The Saudi Kingdom, The Magic Kingdom, & China on Lockdown

President Biden’s trip to the Middle East included a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s highest officials, including Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The agenda ranged from China’s influence in the region and oil prices to 5G and global climate policy, but one exchange captured more headlines than any other. A U.S. official on the trip alongside the President shares details about the MBS meeting, Biden’s confrontation about Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, and global energy security. Special Presidential Coordinator for International Energy Affairs Amos Hochstein even addresses the infamous fist bump. According to a new report from Claire Atkinson at Insider, sources within Disney say former CEO Bob Iger regrets his decision to hand the House of Mouse over to his successor, Bob Chapek. She and Puck’s founding partner Matt Belloni discuss the Bob vs. Bob Hollywood drama and the stock’s lagging performance. Plus, areas of China brace for yet another lockdown, and the team has an update from the Scottish putting green.