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The world’s biggest brands want you to see those everyday household products in a different light. That's where Loop comes in. Alexis Benveniste speaks with Bloomberg's Sustainable Finance Editor Emily Chasan on how the initiative is allowing consumers to use steel, glass and durable plastic reusable packaging for everyday items and return them when they're done. FOLLOW UP Emily's latest report: The New Recycling Is Called 'Recommerce' Follow Emily: @echasan Follow TicToc on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tictoc Follow TicToc on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tictoc Like TicToc on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tictoc Watch all of TicToc’s videos: https://www.tictoc.video/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://bit.ly/2FJ0oQZ Add us on WhatsApp: bloom.bg/2FuglJo
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Amazon is working on a voice-activated device aimed at recognizing your emotions. The wrist-worn gadget is described as a health and wellness product, but could very well help the e-commerce behemoth target you for advertising. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News technology reporter Matt Day on the tech giant's move to wearable (and very personal) technology and the potential privacy concerns if the device ever makes it to market. FOLLOW UP Matt's latest report: Amazon Is Working on a Device That Can Read Human Emotions Follow Matt: @mattmday
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Impeachment is having yet another moment on Capitol Hill, as Democrats look for a way to enforce what they consider their constitutional duty to investigate the Trump White House. In a surprise Rose Garden speech Wednesday, President Trump said he could no longer work with Democrats until they stop their investigations into his administration and finances. Meanwhile, Democrats argue impeachment is the answer because he's holding up those investigations. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News congressional correspondent Billy House about the temper tantrums on both sides of the aisle and the road ahead. FOLLOW UP Billy's latest report: Your Questions About U.S. Presidential Impeachment, Answered Follow Billy: @HouseInSession
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Hundreds of RVs have appeared outside of Google’s Mountain View headquarters in California. Now, the city wants to ban them. Mountain View, the epicenter of the Silicon Valley tech boom, is undergoing a rise in the cost of living and experiencing a rise in homelessness.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
HBO aired the finale of “Game of Thrones" Sunday night. The series has been its most popular show ever, leaving a massive programming void for the network. But executives have been preparing for the end of the show for a while and have several ambitious shows in the pipeline to keep subscribers happy after 'Thrones'. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Bloomberg News Media Reporter Gerry Smith about what the end of GOT means for television and what's next for the network. PLUS: TicToc's John Jones speaks with Bloomberg News' Mark Gurman about the new Oculus VR headset debuting on May 21st.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
May is Mental Health Awareness month, but the U.S. is in the midst of a mental health crisis. More than a decade ago, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was passed, requiring insurers to provide comparable coverage for mental health and medical treatments. But insurers are missing the mark - denying claims, limiting coverage, and finding other ways to skate around the law.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
President Trump made a Rose Garden speech to roll out his new immigration plan, which was crafted by his son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner. The administration is hoping to overhaul the current U.S. system, shifting it from family based to a merit-based one that prioritizes visas for high-skilled workers, secures the southern border and potentially generates an estimated $500 billion in net federal revenue. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News White House reporter Justin Sink about what's in the plan and it's likely path forward. FOLLOW UP Mark's latest report: Trump Unveil's Kushner's Immigration Overhaul Plan You can follow Justin at: @justinsink
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Victor Vescovo completed the deepest ocean dive in human history when he reached 10,928 meters into the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench of the Pacific Ocean. The entire journey took nearly 12 hours — four hours to descend, four hours spent at the bottom, and then about four hours to ascend again. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Vescovo on his unprecedented dive and how the experience changed him for good.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Disney announced that it will take full control of Hulu in a deal with Comcast. This move puts a $27.5 billion valuation on the streaming service, representing a new addition to Disney’s portfolio and continued rapid growth for Hulu. We chatted with Nick Turner, Bloomberg’s Entertainment Editor.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
In the newest wrinkle in the U.S.-China trade war, China announced it will raise tariffs from 10% to 25% on $60 billion of U.S. goods beginning on June 1. It's a retaliatory measure after President Trump last week raised tariffs to 25% on $200 billion of Chinese goods. But who's really paying for the tariffs? Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News senior economics writer Shawn Donnan about what happens when the politics of getting tough on China collides with the economics of the tariffs for the rest of the world. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Trump Says He'll Meet China's Xi Amid Deepening Rift Over Trade
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Over the past few years, Nashville has slowly caught up with Austin as a go-to U.S. destination. Like Austin, the city has flourished despite being in a deeply conservative state. A slew of anti-LGBTQ bills from Tennessee legislators though may get in the way of the city's booming economic scene. Bloomberg News Legal Reporter Erik Larson joins Jennifer Zabasajja to talk about this story, which he writes about in the latest issue of Bloomberg BusinessWeek. SEE ERIK'S FULL REPORT HERE: Nashville Wants to Be the Next Austin, But Tennessee Won’t Make It Easy
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
It's been a long 10 years as a private company for Uber. Finally though, the ride-hailing giant is preparing to make its long-awaited initial public offering. Analysts expect the listing to be one of the largest for technology IPOs in 2019, that doesn't mean the ride ahead is all smooth sailing though. Bloomberg News Startup Reporter Eric Newcomer joins Jennifer Zabasajja to discuss what's ahead for the company as it enters the public market.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Iran suspended two parts of the 2015 deal, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, namely the sale of surplus enriched uranium and heavy water. The announcement came on the one year anniversary of President Donald Trump pulling the U.S. out of the deal that was also signed by France, Britain, Germany, Russia, and China. Andrew Mach speaks with Bloomberg News State Department reporter Nick Wadhams to discuss the implications of this announcement, especially in light of renewed U.S. pressure on Iran through sanctions on metals and an increased military presence in the region.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a “heartbeat bill” on Tuesday. The bill bans abortions in the state once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which can be as early as six weeks. Georgia is one of several states in the U.S. that has attempted to pass this bill. Is this a potential indicator that Roe v. Wade is in danger of being overturned?
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
More than a million species of plants and animals are in danger of extinction, according to a United Nations report released Monday. The study by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services concluded that the threat is due to humans, with species loss now occurring tens to hundreds of times faster than it has in the past. World Wildlife Fund Chief Scientist Rebecca Shaw joins Andrew Mach to discuss the most comprehensive review yet of the damage people are inflicting on the planet—and the changes will put people at risk.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
May 3rd marks World Press Freedom Day. A day declared by the United Nations in 1993 to raise awareness about the importance of press freedom. Each year, Reporters Without Borders analyzes the state of journalism in countries and territories around the world. The organization says safety for journalists is on the decline in a majority of the world today. On today's podcast, Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Rebecca Vincent, U.K. Bureau Director for Reporters Without Borders. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Facebook is cracking down on controversial far-right figures, banning users like Alex Jones, Milo Yiannopoulos and Laura Loomer. The company said these people have violated Facebook’s policies on hate speech and promoting violence. We chatted with Bloomberg Technology reporter Kurt Wagner.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Attorney General William Barr appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee today to testify about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report. Less than a day before, we learned Mueller sent Barr a letter criticizing his summary of the report, contradicting what Barr previously told Congress.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido proclaimed the end of President Nicolas Maduro’s regime and called for a military uprising. He was reportedly meeting with the military to discuss the "beginning of the final phase of Operation Freedom," and declared "the moment is now" after leading the opposition movement against embattled Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for months. Andrew Mach speaks with Bloomberg News Latin America editor Jose Enrique Arrioja on the ongoing developments of this new key phase in the struggle for power.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke released a $5 trillion plan to combat climate change over the next decade with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the U.S. by 2050. He said he would put the U.S. back in the Paris Agreement, if elected, and seek legislation in his first 100 days in office to set a “legally enforceable” requirement that the nation remove as much greenhouse gases as it emits, with half of that goal completed by 2030. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News political reporter Emma Kinery about how his ambitious plan may affect his 2020 chances.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
The pool of 2020 candidates is crowded, but Jay Inslee is dedicated to breaking through the noise. He has been Washington state's governor since 2013, and climate change is the main focus of his presidential campaign. We chatted with Jay Inslee himself.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Marvel's "Avengers: Endgame" is likely to shatter box office records this weekend, both domestically and internationally. Early estimates are predicting a record $285 million opening as fans flock to the theaters to see the culmination of an 11-year and 22-film saga. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Bloomberg News' Media and Entertainment Reporter Anousha Sakoui, about what's contributed to the success of the franchise and what you can expect this weekend. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
The American opinion on legalizing weed has shifted in the last decade, and Gen Z isn't afraid to tap into the trend. This is good news for the booming weed industry since Gen Z has three times more eligible consumers than their parents. We chatted with Craig Giammona, Consumer Reporter at Bloomberg News.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
The conversation surrounding student loans is more relevant than ever after Elizabeth Warren announced her plan to cancel student loan debt. In a country with more than $1.4 trillion of student loan debt, some college grads are trying to dodge debt and get creative. We chatted with Bloomberg reporter Claire Boston about how college grads are selling stakes in themselves to Wall Street.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to review and rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Today is Earth Day. A lot of today's conversations about climate change and the environment are depressing, but it doesn't have to be that way. We chatted with Joe Sanberg, the co-founder of Aspiration, a financial firm that only lends to sustainable companies.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
The long-awaited Mueller report is finally out. The 448-page redacted report comes almost 22 months after the special counsel began his investigation. The report also came after a news conference by Attorney General William Barr and a Trump tweet reading, "Game Over." So what do we know now that the report is out? Jennifer Zabasajja talks with Bloomberg News White House Editor Alex Wayne about the latest. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
The Trump administration will allow U.S. citizens to file lawsuits over property confiscated in Cuba during the 1959 revolution, a move that reverses two decades of policy and will create new tensions with allies whose companies do business there. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News State Department reporter Nick Wadhams about what's behind the major foreign policy shift and how it may affect the ongoing crisis in Venezuela.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
From Paris to Parkland: We’re bringing you the latest updates on Paris after the Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire on Monday. // Amid yesterday’s news, the Pulitzer Prize winners were announced. A little more than a year after 17 people were killed in a mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, reporters at the South Florida Sun Sentinel received a Pulitzer Prize in public service. The South Florida’s Sun Sentinel’s in-depth coverage unveiled a series of failures and issues surrounding local officials and law enforcement that ultimately contributed to the catastrophe.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to review and rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
The Writers Guild of America, the body representing most major screenwriters, instructed members to sever their ties with Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies late last week due to a contract dispute. As top agencies have expanded the scope of their business in recent years, including financing and producing their own projects, more writers are feeling overlooked when it comes to their paychecks, especially in the era of Peak TV. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui about whether the disagreement will affect film and TV production.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Amazon employs thousands of workers around the world to listen to voice recordings captured by Echo owners. What they hear is often mundane, but sometimes upsetting—and possibly even criminal. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News technology reporter Matt Day, who got this scoop, about why Amazon is doing this and what you can do about it.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
European leaders agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to October 31st. The next step for U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May, is convincing the skeptical members of Parliament and a Conservative Party losing patience in her leadership. So what's next after this latest extension? Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Bloomberg News' Ian Wishart, who was in Brussels as the late-night negotiations were taking place. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Scientists revealed the first-ever glimpse of a super-massive black hole Wednesday, as the Event Horizon Telescope released its findings in a “ground-breaking” discovery that's being hailed as a paradigm shift for astronomy. In their attempt to capture an image of a black hole, scientists combined the power of eight radio telescopes around the world, creating a virtual telescope around the same size as the Earth itself. Andrew Mach speaks with Katie Bouman, who was part of that international team of astronomers and developed an algorithm to piece together the historic image.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
If you like hot sauce, chances are you know about Sriracha. The chili sauce was brought to American consumers by David Tran, a now 73-year-old Vietnamese refugee, who founded a food company named after the boat that brought him to the U.S. Now, nearly 40 years later, the company controls nearly 10% of the $1.55 billion American hot sauce market, and other hot sauce makers are stepping into the ring, aiming to take over American fridges. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Beychella is coming to Netflix. The streaming service released the first trailer for Beyonce's "Homecoming" special about her 2018 Coachella performance that's been dubbed "a cultural movement." Beyonce directed the documentary, set to be released April 17, and its trailer seems to indicate fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at how her performance, years in the making, all came together. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News' Lucas Shaw about how the film fits perfectly into Netflix's strategy of industry domination—and Beyonce's strategy to do just about anything she wants.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
It's been 25 years since the death of Kurt Cobain, the Nirvana frontman who heralded rock's grunge era of the early 1990s. The iconic musician tapped into a collective state of mind through earnest songwriting that challenged the angst and alienation of his time. Now, 25 years later, his impact on music remains as important as ever. Andrew Mach speaks to Danny Goldberg, Nirvana's co-manager from 1990 to 1994 and author of "Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain," who says that while Cobain hated being called the voice of a generation, his legacy is ultimately exactly that.
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Which risk factor is responsible for more deaths around the world? It’s not smoking. It’s not even high blood pressure. It’s a poor diet. In fact, it’s what we’re not eating that’s killing us faster, according to a new global study. Andrew Mach speaks to Dr. Ashkan Afshin of the University of Washington, who authored the study that was published this week in the medical journal The Lancet, and he says the fix is more than just eating more fruits and vegetables. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: It Isn't Just Meat That's Killing You
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Lori Lightfoot just made history, becoming Chicago’s first gay, black, female mayor. Alexis Benveniste chatted with Dick Simpson, a Lightfoot campaign aid and political science professor at the University of Illinois in Chicago. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
April 2nd is Equal Pay Day, a day that focuses on the gender pay gap and income inequality. We chatted with Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay activist who pioneered the Fair Pay Act of 2009 under the Obama Administration. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
The fight between Jeff Bezos and the National Enquirer just got even uglier. Earlier this year, the tabloid got hold of text messages of the Amazon CEO that confirmed an extramarital affair which allegedly led to the end of his 25-year marriage. Now, in an unexpected turn, a private investigator claims that Saudi Arabia had access to Bezos's phone before the photos and texts were ever leaked. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper about how this new development raises the stakes of this global scandal. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Bezos Investigator Says Saudis Hacked Into Amazon CEO’s Phone You can follow Spencer at: @spencersoper
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Women directors make up a scant fraction of filmmakers in Hollywood. That vivid inequality is central to a heated gender discrimination battle that’s been taking shape against the backdrop of the #MeToo movement and the Trump presidency. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to activist, writer and director Maria Giese, who’s at the center of the new documentary “This Changes Everything,” at the Bloomberg Business of Equality Summit about the fight for more female voices in the entertainment industry. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: In ‘This Changes Everything,’ Hollywood’s Top Women Wonder When You can follow Maria at: @MariaGiese
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Disney this weekend kicks off its robust slate of live-action remakes with the release of "Dumbo." The studio is no stranger to remakes, but in a year already jam-packed for the studio, what's the likelihood that this film will take off? Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to Bloomberg News media and entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui about her expectations for the film, and how it could shape the studio's future remake strategy. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: ‘Dumbo’ Reviews Suggest Live-Action Remakes Don’t Always Fly You can follow Anousha at: @anoushasakoui
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
To many on the forefront of technology, a cashless society sounds like a dream. Retailers and restaurants can’t seem to ditch it fast enough. But for the poverty-stricken and others navigating the U.S. economy without much money, cash is still king. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News reporter Krista Gmelich about how far the movement has gone and how much further it has to go. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: As Amazon Leads Cashless Charge, States and Cities Push Back You can follow Krista at: @kgmelich
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
The U.S. Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to topple Obamacare once and for all. In a dramatic reversal, the Trump administration now says the entire Affordable Care Act should be struck down. President Trump has repeatedly said he would protect people with pre-existing conditions. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News health policy reporter Anna Edney about how this new shift doubles down on stripping away all of the law's health care protections—and sets up a new fight on the road to 2020. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Trump Administration’s Move to Gut Obamacare Raises Risks for 2020 You can follow Shannon at: @annaedney
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Even though Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s 22-month investigation is over, in many ways, the political battle is just heating up. While we don’t know the full extent of the findings, we do know President Trump declared victory after the report found insufficient proof that he or anyone from his campaign colluded with Russia. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece about how the reality of the situation is a bit more complicated. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: How Barr Found No Obstruction by Trump When Mueller Wouldn’t You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Universal's highly anticipated Jordan Peele production "Us" is finally out in theaters. The film is already garnering rave reviews and potential awards buzz. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to entertainment journalist Chris Witherspoon about what audiences can expect with Peele's sophomore film. You can follow Chris at: @WitherspoonC
TicToc is a daily news podcast, produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
This year on the campaign trail, ideas once only talked about in the shadows of the Democratic Party are now taking the spotlight. Stump speeches are littered with radical proposals that would change the election process and upend D.C. David Meyers speaks to Sahil Kapur on how do we'll know if it's just talk or if true change is on the way.
FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: Dump the Electoral College? Some 2020 Democrats Back Liberals’ Goals You can follow Sahil at: @sahilkapur
TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Less than three months into 2019, Apple has flipped the script on the cadence of its product debuts. This week alone, the company unexpectedly rolled out new devices three days in a row ahead of its widely expected streaming service next week. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg's Apple reporter Mark Gurman on what this marketing strategy means for Apple as it competes with slowing smartphone sales and tries to envision a future without the iPhone at its center? FOLLOW UP Mark's latest report: Apple Launches New AirPods With Longer Talk Time, Wireless Charging You can follow Mark at: @markgurman
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Last week's college admissions scandal involving dozens of rich and famous parents had just about everyone talking. And it proved what many had always guessed: the system is rigged and mostly benefits =a very small group of Americans. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar about the Harvard dropout who has plans to fix the college admission system and how she wants to do it with video games. FOLLOW UP Romesh's latest report: What If Instead of Taking the SAT You Got to Play a Video Game? You can follow Romesh at: @romeshratnesar
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Sunday in Ethiopia, a mass memorial service was held to mourn the deaths on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 . Since that crash over a week ago, more questions are being asked about the Boeing flight and another one that crashed late last year. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Justin Bachman on why aviation experts now say the accidents have, "clear similarities." FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Probe of FAA's Oversight of Boeing 737 Began Before Second Crash You can follow Justin at: @justinbachman
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Over the past year, Mark Zuckerberg has faced his share of bad weeks. This week might rank near the top. His social network faced its largest service outage ever, it faced more questions on its data-sharing practices, it lost one of its most senior executives and it all culminated when the suspect in a terror attack in New Zealand streamed the mass shooting on Facebook. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Facebook reporter Sarah Frier about the endless damage control Zuckerberg and Facebook seem to find themselves in. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest report: Facebook Is Finding Out How Hard It Is to Clean Up Toxic Content You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier
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It's official. Beto O'Rourke is running for president. He made the announcement Thursday on his website and then immediately headed to Iowa. He enters an already crowded field with of over a dozen candidates. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Washington bureau chief Craig Gordon on how even with momentum behind him, is O'Rourke the candidate Democrats have been waiting for? FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Beto O’Rourke Jumps Into Crowded Democratic Race for President You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon
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It's been called the largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice. For years, dozens of rich parents used their wealth to cheat the system with lies and with bribes that totaled $25 million, all with the hopes of getting their kids into some of the most prestigious schools in the country. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Erik Larson on how this house of cards was built and how it all came tumbling down. FOLLOW UP Erik's latest report: `Home Run of Home Runs': How to Bribe Your Kid Into College You can follow Erik at: @eelarson
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The crash of the Ethiopian Airlines flight that killed all 157 people onboard Sunday continues to draw global attention. The reason why? The plane was a Boeing 737 Max 8. The same model as the Lion Air flight that crashed less than five months ago killing 189 people. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Justin Bachman about the debate on whether there is a connection or if the two catastrophes are just a tragic coincidence. FOLLOW UP Justin's latest report: Air Canada Cancels Two London Flights as Boeing 737 Ban Spreads You can follow Justin at: @justinbachman
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It started as a small music festival over 30 years ago. Today, the South By South West festival is the center of the universe when it comes to culture, politics and technology. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Senior Executive Editor of Global Tech Brad Stone about how it's also helped make the town of Austin, Texas an expanding hub for big tech year around. But as Austin becomes more and more reliant on big tech, can it continue to live by its motto of keeping Austin weird? FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Ocasio-Cortez, O’Rourke Steal Some Thunder From 2020 Democrats You can follow Brad at: @BradStone
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International Women's Day is meant to honor the achievements of women around the world and to bridge the gender gap that continues to exist in our society. The day also means different things to different people. And with a news cycle filled almost daily with stories that seem to show progress is slow, women around the world continue to push forward and fight for change. David Meyers is joined by Bloomberg's Laura Zelenko, Jordyn Holman and Maddie Irelan for a conversation on the importance of International Women's Day.
FOLLOW UP You can follow Laura at: @lszelenko You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals You can follow Maddie at: @maddieirelan
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The long-awaited "Captain Marvel" movie starring Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson hits theaters this weekend. On screen, Larson battles shape-shifting aliens. In real life, though, it's online trolls she's fighting right now. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui on why Larson and Disney were ready for these attacks. FOLLOW UP Anousha's latest report: Trolls Targeted ‘Captain Marvel,’ But Disney Was Ready for Them You can follow Anousha at: @anoushasakoui
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From the moment House Democrats took control of power, they have had one, unifying objective: to push back against what they saw as the wrongdoings of the Trump administration. But a fight inside the party has now developed over the U.S.'s policy toward Israel and accusations of anti-Semitism. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's congressional corespondent Anna Edgerton on how it's a fight pitting the old guard of the party against the new guard and threatening a generational rift. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: Anti-Semitism Rebuke Leads to Growing Discord Among Democrats You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4
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At the end of 2017, an estimated 36.9 million people were living with HIV. This week, a shocking medical discovery was announced that's grabbing the world's attention and sparking hope in the battle against the deadly disease. A London cancer patient treated with stem-cell transplants is now resistant to HIV. David Meyers speaks to the editor of Bloomberg's U.S. healthcare team Drew Amrstrong about on whether this is a miracle cure or just a piece in a very large puzzle. FOLLOW UP You can follow Drew at: @ArmstrongDrew
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Robert Mueller's investigation might be entering its final phase but House Democrats are just getting started. On Monday, the House committee that would lead any impeachment investigation put the White House and even some in President Trump's family on notice. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's congressional reporter Billy House about whether this is the beginning of the impeachment process or something different altogether. FOLLOW UP Billy's latest report: Democrats' Trump Probe Escalates With Scores of Document Demands You can follow Billy at: @HouseInSession
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It has been a roller coaster week for Elon Musk. It began with the latest salvo in his battle with the SEC. Then, the good news-bad news announcement concerning one of his loftiest goals for Tesla. And it will be capped off with one giant leap for Musk's SpaceX program. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's editor of U.S. auto coverage Craig Trudell on if Musk's achievements can overshadow his blunders. FOLLOW UP Craig's latest report: Elon Musk Cuts Tesla Jobs for the Third Time Since Saying Never Again You can follow Craig at: @crtrud
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A political storm is brewing in Canada that threatens the future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Allegations of lies, fraud and corruption have struck at the heart of his inner circle just as he's getting ready to run for reelection. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Canadian government reporter Josh Wingrove on what the charges mean for Canada's future and what they say about its past. FOLLOW UP Josh's latest report: Trudeau Stares Into Abyss After Former AG’s Explosive Testimony You can follow Josh at: @josh_wingrove
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President Trump's former personal lawyer testified in front of Congress Wednesday. Michael Cohen, who soon is going to jail for previously lying to Congress, detailed what he claimed to hear and see during his time handling Trump's personal matters for over a decade. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece on the claims Cohen has made and what they mean for the president. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: Trump's Shifting Net Worth May Bear Clues for Investigators You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi
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Over the past few years, millions of Americans have signed up for consumer DNA testing. It's an easy process that many hope will help them identity where their ancestors came from. But as Bloomberg's Kristen V. Brown tells David Meyers, what many are also doing is legally, yet unknowingly, exposing their genetic data to law enforcement agencies--possibly opening a Pandora's Box of privacy. FOLLOW UP Kristen's latest report: No One Is Safeguarding Your DNA You can follow Kristen at: @kristenvbrown
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The stage is set for the second summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jung Un. It will be the leaders first face-to-face since last June's historic meeting. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's White House reporter traveling with the president Justin Sink on what to expect from the summit. FOLLOW UP Justin's latest report: Get Trump Alone: Kim Jong Un’s Game Plan Ahead of the Vietnam Summit You can follow Justin at: @justinsink
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Several unexpected storylines have emerged throughout this awards season. It all comes to a close Sunday with the 91st annual Academy Awards. TicToc's Jennifer Zabasajja and Andrew Mach speak to Bloomberg's Anousha Sakoui about what to expect from this year's show. FOLLOW UP Anousha's latest report: ‘Inclusion Riders’ Make Inroads a Year After Star Turn on Oscars You can follow Anousha at: @anoushasakoui
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Practically from the moment Donald Trump was elected, the committee tasked with planning and raising money for his inauguration went to work. In a short amount of time that committee put on a party, as well as raised an amount of money, that D.C. had never seen before. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Caleb Melby about the serious questions now being asked about those who ran the committee and how they spent the money. FOLLOW UP Caleb's latest report: Trump’s Inaugural Team Scrambled to Defend Staff and Record Haul You can follow Caleb at: @CalebMelby
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Alexis Ohanian holds the title of chairman and co-founder of Reddit. But the title he's most proud of is dad. That's why he has become one of the most outspoken advocates for paid paternity leave. TicToc's Alexis Benveniste recently spoke to Ohanian who detailed his goals for the movement. FOLLOW UP You can follow Alexis at: @alexisohanian
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For millions of Americans, tax season might be a pain, but it's one that typically comes with a refund that many families depended on. But this year that pain is coming with a big surprise. Rather than a refund, many are actually getting a tax bill instead. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg tax reporter Ben Steverman on why this is happening despite the tax code overhaul that lowered rates for most Americans. FOLLOW UP Ben's latest report: Fear of Filing? Some Taxpayers Finding Tax Bills, Not Refunds You can follow Ben at: @BSteverman
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President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the U.S. border in a bid to unlock money to build his wall. The constitutionality of the move was immediately challenged. Andrew Barden speaks to Anna Edgerton about how Trump hopes to build his wall, and how his opponents hope to tear the plans down. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: Trump Signs Spending Bill and Declares Emergency to Build Wall You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4
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For over a century the New England Confectionery Company, better known as NECCO, had been making those iconic Valentine's Day candies with messages like "BE MINE" and "MISS YOU." But after abruptly closing its doors last year, the supply of those chalky candies seemed in doubt. David Meyers speaks to TicToc's Alexis Benveniste on how companies across the country are fighting to fill the hole in America's heart-candy desires. FOLLOW UP Alexis's latest report: There’s a War Raging Over Valentine’s Day Profits You can follow Alexis at: @apbenven
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All too often we hear the words "diversity" and "inclusion" brought up as pillars to help corporate America improve workplace culture. But for as much as we hear the words uttered, signs of progress is scant among some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to Bloomberg's Jordyn Holman who explains the reason behind that is because these companies are trying to protect trade secrets. FOLLOW UP Jordyn's latest report: Silicon Valley Is Using Trade Secrets to Hide Its Race Problem You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals
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On February 12, 2009 a late-night seemingly routine passenger flight ended in disaster. The Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash left 50 people dead and left investigators with countless questions. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's aviation safety reporter Alan Levin on how the families of those lost 10 years ago mobilized and helped usher in a decade of unprecedented safety in aviation. FOLLOW UP Alan's latest report: How One Crash 10 Years Ago Helped Keep 90 Million Flights Safe You can follow Alan at: @AlanLevin1
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After a record-setting 35 day partial shutdown, the clock is once again ticking on Capitol Hill. Negotiations fell apart over the weekend and now leaders from the House and Senate are scrambling to salvage a deal. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's national political reporter Sahil Kapur on the issue holding up the negotiations: the number and purpose of immigration detention beds. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Announces She's Running for President in 2020 You can follow Sahil at: @sahilkapur
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In a stunning blog post by the world's richest man, Jeff Bezos directly accuses the publisher of the notorious grocery store tabloid The National Enquire of attempted blackmail. If that wasn't crazy enough, some of the theories surrounding the reasons for the blackmail trace back to the death of Jamal Khashoggi and even to the White House. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Chief Content Officer Marty Schenker, who helps unpack the details behind the blackmail of Jeff Bezos. FOLLOW UP Marty's latest report: Bezos and Trump Proxy War Intensifies You can follow Marty at: @mschenker
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The Green New Deal has long been the centerpiece of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's rise to power. But the details behind her proposal to address serious environmental concerns have long been unclear. Until now. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's energy and environmental policy reporter in Washington Jennifer Dlouhy on just what is in the deal and what chances it has of becoming a reality.
FOLLOW UP Jennifer's latest report: Pelosi Stops Short of Endorsing Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘Green New Deal’ You can follow Jennifer at: @jendlouhyhc
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Over a year ago, President Donald Trump stood shoulder-to-shoulder in an empty Wisconsin field with one of China's richest men. They were breaking ground on what was promised to be a high-tech manufacturing hub for American jobs. As Bloomberg's Austin Carr tells David Meyers, that promise is not being kept. FOLLOW UP Austin's latest report: Inside Wisconsin’s Disastrous $4.5 Billion Deal With Foxconn You can follow Austin at: @AustinCarr
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President Trump's State of the Union will be like nothing we've ever seen before. The address to the country comes weeks after a crippling government shutdown and with another one looming. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Washington Bureau Chief Craig Gordon on what to watch tonight including Trump's fiercest rival, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who will be sitting right over his shoulder.
FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Trump's State of Union Promises Drama, Fresh Political Fireworks You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon
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A small Chicago-area startup went to the FBI for help dealing with Huawei, the giant Chinese multinational that the U.S. government calls a national-security threat. The investigation that followed involved trade secrets, potentially illegal shipments and even a sting operation. And Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker was there. He joins David Meyers to discuss his cover story in this week's Bloomberg Businessweek. FOLLOW UP Erik's latest: Huawei Sting Offers Rare Glimpse of the U.S. Targeting a Chinese Giant You can follow Erik at: @ErikSchatzker
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President Trump announced Friday he is pulling the United States out of a nuclear arms treaty with Russia that was established during the Cold War. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's national security reporter Nick Wadhams on how that move could reawaken a nuclear arms race in Europe, and give birth to a new one in Asia. FOLLOW UP Nick's latest: Trump Says U.S. Will Leave Soviet-Era Nuclear Treaty With Russia You can follow Nick at: @nwadhams
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After a blistering 2018, Facebook needed a spark to turn the momentum around in Menlo Park. This week's 4th quarter earnings report might have done just that for Mark Zuckerberg. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Facebook reporter Sarah Frier on whether a positive end to 2018 means a smooth road ahead for 2019. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest: Facebook’s Shares Surge as Advertisers Ignore Scandals You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier
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An investigation conducted by Bloomberg News has found the great lengths the Trump administration will go to push cheaper generic drugs and the hidden dangers that come with that for many Americans. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Anna Edney who's behind this investigation and reported on how it's a problem that not only stems from overseas but right here are home, too. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest: How a Tainted Heart Drug Made in China Slipped Past the FDA You can follow Anna at: @annaedney
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Millions are bracing for one of the most dangerous Arctic blasts that's sweeping across the mid-section of the United States. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to Bloomberg's Brian Sullivan on why some governors even declared states of emergency in preparation. FOLLOW UP Brian's latest: Chicago Faces Colder-Than-Arctic Blast Nearing All-Time Record You can follow Brian at@WeatherSullivan.
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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history might be over but the consequences will be felt for some time to come. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Chris Flavelle about the lingering dangers from how the government functions, to our preparedness to battle wild fires and hurricanes. FOLLOW UP Chris's latest report: Shutdown Damage Will Persist Long After U.S. Government Reopens You can follow Chris at: @cflav
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In a pre-dawn raid in Florida, FBI agents stormed the house of former Donald Trump confidant Roger Stone and placed him under arrest. It was the latest and maybe boldest move by Robert Mueller's investigation. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece about just who Roger Stone is and what his indictment means for Trump and Mueller's investigation. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: Trump’s Risk Deepens After Mueller Arrests Longtime Ally Stone You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi
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The country of Venezuela finds itself on the brink of a monumental regime change. President Nicolas Maduro is clinging to power the day after thousands took to the streets in support of the opposition leader who has declared himself president. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Andrew Rosati in Caracas on how the backing of the military is key to either side's survival. FOLLOW UP Andrew's latest report: As U.S. Digs In at Embassy, Venezuela Military Supports Maduro You can follow Andrew at: @andrewrosati
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The state of our union is chaotic. With the partial government shutdown now sitting at 33 days, nothing is safe in the arena of politics, including President Trump's State of the Union address. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Anna Edgerton on where things stand on the negotiations to reopen the government and what stands in the way. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: Democrats Weigh $5.7 Billion for Border But Not the Wall, Aide Says You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4
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On Wednesday in Venezuela, the people of the once-wealthy oil nation will take to the streets and protest the rule of President Nicolas Maduro. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Caracas bureau chief Patricia Laya about the young opposition leader behind these protest that has Venezuela on the brink of change. FOLLOW UP Patricia's latest report: Trump Administration Urges Venezuelans to Back Opposition Leader You can follow Patricia at: @PattyLaya
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Technology is tearing us apart. The more we become individually connected around the world thanks to the internet, the lonelier we get. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Ben Steverman who says the solution to saving ourselves and our civilization: throw a party. FOLLOW UP Ben's latest report: The World Depends on You Throwing a Party You can follow Ben at: @BSteverman
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Just saying her initials evokes equal amounts of excitement and loathing across the political spectrum. AOC, or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is the freshman Democrat from the Bronx taking D.C. by storm. And as Katia Dmitrieva tells David Meyers, to get what she wants she's not afraid to ruffle some feathers on either side of the aisle. FOLLOW UP Katia's latest report: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is the Darling of the Left, Nightmare of the Right You can follow Katia at: @katiadmi
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PG&E is one of the nation's largest utility companies. And it's now on the brink of bankruptcy, facing more than $30 billion in damages for its role in California's deadly wildfires. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's energy reporter Brian Eckhouse on how that could make it the business world's biggest climate-change casualty in history. FOLLOW UP Brian's latest report: PG&E May Be the Business World’s Biggest Climate-Change Casualty Yet You can follow Brian at: @brianreports
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As the partial U.S. government shutdown grinds on, officials from Washington to Wall Street are plotting out the worst-case scenarios. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Christopher Flavelle who details how the livelihoods of millions of people hang in the balance the longer the shutdown continues. FOLLOW UP Christopher's latest report: In a Month You’ll Wish the Shutdown Were Only as Bad as Today You can follow Christopher at: @cflav
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Today, we're taking you on a one-of-a-kind road trip across Europe. One that goes through the picturesque Champagne region in France, to the speedy turns of Germany's autobahn. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's European tech reporter in Paris Marie Mawad who made this trip, and how she did it in a Tesla Model S. FOLLOW UP Marie's latest report: Road Tripping Around Europe in a Tesla Is Less Fun Than You’d Think You can follow Marie at: @Marie_a_Paris
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The partial U.S. government shutdown is now reaching record-breaking status. And during that three-week run, the president and Democratic leaders have been speaking almost daily to the American people. But not Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's congressional reporter Laura Litvan on why he remains on the sidelines as the shutdown grinds on. FOLLOW UP Laura 's latest report: Key GOP Senator Says `I Think We're Stuck': Shutdown Update You can follow Laura at: @LauraLitvan
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On Thursday in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro’s second term officially began. Staggering hunger and hyperinflation are just two of the many crises faces his people. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Andrew Rosati in Caracas on how those issues and the continuing isolation Venezuela faces will likely determine Maduro's future. FOLLOW UP Andrew's latest report: Maduro Kicks Off Second Term With an Economic Disaster of His Own Making You can follow Andrew at: @andrewrosati
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A surprising war is being fought in the lunchrooms of America's schools. On one side of the battle: the Obama-era regulations to feed children healthier meals. On the other: President Trump's Agricultural Department which wants to put more fat, sugar and salt back on school menus. And as Bloomberg's Peter Robison tells David Meyers, you might be surprised to learn who's winning that battle. FOLLOW UP Peter's latest report: Big Dairy Is About to Flood U.S. Schools With Chocolate Milk You can follow Peter at: @therealrobison
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At the center of the fight over the partial government shutdown is President Trump's demand for $5.6 billion in funding for his border wall--a figure Democrats refuse to even consider. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Justin Sink who breaks down the national emergency plan the president continues to debate that might get him his money and likely reopen the government. FOLLOW UP Justin's latest report: Trump Eyes Untested Emergency Power to Fund Wall, Skirt Congress You can follow Justin at: @justinsink
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CES is underway in Las Vegas where there world's tech companies and techies come together to celebrate some of the coolest gadgets imaginable. But as Bloomberg technology executive editor Tom Giles tells David Meyers, this year gadgets are overshadowed by Apple's woes. FOLLOW UP Toim's latest report: Tim Cook Faces Biggest Apple Challenge Yet You can follow Tom at: @tsgiles
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The U.S stock market continues its roller coaster ride. Stocks rallied Friday after seeing a run of loses over the past month. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg Businessweek economics editor Peter Coy about his cover story that asks the question: if the president claimed credit for the market's record surge, does he deserve blame for the plunge? FOLLOW UP Peter's latest report: Trump Took Credit for Stock Market Records. Does He Deserve Blame for the Plunge? You can follow Peter at: @petercoy
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Apple's surprise announcement this week that it was cutting its revenue outlook for the first time in almost two decades sent shock waves around the world and even dragged down global markets. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman about the details behind CEO Tim Cook's move and what the company can do to turn things around. FOLLOW UP Mark's latest report: Apple Priced Itself Out of Shrinking Chinese Smartphone Market You can follow Mark at: @markgurman
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New year, same old Washington as the partial government shutdown has entered its 12th day. At the center of the standoff: President Trump's demand for $5 billion in funding for his border wall. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's national political correspondent Sahil Kapur on how the standoff and the government shutdown are likely to continue as Democrats are now set to take control of the House. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: Ocasio-Cortez Breaks With Pelosi in Key Early Vote for Democrats You can follow Sahil at: @sahilkapur
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Originally aired 11/16/2018 Facebook is once again facing heat for its role in Russia's election meddling. A recent New York Times report scrutinizes how Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg handled the crisis. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Sarah Frier on how the fallout is impacting the company's stock and the morale of its workers. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest report: Facebook Morale, Hurt by Share Drop, Suffers Another Hit You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier
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Originally aired 12/5/2018 In a moving ceremony, the nation said goodbye to former President George H.W. Bush. He was remembered as a public servant, a good friend and a loving husband and father. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg Washington Bureau Chief Craig Gordon on how the solemn day's events also reminded the country of a more civil time in U.S. politics. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: George W. Bush Eulogizes ‘Best Father’ at Solemn State Funeral You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon
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Originally aired 10/12/2018 The fallout from the disappearance of prominent Saudi government critic Jamal Khashoggi continues to be felt around the world. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Beirut bureau chief Donna Abu-Nasr, who not only knows Khashoggi personally, but was also one of the Bloomberg reporters who recently interviewed the man many believe is behind his disappearance, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. FOLLOW UP Donna's latest report: Saudi Arabia’s Troubled Revolution You can follow Donna at: @DonnaAN1
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Originally aired 10/5/2018 It has been one year since the New York Times published its first article detailing decades of alleged sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinsten. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg News diversity reporter Jordyn Holman on what has changed over the past year...and what hasn't. FOLLOW UP Jordyn latest report: #MeToo’s First Year Ends With More Than 425 Accused You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals
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Originally aired 8/30/2018 Venezuela is in shambles. There's extreme poverty, hunger, disease and thousands are fleeing. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Caracas reporter Andrew Rosati for a firsthand account of life in Venezuela FOLLOW UP Andrew's latest: Life Without Water: Sweaty, Smelly, and Furious in Caracas You can follow Andrew at @andrewrosati
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Originally aired 11/22/2018 Like turkey, mashed potatoes and football, shopping is now ingrained as part of the American Thanksgiving tradition. And this year, holiday shoppers are expected to make this season one of the most profitable in history for retailers. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Anne Riley Moffat on just how big Black Friday could be and how it got its start. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: America's Online Spending Surge Portends Blowout Black Friday You can follow Anne at: @A_Riley17
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Originally aired 9/7/2018 The NFL season is in full swing Sunday, but all eyes are on a certain ad campaign off the field. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Business of Sports reporter Eben Novy-Williams and Bloomberg News diversity reporter Jordyn Holman about Nike and Colin Kaepernick. FOLLOW UP Eben's latest: Calls to #BoycottNike Don't Crack Top Five on the Outrage Meter You can follow Eben at @novy_williams You can follow Jordyn at @JordynJournals
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Following President Trump's surprise announcement to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, Secretary of Defense James Mattis made an even more surprising announcement. He was out. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's national security reporter Nick Wadhams about the void Gen. Mattis leaves behind and the important foreign policy decisions that are now in limbo. FOLLOW UP Nick's latest report: Mattis’s Exit Takes Leash Off Trump’s ‘America First’ Doctrine You can follow Nick at: @nwadhams
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One byproduct of the Me Too movement has been the evolution and push for a stronger female community. Enter The Wing. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Riley Griffin who takes us behind the scenes of the women collective co-working space and details the future and the controversy it faces. FOLLOW UP Riley's latest report: The Wing Gets $75 Million to Expand Its Working Women Collective You can follow Riley at: @rileyraygriffin
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It has been almost one year since President Trump signed his Republican tax bill into law. It was sweeping legislation that re-wrote the tax code and it came with a lot of promises. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg wealth and taxes reporter Ben Steverman on the promises kept and the promises broken. FOLLOW UP Ben's latest report: You can follow Ben at: @BSteverman
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For many women drivers behind the wheel for Uber or Lyft, the flexible hours and the ability to juggle childcare has been a dream come true. But as Bloomberg's Selina Wang tells David Meyers, some drivers are now coming forward and detailing the nightmares they face of frequent encounters of harassment and assault. FOLLOW UP Selina's latest report:The Dark Realities Women Face Driving for Uber and Lyft You can follow Selina at: @Selina_y_wang
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A brand new report released Monday by the Senate is shedding new light on Russia's interference in the 2016 election. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Ben Brody on how Russia's plot to divide Americans and help then-candidate Donald Trump was bigger than anyone thought. FOLLOW UP Ben's latest report: Russia’s Bid to Help Trump Revealed as Much Wider Than Once Known You can follow Ben at: @BenBrodyDC
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The clock is ticking in Washington on another government shutdown. At the center of the battle is funding for President Trump's border wall. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur about the chances of the government running out of funding days before Christmas and whether Trump will ever actually get the wall he has long demanded. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: @sahilkapur You can follow Sahil at: How Trump Let His Goal of Building a Border Wall Slip Away
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Robert Muller’s Russia investigation has long been thought of as the single biggest threat to President Trump. But is there another case building that could prove more costly? David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's David Glovin on how inquiries into Trump's 2016 campaign are closing in. FOLLOW UP David's latest report: @dglovin You can follow David at: Tabloid Company’s Admission Shows New Peril for Trump’s Circle
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The U.S. is facing its worst public health crisis in years. At the center of this epidemic is the drug fentanyl. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's health reporter Anna Edney on what makes this powerful drug so dangerous and how it could be used as a weapon in the hands of terrorists. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: This Killer Opioid Could Become a Weapon of Mass Destruction You can follow Anna at: @annaedney
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A courtroom battle is unfolding in Vancouver that is sending shock waves around the world. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Natalie Obiko Pearson on how the arrest of the CFO of one of the world's largest communication companies is testing the already fragile relationship between the U.S. and China. FOLLOW UP Natalie's latest report: Huawei Court Drama Hinges on Visa Maneuvers and Residency Twists You can follow Natalie at: @natalieobiko
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The hunt is on for the next White House chief of staff. With John Kelly stepping down, President Trump is looking for someone who can steer his White House in what is expected to be a chaotic 2019. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Shannon Pettypiece about the top candidates for the role and the challenges that lie ahead for the winner. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: Trump Struggles to Fill Toughest Job in Washington: His Chief You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi
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Protesters have sparked mass demonstrations, vandalism and violence on the streets of Paris over the past few weekends. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Paris bureau chief Geraldine Amiel on just who the Yellow Vests are and how they're throwing the future of President Macron into doubt. FOLLOW UP Geraldine's latest report: Macron to Address Nation Next Week as Paris Braces for Unrest You can follow Geraldine at: @GeraldineAmiel
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This week, Jews around the world are celebrating Hanukkah. That includes a congregation in Dubai that has long practiced in secret. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferziger who recently visited the synagogue and explains why now it is stepping out of the shadows. FOLLOW UP Jonathan's latest report: As the Gulf Warms Up to Israel, a Synagogue Grows in Dubai You can follow Jonathan at: @jferziger
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In a moving ceremony Wednesday, the nation said goodbye to former President George H.W. Bush. He was remembered as a public servant, a good friend and a loving husband and father. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg Washington Bureau Chief Craig Gordon on how the solemn day's events also reminded the country of a more civil time in U.S. politics. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: George W. Bush Eulogizes ‘Best Father’ at Solemn State Funeral You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon
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President Trump has long called out China and its trade practices. And now, his trade war with the country has entered a crucial cease-fire period. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Sarah McGregor on what's on the line and what to expect when the 90-day truce comes to an end. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest report: ‘Tariff Man’ Trump Says He May Extend Truce in China Trade War You can follow Sarah at: @SarahInAmerica
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The revelations exposed during the #MeToo era have been felt across the country. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Katia Porzecanski, who reports that despite the movement's progress, a setback is taking place on Wall Street that's seeing women isolated by their male counterparts. FOLLOW UP Katia's latest report: Wall Street Rule for the #MeToo Era: Avoid Women at All Cost You can follow Katia at: @KatiaPorzo
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It has been another crazy week keeping track of the developments in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Shannon Pettypiece about the headlines made by two keys witnesses in the probe and what it means for Mueller's endgame. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: What Cohen’s Plea Deal Means for Trump, His Business and Mueller You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi
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The world's most powerful leaders are gathering in Argentina for the annual G-20 summit. The to-do list for Trump, Putin, Merkel, Xi and others is a long. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Josh Wingrove in Buenos Aires on how the the chances of them agreeing on anything are slim. FOLLOW UP Josh's latest report: Trump's New Nafta Deal Set for Signing as Tariff Fight Remains You can follow Josh at: @josh_wingrove
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A Chinese scientist has made the astonishing claim that he has created the world’s first gene-edited babies. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News health editor and reporter John Lauerman on the controversy surrounding this technology and how it could only be the beginning. FOLLOW UP John's latest report: Brave New World of Editing Human DNA Starts in China You can follow John at: @LauermanJohn
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After a long and dangerous journey, thousands of Central American migrants are now living in camps just outside the U.S.-Mexico border in Tijuana waiting to learn what happens next. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Andrea Navarro, who is reporting from Tijuana on the conditions the migrants are living in and their uncertain future. FOLLOW UP You can follow Andrea at: @andreanavarror
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The 2018 midterms will no doubt go down as a success for Democrats. But what can the party learn from that success going into 2020? David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's national political reporter Sahil Kapur on how the key is not allowing President Trump to control the narrative. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: Democrats Learn a Big Lesson for 2020 Vote About Taking on Trump You can follow Sahil at: @sahilkapur
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Like turkey, mashed potatoes and football, shopping is now ingrained as part of the American Thanksgiving tradition. And this year, holiday shoppers are expected to make this season one of the most profitable in history for retailers. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Anne Riley Moffat on just how big Black Friday could be and how it got its start. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: America's Online Spending Surge Portends Blowout Black Friday You can follow Anne at: @A_Riley17
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In the wake of Jamal Khashoggi's death, leaders around the world called for justice. They blamed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and demanded he be held accountable. President Donald Trump thinks otherwise. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's National Security editor Bill Faries on why Trump refuses to distance himself from the crown prince. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Trump Says U.S. to Stand by Saudis Despite Khashoggi Killing You can follow Bill at: @billfaries
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The cryptocurrency party is over. Bitcoin tumbled to a 13-month low this week, fueling a sell-off among rival tokens. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal on the backstory of the crypto craze and where it goes from here. FOLLOW UP Joe's latest report: A Former Blockchain Believer Explains Why It Will Never Benefit Corporations You can follow Joe at: @TheStalwart
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He was the powerful executive in charge of one of the world's biggest automakers. Now, Carlos Ghosn is under arrest in Japan for financial misconduct. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Detroit bureau chief on Ghosn's triumphed rise to power and scandalous fall from grace. FOLLOW UP David's latest report: This Could Be A Catastrophic Ending For Carlos Ghosn You can follow David at: @DavidWelchBN
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Facebook is once again facing heat for its role in Russia's election meddling. A recent New York Times report scrutinizes how Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg handled the crisis. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Sarah Frier on how the fallout is impacting the company's stock and the morale of its workers. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest report: Facebook Morale, Hurt by Share Drop, Suffers Another Hit You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier
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During his first two years in office, President Trump and the GOP had a strangle hold on power in Washington. That now changes. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg Businessweek's Joshua Green on the problems facing both the Democrats and Republicans going into 2019. FOLLOW UP Joshua's latest column: Democrats Have Power Again. Can They Wield It Without Screwing Up? You can follow Joshua at: @JoshuaGreen
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U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May emerged Wednesday from a five-hour Cabinet meeting with a key Brexit victory. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Brexit editor Emma Ross-Thomas on how that victory came to be and the perilous next step the deal faces. FOLLOW UP Emma's latest column: Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Victory Speech Sounded Hollow You can follow Emma at: @emmarossthomas
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Amazon has made it official. It has awarded its two new headquarters to New York City and Arlington, Virginia. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg Opinion columnist Shira Ovide on why Amazon picked these cities and the risks it took making the process so public. FOLLOW UP Shira's latest column: Amazon May Have Outsmarted Itself With HQ2 Tactics You can follow Shira at: @ShiraOvide
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California is battling its most destructive wildfires in state history. The death toll and the scope of the devastation are only expected to climb. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's weather reporter Brian K. Sullivan on what's behind the everlasting fire season in California and the role climate change is playing in it. FOLLOW UP Brian's latest report: California Fires Death Toll Rises to 31 With More Winds Predicted You can follow Brian at: @WeatherSullivan
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On November 11, 1918, World War I officially came to and end. It was said to be the "war to end to end all wars." David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Senior Reporter for International Affairs Marc Champion on how 100 years later, Europe is coming very close to reliving the past. FOLLOW UP Marc's latest report: If Only Leaders Meeting in Paris Could Agree on WWI’s Lessons You can follow Marc at: @MarcChampion1
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The White House press corps is tasked with covering President Trump's every move. Their goal is to cover the story but never be a part of it. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Toluse Olorunnipa on how that job gets seemingly gets harder everyday. FOLLOW UP Toluse's latest report: Trump Argues With CNN’s Acosta at Heated News Conference You can follow Toluse at: @ToluseO
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During his first two years in office, President Donald Trump governed with almost total control of Washington. That now changes. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Washington bureau chief Craig Gordon on what the new balance of power means for Trump, Democrats and the 2020 election. FOLLOW UP Craig's latest report: Vengeful Democrats vs. Angry Trump: A Post-Election Guide to D.C. You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon
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One of the most closely watched and most expensive midterms in recent history is coming to a close. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Kate Hunter on what to watch this Election Day and what happens next after the votes are tallied. FOLLOW UP Kate's latest report: Midterm Reckoning on Trump Sets Stage for 2020 You can follow Kate at: @Kate_HunterDC
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On the eve of the midterm elections, Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama are making one last pitch to voters. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Justin Sink on the differences between each president's stump speeches and the history of dueling presidents on the campaign trail. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest midterm election report: The Latest on Trump’s Last Day of Midterm Election Campaigning You can follow Justin at: @justinsink
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The 2018 midterms will go down in history for many reasons. Of them will be the record number of women running for office. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Arit John on the Year of the Woman 2.0 and its impact on the midterm elections. FOLLOW UP Arit's latest report: It May Be the Year of the Woman, But Not for Female GOP Candidates You can follow Arit at: @aritbenie
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Around the world Thursday, employees of Google stood up and walked out of work. They were protesting the company's response to accusations of sexual misconduct by executives. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Technology Executive Editor Tom Giles on the role big tech's employees play in social activism. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Google Workers Stage Mass Walkout to Protest Handling of Sexual Misconduct You can follow Tom at: @tsgiles
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Facebook has just wrapped up the most controversial quarter in its history. It now faces an even biggest test in next week's midterm elections. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News tech reporter Sarah Frier on the role the social media giant plays in a divided U.S and why no matter who controls Congress, change is not necessarily on its way. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest report: Zuckerberg’s Bet on Instagram and Video Has Wall Street Support—for Now You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier
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With one week to go before the midterms, the U.S. finds itself teetering on a knife's edge. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg News politics reporter Anna Edgerton on how a recent string of political violence that has shocked the nation will impact the November election. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: Political Violence Heightens Divisions in Trump's First Midterms You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4
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In a surprise announcement Monday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she'll step aside as the head of her own political party and that she won't seek re-election when her term is up. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Patrick Donahue in Berlin on what her departure means in the age of rising nationalism around the world. FOLLOW UP Patrick's latest report: Merkel Steps Down as Party Leader as Election Setbacks Take Toll You can follow Patrick at: @patrickjdo
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The highly anticipated 'Red Dead Redemption 2' was released Friday. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri about the million-dollar bounty the game's creators are set to make as well as the state of the gaming industry, which is expected to bring in upwards of $140 billion this year. FOLLOW UP Chris's latest report: How to Make More Cash From One Game Than 10 James Bond Films You can follow Chris at: @chrispalmeri
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Brazil heads to the polls Sunday to elect a new president. The frontrunner is Jair Bolsonaro. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Sao Paulo bureau chief Julia Leite on how this controversial candidate became such a heavy favorite. FOLLOW UP Julia's latest report: Brazil's Best Currency Forecasters Say Rally Will Reverse You can follow Julia at: @julialeite
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Along with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and CNN, George Soros was one of those recently targeted with a series of bombs. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Katherine Burton on why the liberal billionaire philanthropist was among them. FOLLOW UP Katherine's latest report: After Bomb Scare, Soros Foundation Decries ‘Politics of Hate’ You can follow Katherine at: @Burtonkathy
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President Trump recently confirmed a New York Times report that his administration was debating whether to strictly redefine gender. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg diversity reporter Jordyn Holman about the the potential fallout from the hotly contested debate. FOLLOW UP Jordyn's latest report: Netflix Denies Tailoring Its Movie Promotions Based on Race You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals
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With two weeks to go before the midterms, Democrats and Republicans are sprinting to the finish line. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Washington bureau chief Craig Gordon on what the latest polls are saying and the role President Trump is playing in the GOP's attempt to hold onto power. FOLLOW UP You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon
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Leaving everything they know and love behind, thousands of Honduran migrants are making the dangerous trek to the U.S.-Mexico border. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg News Central America reporter Michael McDonald on the difficult journey they face and why they've chosen to make it. FOLLOW UP Michael's latest report: Trump’s Threats Fail to Deter Migrants Fleeing Gangs and Drought You can follow Michael at: @mdmcdonald
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The world’s largest social network has assembled an elite team. Its mission: to root out malicious activity, fake news and election interference. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg TV anchor Emily Chang about the work being done inside Facebook's War Room. FOLLOW UP Emily's latest report: Why Has Facebook Created a War Room? You can follow Emily at: @emilychangtv
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Bloomberg News has learned that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is getting close to issuing findings on core aspects of his Russia probe. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Chris Strohm on what to expect from the report, which is forecast to land after the midterm elections. FOLLOW UP Chris's latest report: Mueller Ready to Deliver Key Findings in His Trump Probe, Sources Say You can follow Chris at: @cstrohm
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Wednesday across Canada, the legal sale of marijuana will take effect. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News cannabis reporter Kristine Owram on what exactly is now legal and when the U.S. will follow suit. FOLLOW UP Kristine's latest report: As Cannabis D-Day Approaches, Winners and Losers Set to Emerge You can follow Kristine at: @KristineOwram
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A court case is underway in Boston that could ultimately determine the future of affirmative action. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Peter Jeffrey about the case and how it could end up at the Supreme Court and hinge on the vote of newly-minted Justice Brett Kavanaugh. FOLLOW UP Peter's latest report: Harvard Fight With Conservatives Over Admissions Could Reach Kavanaugh You can follow Peter at: @peter_jeffrey
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The fallout from the disappearance of prominent Saudi government critic Jamal Khashoggi continues to be felt around the world. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Beirut bureau chief Donna Abu-Nasr who not only knows Khashoggi personally, but who was also one of the Bloomberg reporters who recently interviewed the man many believe is behind his disappearance, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. FOLLOW UP Donna's latest report: Saudi Arabia’s Troubled Revolution You can follow Donna at: @DonnaAN1
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President Trump continues to call out the Federal Reserve and chairman Jerome Powell, who Trump selected for the role himself. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Fed reporter Jeanna Smialek on why that matters and what it means for your wallet. FOLLOW UP Jeanna latest report: Trump Calls Federal Reserve ‘Loco’ in New Attacks You can follow Jeanna at: @jeannasmialek
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Hurricane Michael has made landfall in the Florida Panhandle. Now, all eyes are on the of destruction it leaves behind as it heads inland. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News weather reporter Brian K. Sullivan on how this storm became surprisingly powerful overnight. FOLLOW UP Brian's latest report: Michael Makes Landfall as Strongest Mainland Storm in 14 Years You can follow Brian at: @WeatherSullivan
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It has been one week since Saudi journalist and Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi was last seen alive. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Marc Champion on who might be involved in his disappearance and why. FOLLOW UP Marc's latest report: Turkey’s Bizarre Conspiracy Case Against an American Pastor You can follow Marc at: @MarcChampion1
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On Monday, the United Nations put a price tag and a deadline on what it says is needed to avoid the catastrophic damage of climate change. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg sustainability editor Eric Roston on whether the warnings are enough to produce actual change. FOLLOW UP Eric's latest report: How the Climate-Change Debate Has Shifted, Not Ended You can follow Eric at: @eroston
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It has been one year since the New York Times published its first article detailing decades of alleged sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinsten. David speaks to Bloomberg News diversity reporter Jordyn Holman on what has changed over the past year...and what hasn't. FOLLOW UP Jordyn latest report: #MeToo’s First Year Ends With More Than 425 Accused You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals
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A recent Duke University study says the quaintly and quality of local news is dropping. These 'news deserts' across the country are leading to lower voter turnout and unchecked government officials. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News reporter Riley Griffin. FOLLOW UP Riley's latest: Local News Is Dying, and It’s Taking Small Town America With It You can follow Riley at @rileyraygriffin
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(Sorry we're late!) In a race against time, responders and nonprofit organizations are rushing to the city of Palu, Indonesia following last week's devastating earthquake and tsunami. David Meyers speaks with Susan Mangicaro, the Emergency Team Lead for International Medical Corps, on her team's efforts to get aid to those who need it. FOLLOW UP You can learn more about International Medical Corps’ relief efforts at: internationalmedicalcorps.org
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It's the worst data breach in Facebook history. But it's hardly being talked about. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Sarah Frier about the security breach to Facebook's system that affected almost 50 million users and why it's not dominating the headlines. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest: Facebook's Worst Security Breach Hammers User Trust Once Again You can follow Sarah at @sarahfrier
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On Monday, President Trump touted a brand new trade deal with Canada and Mexico that will put an end to Nafta. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Josh Wingrove about the winners and losers in the new U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement. FOLLOW UP Josh's latest: Trump Lauds New Nafta Deal, Chides Tariff ‘Babies’ You can follow Josh at @josh_wingrove
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Judge Brett Kavanaugh's chance to sit on the Supreme Court remains in doubt. The day after an emotional hearing where Kavanaugh and his accuser Christine Blasey Ford both told their sides of the story, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced his nomination to a full Senate vote...but with a hitch. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Washington, D.C. Bureau Chief Craig Gordon on the dramatic turn of events Friday on Capitol Hill and what happens next. FOLLOW UP You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon
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Millions of American's watched Thursday as Professor Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh defended themselves in front of the world. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News White House reporter Shannon Pettypiece and Bloomberg News Gender and Diversity reporter Jordyn Holman about this watershed moment in U.S. history and what it means for Kavanaugh's nomination. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: Kavanaugh Versus His Accuser: A Showdown for the ‘Me Too’ Era You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi Jordyn latest report: It’s a Man’s World Managing Money for the World’s Richest Families You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals
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The day before Brett Kavanaugh is excepted to face off with his original accuser, a third woman has stepped forward with her own claims of sexual misconduct. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur on how the ongoing scandal is becoming an ongoing problem for the GOP. FOLLOW UP Sahil's Latest: Kavanaugh Battle Squeezes GOP Between Base and Women Voters You can follow Sahil at: @sahilkapur
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Over a year ago, Puerto Rico bore the brunt of Hurricane Maria's wrath. But the small Caribbean island of Dominica was also hit. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Karen Toulon who recently visited the island. She spent time there as a child and reports how its traditions survived the storm as the island rebuilds. FOLLOW UP Karen's latest: Hurricane Maria Leveled an Island But Left This Tradition Alive You can follow Karen at: @karentoulon
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The future of Rod Rosenstein, the man who oversees Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, is in doubt. After conflicting reports Monday that he was out of a job, he'll now meet with President Trump Thursday to discuss his future. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Chief Content Officer Marty Schenker about what's at stake for the Mueller investigation if Rosenstein is out of a job. FOLLOW UP You can follow Marty at @mschenker
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An internal GOP poll obtained by Bloomberg Businessweek depicts a grim outlook for Republicans in the midterm elections. David Meyers speaks to Businessweek reporter Josh Green on how he got his hands on the damning survey and what it says about President Trump. FOLLOW UP Josh's latest report: Internal GOP Poll: Pelosi Beats Trump in a Head-to-Head Matchup You can follow Josh at: @JoshuaGreen
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In an on-camera interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, former Vice President Al Gore remains optimistic about about the future of climate change despite mounting opposition from the White House. David Meyers speaks with Businessweek editor Joel Weber about the interview and why Gore thinks the sustainability revolution is key to saving the planet. FOLLOW UP Joel's latest: Al Gore Beholds the Climate Apocalypse and Is Still Optimistic You can follow Joel at: @joelwebershow
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Elon Musk's tenure as CEO of Tesla has been a long and winding road. And the latest development, a Bloomberg News report that Musk is under investigation by the Justice Department, is just the latest blow to one of Silicon Valley's biggest names. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News reporter Dana Hull on what the investigation means for Musk. FOLLOW UP Dana's latest: Tesla Criminal Probe Into Musk Tweet Seen Opening Pandora’s Box You can follow Dana at: @danahull ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court was all but a sure thing and expected to change the courts and the country for decades to come. But a movement decades in the making is possibly upending Kavanuagh’s nomination. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg News Supreme Court reporter Greg Stohr on if the GOP can still confirm him and the risks that might come with it. FOLLOW UP Greg latest: Feinstein Refers Mystery Kavanaugh Info to FBI, Sparking Confusion You can follow Greg at: @GregStohr ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Bloomberg News has learned that Coca-Cola is in talks with a Canadian marijuana producer for a drink infused with a chemical derived from marijuana. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Craig Giammona on what Coca-Cola's move to take marijuana mainstream means for one of the world's largest beverage companies. FOLLOW UP Craig's latest: Coca-Cola Is Eyeing the Cannabis Market You can follow Craig at: @SitkaWriter
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It's been 10 years since the collapse of Wall Street's Lehman Brothers, the turning point for a financial crisis that sent shock waves around the world. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Executive Editor Joe Weisenthal on what happened then, and what potential bubbles we should be watching now. FOLLOW UP You can follow Joe at@TheStalwart
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The outer bands of Hurricane Florence reached the Carolina coast, bringing stinging winds and lashing rain. The storm is expected to make landfall overnight. Claire Obusan speaks with Bloomberg News reporter Brian K. Sullivan. FOLLOW UP Brian's latest: Florence Begins Assault on Carolina Outer Banks, Landfall Looms You can follow Brian @WeatherSullivan
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A trial is underway in a California courtroom that might lead to athletes being allowed the right to share in the profits they help generate on and off the field. But does the NCAA hold the upper hand in the case? David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Business of Sports reporter Eben Novy-Williams. FOLLOW UP Eben's latest: Athletes Put NCAA Back in Hot Seat in Push to Undo Pay Limits You can follow Eben at @novy_williams
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Apple is set to unveil three new iPhones Wednesday. But does its strategy behind the models say something about the future of the world's most valuable public company? David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg News Apple reporter Mark Gurman. FOLLOW UP Mark's latest: Apple to Kick Off Product Blitz with iPhone Xs Line, Watches You can follow Mark at @markgurman
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The midterm elections are less than two months away. The chances the Democrats take back the House are high. But what's on the agenda if a Blue Wave washes over the GOP-controlled House? David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News National Correspondent Sahil Kapur. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest: Trump Scrutiny Would Intensify If Democrats Win House Majority You can follow Sahil at @sahilkapur
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The NFL season is in full swing Sunday, but all eyes are on a certain ad campaign off the field. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Business of Sports reporter Eben Novy-Williams and Bloomberg News diversity reporter Jordyn Holman about Nike and Colin Kaepernick. FOLLOW UP Eben's latest: Calls to #BoycottNike Don't Crack Top Five on the Outrage Meter You can follow Eben at @novy_williams You can follow Jordyn at @JordynJournals
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Rudy Giuliani says there's now a proposal that lays out a 'formula' for a possible interview between President Trump and Robert Mueller. But as yet another controversy engulfs the White House, will an interview ever happen? David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News White House Reporter Shannon Pettypiece.
FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest: Mueller Offered a ‘Formula’ for Trump Interview, Giuliani Says You can follow Shannon at @spettypi
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Legendary journalist Bob Woodward is out with a new book that pulls back the curtain on President Trump's White House. What are the claims in "Fear," and do they even matter to a divided country? David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Chief Content Officer Marty Schenker. FOLLOW UP You can follow Marty at @mschenker
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Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg and Twitter's Jack Dorsey head to Capitol Hill Wednesday where they'll face touch questions on their companies roles in U.S. politics. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News technology reporter Sarah Frier on what to expect. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest: Who’s in Charge of Protecting Social Media from Election Interference? You can follow Sarah at @sarahfrier
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The home of the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Rangers is making a $10 million bet on an eSports stadium. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Amanda Albright on why the city of Arlington, Texas wants a piece of the fast-growing world of competitive video games. FOLLOW UP Amanda's latest: Cowboys. Rangers. Fortnite? A Texas City Bets on Esports Stadium You can follow Andrew at @amanda_albright
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Venezuela is in shambles. There's extreme poverty, hunger, disease and thousands are fleeing. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Caracas reporter Andrew Rosati for a firsthand account of life in Venezuela FOLLOW UP Andrew's latest: Life Without Water: Sweaty, Smelly, and Furious in Caracas You can follow Andrew at @andrewrosati
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Can Nafta — and the relationship between the U.S. and Canada — be salvaged before a Friday deadline? David Meyers speaks with Josh Wingrove from the Ottawa bureau of Bloomberg News about the fallout between Trump and Trudeau. FOLLOW UP Josh's latest: Canadian Unity on NAFTA Cracks in Latest Trudeau-Trump Showdown. You can follow Josh at @josh_wingrove.
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