MikeCast #198 — September 08, 2026

MikeCast — Daily Briefing · Sep 8, 2026 · 5m

Episode #198 — This episode of MikeCast covers Mistral's $3.5 billion funding round led by Samsung, positioning it as a European AI contender; Google's AI-powered contrail avoidance trials with Cathay Pacific; oil prices nearing $100 amid U.S.-Iran tensions; Canada's tariffs on U.S. goods; Meta's legal challenges; and Aaron Judge's return to the Yankees after a lengthy injury.