As fears of an artificial intelligence bubble mount, one company is being scrutinized above all the rest: Nvidia. As the AI chipmaker's valuation continues to soar, some experts are wondering whether the whole industry is built on a shaky foundation. We hear why its CEO has become cozy with President Donald Trump – and what it all could mean for you. 
For more: <a href="https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/22/tech/ai-bubble-fears-nvidia-earnings">The world’s biggest company just told everyone to chill out⁠</a>
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Guest: Phil Mattingly, CNN Chief Domestic Correspondent and Anchor 
Host: David Rind 
Producer: Paola Ortiz 
Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices">podcastchoices.com/adchoices</a>

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