EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 10 MIN
Dollars & Sense with Pam Cook: Shoes to Software & AI Layoff Wave at Disney & Snap
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Pam discusses San Francisco-based Allbirds pivots from sustainable footwear to the AI sector under the new moniker NewBird AI. Then she gets into a wave of corporate restructuring at industry giants Disney and Snapchat as they lean into AI to streamline operations. Dollars & Sense also dives into an investigation into Lululemon’s use of "forever chemicals," a major investment for EV maker Lucid Group, and a new survey on tax fairness and government benefits. Pam, Gasia and Andre explore Spotify's surprising move into the physical book market. Financial analyst Chris Markowski joins us to debate the future of the airline industry and whether a United-American merger would actually benefit the modern travelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Pam discusses San Francisco-based Allbirds pivots from sustainable footwear to the AI sector under the new moniker NewBird AI. Then she gets into a wave of corporate restructuring at industry giants Disney and Snapchat as they lean into AI to streamline operations. Dollars & Sense also dives into an investigation into Lululemon’s use of "forever chemicals," a major investment for EV maker Lucid Group, and a new survey on tax fairness and government benefits. Pam, Gasia and Andre explore Spotify's surprising move into the physical book market. Financial analyst Chris Markowski joins us to debate the future of the airline industry and whether a United-American merger would actually benefit the modern travelers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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