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This week we talk about Electronic Arts, 3DO, and the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.We also discuss Jared Kushner, leveraged buyouts, and loot boxes.Recommended Book: Bandwidth by Dan CarusoTranscriptElectronic Arts, often shorthanded as EA, was founded in 1982 in California by a former Apple employee named Trip Hawkins, who also went on to found the ill-fated 3DO company, which made video game hardware, and the somewhat more prolific, but also ultimately ill-fated casual game developer Digital Chocolate.EA, though, has been an absolutely astounding success. It's business model was predicated on the premise of selling video games directly to retailers, rather than going through intermediaries. This allowed them to gain more market share than their competitors right off the bat, and it helped them glean higher margins than their competitors from each direct sale, too.EA also established an early reputation for treating its developers really well. They were the first gaming company to feature their developers in advertising and to give them platforms, promoting them as video game artists, basically, and it shared the profits netted from those direct sales with these develops—which in turn meant all the best developers really wanted to work for EA, which led to a beneficial cycle where they created better and better, and more and more financially successful games.In the late-80s, they started deviating from this model somewhat, scooping up a collection of successful independent game development studios and deviating, at times, from the creative lead's vision when releasing their games. They also refocused a fair bit of their resources on franchises, like the immensely successful, as it turned out, Madden NFL series, and they branched out into producing games for the console market, including the still-new Nintendo Entertainment System, in 1990.That same year, EA went public on the NASDAQ, the company got new leadership when Hawkins decided to refocus on his far less successful 3DO hardware startup, and in an interesting twist, the arrival of the Sony Playstation in North America caused EA to drop support for 3DO hardware in the mid-90s so it could refocus on Playstation games, which were a lot more lucrative.By the mid-90s, EA had an astonishingly large and successful software library, including franchises like the aforementioned Madden games and the FIFA soccer games, but also celebrity-tied games like Shaq Fu, and military shooters like Jungle and Urban Strike.By the early-2000s, EA was making exclusive licensing deals with the NFL and ESPN, in order to stave off newfound sports game competitors, and it was the only video game company to consistently make a profit, most others experiencing feast and famine cycles, with periodic wins, but a whole lot of losses they had to cover with the profits from those wins. EA, in contrast, had a reliable stable of profit-sources, and it thus had a whole lot of leverage in terms of attracting and retaining talent, but also getting big names and brands on board, for collaborative projects.What I'd like to talk about today is what happened to EA during and following the 2008 economic crisis, and how and why it recently became an acquisition target for Saudi Arabia.—In 2008, when the global economy was collapsing, EA suffered a bad holiday sales season and fired 1,100 employees and closed 12 of their facilities early the following year. Later in 2009, the company announced the firing of another 1,500 employees, which was about 17% of their total workforce at the time, and in 2010 they acquired a gaming company that focused on mobile games, which were becoming increasingly popular, now that many people had touch-capable smartphones, which brought hot new franchises like Angry Birds under their brand umbrella.On the strength of that acquisition and all those downsizings, in early 2011, EA announced that it hit $3.8 billion in revenue in the financial year for the first time, and in early 2012, it announced it surpassed $1 billion in digital revenue during the previous year, which was a huge figure that early in the digital media landscape. It used some of those profits to scoop up another mobile-first gaming company, adding properties like Plants vs Zombies and Peggle to their library.EA completed another mass-firing in 2013, dismissing 10% of their employees under what they called a reorganization, around the same time they announced an exclusive license with Disney that would allow them to develop Star Wars games.Their stock value boomed in the following years, as a result of those cost-savings measures, and those new relationships, and emboldened by record-high stock valuations, in the mid-20-teens, the company started releasing big-name games, like Star Wars Battlefront 2, with random-content loot boxes and other sorts of microtransactions.This did not go over well with players, who decried these in-game purchasing options as ‘pay to win' mechanics, as players could pay more money to get better characters and equipment, and a lot of the content, even after paying for the expensive games, was still locked behind paywalls, requiring more payments to unlock that content. A bunch of gaming journalists cried foul on this shift as the game careened toward its full release, as did a whole lot of early players, and Disney complained, too, so by the time it hit shelves, the game's loot system was substantially changed, but that whole controversy spooked investors, and led to an 8.5% stock value drop in just a single month, knocking $3.1 billion from the company's valuation. As a result of that controversy, EA also became the face for a larger legal and legislative debate about in-game purchases and how it's kinda sorta like gambling, from that point forward.Soon after, EA experienced a series of bad quarters, including a huge drop of 13.3% to its valuation when a major entry in one of their larger franchises, Battlefield V, was released late, and received very mixed reviews when it was released, which led to a million fewer sold copies than anticipated. The game was also lagging in terms of gameplay behind smaller, nimbler competitors, including then-burgeoning Fortnite.The company saw an overall boost with the surprise success of Apex Legends, and the COVID-19 pandemic boosted sales dramatically for a while, since everyone was staying home, which allowed EA to gobble up a few more competing companies with successful franchises, and they knocked out a few more successful Star Wars games, as well.In early 2021, Saudi Arabia's public investment funds bought 7.4 million shares of EA for about $1.1 billion, which flew under the radar for most gamers, but that'll be important in a moment.Later that year, the company experienced a massive hack, a lot of its data, including the source code for games, stolen and sold on the dark web. EA bought some more competitors, but word on the street in 2022 was the the higher ups at EA were quietly shopping the company around, themselves looking to be acquired by a larger entity, on the scale of Apple or Disney.In early 2023, the company announced more mass-layoffs and launched another internal reorganization. It gutted several of its most popular gaming sub-brands, including BioWare, it cancelled an upcoming Star Wars game, and it announced that it would be shifting away from licensing agreements and refocusing on EA-owned IP.The pattern of layoffs leading to better financial fortunes didn't pay off this time, though. In early 2025, EA divulged that it expected to underperform in the coming year, several of its big-name titles not doing as well as expected; the company cast blame on the market, but players and journalists pointed at the company's gutting of its big-name studios, and the firing of many of its veteran developers to explain the reduced sales.EA had another mass-firing in April of this year, and followed by another in May, which paralleled an announcement that they would no longer be moving forward with a big, planned Black Panther game.In late September of 2025, EA announced that it had reached a deal, worth $55 billion, to go private, no longer selling shares on the stock market, with the financial assistance of a group of investors, which included Affinity Partners, which is led by Jared Kushner, US President Trump's son-in-law, Silver Lake, which is a US-based private equity firm that helps make these sorts of big sales happen, and the aforementioned Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund.This deal isn't done yet, it still needs to get regulatory approval and a successful vote by stockholders, but it seems likely to go through, since the US regulatory environment is pretty lax at the moment, and because Kushner is involved, it's unlikely President Trump will take a personal disliking to it.But the big story here seems to be that Saudi Arabia is buying up not just a video game company, but one of the biggest and most successful video gaming companies in the world, which, although it's lost a lot of fan-credibility over the years, still owns some massively influential intellectual property and has just a stunning number of relationships and connections throughout the media world, alongside its huge valuation.If the sale does go through, and we should know for sure by sometime around June 2026, it would be the largest-ever leveraged buyout, which means the purchase was completed by using borrowed money that was borrowed against the asset being purchased; so those investors have taken out debt against EA itself, which is an increasingly common means of buying a large asset on the cheap, but it also typically burdens that asset with a simply astounding amount of debt which must then be recouped, often by selling off undervalued assets.When this happens to a newspaper, for instance, the buyer will often sell off the paper's real estate and fire all their employees, to make money and pay off that debt, and in this case, there's a chance that debt will be paid by throwing up a bunch of new paywalls and really leaning into those in-game transactions that nobody really liked, including politicians, back in the day, but which in this current regulatory environment would probably be allowed, and they would probably make some serious bank off of it initially, before players started getting wise and moving on to other games released by less predatory companies.The really interesting facet of this story, though, is the question of why Saudi Arabia wants a video game company.And to understand that, it's important to understand that, first, the country's Public Investment Fund is meant to help its economy shift away from purely extractive resources, like oil, and it has thus invested in all sorts of things, including luxury beach resorts, minority stakes in financial service companies like Citigroup, stakes in companies like Disney and Boeing and Meta, and increasingly, investments in companies run by allies of President Trump, like the aforementioned Affinity Partners, which was formed by Jared Kushner.So this is an economic play, but also a political play, almost certainly, by the Saudis, to get in good with the people who are in good with the US government.It's also been alleged that this might be an attempt by the Saudis to engage in what's being called game-washing, which is similar to greenwashing, but instead of trying to make a company seem green and sustainable by doing kinda sorta green things, but only as a veneer to cover up the opposite, in this case it means using sports and video games and the like to increase a nation's reputation with humanistic seeming things, despite, well, the truth being much more complicated.Just as when the Fund participated in buying a Premier League football, a soccer team, back in 2021, then, alongside their concomitant establishment of LIV Gold, a golf league meant to compete with the PGA, this investment in EA, and other investments it's made in video game companies like Capcom and Nexon, might be part of a larger effort to diversify the nation's brand, not just its economics. It's human rights record is abysmal, and it's possible they're trying to cover that up, make people forget about it, by creating more connections between Saudi Arabia and more positive things, like sports and games and the like.There are additional concerns about this purchase of EA, too, by the way, because Saudi Arabia's cultural values are very anti-woman, anti-LGBTQ, and anti-liberal, democratic values. So there are fears that we might see less representation and fewer what we might call western values portrayed in the games released by these studios, as a result of this ownership.The folks running EA have said their core values will remain unchanged by the buyout, but it's expected, bare-minimum, that this will lead to another several restructurings and mass-layoffs throughout the company in the coming years, to help recoup all that debt, at the end of which even the people making those promises might be long gone.Show Noteshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_Investment_Fundhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/business/dealbook/electronic-arts-buyout-jared-kushner.htmlhttps://www.wsj.com/business/deals/ea-private-deal-buyout-video-game-maker-808aefechttps://www.ft.com/content/61cef75e-ceba-43ee-80e3-040756c6154f?accessToken=zwAGQAMTiJKIkc9hzvdezrpD7tOA4wQHVsYVTw.MEUCIHND3WOT4rS4frIMIOoeXHQeil_Ma1yGrwOqUD2m306DAiEAtA_QLvpyObai9zoo_9GZSljJuJyTKxJgFHpQDcCcVsE&sharetype=gift&token=03dd6ca5-c34f-4925-8a3d-a89f4058ee80https://www.wsj.com/business/deals/ea-silver-lake-deal-jared-kushner-c145cd55?st=eZghQHhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electronic_Arts This is a public episode. 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This week: Felix Salmon finally gets to nerd out on Argentina's economy as Trump goes against the GOP playbook by bailing the country out to the tune of $20 billion. Felix, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck break down why this is such an unusual move, how it shows Trump's favoritism, and what it means for America's soy farmers. Then, the US government has officially shut down but stocks are soaring. The hosts talk about who, if not Wall Street, is economically impacted by the shutdown. And finally, Jared Kushner helped broker a record-breaking $55 billion private equity deal for Electronic Arts that includes Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Do we care if the Saudis own a controlling stake of the gaming giant? In the Slate Plus episode: What number is Felix thinking of?  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli, Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at ⁠www.monarchmoney.com/SLATE⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Left and the Right Deserve Each Other https://www.odwyerpr.com/story/public/23694/2025-10-03/left-right-deserve-each-other.html Bill Burr Destroys His Reputation https://youtu.be/PECQihXJb_g?si=kFBcglMmm1tWs4c8 00:00:00 – Cold Open, CB Radio Day & Show Plans Kicks off with loose banter about “National CB Day” vs. truckers, old-school CB culture, travel plans, and lining up guest co-hosts; sets a playful tone before hinting at heavier news. 00:10:00 – “Escaping the Simulation” Article They dissect a Popular Mechanics piece (and Roman Yampolskiy's ideas) on whether we can exit a simulated reality, poke holes in the write-up, and riff on paradoxes, mass meditation, and overloading “the system” with AI fluff. 00:20:00 – Books & Models of Reality Bringing in My Big TOE (Tom Campbell), The Holographic Universe (Talbot), and The Simulation Hypothesis (Virk), Mike contrasts “level 2” takes with richer frameworks—e.g., distributed-mind generation of reality vs. a Linux-in-the-sky overseer. 00:30:00 – Can You Really Get Out? They argue escape likely requires death or radical detachment (no attachments, near-Zen), invoke “life review,” karma/progression RPG mechanics, and conclude there's no cheap hack—only becoming a better human. 00:40:00 – Mind Power, NPCs & Inner Monologue Into consciousness: people without inner monologues/mental imagery, social-cue humor, and how thought quality affects health and “the sim.” They chew on whether offloading thinking to AI weakens individual processing and spawns weirder glitches. 00:50:00 – Headlines: Drones, War Talk & Odd Death Quick hits: NATO-airspace drone incursions; skepticism about Venezuela “seize the airfields” stories; and a troubling Texas case (GOP staffer death by self-immolation) with sealed records that fuels speculation. 01:00:00 – Transparency & Global Gen-Z Protests On sealed files, political ties, and why Gen-Z is protesting globally—social-media chain reactions from Madagascar to Nepal; digital natives demanding change in the streets. 01:10:00 – Libya, UK Digital IDs & BoBo Craze Libya headlines resurface; talk turns to rumored UK digital ID rollouts (timing, pushback), then a detour into BoBo collectible toys, pop-culture virality, and retail charts going bonkers. 01:20:00 – Saudi Soft Power: EA & Entertainment Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund keeps buying influence—EA deal talk, AI plays, and mega-city “The Line”; frames the Riyadh comedy festival as part of a broader rebrand. 01:30:00 – Riyadh Comedy Festival: Burr & Chappelle Bill Burr gets roasted for cashing a $1.5M+ gig and praising KSA after slamming billionaires; Chappelle says it's “easier to talk here than in America.” They wonder who was invited, who wasn't, and whether any set will be released. 01:40:00 – Pitmaster… Deodorant?! Cratchet corner: Progresso launches BBQ-smoke “Pitmaster” deodorant to pair with its soup line; sold-out “Pit Kits” spur jokes about meme products and manufactured scarcity. 01:50:00 – “Jetpack Man” over LAX: Files Drop FOIA'd FBI docs muddy the mystery: pilots describe a humanoid-looking object with no visible propulsion; not a balloon, maybe not a person—just more questions and withheld pages. Cue wild “monkey suit goblin” punchlines. 02:00:00 – AI Music & Wrap They debut/talk AI-assisted songs (“Peg Your Jeans…”, “Chubby Puppy”), muse on 90s-grunge vibes, and plug Patreon/next shows. Nostalgic music talk closes the loop. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research ▀▄▀▄▀ CONTACT LINKS ▀▄▀▄▀ ► Website: http://obdmpod.com ► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/obdmpod ► Full Videos at Odysee: https://odysee.com/@obdm:0 ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/obdmpod ► Instagram: obdmpod ► Email: ourbigdumbmouth at gmail ► RSS: http://ourbigdumbmouth.libsyn.com/rss ► iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/our-big-dumb-mouth/id261189509?mt=2  

This week: Felix Salmon finally gets to nerd out on Argentina's economy as Trump goes against the GOP playbook by bailing the country out to the tune of $20 billion. Felix, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck break down why this is such an unusual move, how it shows Trump's favoritism, and what it means for America's soy farmers. Then, the US government has officially shut down but stocks are soaring. The hosts talk about who, if not Wall Street, is economically impacted by the shutdown. And finally, Jared Kushner helped broker a record-breaking $55 billion private equity deal for Electronic Arts that includes Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Do we care if the Saudis own a controlling stake of the gaming giant? In the Slate Plus episode: What number is Felix thinking of?  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli, Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at ⁠www.monarchmoney.com/SLATE⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Felix Salmon finally gets to nerd out on Argentina's economy as Trump goes against the GOP playbook by bailing the country out to the tune of $20 billion. Felix, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck break down why this is such an unusual move, how it shows Trump's favoritism, and what it means for America's soy farmers. Then, the US government has officially shut down but stocks are soaring. The hosts talk about who, if not Wall Street, is economically impacted by the shutdown. And finally, Jared Kushner helped broker a record-breaking $55 billion private equity deal for Electronic Arts that includes Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Do we care if the Saudis own a controlling stake of the gaming giant? In the Slate Plus episode: What number is Felix thinking of?  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli, Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at ⁠www.monarchmoney.com/SLATE⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week: Felix Salmon finally gets to nerd out on Argentina's economy as Trump goes against the GOP playbook by bailing the country out to the tune of $20 billion. Felix, Elizabeth Spiers, and Emily Peck break down why this is such an unusual move, how it shows Trump's favoritism, and what it means for America's soy farmers. Then, the US government has officially shut down but stocks are soaring. The hosts talk about who, if not Wall Street, is economically impacted by the shutdown. And finally, Jared Kushner helped broker a record-breaking $55 billion private equity deal for Electronic Arts that includes Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Do we care if the Saudis own a controlling stake of the gaming giant? In the Slate Plus episode: What number is Felix thinking of?  Want to hear that discussion and hear more Slate Money? Join Slate Plus to unlock weekly bonus episodes. Plus, you'll access ad-free listening across all your favorite Slate podcasts. You can subscribe directly from the Slate Money show page on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Or, visit slate.com/moneyplus to get access wherever you listen. Podcast production by Jessamine Molli, Get 50% Off Monarch Money, the all-in-one financial tool at ⁠www.monarchmoney.com/SLATE⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A group of investors including Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund and Jared Kushner's investment firm are acquiring videogame maker Electronic Arts. The $55 billion deal is the largest leveraged buyout of all time. WSJ's Lauren Thomas takes us inside the historic buyout, exploring the company's fandom and legacy. Ryan Knutson hosts. Further Listening:  Camp Swamp Road Series Why Microsoft Is Paying $75 Billion for Activision Blizzard Sign up for WSJ's free What's News newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week, the Punching Up crew discuss EA being sold, rumors of a new Lord of the Rings game, Doug Bowser's retirement, DS memories and more! Please keep in mind that our timestamps are approximate, and will often be slightly off due to dynamic ad placement. Timestamps:  0:00:00 - Intro0:18:08 - EA to be acquired by Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners0:31:37 - New Lord of the Rings game0:45:48 - Must Play Rereleases this week0:55:10 - What We're Playing1:21:47 - Doug Bowser retired1:29:23 - Switch 2 Editions of some LEGO games could be comin1:31:50 - Looking back at the launch of the Nintendo DS1:47:58 - Closing Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Electronic Arts is set to go private in a record-breaking $55 billion buyout, led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake. The deal, which is the largest corporate buyout in history, raises big questions about national security, foreign investment, and the future of one of gaming's biggest publishers.Featured Guest: Aidan Gold, investor, Ensemble VC

EA is going private in a $55 Billion deal. Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake will own the company after the deal closes in Q1 FY27. We discuss what that means, explained how leveraged buyouts work, and share our concerns for the future of EA's workforce and identity. You can support Virtual Economy's growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise!

In today's Daily Fix:Electronic Arts has announced plans to sell itself to a consortium of investors led by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners (formed by President Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner). The deal is worth about $55 billion and will be the largest take-private investment in history. Once finalized, EA will no longer be listed on any stock exchange, and stockholders will receive $210 per share in cash. In other news, IGN spoke with Rockstar Games co-founder Dan houser at LA Comic-Con, and he confirmed he had nothing to do with GTA 6. Houser also explained why they never made Bully 2, among other topics discussed. Houser wrote almost every GTA game, including Red Dead Redemption 2, and left Rockstar in 2020. And finally, Fortnite is disabling a Peacemaker emote following the massive plot twist of the recent HBO Peacemaker episode.

H.E. Yasir Al-Rumayyan, Governor of Public Investment Fund (PIF) & Chairman of Saudi Aramco, spoke with Economic Club Chairman David M. Rubenstein and discussed the impact of PIF's investments in the U.S. as well as its role in advancing Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and more!

Catch The Full Episode on Youtubehttps://bit.ly/4o7fn8Z Tareq Amin is the Chief Executive Officer of HUMAIN, Saudi Arabia's pioneering artificial intelligence company established under the Public Investment Fund. Officially launched on May 12th, 2025 by HRH Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, HUMAIN serves as a cornerstone of the Kingdom's national AI strategy aimed at positioning Saudi Arabia as a global leader in artificial intelligence innovation and infrastructure. With a proven track record in leading transformative technology ventures, Tareq brings visionary leadership and deep expertise in telecom, cloud, and AI ecosystems to HUMAIN. Under his stewardship, the company is focused on building sovereign AI capabilities, fostering innovation, and accelerating the Kingdom's digital and economic transformation. Backed by the strategic power of PIF and driven by a strong commitment to ethical and applied AI, Saudi Arabia aims to become a global hub for AI development transforming industries and reshaping the future. 0:00 Intro2:00 Humaine Origin6:00 Six-Month “Miracle” Launch10:00 Unified AI Stack Vision17:00 Connectivity as a Right22:00 Data Centers Chips31:00 Saudi Culture Heritage38:00 Integrating Five Entities41:00 The Next Step in AI49:00 Fund Partnerships51:00 Scaling with “Bite-Sized” Wins1:04:00 Core Values Culture1:10:00 Saudi as AI Hub1:17:00 Closing Tarek AminInstagram https://bit.ly/4febN9mLinkedIn https://bit.ly/44VVwRmX https://bit.ly/4lgUrdn HumainInstagram https://bit.ly/4kWox5CLinkedIn https://bit.ly/40DKWNMWebsite https://bit.ly/4f488dQLaunch article https://bit.ly/44ZTJuM The Mo ShowYoutube https://bit.ly/3nDwsZvApple Podcast https://apple.co/3J9ScX4Spotify https://spoti.fi/33dzsC2Anghami https://bit.ly/3mRo1uyInstagram https://bit.ly/2KAwq5vX https://bit.ly/3KanEnJTikTok https://bit.ly/43L92poWebsite https://bit.ly/3H2DhMMEmail info@themopodcast.com Presented By KAFD App https://apple.co/4e9BdU0Website https://bit.ly/3YktQUIInstagram https://bit.ly/3YFpWGnX https://bit.ly/3LMJOziLinkedIn https://bit.ly/3A0b2QJ Saudia Website https://bit.ly/495n6fBInstagram https://bit.ly/3UgTTdAX https://bit.ly/4beIQY8 Noon Instagram https://bit.ly/3XRScUYWebsite https://bit.ly/44lnA1S WhoopInstagram https://bit.ly/4fbqeuPhttps://join.whoop.com/gb/en/moshow/ IWC Instagram https://bit.ly/44dxbFWWebsite https://bit.ly/43K8JMk Pizza Hut JeddahInstagram https://bit.ly/3T87mjtWebsite http://bit.ly/3UtnkWq CreditsTareq Amin | GuestMo Islam | Host FounderRyan Ismail | COOFaisal Nejaim | Show ManagerGregoris Kalai | Head of StrategyTito | Creative DirectorYoussef Hamieh | Production ManagerPowered by "STUCK?" | TranslationThe Mo Show Theme Song by Saud Al-Turki  

From Riyadh and Abu Dhabi to Dubai and Jeddah, the Middle East has emerged as a global hotspot for data centre development. In this episode, we assess the investment opportunities and highlight trends to watch out for. In this episode, we bring together a panel of Ashurst experts with many years’ experience working in corporate transactions and technology in the Middle East. Together, they discuss where the data centre landscape is today—and where it’s heading tomorrow. Host Ruth Harris is joined by Ashurst colleagues Simon Rahimzada and Vasi Papadopoulos who serve Ashurst’s Middle East practice across offices in Riyadh, Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Jeddah. Simon and Vasi paint a vivid picture of data centre growth in the region and what is fueling the surging demand. They also explain investment flows, emphasise the importance of government backing, and discuss how AI is changing the game. Simon provides a snapshot of changing regulatory priorities, where ESG fits into the investment equation, which international and regional players are investing in the region, and how collaborations and joint ventures can accelerate speed to market. And Vasi adds that regional entities (e.g. Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, etc) are diversifying into global markets, too. The panel also pinpoints the challenges to watch out for in the Middle East region, including the need for the necessary infrastructure and environment to support data centres. To listen to this and subscribe to future epsiodes about data centres, search for “Ashurst Legal Outlook” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast player. To read more about data centres, head to Ashurst's data centre insights hub. To find out more about the full range of Ashurst podcasts, visit ashurst.com/podcasts. The information provided is not intended to be a comprehensive review of all developments in the law and practice, or to cover all aspects of those referred to. Listeners should take legal advice before applying it to specific issues or transactions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hank discusses the latest news about the PGA Tour and LIV Golf, including PIF's offer to invest $1.5 billion in the PGA Tour Enterprises company. Hank believes that the PGA Tour is feeling confident after rejecting the offer, but thinks LIV Golf will continue to operate as a worldwide tour. Hank also talks about the potential for LIV Golf to reload with new players and become a more global entity.

Catherine, David and Matt are back to discuss the best of the action so far in Indian Wells. Part one - ATP Results. Matt Futterman checks in from on site at Indian Wells to set the scene and we get some insight from Paul Haarhuis on the marvel that is Botic van de Zandschulp after his victory over Novak Djokovic. We also chat about what that defeat might mean for Djokovic, the iconic return of Lance Davis, the court surface dividing opinion, yet another defeat for Alexander Zverev, a nice win for Jack Draper over Joao Fonseca, and the fun run of Yosuke Watanuki. Part two (from 36mins) - WTA Results. We talk about how Iga Swiatek is barely dropping games, the bottom half Last 16 is stacked with great matches, Coco Gauff is winning ugly again, Naomi Osaka playing ‘the worst match of her life', and a clash between the two best backhands in the world. Part three (from 49m14s) - News. The WTA announces a new maternity fund, but at what cost as its paid for by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund? And we pay tribute to Australian great Fred Stolle who died last week at the age of 86. Become a Friend of the Tennis Podcast to receive exclusive access to bonus podcasts, including Tennis Re-Lived episodes, Grand Slam Review Shows, and monthly Live Shows on YouTube. Friends also get access to The Barge, Hannah's Column, and an ad-free listening experience to all episodes of The Tennis Podcast. Talk tennis with Friends on The Barge! Sign up to receive our free Newsletter (daily at Slams and weekly the rest of the year, featuring Matt's Stat, mascot photos, predictions, and more)Follow us on Instagram (@thetennispodcast)Subscribe to our YouTube channel.Check out our Shop - We have recently launched a range of caps! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Description:In this weekend edition of the Smashi Business Show, Abdul Majid Awan breaks down three major business stories. We dive into the fallout between PwC and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the race to build a record-breaking 2km megatall tower in Riyadh, and Qatar Airways' decision to slow its rapid expansion after one final big aircraft order.Stay tuned for the latest insights and don't forget to subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on social media.Newsletter: https://aug.us/4fZIDusWhatsApp: https://aug.us/40FdYLUInstagram: https://aug.us/4ihltzQSmashi Business Show (Mon-Friday): https://aug.us/3BTU2MY

Hank Haney discusses the latest developments in golf, including the PGA Tour's potential merger with the Public Investment Fund and LIV Golf. He expresses his opinion that the game of golf is not in a good place due to the lack of a dominant player and the watered-down broadcasts.

Matt Adams reacts to the news that PGA Tour Enterprises & Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is right on the verge of finally making a deal that would end the "feud" between PGA Tour and LIV Golf. We also preview the Genesis Invitational, which was moved to Torrey Pines after the fires in California.

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, and has backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Now, as major automakers such as Volkswagen, General Motors and Ford pull back on their EV ambitions, find out why Rawlinson says Lucid's all-in on luxury vehicles with a high price tag and, eventually, smaller batteries. Plus, why he says he won't be building a $20,000 EV any time soon. He speaks to WSJ's Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims in episode one of our interview series Bold Names. Let us know what you think of the show. Email us at BoldNames@wsj.com Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Further Reading The Withering Dream of a Cheap American Electric Car Elon Musk Plays a Familiar Song: Robot Cars Are Coming  Ultralong-Range Electric Cars Are Arriving. Say Goodbye to Charging Stops.  Used EVs Sell for Bargain Prices Now, Putting Owners and Dealers in a Bind  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Thursday, February 6th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark Gunmen shot and killed pastor during Sunday church service Gunmen, affiliated with a cult group targeting Christian communities, shot and killed a 54-year-old pastor in Nigeria, Africa on January 19th. Pastor Yomi Adetula was at a Sunday morning service when he died. A local leader told International Christian Concern, “Adetula was a man of God who dedicated himself to serving the community. We face challenges from groups that oppose spiritual efforts, and we must advocate for greater awareness and collective action to protect the rights of Christians to worship freely.” Nigeria is ranked seventh on the Open Doors' World Watch List of nations where it is most dangerous to be a Christian.  Psalm 116:15 says, “Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of His saints.” Kyrgyzstan further restricts religious liberty A law went into effect this month in Kyrgyzstan that further restricts religious freedom in the central Asian country.  The new religion law bans unregistered churches as well as sharing one's faith in public. A Protestant leader told the human rights group Forum 18, “The new law does not make anything better or easier for us to practice our faith, but makes it more difficult. I have stopped believing in any improvements in the laws or in the attitude of the government towards us Christians.” Argentina withdraws from World Health Organization Argentina announced yesterday it is pulling out of the World Health Organization. Through a spokesman, President Javier Milei said, “We Argentinians will not allow an international organization to intervene in our sovereignty, much less in our health.” The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to leave the World Health Organization last month. Both countries accused the organization of mishandling health issues like the COVID-19 pandemic.  Pam Bondi confirmed as U.S. Attorney General The U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the next U.S. Attorney General. Trump's pick passed with a vote of 54-46 along party lines. Only Democrat Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania voted with the Republicans.  Bondi previously served as Florida's Attorney General. During her confirmation hearings, Bondi called out the Biden administration for targeting Catholics, concerned parents, and pro-lifers. BONDI: “Going after parents at a school board meeting has got to stop. For practicing your religion, sending informants into Catholic churches must stop!” Trump's Executive Order: “Keeping Men out of Women's Sports” President Donald Trump signed an executive order yesterday entitled, “Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports.” As the title suggests, the order protects women from having to compete against men, pretending to be women, in sports at schools and colleges. The order coincided with National Girls and Women in Sports Day. U.S. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina said, “This executive order restores fairness, upholds Title IX's original intent, and defends the rights of female athletes who have worked their whole lives to compete at the highest levels.” Trump created a government-run sovereign wealth fund On Monday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a government-run sovereign wealth fund. The U.S. would join other countries around the world with such an investment vehicle owned by the government.  Prominent examples include Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the China Investment Corporation, and Norway's Government Pension Fund. Trump suggested a U.S. sovereign wealth fund could be used to buy the social media platform TikTok. CeCe Winans wins two Grammys And finally, CeCe Winans, a Christian singer, received two more Grammy awards over the weekend. She won “Best Gospel Album” and “Best Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song,” bringing her number of Grammys to 17. Winans is known for her song “Goodness of God.” “And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God "I love Your voice You have led me through the fire In darkest night You are close like no other I've known You as a Father I've known You as a Friend And I have lived in the goodness of God, yeah “ 'Cause all my life You have been faithful, oh yes You have And all my life You have been so, so good With every breath that I am able Oh, I will sing of the goodness of God” Winans said, “Winning a Grammy is always an incredible honor, but to be recognized for music that uplifts and inspires makes it even more special. I'm beyond grateful to God, my team, and the amazing supporters who continue to believe in the music and the message.” Colossians 3:16 says, “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Thursday, February 6th, in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Hello and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast. Andrew Musgrove is joined by Reach PLC FootbalL Finance Expert, Dave Powell, to discuss all things Newcastle United. While the last few windows - including this current one - have been a bit quiet, Dave shares his insight into the numbers and why he thinks the summer could be very exciting for Newcastle United. There's praise for NUFC's owners for being careful with the spend with the intention of avoiding any penalties but also then being allowed to spend in the summer of 2025. You'll not want to miss this! Here's your NORD VPN LINK: https://nordvpn.com/toon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The marriage between Saudi Arabia and the United States is on the rocks, to say the very least. The Petrodollar arrangement is an integral part of keeping the US Dollar relevant internationally as it set the rules for conducting oil trade in only America's currency, but those days may be coming to an end sooner than most people anticipated. As the Saudis look to diversify away from only being known as the world's gas station, they are using their sovereign wealth fund, the Public Investment Fund, to finance Vision 2030 which seeks to transform the Kingdom into the heart of the Arab and Islamic world and a global investment powerhouse. Will the Saudis be able to untangle themselves from their half-century relationship with the Americans in order to jump into bed with the Chinese, or will Mohammed bin Salman pivot to his vision for 2030 where the United States has a diminished role? The Octopus of Global Control Audiobook: https://amzn.to/3xu0rMm Website: www.Macroaggressions.io Sponsors: Chemical Free Body: https://www.chemicalfreebody.com Promo Code: MACRO C60 Purple Power: https://c60purplepower.com/ Promo Code: MACRO Wise Wolf Gold & Silver: www.Macroaggressions.gold LegalShield: www.DontGetPushedAround.com EMP Shield: www.EMPShield.com Promo Code: MACRO Christian Yordanov's Health Transformation Program: www.LiveLongerFormula.com Privacy Academy: https://privacyacademy.com/step/privacy-action-plan-checkout-2/?ref=5620 Brain Supreme: www.BrainSupreme.co Promo Code: MACRO Above Phone: http://abovephone.com/?above=macro Promo Code: MACRO Katie the Nurse's Book: “Soiled Linens & Loved Ones” https://t.ly/kW7um Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/macroaggressionspodcast

Hank discusses the latest news on the PGA Tour and LIV talks. He believes that the Public Investment Fund is talking to the DP World Tour about a potential partnership, which could be beneficial for both parties. The European Tour has been hurt by the departure of several top players who joined LIV, but their return may help boost the tour's popularity.

From the BBC World Service: More than 1,900 people in the UK are taking legal action against the manufacturer of Johnson's baby powder, claiming repeated use caused their cancers. Saudi Arabia’s multi-billion dollar Public Investment Fund — which is behind big projects in real estate, soccer and golf — is under fire for being used to bankroll vanity projects linked to human rights abuses. And a Russian software company has invited a seven-year-old coding prodigy to join its management team, when he’s old enough to take up paid employment.

From the BBC World Service: More than 1,900 people in the UK are taking legal action against the manufacturer of Johnson's baby powder, claiming repeated use caused their cancers. Saudi Arabia’s multi-billion dollar Public Investment Fund — which is behind big projects in real estate, soccer and golf — is under fire for being used to bankroll vanity projects linked to human rights abuses. And a Russian software company has invited a seven-year-old coding prodigy to join its management team, when he’s old enough to take up paid employment.

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, and has backing from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Now, as major automakers such as Volkswagen, General Motors and Ford pull back on their EV ambitions, find out why Rawlinson says Lucid's all-in on luxury vehicles with a high price tag and, eventually, smaller batteries. Plus, why he says he won't be building a $20,000 EV any time soon. He speaks to WSJ's Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims in episode one of our interview series Bold Names.   Further Reading Why Elon Musk's Robotaxi Dreams Are Premature  Elon Musk Plays a Familiar Song: Robot Cars Are Coming  Ultralong-Range Electric Cars Are Arriving. Say Goodbye to Charging Stops.  Used EVs Sell for Bargain Prices Now, Putting Owners and Dealers in a Bind  Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send us a textLinking the Travel Industry is a business travel podcast where we review the top travel industry stories that are posted on LinkedIn by LinkedIn members.  We curate the top posts and discuss with them with travel industry veterans in a live session with audience members.  You can join the live recording session by visiting BusinessTravel360.comYour Hosts are Riaan van Schoor, Ann Cederhall and Aash ShravahStories covered on this session include -Germany has officially abolished the requirement for domestic hotel guests to fill in a registration form after lobbying from VDR - The German Business Travel Association.Maria Weber reports about the increases the French government is proposing on air departure taxes, in some cases by as much as +433%.Serko Ltd. is acquiring GetThere from Sabre Corporation.SAP Concur now offers Ryanair content via the latest Concur Travel platform.Chauffeur service provider Blacklane secures €60m in investments from TASARU Mobility Investments, which is owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.British Airways will be terminating some TMC's selected private channel agreements by the end of the year, resulting in some corporate buyers then being subject to their Distribution Technology Charge.Till Streichert, CFO at Lufthansa Group releases their quarterly results and talks more about the turnaround project for Lufthansa.Traveltek Ltd. is acquired by Juniper Group.Good Travel Management (GTM) and CT Travel Group Ltd (CTTG) have joined forces to establish a new £85m turnover travel group. Extra StoriesYou can subscribe to this podcast by searching 'BusinessTravel360' on Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart, Pandora, Alexa or your favorite podcast player.This podcast was created, edited and distributed by BusinessTravel360.  Be sure to sign up for regular updates at BusinessTravel360.com - Enjoy!Support the show

Hello and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast. Andrew Musgrove is back with a quick fire episode. Our host brings you the latest news regarding St James' Park including the verdict from the leader of Newcastle City Council. There's also a look at the deal between Atletico Madrid and Riyadh Air - a company owned by the PIF - and what it might mean for United in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vår mesta bästa gäst, författaren Sara Bergmark Elfgren, är tillbaka i podden! Vi pratar om hennes nya spänningsroman Ö, operan Herr Arnes Penningar och udda skräck! Ständigt aktuella författaren Sara Bergmark Elfgren är tillbaka som gäst! Vi pratar med henne om Selma Lagerlöf-operan Herr Arnes Penningar på Folkoperan i Stockholm, som hon skrivit libretto till, och om hennes nya spänningsroman Ö. Sara har givetvis också många udda skräcktips! Vidare blir det ett sedvanligt nyhetssvep. Vi diskuterar bland annat att det ryktas om att Saudiarabiens statliga investeringsfond Public Investment Fund ska köpa mer andelar i Nintendo, att Tencent eventuellt köper ut investerare i Ubisoft för att göra bolaget privatägt, att Red Dead Redemption från 2010 äntligen kommer till PC, att en undersökning visar att majoriteten av gamers föredrar singleplayerspel, att det inte blir en andra säsong av Netflix Kaos, att Mats Strandbergs roman Färjan blir tv-serie på SVT, att det kommer en tredje En prinsessas dagbok-film och att Oscarvinnaren Daniel Day-Lewis gör comeback på vita duken. Det blir en lite annorlunda Koreakoll denna vecka då Tove tipsar om en matlagningsgameshow på Netflix: Culinary Class Wars. Tove har ytterligare ett udda tips med BBC-radioteatern The Lovecraft Investigations: The Case of Charles Dexter Ward. Niklas har å sin sida sett actionkomedin Marmalade med Joe Keery från Stranger Things. Tack & Förlåt, Puss Hej!

On this episode of Market Mondays, we dive into key market developments and global economic shifts:- **The Dow's Record Highs & Struggles**: We analyze the factors behind the Dow's recent record highs and its subsequent struggle. What should investors expect next as market conditions fluctuate?- **Crude Oil Prices Surge**: U.S. crude oil prices jumped 3% after Libya's production halt and the Israel-Hezbollah attacks. How are these geopolitical events impacting the energy market, and what could be the long-term effects?- **Today's Most Active Stocks**: We take a closer look at Boeing, Nvidia, PDD, Super Micro, XPeng, and SolarEdge, and discuss which stocks analysts believe have the potential to move higher.- **Wingstop's Rapid Growth**: Wingstop is outpacing its fast-food competitors. What innovations and strategies are driving its success, and can it maintain this momentum?- **Fed Rate Cut Concerns**: Fed Chair Jerome Powell raised concerns about the timing of potential rate cuts. What are the implications if the Fed waits too long, and how could it impact the economy?- **Nvidia's Earnings & Market Hedge**: With Nvidia's earnings approaching, Bank of America is offering a market hedge. What risks are associated with Nvidia's upcoming earnings, and how might this hedge strategy play out?- **Lessons from InvestFest**: We share the biggest lessons learned from InvestFest and how individual investors can apply these insights to improve their strategies.- **Canada's Tariff on Chinese EVs**: Canada has imposed a 100% tariff on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles, following the U.S.'s lead. What are the implications for the auto industry and international trade?- **Chipotle's Stock Decline**: After a recent decline in Chipotle's stock, we explore whether it has fallen enough to present a buying opportunity. What should investors consider before jumping in?- **Public Investment Fund's Strategy**: The Public Investment Fund (PIF) has invested heavily in companies like Lucid and Uber. We explore the driving forces behind this investment strategy and what PIF sees in the future of these companies.#MarketMondays #Investing #StockMarket #DowJones #CrudeOil #EnergyMarket #Nvidia #Wingstop #FederalReserve #InterestRates #InvestFest #CanadaTariffs #ElectricVehicles #Chipotle #PublicInvestmentFund #Lucid #Uber #GlobalEconomySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

-We mentioned the other day that Trevor Reilly resigned from Colorado---a quality control assistant who was in charge of special teams. Per Sports Illustrated yesterday, a big part of the reason why is that he went to Saudi Arabia to meet with the Public Investment Fund—the same group financing LIV Golf-Imagine if you heard that Matt Davison and company from 1890 were involved with the Saudis!Show sponsored by MIDWEST BANKOur Sponsors:* Check out BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/EARLYBREAKAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This show is presented by Wendy's!   You've had Wendy's Nuggs dipped in sauce. But have you had them covered in sauce?Wendy's New Saucy Nuggs take the Crispy and Spicy Nuggs you love and turn them up to 11.Choose between flavors like Buffalo. Honey BBQ. Garlic Parm. Or, if you're a real heat seeker,try Spicy Ghost Pepper, only on Wendy's signature Spicy Nuggs. We dare you. We're one day away from actual football, and the news is flying like crazy. Miami (Ohio) coach Chuck Martin accused Alabama of illegally recruiting Redhawks kicker, saying the Crimson Tide “stole” Graham Nicholson in the spring transfer portal window. Iowa coach Kirk Ferentz explained why he's suspended for the Hawkeyes' season opener against Illinois State. A former Colorado assistant detailed how he went to Saudi Arabia to seek money from the nation's Public Investment Fund — the entity that funds the LIV Tour in golf — to seek NIL donations. It didn't work, and the assistant resigned earlier this month. Later, Senior Bowl executive director Jim Nagy joins Andy to discuss the sheer depth of talent in college football this season. Because of the COVID year and NIL, more players have stayed in school longer. That has created a surplus of NFL-quality players. Nagy turns his scout's eye on: Penn State QB Drew Allar Georgia WR Dillon Bell Florida State DT Darrell Jackson Jr. And more… Want to watch the show instead? Join us on YouTube, LIVE, M-F, at 8 am et! https://youtube.com/live/dHbcaIqFivsHost: Andy StaplesGuest: Jim NagyProducer: River Bailey

China's flagship fund to buy up unsold housing is off to a limp start, and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is to prioritise domestic spending. Plus, a growing number of Americans are suffering from tip fatigue. Mentioned in this podcast:China's landmark property rescue plan limps off the starting line The US tipping system is teeteringSaudi wealth fund brings era of easy money to an endThe FT News Briefing is produced by Niamh Rowe, Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As prize money gaps between men and women begin to close in many sports, in golf, the pay disparity is still very large. Nelly Korda, winner of five consecutive tournaments, earned less than Scottie Scheffler, who won four. And although current and former players like Korda and Mel Reid have made strides in the game, there's a significant difference in the prize money they receive.A lot of the disparity has been linked to the level of investment in the game. The men's game has seen major cash injections, such as the $2 billion from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund into LIV Golf. Sam Fenwick explores what could boost investment in the women's game and asks current player Mel Reid and former player, Nancy Lopez, how the game can attract more funding and TV time.(Picture: A montage of Nelly Korda and Scottie Scheffler, swinging their golf clubs, against a background of a green. Credit: PA/USA Today Sports/BBC)Presented and produced by Sam Fenwick

Elon Musk's AI startup, xAI, is gearing up to build the world's largest supercomputer in Memphis, Tennessee. This ambitious project, set to transform a former Electrolux facility, promises to be the biggest investment in the city's history. With potential tax incentives on the table, xAI aims to have the supercomputer operational by next fall, powering its AI chatbot, Grok. The announcement follows a successful $6 billion funding round, drawing top investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. Local officials, including Memphis Mayor Paul Young, are enthusiastic, highlighting the city's readiness for such a transformative initiative. Pending approvals, this project is poised to put Memphis at the forefront of AI technology, potentially rivaling existing supercomputing giants like Oak Ridge's Frontier.

In this episode of “All Roads Lead to Saudi” we explore the remarkable journey of Ali Abdelaziz, from his roots in Cairo to becoming the biggest manager in the UFC, representing stars like Khabib Nurmagomedov, Islam Makachev, Kamaru Usman and Henry Cejudo. As a co-founder of the Professional Fighters League (PFL), Abdelaziz discusses its growth, underscored by an investment of $100m from the Public Investment Fund. Ali shares his insights on raising a religious family, the dominance of Muslim fighters in MMA, and his relationships with legends like Mike Tyson and Dana White. He also discusses the potential mega-fight between Islam Makachev and Conor McGregor, the rise of Middle Eastern champions, and the cultural impact of Saudi leadership on youth and sports.  Follow us on:X : https://twitter.com/MicsPodInstagram : https://www.instagram.com/micspodFacebook : https://www.facebook.com/MicspodofficLinkedInn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/micspodTikTok : https://vm.tiktok.com/Micspodoffic

Former ‘SportsCenter' anchors Trey Wingo and Kevin Frazier recently launched a new show that asks the big ‘what if' questions from sports history. Billed as a ‘leap into the multiverse,' their podcast ‘Alternate Routes' is the latest example of talent leaping from legacy media brands into the great unknown of the always-on, streaming future. Wingo and Frazier join the show to tell us why now was the right time to make the move. Plus, through its Public Investment Fund, Saudi Arabia has presented a $2 billion proposal to unite the ATP and WTA. We asked women's world No. 5 player Jessica Pegula whether this is a good idea.

Rublev's default from Dubai generated tons of discourse this week, and we devote quite a bit of time to it: the facts, the question of proportionality (of both Rublev's actions and the umpire's decision), and why player reactions aren't the final word. We also recap the end of the lead-up to Indian Wells, with several players showing off the best tennis of their lives. Plus, Murray's retirement talk; the ATP's partnership with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund; and the suspension of a low-ranked player for cannabis and how WADA decides to ban a substance. 2:15 Quick results recap: de Minaur, Boulter, Yuan, Humbert, Baez  8:30 The Rublev Default 13:10 The Act of (non)Contrition 25:35 Proportionality, in a few senses 34:45 Andy Murray talks about the end 38:40 #TheNetflixSlam: it was a bit tacky and very American, but overall a huge win for the sport 46:00 ATP partners with PIF 50:55 A 2-year suspension for weed? Also an opportunity for some nerdy anti-doping discussion

Peter Angelos has agreed to sell the Baltimore Orioles after owning them for 31 years. The new ownership group is led by private equity executive and Baltimore native David Rubenstein. It includes Hall of Famers Cal Ripken Jr. and Grant Hill, as well as former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg, and prompts questions on how this will alter team operations and whether it will lead to the sale of the Washington Nationals. Sam Dingman, co-host of the Orioles podcast The Rumor, joins the show to discuss what this means for the team and their fans. Plus, the PGA Tour has secured a $1.5 billion investment that could rise to $3 billion as it continues to negotiate with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. The deal bolsters the future of the leading golf organization as it works to determine the future of the sport.

On the show today, Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds have parked a whole lot of money in Silicon Valley. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, for one, spent more than $31 billion on 49 venture deals, up 33% in 2023. Why does the tech industry find it so hard to break up with Middle East money? Plus, Netflix changes up its business model — again. We look at why the streaming giant sees even more ads in its future. But first, job cuts continue across the tech landscape. Even TikTok, with its $225 billion valuation and 150 million active users in the U.S. alone, is letting people go. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali is joined by Natasha Mascarenhas, reporter at The Information, for her take on these stories.

On the show today, Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds have parked a whole lot of money in Silicon Valley. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, for one, spent more than $31 billion on 49 venture deals, up 33% in 2023. Why does the tech industry find it so hard to break up with Middle East money? Plus, Netflix changes up its business model — again. We look at why the streaming giant sees even more ads in its future. But first, job cuts continue across the tech landscape. Even TikTok, with its $225 billion valuation and 150 million active users in the U.S. alone, is letting people go. Marketplace’s Lily Jamali is joined by Natasha Mascarenhas, reporter at The Information, for her take on these stories.

This episode tackles one of the hottest topics in golf today: if, after an infusion of funding from private equity and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, the PGA Tour were to create a global schedule of elite events, what should this "world tour" look like? Andy, Joseph, and Garrett each give their proposals. First, though, they participate in a new opening segment, "In and Out," in which they discuss, among other things, Justin Thomas's reemergence, Scottie Scheffler's putting, and the proper pronunciation of "amateur."

Tiger Woods and golf are synonymous. Tiger was the face of the PGA Tour for decades, taking the tour to unparalleled heights. But now, the future of professional golf is in question, as the controversial LIV Golf – backed by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia – has shaken the sport to its core.  As this new era of golf begins, Woods leads the charge to protect the tour in which his legend was born, while helping to reimagine the game he loves. Today, ESPN's resident Tiger Woods expert Michael Collins joins the show to break down what Tiger's future in golf looks like, and why the sport might need him now more than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Iggy going to take over the coaching job in Springfield. Colleges struggling. We play audio from Fred Couples talking about players going over to LIV. Is it LIV's innovative format or is it money? The boys break it down. Public Investment Fund. Frozen pizza segue out of nowhere. Sports washing discussion. Would Iggy take foreign money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is Iggy going to take over the coaching job in Springfield. Colleges struggling. We play audio from Fred Couples talking about players going over to LIV. Is it LIV's innovative format or is it money? The boys break it down. Public Investment Fund. Frozen pizza segue out of nowhere. Sports washing discussion. Would Iggy take foreign money? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bomani Jones and Slate's Joel Anderson discuss the ramifications of the agreement between the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (4:02), whether or not Phil Mickelson's reputation will always be damaged (18:44), and Joel's new podcast about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas (26:35).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices