Power Players with Brian Sozzi

Yahoo Finance

Hosted by Executive Editor Brian Sozzi, Power Players ditches the news desk for high-octane, unscripted discussions with the titans of industry. This 30-minute series blends conversational depth with market energy to uncover the "near-death" origin stories and "midnight" pressures that keep global CEOs up at night. Beyond the balance sheets, viewers gain actionable intel on AI, market shifts, and the tactical mindsets needed to win. Filmed at Yahoo Finance HQ, the Nasdaq, or on location, it is a raw, free-flowing look at the real individuals shaping Corporate America.

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How Wyclef Jean & will.i.am evolved from musicians to AI pioneers

Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi speaks to music legends Wyclef Jean and will.i.am as they share behind-the-scenes stories of their biggest hits and explain how artificial intelligence and global culture will shape the future of the industry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21

45 min

TKO president reveals big plans for WWE, UFC

TKO president Mark Shapiro shares exclusive insights with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi on the booming business and massive global expansion of live entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18

38 min

Akon's top business mistake: Stop hustling backwards

Musician and Entrepreneur Akon chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about how TikTok and AI are introducing his music to a new generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14

26 min

Why the former X CEO is pushing GLP-1s to transform healthcare

Former X CEO Linda Yaccarino chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about her leap into health tech and the explosive rise of GLP-1 medications. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 11

21 min

Can markets ignore Iran war risk? Fmr Defense Secretary weighs in

Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper talks to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about the current state of the Iran conflict and when it may finally end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7

29 min

How Chipotle is embracing AI

Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright and Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi discuss how the company is using AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 4

43 min

Budweiser pivots beyond beer: AB Inbev CEO Explains

AB InBev CEO Michel Doukeris chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi from Madison Square Garden about how several big sporting events stand to shape AB InBev over the next few years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30

32 min

Honest CEO on growing beyond clean baby products

The Honest Company CEO, Carla Vernon, chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about the company’s success in scaling beyond its initial line of clean baby products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 29

30 min

Charles Payne's key lessons from Wall Street

Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi sits down with his former boss, long-time friend, Wall Street veteran, and Fox Business Network Host Charles Payne. The two discuss Payne’s journey through the world of finance and how he is helping the average investor navigate an always unpredictable stock market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 27

24 min

Yum! Brands CEO on innovation & Pizza Hut's future

Yum! Brands CEO, Chris Turner, chats with Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi about his big plans for Taco Bell, what the future holds for KFC in the US, and why Pizza Hut may be sold soon. Plus, The Coffee Can Investor Author, Neeraj Khemlani, and portfolio manager, Matt Ankrum, talk about the future of investing and their outlook for the news business amid considerable industrywide cost-cutting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23

49 min