Podcast · 71 episodes
Trumponomics
by Bloomberg · English
Tariffs, crypto, deregulation, tax cuts, protectionism, are just some of the things back on the table when Donald Trump returns to the Presidency. To help you plan for Trump's singular approach to economics, Bloomberg presents Trumponomics, a weekly podcast focused on the Trump administration's economic policies and plans. Editorial head of government and economics Stephanie Flanders will be joined each week by reporters in Washington D.C. and Wall Street to examine how Trump's policies are shaping the global economy and what on earth is going to happen next.
Latest episodes
The World That Made Elon Musk Possible“Muskism” as an operating system for 21st-century capitalism—how Elon Musk’s worldview and business practices reflect “state symbiosis,” fortress/vertical integration, and growing dependence of…30 Sep 2026 · 32 min
The Tough AI Questions Looming Over the Xi-Trump SummitPreview and analysis of the US–China Xi-Trump summit, focused on AI safety risks, low expectations for concrete deals, and distrust driven by chip controls, trade leverage, and “distillation”…23 Sep 2026 · 28 min
Why 5% Treasury Yields May Be Just the BeginningThe US 10-year Treasury yield crossing 5% (to 5.04% on Tuesday, highest since 2007) and why it may become a new “floor,” driven by structural forces rather than just Fed policy.16 Sep 2026 · 26 min
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The World That Made Elon Musk Possible“Muskism” as an operating system for 21st-century capitalism—how Elon Musk’s worldview and business practices reflect “state symbiosis,” fortress/vertical integration, and growing dependence of…30 Sep 2026 · 32 min · 26 chapters
The Tough AI Questions Looming Over the Xi-Trump SummitPreview and analysis of the US–China Xi-Trump summit, focused on AI safety risks, low expectations for concrete deals, and distrust driven by chip controls, trade leverage, and “distillation”…23 Sep 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
Why 5% Treasury Yields May Be Just the BeginningThe US 10-year Treasury yield crossing 5% (to 5.04% on Tuesday, highest since 2007) and why it may become a new “floor,” driven by structural forces rather than just Fed policy.16 Sep 2026 · 26 min · 12 chapters
Cory Doctorow Says Be Skeptical of the AI Sales PitchCory Doctorow argues AI companies’ “AI sales pitch” is largely hype and that real-world outcomes are constrained by power, incentives, and technical limits.9 Sep 2026 · 36 min · 17 chapters
"The Economics Show": Breaking China’s rare earths chokeholdHow China’s rare-earth export controls (and magnet-related restrictions) created a global manufacturing crisis, and how the US/EU and allies are trying to reduce dependence via stockpiles,…2 Sep 2026 · 32 min · 16 chapters
As Canada Turns From the US, Is China the Alternative?Whether countries’ worsening views of the US under Trump translate into strategic gains for China, or whether “middle powers” can diversify away from both the US and China.26 Aug 2026 · 30 min · 18 chapters
Why Inflation Could Be Good News for JapanJapan’s shift from deflation to sustained inflation is discussed as “good news,” but it coincides with a weakening yen and rising global bond yields.19 Aug 2026 · 28 min · 13 chapters
Introducing: Our TownGainesboro, Tennessee, and a proposed land grab in Appalachia. The episode frames it as a social experiment: outsiders with right-wing ties buy hundreds of acres, aiming to create “cities on a…16 Aug 2026 · 2 min · 1 chapter
What Is Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Trying to Say?A Trumponomics discussion of Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s first months, focusing on his unusually low communication, whether the Fed should tighten after recent CPI, and how political pressure and fiscal…12 Aug 2026 · 29 min · 13 chapters
Why AI Isn't Actually Boosting ProductivityWhether today’s AI boom is actually translating into productivity growth, and how institutions and incentives shape innovation and adoption.5 Aug 2026 · 29 min · 10 chapters
The Tariff Trade-OffTariffs’ “trade-off” under Trump: whether they deliver promised manufacturing/jobs and federal revenue, and the unintended economic and budget consequences.29 Jul 2026 · 26 min · 9 chapters
Can the US Actually Tax Billionaires?Whether the US can tax billionaires effectively, amid proposals like wealth taxes and concerns that AI could erode the income-tax base by shifting income from wages to capital gains.23 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 12 chapters
Are We Being Priced Out of Happiness?“Great fun shortage” and “priced out of happiness”—Americans are spending less time socializing face-to-face, while fun venues and experiences are shrinking and becoming more expensive, contributing…15 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 11 chapters
The $2 Trillion Global Arms RaceNATO leaders (including Donald Trump) meet in Turkey amid rising defense spending and a “new global arms race” driven by Ukraine, AI/drones, hypersonics, and renewed nuclear proliferation concerns;…8 Jul 2026 · 27 min · 9 chapters
The Midterms May Hinge on One Thing: How the Economy FeelsHow the US economy “feels” to voters and how that could affect the 2026 midterm elections, amid inflation/energy shocks, interest rates, and voter mood rather than headline growth.1 Jul 2026 · 24 min · 7 chapters
What If AI Simply Ruins Your Job Instead of Taking It? (with Sarah O'Connor)The episode argues that AI may not only replace jobs, but also “crunch” workers into less rewarding, more intense systems—often degrading job quality even when productivity rises.24 Jun 2026 · 29 min · 22 chapters
How Fast Can the World Recover From a Hormuz Shock?The practical and economic implications of reopening the Strait of Hormuz after a US-Iran agreement, and why oil prices didn’t spike to $200.18 Jun 2026 · 36 min · 12 chapters
Why 2026 Is Beginning to Look Like 1929 (with Andrew Ross Sorkin)Parallels between 1929 and today’s market, especially speculation, deregulation/“dismantling guardrails,” leverage, and how AI could trigger a new kind of crisis (including political backlash and…10 Jun 2026 · 37 min · 21 chapters
Is the US Economy Dangerously Dependent on the Rich?The “K-shaped economy”—whether the US recovery is increasingly dependent on the rich, making growth more vulnerable if asset markets fall.3 Jun 2026 · 23 min · 12 chapters
Why Is America Turning Against Big Business?Why big business (especially megacorporations in tech/AI) is becoming unpopular in Donald Trump’s America, and what that signals for long-term economic strength and innovation.27 May 2026 · 25 min · 10 chapters
The Great Bond Car Wreck — in Slow MotionA sharp, synchronized rise in long-term government bond yields (“slow-motion car wreck”) across major developed economies, driven by concerns about fiscal space, inflation, and credibility—especially…20 May 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
Why the US Must Engage China on AI Safety Before It’s ‘Game Over’ The episode argues the US should engage China on AI safety before advanced models spread globally and enable cyber hacking and other catastrophic misuse.13 May 2026 · 35 min · 19 chapters
Will the Xi-Trump Summit Be Over Before It Starts?A Bloomberg “Trumponomics” episode analyzing whether the planned (possibly rescheduled) Trump-Xi summit in China will occur in two weeks, and what could realistically be agreed given rising US-Iran…6 May 2026 · 28 min · 12 chapters
Kevin Warsh Eyes Fed ‘Regime Change’ With Less Talk, New ModelsThis episode of Trumponomics focuses on what a Federal Reserve led by Kevin Warsh (Walsh in transcript) would mean, especially his “regime change” agenda.29 Apr 2026 · 26 min · 15 chapters