Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Corning is everywhere: from the fiber optic cables powering the internet to the Gorilla Glass on your iPhone. Now, the 175-year-old company is making domestic manufacturing profitable. In this week’s episode of Bold Names, CEO Wendell Weeks sits down with WSJ's Christopher Mims to discuss how he plays the long game with technology investments and why his company is uniquely positioned to take advantage of the Trump administration’s tariffs and industrial policy.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Corning and Its Historical Significance
01:12 The Telecom Boom and Bust
03:04 Corning's Recovery and Social Contract
05:38 Navigating Modern Challenges and Innovations
06:37 Solar Manufacturing and Energy Independence
07:43 Corning's Approach to R&D and Manufacturing
13:30 The Impact of US Industrial Policies
23:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

WSJ’s Bold Names brings you conversations with the leaders of the bold-named companies featured in the pages of The Wall Street Journal. Hosts Tim Higgins and Christopher Mims speak to CEOs and business leaders in interviews that challenge conventional wisdom and take you inside the decisions being made in the C-suite and beyond.

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