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Jamie Dimon on Iran, Trump and why he’s optimistic about AI | NPR’s Newsmakers

Apr 7, 2026 · 32m

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In this bonus episode of Up First , we’re sharing the latest episode of NPR’s Newsmakers , featuring Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorganChase, the nation’s largest bank. JPMorgan has a stake in almost everything. But unlike many CEOs, Dimon says it’s his job to speak out on many things. This week, Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders — a document that comments on banking issues and also assesses risks to the economy, from inflation to the war in Iran. The letter asserts his company is ready for anything — noting, among other things, that it has profited during economic booms and also during recessions. In this episode of NPR’s Newsmakers , Dimon tells host Steve Inskeep he didn’t worry…