Big Take

Big Take

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45 episodes

Episodes

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.
Weekend Listen: Why Private Credit Got Entangled With Insurance
Aug 2, 2026 · 51m
The Future of the Democratic Party Runs Through Michigan
Jul 31, 2026 · 18m
Bloomberg’s David Gurra discusses the 2026 midterm primaries with Ron Brownstein and Nancy Cook, highlighting a Democratic civil war between centrists and progressives.
Think Your Candy Tastes Different? You’re Not Wrong
Jul 30, 2026 · 16m
This episode explores "skimflation," where companies swap ingredients for cheaper alternatives to cut costs.
Can We Trust Election Prediction Markets?
Jul 29, 2026 · 18m
How India’s Cockroach Party Became a Political Force
Jul 28, 2026 · 18m
This episode examines India’s "Cockroach" protests, a satirical movement that forced the resignation of the education minister after a leaked medical exam.
Trump Rebuilds His Tariff Wall, Brick by Brick
Jul 27, 2026 · 16m
Bloomberg’s David Gurra and global trade editor Brendan Murray analyze the Trump administration’s new Section 301 tariffs, imposed after the Supreme Court struck down previous measures.
Weekend Listen: Can the US Actually Tax Billionaires?
Jul 26, 2026 · 23m
Bloomberg’s Stephanie Flanders hosts Harvard economist Jason Furman and reporter Caitlin Riley to discuss the challenges of taxing the ultra-wealthy.
One Weird Trick to Get Your Credit Card Charge Reversed? Fraud.
Jul 24, 2026 · 15m
Bloomberg’s The Big Take explores the surge in credit card chargebacks, driven by consumer distrust and "friendly fraud.
Almost $1 Billion Later, the US Still Can’t Manufacture Medical Gloves
Jul 23, 2026 · 16m
Bloomberg’s Anna Edney reports on the failed U.
The Trump Insiders Who Shaped US Crypto Regulation That Benefitted Tether
Jul 22, 2026 · 20m
Bloomberg’s “The Big Take” investigates how Tether influenced the passage of the Genius Act, the first federal crypto regulation.
Chasing the Ancient Stolen Statues of Cambodia
Jul 21, 2026 · 20m
This episode details the decade-long investigation into the looting of Khmer antiquities, sparked by the attempted auction of the Duryodhana statue.
Polymarket and Kalshi Grapple With A New Class of Insider Trader
Jul 20, 2026 · 20m
This episode examines the rise of insider trading on prediction markets like Polymarket and Kalshi, where users bet on real-world events.
Weekend Listen: Tucker Carlson on How Trump Failed America
Jul 19, 2026 · 52m
Tucker Carlson discusses his public break with Donald Trump over the US-led war in Iran, accusing the president of disloyalty and yielding to Israeli pressure.
The Great American Fun Shortage
Jul 17, 2026 · 14m
Host Sarah Holder interviews Ben Steverman about America’s “fun shortage,” where shared experiences are becoming scarcer and more expensive due to regulatory barriers and rising costs.
Inflation Is Cooling. Why Are Americans Still Sweating?
Jul 16, 2026 · 19m
This episode examines the disconnect between strong U.
No US President Has Ever Come Close to Making This Much Money in Office
Jul 15, 2026 · 19m
Bloomberg’s Bill Allison analyzes Donald Trump’s 2025 financial disclosure, revealing $1.
Xi Jinping Loves Soccer. Why Is China’s Team So Bad?
Jul 14, 2026 · 19m
Bloomberg’s Big Take Asia explores why China struggles to succeed in football despite massive state investment and President Xi Jinping’s personal ambitions.
The New Middle East Emerging From the War in Iran
Jul 13, 2026 · 14m
Bloomberg’s Peter Martin analyzes the Middle East’s profound transformation since October 7, 2023, highlighting how recent U.
Weekend Listen: Is the world prepared for a 'super' El Niño?
Jul 12, 2026 · 33m
Host Akshat Rathi interviews Columbia University Professor Ming Fang Ting about a predicted "Super El Niño" and its global impacts.
The Grueling Economics of Tennis
Jul 10, 2026 · 15m
This episode examines the fractured business model of professional tennis, contrasting its lucrative Grand Slam events with the financial struggles of most players.
Why Everyone is Talking about Housing Policy Right Now
Jul 9, 2026 · 18m
Bloomberg’s The Big Take examines the bipartisan 21st Century Road to Housing Act, which aims to boost supply by easing zoning rules and regulating institutional investors.
How Trump Popped the $100 Billion Grad School Bubble
Jul 8, 2026 · 18m
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Why China Is Flashing Its Military Muscle
Jul 7, 2026 · 18m
This Bloomberg episode analyzes China’s recent full-range submarine-launched ballistic missile test in the Pacific, which drew sharp condemnation from regional allies and the US.
Private Credit’s New Obsession: Buy Now, Pay Later
Jul 6, 2026 · 20m
Bloomberg reporters J.
Weekend Listen: America in Free Fall? Historian Jill Lepore on the US at 250
Jul 5, 2026 · 40m
Harvard historian Jill Lepore discusses her Pulitzer-winning book *We the People*, arguing that the Constitution was designed as a living document meant to be amended by the people.
On USA’s 250th, Even the Party Planners Are Divided
Jul 3, 2026 · 21m
Bloomberg’s Laura Bliss discusses the polarized planning for America’s 250th anniversary, highlighting the rivalry between the bipartisan America 250 and the Trump-backed Freedom 250.
The Underground Peptide Market Is Getting Ready to Go Mainstream
Jul 2, 2026 · 18m
Bloomberg reporters investigate the booming, largely unregulated market for injectable peptides, which promise weight loss and aesthetic benefits.
AI Money and Anxiety Are Powering This Election Cycle
Jul 1, 2026 · 17m
Bloomberg’s The Big Take examines how AI is reshaping the 2026 midterm elections through campaign ads, voter research, and massive industry spending.
Asia’s AI Stock Frenzy Is a Warning Sign for Global Markets
Jun 30, 2026 · 17m
This episode examines the AI-driven stock market rallies in South Korea and Taiwan, where retail investors are aggressively buying chips from giants like TSMC and Samsung.
Special Report: US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
Jun 30, 2026 · 1m
Bloomberg News Now reports on the Supreme Court’s final term decisions, headlined by a ruling against President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship.
With Lisa Cook Ruling, Supreme Court Shields Fed from President Trump
Jun 29, 2026 · 17m
The Supreme Court ruled that Fed Governor Lisa Cook can remain in her role, citing the central bank’s unique independence, while broadly affirming…
Weekend Listen: Can Republicans Win California Again? Steve Hilton Thinks So
Jun 28, 2026 · 39m
Bloomberg’s Michelle Hussain interviews Steve Hilton, a former UK strategist and Trump-backed Republican candidate for California governor.
‘Soft Power Suicide’: Samantha Power on One Year Without USAID
Jun 26, 2026 · 24m
Bloomberg’s David Gurra interviews former USAID Administrator Samantha Power one year after the Trump administration dismantled the agency.
Iran’s Leaders Are in No Hurry to Get a Peace Deal
Jun 25, 2026 · 16m
Bloomberg’s David Gura interviews Mark Champion on the fragile U.
What if the Best Retirement is No Retirement at All?
Jun 24, 2026 · 15m
This episode explores the rise of "un-retirement," where older workers delay retirement or reenter the workforce due to financial needs and a desire for purpose.
China’s Instagram Gets Ready to Go Public
Jun 23, 2026 · 18m
This episode of The Big Take Asia examines Xiaohongshu’s potential IPO in Hong Kong, featuring insights from Bloomberg Intelligence’s Robert Lee.
And Starmer Makes Six, Why Britain Can’t Keep a Prime Minister
Jun 22, 2026 · 14m
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns after less than two years, citing political missteps, unpopular policy reversals, and the controversial Peter Mandelson appointment.
Special Report: Alan Greenspan Dies at 100
Jun 22, 2026 · 2m
This report marks the death of former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan at age 100, featuring Bloomberg’s John Tucker on his life and legacy.
Weekend Listen: Anthropic's Co-Founder and Top Economist on Doing Research at the AI Frontier
Jun 21, 2026 · 1h 6m
Jill Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway interview Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark and economist Peter McCrory on the rapid evolution of AI.
Everlane, Shein and the Decline of Millennial Optimism
Jun 19, 2026 · 19m
This episode examines Shein’s $100 million acquisition of struggling sustainable brand Everlane, highlighting the clash between their opposing values.
How the NBA is Cashing In on Its Biggest Postseason in Decades
Jun 18, 2026 · 17m
Bloomberg’s The Big Take analyzes the New York Knicks’ historic NBA championship, exploring the massive economic impact on New York and San Antonio.
The Federal Reserve Enters Its Kevin Warsh Era
Jun 17, 2026 · 14m
Bloomberg’s Enda Curran joins David Gurra to analyze Kevin Warsh’s debut as Federal Reserve Chair.
The Iran War’s Lasting Scars Across Asia
Jun 16, 2026 · 20m
Bloomberg’s Wan Ha interviews Odd Lots co-hosts Tracy Alloway and Joe Wiesenthal on the US-Iran interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
How the US and Iran Might Spin Their Deal to End the War
Jun 15, 2026 · 14m
Bloomberg’s Nick Wadams discusses the proposed interim peace deal between the U.
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