Fan Favorite: AI Hits Wages, USMCA Under Pressure, Colorado River Crisis
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Former IBM CEO Sam Palmisano discusses the implications of AI on wages and the USMCA amidst the Colorado River crisis.
This episode originally aired on August 21st, 2026. On this fan favorite edition of the show for the long holiday weekend, former IBM CEO Sam Palmisano discusses why companies may benefit from having a “Plan B” for AI implementation. And, AI may not be causing mass layoffs yet, but early data suggest it is already slowing wage growth in exposed occupations. Plus, Canada may have dodged Trump’s newest tariffs, but the deal could leave lasting damage to USMCA, North American manufacturing and trust between two longtime allies. Later, who pays when the Colorado River can no longer meet the West’s demand? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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