Big Take

Big Take

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94 episodes

Episodes

Could High US Bond Yields Spark a Crisis in Europe?
Oct 5, 2026 · 20m
Bloomberg’s The Big Take examines the surge in global bond yields, with the 10-year U.
Weekend Listen: Google’s James Manyika on AI Risk
Oct 4, 2026 · 41m
In this Bloomberg Weekend episode, host Michelle Hussain interviews James Manyika, a top executive at Google, to discuss the rapid advancement of AI…
The Steamy, Billion-Dollar World of Romantasy
Oct 2, 2026 · 18m
Bloomberg reporters Hannah Miller and Madison Muller explore the explosive growth of the romantasy genre, which blends romance with fantasy elements like dragons and werewolves.
The Man City Scandal Rocking the Premier League
Oct 1, 2026 · 16m
Bloomberg’s David Gura and Giles Turner analyze the Manchester City cheating scandal, where the club was found to have artificially boosted finances by £900 million to bypass Premier League rules.
Can $700 Million Buy Republicans the Senate?
Sep 30, 2026 · 16m
Bloomberg News hosts Sarah Holder discusses the 2026 U.
China’s New Message to Its Billionaires: Pay Up
Sep 29, 2026 · 13m
Bloomberg’s Big Take examines China’s aggressive new tax campaign targeting the wealthy to fund local governments and AI infrastructure.
Could Bond Yields Break the Stock Market?
Sep 28, 2026 · 17m
Host Sarah Holder discusses rising bond yields and their potential impact on the stock market with Bloomberg’s David Papadopoulos and Mike Regan.
Weekend Listen: There's a Mind-Boggling Number of Rich People in America
Sep 27, 2026 · 59m
Tracy Alloway and Joe Weisenthal interview Owen Zadar and Eric Zwick, authors of "The Everywhere Millionaire," to explore how pass-through entities drive American wealth.
Crafting America’s Favorite Countertops Is Killing Workers
Sep 25, 2026 · 21m
This episode explores the health crisis caused by artificial stone countertops, which contain high levels of crystalline silica that cause silicosis in fabricators.
This Isn’t Your Grandparents’ UN
Sep 24, 2026 · 15m
Bloomberg’s Big Take examines the UN General Assembly and the Trump-Xi summit, with guests Amory Hennessy and Nick Wadhams analyzing the shifting global order.
Why Everyone Is Talking About High Diesel Prices
Sep 23, 2026 · 17m
Record-high diesel prices, driven by the Iran war and Russian export bans, are straining industries from farming to shipping and heating.
US-China AI Race to Take Center Stage at Trump-Xi Meeting
Sep 22, 2026 · 16m
Bloomberg’s John Liu analyzes the upcoming Trump-Xi summit, noting that China seeks stable markets for its exports while the US aims for agricultural and energy wins.
How Much Is the Hormuz Blockade Costing the US?
Sep 21, 2026 · 14m
Bloomberg's Becca Wasser and Jerry Doyle analyze the mounting costs of the US naval blockade of Iran, estimating daily expenses at $42 million and total naval operating costs at $7.
Big Pharma Needs New Drugs. China Has Them
Sep 20, 2026 · 17m
Bloomberg’s Big Take Asia explores how China has become a global hub for biotech innovation, with Chinese firms now accounting for a third of the global drug pipeline.
Japan Hikes Rates, Reshaping Carry Trade
Sep 18, 2026 · 16m
Bloomberg's Paul Jackson analyzes the Bank of Japan's 25-basis-point rate hike, which aims to curb inflation and strengthen the weak yen but risks destabilizing Japan's massive government debt.
Most Americans Say They’re Working Class. Are They?
Sep 17, 2026 · 18m
Host Sarah Holder explores the evolving definition of "working class" in America, noting that 60% of Americans now identify as such, including college-educated professionals.
Why the Federal Reserve Raised Interest Rates
Sep 16, 2026 · 17m
Bloomberg’s Big Take analyzes the Federal Reserve’s unanimous 25-basis-point rate hike, arguing that Chair Kevin Warsh has effectively trapped…
The AI Industry Says It Wants to Slow Down. Can It?
Sep 15, 2026 · 16m
Sarah Fryer discusses the AI industry’s push for government guardrails following Anthropic’s proposal for a development slowdown.
As Tensions with US Rise, Mark Carney Looks to Europe
Sep 14, 2026 · 18m
Prime Minister Mark Carney is actively pivoting Canada’s foreign policy toward Europe, seeking to catalyze $1 trillion in investment and forge a closer security alliance with the EU.
LIV Golf’s $5 Billion Path to Bankruptcy
Sep 13, 2026 · 16m
Liv Golf, the Saudi-funded rival to the PGA Tour, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy after burning through $5 billion in funding without achieving sustainable viewership.
How India Is Training the Robots of the Future
Sep 11, 2026 · 17m
This episode explores how India has become a global hub for collecting "egocentric" data, where workers record their manual labor to train humanoid robots for AI companies like Tesla and Google.
So Could AI 'Kill Us All'?
Sep 10, 2026 · 15m
Bloomberg's Big Take examines the AI safety reckoning triggered by an Anthropic researcher's resignation and viral post warning that major AI firms are gambling with human lives.
Trump’s Venezuela Oil Deal
Sep 9, 2026 · 17m
Bloomberg’s Big Take examines the Trump administration’s controversial plan to take a 35% stake in Venezuela’s oil reserves via North American Blue Energy Partners.
Why the Bond Market Has Everyone On Edge
Sep 8, 2026 · 16m
Bloomberg columnist John Authers explains why rising bond yields are roiling global markets, citing AI-driven borrowing, inflation, and demographics as key drivers.
Should Your Dog Be on Peptides?
Sep 4, 2026 · 18m
Bloomberg’s Big Take explores the booming pet longevity industry, where owners like Sam Chow use human biohacking trends such as rapamycin and peptides to extend their dogs' lives.
The Hottest New Trade Is Your Own Electricity
Sep 3, 2026 · 17m
This episode explores the rise of "prosumers" who use solar panels, batteries, and AI tools to trade home electricity like commodities.
Deadly Flooding in Nepal Highlights Asia’s Climate Vulnerability
Sep 2, 2026 · 16m
This episode examines the devastating glacial floods in Nepal that killed over 1,000 people, linking the disaster to climate change and melting permafrost.
CIA Director Visits Moscow As Ukraine Stares Down a Dangerous Winter
Sep 1, 2026 · 14m
Bloomberg’s Mark Champion discusses Russia’s escalating missile attacks against a Ukraine depleted of Patriot defenses.
From Meta to TikTok, Social Media’s Safety Reckoning Is Here
Aug 31, 2026 · 23m
Bloomberg reporter Olivia Carville discusses how TikTok’s algorithmic A/B testing trapped 16-year-old Chase Nasker in a harmful content loop, leading to his suicide.
Our Town Chapter 4: All Metal Mode
Aug 28, 2026 · 43m
This episode of "Our Town" explores the escalating tensions in Gainsborough, Missouri, following the fictional assassination of Charlie Kirk.
US Fed Chair Warsh Takes the Mic
Aug 27, 2026 · 18m
Bloomberg’s Big Take analyzes Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s upcoming Jackson Hole speech, where he may reveal his monetary policy strategy amid rising yields and persistent inflation.
How Two-Minute Microdramas Became a Billion-Dollar Industry
Aug 26, 2026 · 20m
This episode explores the global boom of microdramas, short vertical videos that originated in China and now generate billions in revenue.
The Mormon Church’s Real Estate Empire
Aug 25, 2026 · 17m
This episode investigates the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ emergence as a major US real estate developer, owning an estimated 2.
Why Big Donors Aren’t Translating to Big Success in the US Midterms
Aug 24, 2026 · 20m
Bloomberg’s The Big Take examines record-breaking corporate and individual spending in the U.
Our Town Chapter 3: One Little Bacon-Wrapped Sausage
Aug 21, 2026 · 46m
This episode of *Our Town* explores how Moscow, Idaho, serves as a prototype for Christian nationalist developments like Ridge Runner in Tennessee.
What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Canned Soup
Aug 20, 2026 · 21m
Bloomberg’s The Big Take examines how steel tariffs have impacted the U.
What’s Behind the Bond Market Rollercoaster
Aug 19, 2026 · 19m
Bloomberg columnist John Authers joins host Stacey Vanek-Smith to discuss the recent surge in US Treasury yields, driven by AI infrastructure borrowing and fiscal deficits.
The Unexpected Rise of North Korea’s Economy
Aug 18, 2026 · 20m
Bloomberg’s Kat Barton analyzes North Korea’s unexpected economic resurgence, driven by $22 billion in revenue from arms sales to Russia, Chinese trade, and cybercrime.
How Amazon Landed on Mamdani’s Labor Agenda
Aug 17, 2026 · 19m
Bloomberg’s The Big Take examines NYC Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s support for the Delivery Protection Act, which would force Amazon to directly employ its last-mile drivers.
Our Town Chapter 2: This Dangerous Venture of Yours
Aug 14, 2026 · 38m
This episode of Bloomberg’s *Our Town* investigates how Christian nationalists, led by real estate developer Ridge Runner and financier Nate Fisher,…
A Major Earthquake Challenges Colombia’s New Right-Wing President
Aug 13, 2026 · 17m
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The Chinese AI Model Rattling Silicon Valley and Washington
Aug 12, 2026 · 17m
Bloomberg’s Big Take Asia examines how Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model has intensified the U.
The Controversy at Phia, Phoebe Gates’ Buzzy Startup
Aug 11, 2026 · 19m
Bloomberg’s Olivia Solon investigates FIA, a celebrity-backed shopping app accused of using deceptive "cookie stuffing" tactics to falsely claim commissions on sales.
The Hedge Fund Toolkit Behind the Yen Intervention
Aug 10, 2026 · 17m
This episode examines U.
Our Town Chapter 1: Sometimes You Find Silver
Aug 7, 2026 · 45m
In Gainesboro, Tennessee, metal detector Brian Allen uncovers a mysterious real estate venture called Ridge Runner, led by Josh Abitoy.
The Situation at Situational Awareness
Aug 6, 2026 · 18m
This episode examines the dramatic rise and fall of Leopold Aschenbrenner’s hedge fund, Situational Awareness, which amassed $45 billion by betting heavily on AI.
Introducing: Our Town
Aug 6, 2026 · 1m
This episode introduces "Our Town," a Bloomberg News podcast exploring the tension in Gainesboro, Tennessee, where right-wing developers are buying land to build a Christian community.
The $19 Billion Menopause Economy
Aug 5, 2026 · 19m
Bloomberg’s The Big Take explores the booming $19 billion menopause market, driven by a gap in traditional healthcare.
Why a Weak Yen Is America’s Problem
Aug 4, 2026 · 17m
This episode examines the historic joint intervention by the U.
Big Oil’s Big Wartime Profits
Aug 3, 2026 · 17m
This episode examines how major oil companies like Exxon and Chevron are recording record profits amid the U.
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