The Bottom Line - Thursday, September 24
China Summit, Iran, NYC Mayor, Doge, Trump, AI, Welfare
Top AI companies call for safety measures while critics warn regulation could stifle innovation
OpenAI, Anthropic, and Microsoft are raising alarms about AI safety as researchers warn a self-improving superintelligence could escape control.
Netanyahu directly criticizes Mamdani: Jews do not feel safe in New York
Stuart Varney details Benjamin Netanyahu addressing the U.N. General Assembly and criticizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Netanyahu warns that many Jews no longer feel safe in New York amid rising tensions.
Consumer AI 'has come to everybody' because of Meta, R 'Ray' Wang says
Constellation Research founder R 'Ray' Wang discusses the AI rally in the markets and Meta's new Muse AI agent on 'Varney & Co.'
FAA uses SMART tool for air traffic control
ASI CEO Phillip Buckendorf discusses the FAA's new SMART tool to help mediate air traffic control and reduce flight delays and says it could be used in military operations.
Gold and Silver CEO analyzes rare earth mineral reliance, mining opportunities
Americas Gold & Silver Corp Chairman and CEO Paul Andre Huet joins Taylor Riggs to discuss U.S. reliance on China for rare earth minerals and how new domestic discoveries could power the AI boom.
Meta in 2026 is the Google of 2025: Why Wall Street is getting bullish
Evercore ISI senior managing director Mark Mahaney breaks down his test of Meta’s Muse AI, its standout features and what the stock’s surge means for his outlook.
REalloys CEO analyzes US reliance on China's rare earths
REalloys CEO Lipi Sternheim analyzes U.S. reliance on China for rare earths as imports drop.
Fuel prices spike as Iran conflict continues
Pennsylvania Senator Dave McCormick discusses rising fuel prices amid the Iran conflict, President Donald Trump's energy policy and the national security implications of AI competition with China.
Mamdani is playing the violin to his supporters: John Catsimatidis
Red Apple Group Chairman and CEO John Catsimatidis analyzes rising oil and gas prices as the Middle East conflict drags on.
Seafood prices jump as inflation pressures restaurants
Cousins Maine Lobster co-founder Jim Tselikis discusses navigating inflation and higher food and fuel costs as the company surpasses $1B in systemwide sales. He also outlines the brand's retail expansion and new product lineup.
Gavin Newsom shifts stance on AI and data centers, drawing criticism
Gerri Willis reports on California Governor Gavin Newsom shifting his stance on AI and data center regulation. Tiffany Smiley criticizes Newsom's political consistency, arguing he should welcome AI development to boost state revenue.
Rumored US-Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz faces skepticism
Host Taylor Riggs reports on rumors of a U.S.-Iran agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker discusses regional security and Russia's threat to NATO.
Larry Kudlow praises Benjamin Netanyahu for calling out 'moral cowards' ahead of UN speech
Larry Kudlow reacts to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address at the United Nations General Assembly. He praises the 'barn burner' speech and criticizes the UN delegates who walked out of the hall.
DOGE insider Tyler Hassett exposes 'absurd' federal waste
Former Interior Department Acting Assistant Secretary Tyler Hassett joins 'The Bottom Line' to discuss his new book 'Inside Doge'. He details working with Elon Musk to expose absurd government spending and federal waste.
Trump 'should absolutely play hardball' with Xi: Rep Anna Paulina Luna
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., defends President Donald Trump's upcoming state meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. She slams Senate Democrats like Chuck Schumer and Dick Durbin for criticizing the administration's foreign policy approach.
California spending on illegal immigrant welfare reaches $11 billion, reporter warns
City Journal reporter Kenneth Schrupp discusses California spending on illegal immigrant welfare. Schrupp reveals how a shadow welfare state is costing taxpayers $11 billion annually.
The housing game is 'rigged': Real estate star exposes the hidden traps locking up buyers past 7% rates
Ryan Serhant reveals how property taxes, homeowners insurance and hidden carrying costs create a housing "obstacle course" beyond mortgage rates.
AI expert warns ‘machine-speed’ cyberthreats may require faster defenses than human-led responses
AI security expert Yagub Rahimov says AI swarms are turning cyberattacks into coordinated operations too fast for human-led defenses, but still believes panic is unwarranted.
Kudlow - Thursday, September 24
Host Larry Kudlow leads discussions on the policies impacting the domestic and global economies.



















