This week, we bring you highlights from Stephanie's conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Berlin Global Dialogue. He defends his decision to call for a snap election, and he issues a stark warning for the EU: a lack of investment and too much regulation will make the bloc unable to compete with the US and China. Berlin Global Dialogue Chair Lars-Hendrik Röller, chief economic advisor to former German Chancellor Angela Merkel, also appears on the panel. See omnystudio.com/list...
Oct 03, 2024•45 min
Centrist politics is doing it wrong, Michael Ignatieff says. He would know: In 2011 he led Canada's Liberal Party to a historic defeat -- a "painful" experience he discusses with hosts Allegra Stratton and Adrian Wooldridge. Now a professor of history and a former president of the Central European University, Ignatieff reflects on what he did wrong, including failing to respond to the 2008 financial crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 24, 2024•31 min
Ralph Schlosstein, chairman emeritus of Evercore, joins to discuss what Harris and Trump administrations would mean for boardrooms. Plus, crypto reporter Emily Nicolle joins to discuss why former President Donald Trump seems to have had a change of heart on the digital currency he once denounced as a “scam.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 17, 2024•36 min
Editor Katherine Griffiths and reporter Ben Stupples join hosts Francine Lacqua and Allegra Stratton to discuss the growing number of the UK's ultra-wealthy people considering an exit, what's driving them away and why the government should care. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 14, 2024•22 min
US Vice President Kamala Harris put Donald Trump on the defensive in their first and maybe only debate, baiting him about attendance at his campaign rallies and his 2020 election defeat. The former president took credit for ending federal abortion rights, declined to commit to vetoing legislation limiting reproductive freedoms or say if he wanted Ukraine to defeat Russia. Harris meanwhile focused on her economic agenda. Bloomberg Opinion Senior Executive Editor Tim O'Brien joins Voternomics host...
Sep 11, 2024•26 min
On this special episode of Voternomics , we discuss whether moods are shifting around US Vice President Kamala Harris and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Hosts Stephanie Flanders, Adrian Wooldridge and Allegra Stratton discuss with special guests Bloomberg Editor in Chief John Micklethwait and Senior Executive Editor of Bloomberg Opinion Tim O'Brien. The episode was recorded in front of an audience as part of an event co-hosted by Pi Capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 10, 2024•48 min
Voternomics fans, here's another podcast you might enjoy: In the City. It's hosted by Allegra, with Bloomberg TV's Francine Lacqua and head of media David Merrit and this week's episode looks at how an increasing number of US billionaires and multimillionaires relocating to the UK is changing the luxury landscape. Bloomberg housing reporter Damian Shepherd joins. Read more on the story here: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-08-23/london-luxury-property-market-eyes-americans-for-rebou...
Sep 06, 2024•15 min
Former Trade Representative and Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman discusses what the world can expect from Kamala Harris or Donald Trump, and how Harris is breaking from Joe Biden. Hosted by Stephanie Flanders and Adrian Wooldridge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 03, 2024•35 min
The positive vibes are flowing at the Democratic National Convention, but what about policy proposals? On this special episode of Voternomics , Bloomberg Senior Executive Editor for Economics Stephanie Flanders heads to Chicago to find out how—if at all—a Kamala Harris presidency would alter the US government’s approach to the economy. Flanders spoke with economist Heather Boushey, a member of President Joe Biden’s Council of Economic Advisors who has previously served as president and chief exe...
Aug 22, 2024•29 min
The rapid commercialization of space is launching the world into an “era of astropolitics,” journalist and author Tim Marshall tells host Allegra Stratton on this episode of Voternomics . Commercial companies are driving “Space Race 2.0,” from commercial fleets of satellites a few hundred miles above Earth to NASA’s search for private companies to bring back a piece of the moon. Ultimately, Marshall says, entities are eyeing the lucrative prospect of mining extraterrestrial objects for resources...
Aug 13, 2024•33 min
Democratic powers in Europe, as well as Japan and Australia could be left out on a limb should Donald Trump win the US presidential election in November, cable news host and author Fareed Zakaria tells Adrian Wooldridge in this episode of Voternomics . He says the former president and convicted felon may opt for a policy of protectionism instead of America’s long-standing practice of internationalism—all as US political influence continues to wane. Zakaria, host of the CNN program GPS , contends...
Aug 06, 2024•38 min
A network of dictators from China to Venezuela could be the beneficiaries of a welcoming White House should Donald Trump win the US election come November. That’s according to journalist and historian Anne Applebaum, who warns that the self-proclaimed dealmaker and convicted felon’s foreign policy may be more personal and even less predictable in a second term. Applebaum joins Voternomics host Stephanie Flanders to discuss her latest book Autocracy, Inc: The Dictators Who Want to Run The World. ...
Jul 30, 2024•34 min
President Joe Biden announced Sunday he’s no longer seeking the Democratic Party’s nomination, saying his exit from the race was in the best interests of his party and the country. He then threw his support to his running mate, Vice President Kamala Harris. But is it as simple as that? Will Harris receive her party's nomination? Is she the best person the Democrat's have to take on Donald Trump? And does the market's mild response to the news suggest many think a Donald Trump victory is still th...
Jul 22, 2024•33 min
What could a second Donald Trump presidency look like, should he defeat US President Joe Biden in November, and how could the Republican’s policies shape markets and the world economy? We discuss with Elbridge Colby, a member of the first Trump administration and potential National Security Advisor if there’s a second one. Also on this episode, a conversation with Bloomberg political correspondent Nancy Cook, who joins from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. And finally, Bloomberg ...
Jul 17, 2024•50 min
From the Paris Bureau, host Stephanie Flanders speaks with Jean-Claude Trichet, former European Central Bank president and Bank of France governor, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Lionel Laurent, and Eleonora Mavroeidi, an economist for Bloomberg Economics, to debrief on the election results. "The worst has been avoided," says Trichet, but now France must embark on a "very complex maturing process." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 08, 2024•44 min
In a special edition of Voternomics , the former CEO of Legal & General Nigel Wilson urges the new UK government to be bold and act fast. He speaks with host Stephanie Flanders and Bloomberg Editor-in-Chief John Micklethwait. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 05, 2024•27 min
Abrdn Chairman Douglas Flint joins this week to explain why he thinks the new government needs to build up transportation and education. Senior reporter Phil Aldrick also joins to discuss the sort of economy Labour will inherit if it wins this week's election. Hosted by Stephanie Flanders, Adrian Wooldridge, and Allegra Stratton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 02, 2024•39 min
On this special episode of Voternomics , Tim O’Brien, senior executive editor of Bloomberg Opinion and author of TrumpNation: The Art of Being the Donald , and Bloomberg Big Take podcast host, David Gura join host Stephanie Flanders to discuss the US presidential debate on Thursday night, including President Joe Biden’s poor performance, Donald Trump’s repeated falsehoods, the lack of fact-checking and how it all will shape the future of the race. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat...
Jun 28, 2024•20 min
On this episode of Voternomics , former UK diplomat Tom Fletcher discusses how the Labour Party leader’s first 30 days could define his premiership. Plus, reporter Ellen Milligan discusses her story on Labour’s position on Brexit. Hosted by Allegra Stratton and reporters Alex Wickham and Ailbhe Rae. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2024•38 min
“We, the left, have messed up,” said Yanis Varoufakis, the former Greek finance minister who came to fame negotiating on behalf of the Greek government during the country’s 2015 debt crisis. “We’ve tried, we’ve been tested and we failed our test.” Varoufakis joins this week’s Voternomics podcast, in which hosts Allegra Stratton, Stephanie Flanders and Adrian Wooldridge take a closer look at the rise of far-right populism in Europe and the retreat of left-wing progressivism. Francesco Giubilei, a...
Jun 18, 2024•44 min
It’s been a busy few days in the world of economics and politics. The big developments include UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s damaging decision to skip a high-profile D-Day event, voters across Europe handing gains to right-wing parties and French President Emmanuel Macron’s surprise announcement of snap elections. All of this was discussed at a live taping of Voternomics before an audience at Bloomberg’s London offices. Hosts Allegra Stratton, Adrian Wooldridge and Stephanie Flanders were join...
Jun 11, 2024•55 min
Europe cannot rely on America for its long-term security, says Robin Niblett, distinguished fellow and former director of Chatham House. On this episode of Voternomics, Niblettt—who conceives of a multi-decade “structural conflict” between China and the US—says Europe has experienced a “wake up call.” Plus, Stephanie, Allegra and Adrian discuss Brexit architect Nigel Farage's decision to run in the UK election and reporter Swati Gupta joins to break down the India election surprise. See omnystud...
Jun 07, 2024•36 min
On this special Monday episode, White House national security adviser for economics Daleep Singh explains how America is seeking to maintain global influence. Bloomberg senior editor Ruchi Bhatia discusses the likely victory of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party in India’s election and what it means for the world’s fastest-growing major economy. And Stephanie and Allegra discuss the election results in South Africa and Mexico. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 03, 2024•35 min
For the past three decades, South African politics have been defined by the African National Congress. But with initial forecasts from the May 29 vote showing a marked decline in support for the ruling party, change looks likely. So what do the various potential outcomes mean for South Africa’s growth and debt outlook? For investor interest in the country? Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adrian Wooldridge and Senior Executive Editor Jacqueline Simmons review the landscape with Bloomberg economist Yv...
May 31, 2024•19 min
Bad actors using machine-learning, generative artificial intelligence and the power of digital networks are seeding ever-more distrust in democracy, warns Audrey Tang, former digital affairs minister for Taiwan. Tang joins this week’s episode of Voternomics to discuss the risk of foreign interference in the many elections happening around the world, as well as lessons learned while combating efforts to distort the political debate in Taiwan. Plus, Bloomberg political correspondent Nancy Cook dis...
May 24, 2024•39 min
On this special edition of Voternomics , we discuss the possible reasoning behind the Conservative’s decision to gamble on an earlier-than-expected vote. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 22, 2024•15 min
Former Munich Security Conference Chair Wolfgang Ischinger joins Voternomics to explain the new European project he says is needed. Plus, Bloomberg reporter Michael Nienaber discusses why German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s popularity remains at historic lows while the far-right AfD party may see gains in the European parliament next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 17, 2024•50 min
Ben Page, chief executive of market research company Ipsos, joins Voternomics this week to outline what he’s discovered about voters and what they think about their politicians, governments and economies. He tells Stephanie Flanders and Allegra Stratton that trust in politics is the “lowest we’ve ever measured.” Also on this episode, Flanders, Stratton and Adrian Wooldridge ask Bloomberg Opinion columnist John Authers whether—given the question of when the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates...
May 10, 2024•41 min
Karen Ward, J.P. Morgan Asset Management’s chief market strategist for EMEA, joins this week to explain why politicians are being punished for the sins of central banks. Ward, a former Bank of England economist and adviser to both UK Chancellors Philip Hammond and Jeremy Hunt, tells Stephanie Flanders, Allegra Stratton and Adrian Wooldridge about the damage done as a result of missteps when it comes to inflation. Plus, Bloomberg News editor Craig Trudell unpacks how Elon Musk is driving on both ...
May 03, 2024•39 min
Welcome to the first episode of Voternomics . On this podcast, Stephanie Flanders, Bloomberg’s head of government and economics coverage, Allegra Stratton, author of Bloomberg’s The Readout newsletter and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adrian Wooldridge discuss how voters have the opportunity to affect markets, countries and economies like never before. Historian Niall Ferguson and Bloomberg Washington reporter Nancy Cook join our hosts to give their take on this unique moment in time. Ferguson exp...
Apr 26, 2024•51 min
