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Bloomberg Businessweek, page 3
by Bloomberg · English
Listen for reporting from the magazine that helps global leaders stay ahead. Hosts Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec cover the changing world of money, power and technology. You can watch and listen to Businessweek LIVE on YouTube, weekdays from 2PM to 5PM ET: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF.
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Oil Extends Gain as US and Iran Trade Strikes, Escalating ConflictThe episode covers three areas: (1) renewed U.S.-Iran military escalation and its market effects; (2) why oil prices are rising and how oil-yield correlations may be shifting; (3) separate business…1 Sep 2026 · 36 min · 18 chapters
Prediction Markets Raise Gambling Addiction ConcernsThe episode examines whether prediction markets (e.g., Kalshi) can trigger gambling-like addiction, using a reported case and contrasting it with the company’s claims.1 Sep 2026 · 13 min · 8 chapters
For a Thirsty West, It’s Either Cows or HumansDrought in the Colorado River Basin and the water footprint of feeding cattle—framed as “cows or humans”—including federal cut deadlines, international “water export” via feed, and what policy…1 Sep 2026 · 10 min · 6 chapters
AI First Priority for Apple's New Chief John TernusThe episode is about Apple’s leadership transition and what it means for the company’s AI strategy, plus two other business/tech segments.31 Aug 2026 · 41 min · 25 chapters
Former CFTC Commissioner & Kalshi Board Member Brian Quintenz Talks Lifetime BanKalshi prediction markets—why it issued the first lifetime ban (and fine) and the legal fight over whether sports bets are “swaps,” plus discussion of age limits and “mention markets.” Guests: Brian…31 Aug 2026 · 12 min · 7 chapters
Affirm CEO Max Levchin Says American Consumers are HealthyBloomberg Businessweek interview with Affirm CEO Max Levchin on Affirm’s latest results, consumer credit health, underwriting/approval strategy, and plans to expand in-store spending and digital…31 Aug 2026 · 8 min · 8 chapters
Introducing: Bloomberg MoneyIntro to Bloomberg Money, a weekly Bloomberg podcast focused on making sense of markets and the economy for personal finances.30 Aug 2026 · 1 min
Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - August 28th, 2026Weekend edition of Bloomberg Businessweek covering (1) Stanley Druckenmiller’s public rebuke of Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent over long-dated bond buybacks meant to push down long-term yields, and…28 Aug 2026 · 37 min · 23 chapters
Warsh Says Inflation Isn’t Slowing, Policymakers Will Bring it DownThe episode is a Bloomberg Business Week Daily segment covering multiple stories.28 Aug 2026 · 36 min · 12 chapters
People Without Kids Are Hacking 529 Accounts for a Roth BackdoorFamilies and even childless adults are using new 529-to-Roth IRA “backdoor” rules to convert leftover 529 funds into retirement savings, plus related risks and workarounds.28 Aug 2026 · 8 min · 9 chapters
Nvidia Fuels Bets on AI TradeThis episode is a Bloomberg Tech/Business segment focused on AI-driven tech investment and market moves, plus adjacent tech policy and business news.27 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 22 chapters
The Mormon Church Is Quietly Expanding Its Real Estate EmpireBloomberg Business Week’s “big take” on how the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is quietly expanding a large U.S.27 Aug 2026 · 11 min · 10 chapters
Nvidia’s Estimate-Topping Forecast Fails to Impress InvestorsNvidia’s earnings/outlook reaction, focusing on a slight gross-margin miss, AI-demand timing uncertainty, and supply-chain pass-through (memory/wafer costs).26 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 26 chapters
VistaJet US President Leona Qi on Global Private Jet ExpansionVistaJet US president Leona Qi discusses surging global demand for private aviation, VistaJet’s subscription model, new travel corridors, airport premium-terminal trends, pilot supply constraints,…26 Aug 2026 · 11 min · 10 chapters
Bessent’s Mentor Stanley Druckenmiller Calls Bond Buying a MistakeStanley Druckenmiller criticizes U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s plan to buy back long-dated bonds, arguing it’s a costly mistake that violates central-bank independence and lets governments…25 Aug 2026 · 41 min · 25 chapters
Trump's Family Joins the Sprint to Get a National Bank CharterHow easier national bank charters are under the Trump administration’s deregulation push, and the preliminary approval for Trump family–linked World Liberty Financial to become a bank.25 Aug 2026 · 11 min · 8 chapters
Bessent Warns Iran’s Trade Partners to Cut Ties or Face SanctionsThis episode centers on two intertwined stories: U.S. sanctions policy toward Iran and the U.S. bond-market/interest-rate implications, with a political lens tied to upcoming midterm elections.24 Aug 2026 · 42 min · 17 chapters
Inside Trump's Months-Long Effort to Get His Signature on US CurrencyNewly released Treasury/Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) documents describe Donald Trump’s months-long effort to have his signature appear on U.S.24 Aug 2026 · 12 min · 7 chapters
Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend: August 21st, 2026A weekend Bloomberg Businessweek episode covering (1) U.S. markets and Fed policy context, (2) Nobel economist Daron Acemoglu’s argument that liberal democracy is in crisis due to “self-inflicted…22 Aug 2026 · 39 min · 25 chapters
Treasury Whiplash Leaves Traders Guessing Scott Bessent's Next MoveThe episode is a Bloomberg Businessweek Daily roundtable covering three threads: (1) U.S.21 Aug 2026 · 36 min · 21 chapters
Texas Is the Tip of a Melting Muni Iceberg: How a 'Boycott' Led to Higher CostsTexas’s pushback on ESG/“Net Zero Banking Alliance” (via SB 13) is linked to higher municipal bond borrowing costs as climate risk becomes priced in; the “muni iceberg” is melting and spreading to…20 Aug 2026 · 12 min · 6 chapters
Broadcom Seeks More Than $60 Billion in Latest AI Debt DealThe episode is a fast news roundup plus three interviews. First, Bloomberg discusses Broadcom’s reported talks with lenders to raise over $60B in debt for an AI chip financing deal, potentially…20 Aug 2026 · 35 min · 15 chapters
Rocks, Lime, Concrete & Steel: Investing in AI Data Center Building BlocksThe episode argues that AI data center growth is driving “re-industrialization” beyond semiconductors, requiring basic construction inputs and supply-chain capacity.20 Aug 2026 · 7 min · 7 chapters
Fed Minutes Show Many Officials Said Rate Hikes May Be NeededFed minutes from the July meeting show a divided FOMC: many officials said rate tightening may be needed if inflation doesn’t fall, but most agreed to hold rates while waiting for more CPI/PPI/PCE…19 Aug 2026 · 47 min · 17 chapters