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Episodes

Introducing 'Here's Why' - Complex News Stories Explained

Listen to the 'Here's Why' podcast: - on Apple : https://apple.co/3Lg3RGn - on Spotify : https://spoti.fi/3LiIX9q - or Anywhere : https://bit.ly/3xYsHHy . Each episode of 'Here's Why' uses experts at Bloomberg to explain one news story in just a few minutes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 12, 202430 sec

Airline Mergers and Restaurant Loyalty

We explore airline mergers, COVID boosters, and the impact of generational wealth. We also discuss how loyal customers are to their favorite restaurants. Columnists FD Flam, Brooke Sutherland, Allison Schrager, and Bobby Ghosh join. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 11, 202435 min

Fossil Fuel Use and Drug Development

We take a closer look at fossil fuels, cancer drug development, and the pros and cons of buying American. Plus, just how dangerous are hair straighteners for your health? We explore it all with the Bloomberg Opinion team. Columnists Lara Williams, Romesh Ratnesar, Lisa Jarvis, and FD Flam join. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 05, 202435 min

AI, Critical Thinking, Ultra-Processed Foods

Artificial intelligence threatens jobs, but will it enable people to think critically? We explore that topic, along with vaccines, housing, and the negative health effects of ultra-processed foods. Bloomberg Opinion columnists Allison Schrager, Lisa Jarvis, Conor Sen, and Bobby Ghosh join. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 27, 202335 min

Eco Sentiment and Food Experiments

We dig into economic sentiment and consumer spending in the US, reliance on science during the pandemic, and experimenting with food. Columnists Conor Sen, Faye Flam, Jonathan Levin, and Howard Chua-Eoan join. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 19, 202335 min

Trust in Science, Politics, and Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift's Eras Tour confronts the climate crisis - what can she and others do to take action. We discuss that story, science reliability, trust in government, and the fiscal apocalypse. Columnists Lara Williams, Faye Flam, Clive Crook, and Kathryn Edwards join. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 14, 202335 min

Credit Card Penalties and EV Subsidies

We discuss whether credit card penalties are ethical, and whether they should be legal. We also examine electric vehicle subsidies, Donald Trump's take on healthcare, and the intelligence of rats. We speak with Bloomberg Opinion columnists Erin Lowry, Frank Wilkinson, Chris Bryant, and Faye Flam. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 07, 202335 min

Generic Drugs and Marijuana Legislation

We examine the effectiveness of generic drugs and over-the-counter decongestions, and how COVID anxiety is still in the minds of many Americans to this day. Also, would passing marijuana legislation be useful to President Biden's re-election campaign? Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Bernstein thinks so. He joins us, along with columnists Rachel Rosenthal, FD Flam, and Lisa Jarvis. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 30, 202335 min

Remote Work and Senate Practices

We examine remote work and its impact on women, families, and office spaces, and also discuss the state of the Senate. Columnists Betsey Stevenson, Jonathan Bernstein, Beth Kowitt, and Justin Fox join. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 22, 202335 min

2% Inflation and Small Business Outlook

We discuss the effect of inflation on small businesses and restaurants, and how soon the US will reach 2%. Also, we dig into generational economic anxiety. Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Levin, Jessica Karl, Erin Lowry, and Justin Fox join. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 16, 202336 min

Introducing: Bloomberg Hot Pursuit!

Matt Miller and Hannah Elliott have a new podcast focused on cars. Listen for drive reviews, news updates and dealership details from auto industry insiders. If you like this episode, download more and subscribe on Apple , Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts . Apple: http://apple.co/4935eTf Spotify: http://spoti.fi/3MaWkJT Anywhere: http://bit.ly/3QqrPC2 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 11, 202358 sec

Worker Relocation and eSports in the Olympics

We explore the worker exodus from major cities, weight loss drugs, and developing America's risk-takers. We also dig into a debate around eSports - should it be an Olympic sport? Bloomberg Opinion's Adam Minter thinks so. Adam Minter joins us, as do Bloomberg Opinion columnists Conor Sen, Lisa Jarvis, and Allison Schrager. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 08, 202335 min

COVID Data Findings and the Impact of Teleheatlh

We examine some key topics in the healthcare space, from the effectiveness of telehealth , to the ineffectiveness of recent vaccine rollouts and some COVID-19 prevention strategies . We also talk about the latest developments in working-from-home. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Sarah Green Carmichael, Justin Fox, Lisa Jarvis, and F D Flam join the discussion. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Nov 02, 202335 min

Laundry's Effect on Climate Change; Traffic Cameras Saving Lives

Scientists say climate change is accelerating, but their voices are getting drowned out . Might using the drier while doing laundry be counterintuitive, or helpful, in slowing climate change. We also dig into the effectiveness of traffic cameras and Gen Z's relationship with live sports . Lara Williams, David Fickling, Justin Fox, and Adam Minter join. Amy Morris hosts. Transcript: 00:01Speaker 1 You're listening to the Bloomberg Opinion podcast count US Saturdays at one and seven pm Eastern on ...

Oct 26, 202335 min

The Latest Vaccine Rollout and Science Celebrities

We discuss work-from-home myths, the latest vaccine rollout, and science celebrity culture. We also dig into why women are a neglected asset in the inflation fight. Columnists Claudia Sahm, Sarah Green Carmichael, Lisa Jarvis, and FD Flam join. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 19, 202335 min

Child Care Costs and a Glimmer of Hope for Housing

This week, we discuss child care affordability and legislation. We also examine the causes of natural disasters, a dysfunctional housing market, and biking to work. We're joined by Bloomberg Opinion's Sarah Green Carmichael, Conor Sen, Lara Williams, and Justin Fox. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 13, 202335 min

Labor Fights and the Miami Tech Boom... or Bust?

We discuss the state of labor in the US, the outlook for the GOP and Democrats, Miami's potential tech boom, and genetics and AI. Columnists Betsey Stevenson, Jonathan Bernstein, Lisa Jarvis, and Jonathan Levin join. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Oct 07, 202336 min

Being Black in America and Damp Eco Sentiment

We discuss why Americans are pessimistic on the economy despite a drop in inflation. We also dig into Moderna and vaccines, climate change's relationship with farming, and being black in America. Claudia Sahm, Justin Fox, Lara Williams, and Lisa Jarvis join. Lisa Mateo hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 21, 202335 min

Hurricanes, Housing, and Tipping

We talk Hurricanes, manufactured homes, and the relationship between weight loss drugs and alcohol. Bloomberg Opinion columnists David Fickling, Jonathan Levin, and Lisa Jarvis join for those discussions. We also talk tipping with editor Bobby Ghosh. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sep 14, 202335 min

INTRODUCING: Bloomberg News Now

Bloomberg News Now is a comprehensive audio report on today's top stories. Listen for the latest news, whenever you want it, covering global business stories around the world. Listen and Subscribe on: Apple: apple.co/3Eyz9EX Spotify: spoti.fi/45IG5LR Anywhere: bit.ly/460OMka See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 13, 202330 sec

Climate and the Economy

We dig into a variety of climate-related topics with the Bloomberg Opinion team. Columnist Claudia Sahm explains how the heat is dragging on economic productivity. Opinion's Liam Denning raises the alarm on how the wildfires in Hawaii can affect communities across America. F.D. Flam discusses how fossil fuels are threatening baby penguins, and editor Jessica Karl joins to wrap Opinion's commentary on extreme weather. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Sep 05, 202335 min

UPS and the Fed and Wind 'Turbinegeddon'

UPS has a message for the Federal Reserve, says Bloomberg Opinion's Conor Sen, and he tell us the Fed should listen. What is wind "turbinegeddon," and why is it a troubling climate omen? Bloomberg's Chris Bryant joins us to explain. We also explore why even wealthy Americans are anxious about money with Bloomberg's Allison Schrager. And can an electric vehicle be a muscle car? Bloomberg's Bobby Ghosh says it just may be able to. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Aug 31, 202335 min

COVID, Alcohol Consumption, and Childcare Costs

What to make of the recent COVID uptick? Bloomberg Opinion editor Brooke Sample talks about the possible responses to the recent rebound. Columnists Kathryn Edwards and Lisa Jarvis also join us, discussing childcare costs as well as alcohol consumption> We also explore the expensive office lunch with Allison Schrager. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 24, 202335 min

The GOP and Polls and a Postpartum Breakthorugh

How much attention should voters pay to Donald Trump's huge lead in the GOP primary polls? Bloomberg Opinion columnist Jonathan Bernstein says not too much. He joins to explain. Opinion's Faye Flam also provides some political analysis, as it relates to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., vaccines, and conspiracy. Columnist Lisa Jarvis joins to discuss the potential benefits of a postpartum depression pill, and Sarah Green Carmichael talks about her column on the misconception Zoom calling workers into the o...

Aug 14, 202335 min

An Unlikely College Sports Marriage and Emergency Nest Eggs

Bloomberg Opinion Adam Minter says as student athletes generate billions of dollars for universities and now earn money themselves, a marriage of college sports and private equity makes sense. He joins to explain. Columnist Faye Flam talks about outrage currency and how Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is cashing in. And we also welcome Allison Schrager and Merryn Somerset Webb, who discuss emergency savings in the US and ESG investing as it relates to Big Food. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Aug 11, 202335 min

Donald Trump, Manhattan Real Estate, and Taylor Swift

Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Bernstein joins to talk about the GOP and Donald Trump in the wake of his latest indictment. We also discuss the nation's hottest real estate market: Manhattan. Columnist Justin Fox has the details on that story. Erin Lowry and Jonathan Levin join, talking about the value of a college education and Taylor Swift. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 04, 202335 min

Human Rights in El Salvador and Race in Hiring

Bloomberg Opinion's Eduardo Porter discusses El Salvador's controversial iron fist policy that raises complicated questions about democracy. Columnist Lisa Jarvis says, if you never got COVID, thank you genes. She joins to explain. Kathryn Edwards says assertions of racial bias against white men are not supported by unemployment data. And Faye Flam joins to talk about rising temperatures. Hosted by Amy Morris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....

Jul 28, 202335 min

GOP House Conflicts and San Francisco in Crisis

How much longer can Kevin McCarthy appease House members and is a government shutdown inevitable? Jonathan Bernstein joins to discuss the latest in DC. Bloomberg's Sarah Green Carmichael joins to talk about Shopify's approach to meetings and whether other corporations should consider how often, and how long, they meet. Opinion's Justin Fox discusses the similarities and differences between Detroit and San Francisco, and Conor Sen talks about northern migration during the summer months. Amy Morri...

Jul 20, 202335 min

Arctic Drilling and Cricket in the US

Drilling in the Arctic is like drilling on the moon, according to columnist Liam Denning, who joins us again to talk about his findings on his trip north. Closer to the equator, it's much hotter, and Opinion's Andrea Felsted discusses where folks are going amid the summer travel season. Columnists Faye Flam breaks down the danger of aspartame, and Bobby Ghosh tells us whether he thinks a new cricket league will be successful in the US. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in...

Jul 13, 202335 min

BONUS EPISODE: Student Loan Supreme Court Fallout

After the Supreme Court threw out President Biden's plan to cut student loan debt, more than 40 million people are preparing to resume payments on their debt. And it's not just former students who could feel the pain. The broader economy could also take a hit. Bloomberg's Denise Pellegrini has details in this special report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 09, 20237 min
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