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Democrats Now Control the Future of the Supreme Court
Harvard law professor Noah Feldman analyzes how the Democrats' midterm victory empowers them to block Republican Supreme Court nominees, potentially…
The AI Economy Runs on Nvidia. Can It Survive the CEO’s Affair?
Bloomberg News editors Sarah Fryer and Mike Shepard analyze the fallout from NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s admission of an affair with a suspected Chinese spy, Alice Wang.
Weekend Listen: Composer Max Richter on AI and Music’s Future
Max Richter discusses his new album *While the Flood Rages*, inspired by Margaret Atwood’s dystopian novels, and reflects on how his music functions as a refuge and a tool for empathy.
The New AI Trade Is FOGO: ‘Fear of Getting Obliterated’
Bloomberg News' "The Big Take" examines the global sell-off in AI and chip stocks following the U.
Voters Turned to Democrats to Fix the US Economy. Can They?
Bloomberg News host Sarah Holder discusses the post-election political landscape with PIMCO’s Libby Cantrell, focusing on the "blue lash" and the new…
How the US Blue Wave Washed Through Global Markets
Bloomberg News hosts Sarah Holder, Bob Burgess, and Matthew Griffin analyze market reactions to the Democratic midterm sweep, focusing on its impact…
Democrats Swept Congress. What Will It Mean for Trump?
Host Sarah Holder and reporters Josh Wingrove and Megan Scully analyze the historic midterm results where Democrats secured majorities in both the…
The Legal Fight Nightmare Scenario for the US Midterms
Host David Gurra discusses the surge of election-related lawsuits filed ahead of the U.
Binance, North Korea and the Crypto Heist Boom
Bloomberg News hosts Sarah Holder, Ryan Weeks, and Adam Farer discuss the record-breaking $6.
Is Indonesia’s Stock Market Becoming Uninvestable?
Bloomberg’s Ben Otto discusses Indonesia’s looming MSCI downgrade from emerging to standalone market status, a move triggered by concerns over market manipulation and opaque ownership.
Grand Theft Auto VI Is Gaming’s Biggest Financial Bet
Bloomberg News' Sarah Holder discusses the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 6 with Jason Schreier, exploring the game's record-breaking budget…
Kyla Scanlon’s ‘Shrugflation’ Triangle
Bloomberg’s Sarah Holder discusses the Federal Reserve’s decision to hold rates steady with economic commentator Kyla Scanlon, who introduces the…
The Uniquely American Experience of Redrawing Political Maps
Host David Gurra and guests Julie Fine and Josh Wingrove analyze the impact of mid-decade redistricting on the upcoming midterm elections.
The IPO
Bloomberg News discusses Anthropic’s S-1 filing ahead of its potential IPO, which could value the company between $1.
Does France Answer to Its Citizens or the Bond Market?
Sarah Holder and John Steppek analyze France's escalating fiscal crisis, driven by high debt, political paralysis, and widespread public protests against austerity.
Weekend Listen: Suhasini Haidar on Modi’s Challenges Trump Abroad and Gen Z at Home
In this episode of The Michelle Hussain Show, host Michelle Hussain interviews Suhasni Haider, diplomatic editor for The Hindu, to discuss India's complex geopolitical and domestic landscape in 2026.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s Referendum Has Finally Arrived
Bloomberg’s Dan Williams analyzes the pivotal Israeli election, framing it as a personal referendum on Prime Minister Netanyahu following the October 7th attacks.
Investors Aren’t Wild About Big Tech’s AI Forecasts
This Bloomberg News episode examines investor anxiety over Big Tech’s massive AI capital expenditures, contrasting Meta’s $825 billion in…
Musk Is Spending Big to Help Republicans — Here’s What He Wants
This episode examines Elon Musk's $369 million political spending in the U.
Has Sanae Takaichi Made Japan Great Again?
Bloomberg's Paul Jackson analyzes Prime Minister Sanae Takeichi's first year in office, highlighting her shift toward confident, conservative…
CoreWeave’s Selloff and the AI Economy
Bloomberg’s Sarah Holder discusses CoreWeave’s 23% stock drop with credit expert Catherine Schwartz and AI infrastructure analyst Dina Bass.
Weekend Listen: The Secret History of the Mar-a-Lago Document Seizure
Investigative journalist Jason Leopold and attorney Matt Topic examine newly obtained FOIA documents revealing the National Archives’ 2022 efforts to…
The Diamond Industry’s Battle for Your Ring Finger
The diamond industry faces a crisis as lab-grown alternatives, now chemically identical and significantly cheaper, erode the market for mined stones.
What Is the US Economy Trying to Tell Us?
Bloomberg’s Sarah Holder discusses the U.
The Diesel Midterms
Bloomberg's "The Big Take" examines how record-high energy prices are threatening Republican prospects in the upcoming midterms.
How India’s Day Traders Broke the World’s Biggest Options Market
Bloomberg’s Savio Shetty explains how India became the world’s largest equity options market, driven by a pandemic-era retail trading boom that saw millions lose billions of dollars.
AI’s Giant Money Loop Is Feeling Very 2008
Bloomberg’s Sean Donnan and Tom Orlick analyze how circular financing in the AI infrastructure boom is creating global imbalances reminiscent of the 2008 financial crisis.
Weekend Listen: In Defense of Melania
Azadeh Moaveni discusses her new book, *The East Wing*, which chronicles the political influence of First Ladies and their often-overlooked staffers from Eleanor Roosevelt to Melania Trump.
Inside the Enigmatic Firm That Rules Wall Street
Bloomberg’s "The Big Take" explores the secretive trading firm Jane Street, which recently outearned major banks like Goldman Sachs.
What Happens When All the Billionaires Leave
Bloomberg’s Ben Stuppels analyzes how the UK’s 2024 end to the non-dom tax regime triggered a $160 billion exodus of ultra-wealthy individuals to hubs like Monaco, Milan, and Greece.
Texas Is Testing the Power of MAGA Inc.’s Money
Bloomberg's "The Big Take" examines the contentious Texas Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Tallarico, highlighting how…
The Unexpected Billionaires of the AI Boom
Bloomberg’s Cindy Wong explores the unglamorous manufacturers behind the AI boom, such as Kingslide, which makes essential server rails.
Could High US Bond Yields Spark a Crisis in Europe?
Bloomberg’s John Authers and Navy Federal’s Heather Long analyze the surge in global bond yields, with the 10-year U.
Weekend Listen: Google’s James Manyika on AI Risk
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
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
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?
Bloomberg News hosts Sarah Holder discusses the 2026 U.
China’s New Message to Its Billionaires: Pay Up
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?
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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?
Sarah Fryer discusses the AI industry’s push for government guardrails following Anthropic’s proposal for a development slowdown.