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Our Town Chapter 3: One Little Bacon-Wrapped Sausage

Backers of the venture are big fans of a town in Idaho where a preacher with a flamethrower tells our reporters how much he hates feminism. Today on The Big Take: Chapter 3 of Our Town, a limited-r...

2026-08-21

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What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Canned Soup

On today’s Big Take podcast, economy reporter Shawn Donnan walks David Gura through what eight years of tariffs have meant for steel mills, can manufacturers, food growers and consumers. And as ...

2026-08-21

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What's Behind the Bond Market Rollercoaster

On today’s Big Take podcast, Stacey Vanek Smith and Bloomberg Opinion’s John Authers unpack the bond market rollercoaster: a sell-off, the highest US 30-year bond yields since the financia...

2026-08-20

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The Unexpected Rise of North Korea’s Economy

North Korea was supposed to be broke and isolated. Now, it’s enjoying an unexpected economic boom. On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, Bloomberg’s Cat Barton and host K. Oanh Ha unpa...

2026-08-19

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How Amazon Landed on Mamdani’s Labor Agenda

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing a bill that would challenge the subcontractor model Amazon relies on for last-mile deliveries, and the company is spending millions to fight it. On toda...

2026-08-18

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Our Town Chapter 2: This Dangerous Venture of Yours

Diana looks into the town’s newest arrivals: What’s their deal — and who are their friends? Today on The Big Take: Chapter 2 of Our Town, a limited-run series from Bloomberg and The...

2026-08-14

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A Major Earthquake Challenges Colombia’s New Right-Wing President

The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that devastated Colombia this week was also an immediate test for the country’s new Trump-aligned president. Abelardo de la Espriella, who campaigned on slashing Col...

2026-08-14

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The Chinese AI Model Rattling Silicon Valley and Washington

The launch of Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model has taken the tech world — and Washington — by storm, raising urgent questions about how a Chinese startup can suddenly rival the world's mo...

2026-08-13

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The Controversy at Phia, Phoebe Gates’ Buzzy Startup

The online shopping app Phia raised over $43 million and captured media attention for its A-list investors and its high-profile co-founders — Phoebe Gates, daughter of Bill Gates, and her colleg...

2026-08-12

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The Hedge Fund Toolkit Behind the Yen Intervention

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s move to prop up the yen was as surprising as its impact was fleeting. By Monday, the yen lost half of its gains since last month’s intervention, raisi...

2026-08-11

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Our Town Chapter 1: Sometimes You Find Silver

Oh, the things you can find with an inquisitive mind – and a metal detector. Today we’re bringing you Chapter 1 of Our Town, a limited-run series from The Big Take, hosted by Meribah Knig...

2026-08-07

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The Situation at Situational Awareness

Situational Awareness, a hedge fund run by a 24-year-old hailed as “Nostradamus of AI”, swelled to $45 billion in assets until a mix of highly leveraged bets, short sellers and a market sw...

2026-08-07

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Introducing: Our Town

When new neighbors move into Gainesboro, Tennessee, a small town at the foothills of Appalachia, locals are confused. Who are these self-proclaimed pioneers? And what do they want with their little to...

2026-08-06

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The $19 Billion Menopause Economy

For generations, women have struggled to access information about menopause and how best to treat its symptoms. Social media and the rise of telehealth have filled some of that gap, giving way to a $1...

2026-08-06

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Why a Weak Yen Is America’s Problem

As the Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the US dollar, Japan's government stepped in to support its currency. And it has a powerful ally in US President Donald Trump, who is putting the US finan...

2026-08-05

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Big Oil’s Big Wartime Profits

US crude prices fell below $80 for much of the day Monday as oil traders factored in a potential deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But even as reports of imminent peace deals or attacks jolt oil ma...

2026-08-04

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Weekend Listen: Why Private Credit Got Entangled With Insurance

Insurers have quietly become a major driver of the private credit boom, with numerous private equity shops striking deals with insurance companies or buying them outright. But the entanglement with pr...

2026-08-02

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The Future of the Democratic Party Runs Through Michigan

The path to the future of the Democratic Party — and to the White House in 2028 — may well run through Michigan. The state’s upcoming Democratic primary election is a highly anticipa...

2026-08-01

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‘Skimpflation’ Could Be the Sneakiest Consumer Grift

From margarine to chocolate treats, some brands are swapping in cheaper ingredients to save money on their most beloved products. It’s a trend known as “skimpflation.” But what happe...

2026-07-31

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Can We Trust Election Prediction Markets?

With the US midterms fast approaching, voters and the media are increasingly looking to a new forecasting tool: prediction markets. The leading platforms, Kalshi and Polymarket, have been touted as ...

2026-07-30

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