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Dollars & Sense with Pam Cook

Dollars & Sense with Pam Cook

By: KTVU Fox 2 (Bay Area)
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 Explores the political, economic and cultural forces that have rippled across the country.KTVU, 2025 Art Politics & Government
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  • Mornings on 2: A tech market boom, Smart glasses, and Zoom avatars

    Mornings on 2: A tech market boom, Smart glasses, and Zoom avatars
    Sep 18 2025
    Pam dives into the the surprising announcement that chip giants NVIDIA and Intel are teaming up, a move that sent shares in both companies—and the NASDAQ—soaring. The Dollars & Sense host also covers Tesla's latest challenge as the company redesigns its electronic door handles following a federal investigation into safety concerns . Then, Meta's big push into artificial intelligence with the launch of new AI-powered smart glasses. Find out how these high-tech spectacles from Ray-Ban and Oakley are designed to change how you interact with the world, from checking messages to tracking your workouts. Other stories, include: Lowe's paying a $1 million settlement for overcharging customers in California; Zoom launching new AI features, including a note-taking tool and virtual avatars; and the surprising data on how many Californians are spending more than half of their income on rent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Mornings on 2: iPhones, Starbucks and air mobility food service

    Mornings on 2: iPhones, Starbucks and air mobility food service
    Sep 10 2025
    On Mornings on 2, Pam reports on Oracle's stock surge following reports of a significant increase in multi-cloud database revenue driven by demand for AI servers. On the markets, a slight drop in wholesale prices was reported, although a weakening job market is causing caution among economists and putting pressure on the Dow. Apple unveiled its new iPhone lineup, featuring the super-thin iPhone Air and an updated iPhone 17 with display and camera upgrades. BuyNowPayLater company Klarna had its IPO at a $15 billion valuation. Starbucks CEO Brian Nichols stated his turnaround strategy is working, while pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk announced plans to lay off 9,000 employees to cut costs. Finally, both Joby Aviation with Uber and Tesla are making moves in the ride-hailing space, with Joby and Uber partnering for air mobility services and Tesla negotiating to expand its taxi service to Bay Area airports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • The Rise of Deepfakes: How to Spot Scams and Protect Yourself

    The Rise of Deepfakes: How to Spot Scams and Protect Yourself
    Sep 9 2025
    In this episode of Dollars and Sense, Pam speaks with McAfee's Head of Threat Research, Abhishek Karnik, about the growing threat of deepfakes and other AI-powered scams. Karnik explains that the accessibility of advanced AI tools has lowered the bar for scammers, allowing them to create personalized and highly realistic scams using voice and video cloning. While content creators use these tools for good, scammers are exploiting them to prey on emotions and create a false sense of urgency. To protect yourself, Karnik advises being skeptical, verifying information with multiple sources, and strengthening your digital hygiene. This includes securing your online profiles with the right privacy settings, using identity protection tools, and creating a family code word. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    22 mins
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