "Soviet-style" decline. Reporter Sasha Rogelberg joins us to fact-check the claims. Finally, Energy Editor Jordan Blum reports on the unexpected oil exploration boom triggered by the chokepoint at the Strait of Hormuz. Subscribe to Fortune Daily for more deep dives into the world's most powerful companies. Additional images courtesy of Getty Images and Johanna Alarcón for Fortune 00:00 OpenAI 12:12 Lake America 14:14 SLB 17:17 Pete Hegseth's Military
September 1 · 24 min
Temu’s Fake AI Influencer Problem Exposed
In this episode of Fortune Daily, Executive Editor Jim Edwards reveals the scale of Temu’s “AI-slop” problem, with research estimating nearly $1 billion spent on ads featuring likely fake creators and influencers. We also dive into Shein’s rocky IPO as shares slide below their offer price. Plus, Tech Correspondent Sebastian Herrera takes us inside the new John Ternus era at Apple, and Business Editor Nick Lichtenberg explores why Gen Z is trading tech for blue-collar work with a social media twist. Subscribe to Fortune Daily for more deep dives into the world's most powerful companies. Additional images courtesy of Getty Images
August 31 · 19 min
The End of Privacy? Flock Safety Explained | Fortune Daily
On today’s episode of Fortune Daily, we investigate what happens when technology in AI policing moves faster than the rules meant to govern it. Flock Safety has built one of the nation’s largest networks of automated cameras, designed to help police find stolen cars, solve crimes, and locate missing people. However, its rapid expansion has sparked a heated debate over privacy, policing, and who has access to the movements of everyday Americans. Fortune News Editor Catherina Gioino joins the show to explain why a company centered on public safety is now a lightning rod for controversy in the age of AI-powered surveillance. Then we discuss the latest on new york city mayor zohran mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax and Fortune’s Success Editor Orianna Rosa Royle tells us why commuting as we know it will reach extinction. Subscribe to Fortune Daily for more deep dives into the world's most powerful companies. Additional images courtesy of Getty Images and IWG
August 27 · 20 min
Why Meta is Paying Billions to Settle This Case
On today's episode of Fortune Daily: Bill Gates shares a new, urgent essay detailing the looming threats AI poses to society. Plus, we dive into the landmark Meta settlement — what it means for teens on Facebook and Instagram and how other social media apps may follow suit with Fortune News Editor Catherina Gioino. Next, Senior Fortune Reporter Eleanor Pringle breaks down the U.S. bond market in Bull/Bear/Base Case. And we go inside Bill Ackman’s brain research institute and discuss whether we’re entering a new golden age of philanthropy with Fortune’s Finance and Crypto Editor, Jeff John Roberts. Subscribe to Fortune Daily for more deep dives into the world's most powerful companies. Additional images courtesy of Getty Images
August 26 · 27 min
How Farmgirl Flowers Grew Against the Odds and the OpenAI Hugging Face Security Breach
In today’s episode of Fortune Daily, we sit down with Christina Stembel, the founder of Farmgirl Flowers. She shares the unconventional journey of building her successful flower delivery service and how she persevered against all odds to scale her business in a competitive market. We also dive into the latest data from Ramp economist Ara Kharazian on the high-stakes battle between OpenAI and Anthropic. Plus, we break down the breaking report on the OpenAI Hugging Face hacking incident and what it means for the future of AI security and data protection. Subscribe to Fortune Daily for more deep dives into the world's most powerful companies. Additional images courtesy of Getty Images and Farmgirl Flowers
August 25 · 18 min
Can Jony Ive Revolutionize OpenAI?
The designer behind the iPhone is getting another shot at defining how we interact with technology. Jony Ive is working with OpenAI on new AI hardware after reportedly wrestling with some of the unintended consequences of the smartphone. Fortune’s Sebastian Herrera explains why Ive’s next act could matter far beyond Apple. Then, a huge development in skin cancer prevention has sent treatment hopes and Moderna stock through the roof. News editor Catherina Gioino has the report. And finally, the great wealth transfer has begun. Associate editor Sydney Lake tells us why that’s causing a huge problem for some nonprofits. Subscribe to Fortune Daily for more deep dives into the world's most powerful companies. Additional images courtesy of Getty Images 00:00 Intro 03:37 OpenAI Hardware 11:44 Moderna Skin Cancer Treatment 15:21 The Great Wealth Transfer
August 24 · 19 min
Algorithm Addiction Rehab
In today’s episode of Fortune Daily, Meta faces a landmark federal trial with states seeking up to $1.4 trillion in damages. Fortune Editorial Director Kristin Stoller takes us into the world of social media rehab and the young patients at the center of the court battle. Then, we examine Bank of America’s $250 million-a-year bet on GLP-1 weight-loss drugs for employees. Reporter Emma Burleigh explains why companies are weighing the promise of a healthier workforce against the rapidly rising cost of covering drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound. Finally, we look at Arianna Huffington’s warning that success can become a trap. From CEOs afraid to leave multimillion-dollar roles to founders who feel unmoored after a major exit, we explore why professional achievement does not always translate into fulfillment with Associate Editor, Orianna Rosa Royle. Who is to blame for social media addiction? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to Fortune Daily for more deep dives into the world's most powerful companies. Additional images courtesy of Getty Images
August 20 · 27 min
Bryan Johnson's Quantified Life
In today’s episode of Fortune Daily, we go beyond the balance sheets to explore human potential, global shifts, and a crisis in a very specialized market (spoiler: it’s cheese!). First, we are joined by tech mogul Bryan Johnson for a deeply personal conversation. We move past the bio-hacking data to discuss his ultimate quest for longevity, embracing haters, the journey of finding love, and how he thinks he’ll be viewed by future generations. Next, Fortune’s Asia Editorial Director, Lee Williamson, provides an inside look at Vietnam’s rapid transformation into an economic powerhouse and what this means for the global stage. Finally, Editor Catherina Gioino reports on a surprising crisis currently impacting the world of cheese banks in Italy.
August 19 · 19 min
The Real Cost of OpenAI’s Security Breaches
On today's episode of Fortune Daily- OpenAI’s Security Risks: Senior AI Reporter Emily Forlini joins us to break down the latest security challenges facing OpenAI. Are these vulnerabilities leading to real financial consequences for the AI giant? We dive into the report. The Iran War Briefing: Executive Editor Jim Edwards provides the essential Bull, Bear, and Base cases for the ongoing conflict in Iran. What are the global economic stakes, and how should investors be looking at the situation? Subscribe to Fortune Daily for more deep dives into the world's most powerful companies. Additional images courtesy of Getty Images
August 18 · 19 min
Why Josh Kushner is Buying Into the Lakers
In today’s episode, we explore the high-stakes world of sports ownership and venture capital. Josh Kushner’s Thrive Capital is making waves with a major deal to acquire a stake in the Los Angeles Lakers alongside Disney CEO Bob Iger. News Editor Catherina Gioino joins us to break down Kushner’s latest acquisitions and the strategic vision behind Thrive Capital. Then, reporter Sasha Rogelberg dives into the massive influx of private equity into an unexpected arena: youth sports. From local leagues to national tournaments, we look at why big-money firms are suddenly so interested in the next generation of athletes. Finally, AI reporter Emily Forlini shares exclusive reporting on the internal challenges at OpenAI, focusing on the team tasked with solving the platform's most complex problems. How do you feel about private equity moving into youth sports? Let us know in the comments! Subscribe to Fortune Daily for more deep dives into the world's most powerful companies. Additional images courtesy of Getty Images
August 17 · 19 min
Energy Grids Already Strained and Winter is Coming
In this episode of Fortune Daily, Energy Editor Jordan Blum breaks down why this summer's extreme heat waves could have a chilling effect on the global economy well into the winter months. We explore how climate change and instability in the Strait of Hormuz are fueling fears of a massive gas shortage. Plus, we look at a surprising development in Greenland and why the heck Dr. Phil is involved. Finally, Fortune reporter Preston Fore joins us to pull back the curtain on the world of "factory farmed philanthropy." Subscribe to Fortune Daily for more deep dives into the world's most powerful companies. Additional images courtesy of Getty Images

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