The Closer

Inside story of the deals that changed the world. We're part of the @BrazenFM network

[The Closer @thecloserpod]

Crypto rigs out, AI supercomputers in. CoreWeave just bought bankrupt miner Core Scientific for $9B in stock—purely to lock down 1.3 GW of power. Compute is the new oil; whoever owns the watts wins the models. ⚡️🤖 #AI #dealmaking

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[Hurricane Hunters @53rdWRS]

Last night, the 53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron flew into the eye of Hurricane Erin—and captured imagery of the breathtaking stadium effect.

These missions provide critical data to the NHC to improve forecasts, helping keep communities safe before the storm makes landfall.#readynow #weatherready

[The Closer @thecloserpod]

😶‍🌫️🚀Your most powerful negotiation weapon? The one that doesn't even exist.

The Phantom BATNA Effect: When negotiators believe they might have alternatives, they feel more powerful and get better outcomes—even when those alternatives never materialize.

Perception beats reality at the table.

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#NegotiationTips #DealPsychology #TheCloser

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[The Closer @thecloserpod]

🚨 When Jensen Huang steps onto that Beijing stage this week, he's not just selling GPUs—he's navigating a geopolitical tripwire.

With Trump's 30% tariff bomb ticking down (17 days left) and $16B in Chinese orders hanging in the balance, the Nvidia CEO's rare China briefing could reshape U.S.-China tech relations for the next decade.

Why go now? Because Huang is playing the long game.

Read the full breakdown in this week's edition of The Closer 📰

#TechDiplomacy #Nvidia #China #USChina #TheCloser

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[The Closer @thecloserpod]

In the latest Extra from The Closer, @BenDWalsh talks to former State Senator @JeffreyBrandes about what it will take to really fix the insurance market in Florida. Tune in: https://t.co/9R0ry5eFUk

[The Closer @thecloserpod]

"Last summer, a story about why Florida’s property insurance market was in shambles grabbed my attention. What really got me was that hurricanes were not really the problem..." Join @BenDWalsh for more info on what was actually going on: https://t.co/sUv6zyrrW4

[Brazen @brazenFM]

Starting today, @pocketcasts is featuring @thecloserpod ! Listen to all of your favorite episodes, now! https://t.co/b6ZvP5gWwn

[The Closer @thecloserpod]

Florida owns a massive property insurance company that’s been gobbling up policies while rates rise and private insurers leave. We talked to former State Senator @JeffreyBrandes and insurance industry expert markfri09 about what's being done to fix it.
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[The Closer @thecloserpod]

On the latest Extra from The Closer, we're going into detail about the marketing and pricing strategy that helped make Modelo America’s top beer.
Catch it, now: https://t.co/DZdSy2gcCQ

[Brazen @brazenFM]

“The narrative has got more twists than a piece of old rope.” Thank you @theuniversalben for the great review! #TheProfessor

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[Anna Mutoh @anna_mutoh]

How Modelo became America’s No.1 beer is as much an antitrust tale as it is a marketing saga. “Never underestimate the Dpt of Justice,” said @InaVerstl in @thecloserpod - pls have a listen! https://t.co/FGOfOwG8Fy

[The Closer @thecloserpod]

It’d be too easy to pin Bud Light's drop out of the number one spot as America’s most popular beer, on the Dylan Mulvaney controversy. There was a much deeper shift going on in the beer industry... @BenDWalsh and Aimee Keane have more:
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[Brazen @brazenFM]

Veres gets word that the mafia are willing to talk about returning stolen art. It looks like he'll have to risk breaking the law to get the painting back. In his quest to get himself out of trouble, is Veres getting himself deeper into it? #THEPROFESSOR https://t.co/3Mn81zAywr

[The Closer @thecloserpod]

How did Modelo knock Bud Light from its perch? This is an antitrust tale that includes the Department of Justice, along with a once little-known wine and spirits company from upstate New York. Featuring 🎙️Ina Verstl, who covers the global beer industry.
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[The Closer @thecloserpod]

BONUS episode — our host, Aimee Keane talks to media journalist @annaknicolaou about how ESPN became a coveted channel for both cable and Disney. She also shares how CEO Bob Iger’s deal-making spree unfolded during the company’s heyday. @ApplePodcasts https://t.co/4KK0QHvj63

[The Closer @thecloserpod]

"Present-day Disney really can’t be understood without understanding it as a series of acquisitions..." For more from @BenDWalsh about the latest episode of THE CLOSER, dive into the newsletter: https://t.co/oXBM6gf0hd

[The Closer @thecloserpod]

In the last couple of days, Disney CEO Bob Iger has revealed he’s no longer considering selling the company’s traditional TV channels, reversing previous comments made in July. For more on this story: https://t.co/3t8hnJc73z

[The Closer @thecloserpod]

The $19 billion deal that kick-started Disney's transformation from a theme park and animated film business to one of the largest companies in the world and why, today, Disney is at a crossroads. Media journalist @annaknicolaou shares all the details. https://t.co/4IFmyRZOgf

[The Closer @thecloserpod]

In case you missed it, catch the full conversation with @realrobcopeland — a closer look at the fight to succeed Bridgewater’s founder, Ray Dalio. We discuss Bridgewater’s bizarre culture and Dalio’s leadership failures.
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[The Closer @thecloserpod]

Tune in to the latest EXTRA from The Closer for @realrobcopeland’s advice to those “looking to climb the greasy pole of corporate ascension…” as he recounts a memorable trip to the Bridgewater offices. Subscribe on @ApplePodcasts
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