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Big Take, page 7
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 7
It’s Not Just Oil. War in Iran Will Hike the Price of Nearly Everything You BuyThe episode explains how a U.S.-Iran conflict and a near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz (with 800+ freighters stuck; ~135 ships/day pre-war vs only a handful/day) could raise prices and trigger…10 Apr 2026 · 21 min · 7 chapters
One Small Step for NASA, One Giant Leap for the Lunar EconomyBloomberg’s “The Big Take” covers NASA’s Artemis II mission—an “elaborate dress rehearsal” for future moon landings—plus what it could mean for a growing “lunar economy.” It explains the mission…9 Apr 2026 · 19 min · 6 chapters
Meet Tether: The Most Powerful Crypto Firm You’ve Never Heard OfBloomberg’s “The Big Take” explains Tether (USDT), a dollar-pegged stablecoin issuer, and argues its model of issuing USDT and holding reserves is making it a powerful “deals machine,” while raising…8 Apr 2026 · 20 min · 5 chapters
Taxes Are Due Soon. Should the Rich Pay More?The U.S. tax-filing deadline and a global push to tax the wealthy more, focusing on wealth taxes (taxing assets) versus income/consumption taxes, and the political fight in New York City over Mayor…7 Apr 2026 · 21 min · 10 chapters
Trump Escalates Threats to IranThe episode focuses on escalating U.S. threats toward Iran, including Trump’s one-day countdown to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.6 Apr 2026 · 19 min · 4 chapters
Trump Made His Case for War With Iran. It BackfiredA Bloomberg “Big Take” episode analyzing Trump’s primetime speech defending the U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran, and why his messaging failed to reassure Americans or markets.2 Apr 2026 · 19 min · 5 chapters
Special Report: President Trump's Prime Time AddressBloomberg Radio special report on President Trump’s rare primetime address about the U.S.2 Apr 2026 · 18 min · 14 chapters
Meet OpenClaw: The AI Craze Sweeping ChinaThe episode explains China’s rapid adoption of OpenClaw, an open-source “AI agent” that can do tasks on a computer (e.g., sorting files, editing videos, making purchases, booking appointments, and…1 Apr 2026 · 19 min · 9 chapters
Trump Threatens Iran's WaterAfter mounting costs in the Iran war and mixed U.S. messaging, the episode examines whether water infrastructure—especially desalination plants—could become a military target, and the humanitarian…31 Mar 2026 · 17 min · 7 chapters
With SpaceX IPO, Elon Musk Shoots for The Stars, Trillionaire StatusBloomberg “The Big Take” discusses SpaceX’s reported plan to file for a record-setting IPO in 2026, potentially as early as this week, and what it signals for space and AI investment.30 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 7 chapters
Weekend Listen: BTS Leads Netflix’s Push for Growth in AsiaBTS’s comeback concert on Netflix is used as a case study for how Netflix and competitors are chasing subscriber growth across Asia, with emphasis on live events, local content investment, pricing,…29 Mar 2026 · 18 min · 7 chapters
How US Troops Could Go About Taking HormuzRetired Admiral James Stavridis discusses how the U.S. could use additional troops to pressure Iran and potentially reopen the Strait of Hormuz, amid a fast-escalating Iran-U.S.27 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 8 chapters
What Really Happened in the Battle for Warner Bros.The episode (The Big Take) explains the “battle for Warner Bros. Discovery,” culminating in Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion purchase.26 Mar 2026 · 18 min · 10 chapters
The Prosecutor Who Tried to Stop Epstein, in Her Own WordsThe episode recounts how federal prosecutor Marie Villafania tried in 2006–2008 to get Jeffrey Epstein arrested and indicted on federal sex-trafficking charges, but her superiors—especially U.S.25 Mar 2026 · 23 min · 10 chapters
What Trump Wants in CubaThe episode explains why the Trump administration is escalating pressure on Cuba—revisiting “taking Cuba” rhetoric—and what could come next (diplomacy/dealmaking, economic pressure, or possible…24 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 8 chapters
$100 to Fill Up Your Tank? Some Drivers Look ElsewhereHow Middle East conflict and rising oil/gas prices (U.S. near $4/gal; “$100 to fill your average car”) are changing consumer and government behavior, boosting interest in EVs, solar, and heat pumps,…23 Mar 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
The Sixth Bureau Episode 6: Nothing Is HolyThe Sixth Bureau Episode 6: Nothing Is Holy20 Mar 2026 · 35 min · 11 chapters
Reopening the Strait of Hormuz Is Going to Take AwhileThe Iran Mine Threat Rattling Global Oil19 Mar 2026 · 15 min · 6 chapters
The Iran War Is Complicating How the Fed Makes Rate DecisionsThe Big Take from Bloomberg News explores the forces shaping the world's economies with insights from informed business reporters.18 Mar 2026 · 17 min · 8 chapters
How Asia Became the Frontline of the Global Energy CrisisIn this episode of *Big Take*, host K. Oanh Ha discusses the significant impact of the ongoing energy crisis in Asia, largely exacerbated by the Iran War.17 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 8 chapters
Russia Could Be the Biggest Winner of the Iran WarIn this episode of *Big Take*, host Sarah Holder interviews US defense and intelligence reporter Natalia Drozdiak about the implications of the ongoing war in Iran and its unexpected benefits for…16 Mar 2026 · 16 min · 11 chapters
Weekend Listen: The Rise and Fall of an Alleged Scam BossThe Big Take from Bloomberg News examines the elements shaping global economies, featuring insights from informed business reporters.15 Mar 2026 · 20 min · 7 chapters
Your Streaming Subscription Could Be the Next Trade BattlefieldThe Big Take from Bloomberg News explores the factors shaping global economies through insight from leading business reporters.13 Mar 2026 · 18 min · 5 chapters
Iran War Spotlights the Pentagon’s AI StrategyThe episode discusses the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the context of recent military actions taken by the United States against Iran.12 Mar 2026 · 19 min · 8 chapters