Podcast · 363 episodes
Big Take, page 4
by Bloomberg and iHeartPodcasts · English
The Big Take from Bloomberg News brings you inside what’s shaping the world's economies with the smartest and most informed business reporters around the world. The context you need on the stories that can move markets. Every afternoon.
All episodes, page 4
The Underground Peptide Market Is Getting Ready to Go MainstreamThe mainstreaming of injectable peptides and the “underground peptide market,” including how regulation could shift demand from illegal/“research-use-only” sourcing to state-regulated compounding…2 Jul 2026 · 19 min · 10 chapters
‘Claude, How Should I Vote in 2026?’The “first AI election” in the 2026 midterms—how AI is being used in campaign ads and financing, how voters connect AI to jobs, affordability (electricity/data centers), and distrust, and how AI…1 Jul 2026 · 17 min · 12 chapters
Asia’s AI Stock Frenzy Is a Warning Sign for Global MarketsAsia’s AI-driven stock surge in South Korea and Taiwan is fueling retail “AI stock frenzy,” but heavy leverage and risky products could trigger sharp selloffs that ripple into global markets.30 Jun 2026 · 17 min · 11 chapters
Special Report: US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright CitizenshipA Bloomberg “Special Report” covering the US Supreme Court’s term-end decisions, focusing on the ruling that upholds birthright citizenship and rejects President Donald Trump’s immigration…30 Jun 2026 · 1 min · 4 chapters
With Lisa Cook Ruling, Supreme Court Shields Fed from President TrumpThe episode explains two Supreme Court rulings on President Trump’s power to fire top officials at “independent” agencies. Topic: Trump v.29 Jun 2026 · 18 min · 9 chapters
Weekend Listen: Can Republicans Win California Again? Steve Hilton Thinks SoA Bloomberg Weekend interview with Steve Hilton, a Trump-backed Republican candidate for California governor, arguing Republicans can win California again by focusing on economic affordability and…28 Jun 2026 · 39 min · 16 chapters
‘Soft Power Suicide’: Samantha Power on One Year Without USAIDSamantha Power discusses the one-year aftermath of USAID’s July 1, 2025 dismantling by the Trump administration, arguing it caused “soft power suicide” through abrupt termination of life-saving…26 Jun 2026 · 25 min · 11 chapters
Iran’s Leaders Are in No Hurry to Get a Peace DealThe episode discusses U.S.-Iran negotiations after a war that began about four months earlier, focusing on a proposed Memorandum of Understanding that is described as a ceasefire framework rather…25 Jun 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
What if the Best Retirement is No Retirement at All?Why many people delay retirement or “un-retire,” and how ageism and outdated retirement systems affect workers and labor markets; includes examples of companies and a radio station built around older…24 Jun 2026 · 16 min · 13 chapters
China’s Instagram Gets Ready to Go PublicXiaohongshu (Red Note) preparing for a potential Hong Kong IPO, why now, and what it signals about China’s tech sector and capital flows.23 Jun 2026 · 19 min · 11 chapters
And Starmer Makes Six, Why Britain Can’t Keep a Prime MinisterKeir Starmer resigns as Labour leader and UK prime minister after less than two years; the episode explains why his authority collapsed and what the next leader might do, including handling Donald…22 Jun 2026 · 15 min · 9 chapters
Special Report: Alan Greenspan Dies at 100Special report on the death of former Federal Reserve Chair Alan Greenspan, plus reflections on his life, economic views, and legacy amid major financial crises.22 Jun 2026 · 3 min · 3 chapters
Weekend Listen: Anthropic's Co-Founder and Top Economist on Doing Research at the AI FrontierOdd Lots episode with Joe Weisenthal and Tracy Alloway about how AI research at the frontier is progressing and what it means for the economy, labor, and national security.21 Jun 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 33 chapters
Everlane, Shein and the Decline of Millennial OptimismEverlane’s decline and sale to Shein, framed as the end of millennial “ethical consumer” optimism and a broader stress test for direct-to-consumer brands.19 Jun 2026 · 19 min · 10 chapters
How the NBA is Cashing In on Its Biggest Postseason in DecadesThe record-breaking 2026 NBA Finals and Knicks’ 50-year championship drought, plus where the NBA goes next (media rights, merch, economics, and expansion).18 Jun 2026 · 17 min · 9 chapters
The Federal Reserve Enters Its Kevin Warsh EraThe episode focuses on Kevin Warsh’s debut as Federal Reserve chair and what his first policy meeting and news conference signal about inflation, Fed independence, and future Fed reforms.17 Jun 2026 · 15 min · 4 chapters
The Iran War’s Lasting Scars Across AsiaThe U.S.-Iran interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is discussed, but the episode argues Asia will still face “war-tax” scars: higher energy and food stress, inflation, and supply-chain…16 Jun 2026 · 20 min · 10 chapters
How the US and Iran Might Spin Their Deal to End the WarA Bloomberg “Big Take” episode on how a proposed U.S.-Iran interim deal could be “spun” into a longer agreement, focusing on a 60-day ceasefire extension and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, plus…15 Jun 2026 · 15 min · 8 chapters
Weekend Listen: Why 2026 Is Beginning to Look Like 1929 (with Andrew Ross Sorkin)A conversation on Andrew Ross Sorkin’s book about 1929 and why 2026 could resemble the late-1920s setup—especially around speculative fever, weak guardrails, and technology-driven bubbles (now AI),…14 Jun 2026 · 37 min · 16 chapters
SpaceX’s Record-Breaking Wall Street DebutSpaceX’s record-breaking Nasdaq IPO and what it signals for Wall Street, Elon Musk, and future tech/AI IPOs.12 Jun 2026 · 16 min · 13 chapters
The Most Profitable World Cup in HistoryFIFA’s 2026 World Cup expansion and business model—who profits versus who pays—focusing on ticket “variable pricing,” expected revenue, and host-city costs and risks.11 Jun 2026 · 16 min · 11 chapters
In the $100 Billion Wedding Economy, Hiring a Witch Is More Than Hocus PocusHow economic uncertainty and rising wedding costs (average $34,000; about $292 per guest) are driving some couples to buy low-cost “weather witches” on Etsy as a form of emotional control or…10 Jun 2026 · 15 min · 10 chapters
China Tightens Its Grip on Billions in Offshore WealthChina’s crackdown on illegal cross-border trading and offshore wealth, targeting mainland investors using gray-zone apps to buy U.S. stocks/ETFs, and expanding enforcement to tax and capital controls.9 Jun 2026 · 19 min · 8 chapters
The Races That Will Shape the MidtermsThe episode previews U.S. midterm election stakes by focusing on key primaries and what they signal for November and 2028.8 Jun 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters