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• Trump Sends Mixed Signals on Iran War 31.05.2026 41min

  New details emerged this morning about President Trump's meeting in the situation room last Friday. According to Axios, President Trump is asking for several amendments to a deal negotiated between his envoys and the Iranians. In particular, President Trump wants to strengthen the sections around Iran's nuclear material, including details on how the US gets that material, and when. All this is happening while several Americans were hurt in a missile attack on a Kuwaiti air base as negotiations to extend the ceasefire with Iran dragged on without conclusion. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: Former National Security Advisor & Former US Ambassador to the UN, John Bolton, on President Trump wanting to amend the peace deal with Iran. New York Times Chief Africa Correspondent Declan Walsh on his on-site research at the Ebola epicenter in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist and Research Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Center for Public Leadership, Gautam Mukunda, to discuss the rising cost of implementing AI into a company. Bloomberg Pursuits Journalist Sarah Rappaport on how Gen Zers and millennials are ditching bars for barbells. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Hegseth: Ready to Restart Iran Strikes if No Deal Reached 30.05.2026 40min

  US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised defense allies in Asia and hailed newly stable ties with China, while taking swipes at longstanding security partners in Europe. The comments, made Saturday at an Asia security forum in Singapore, are the latest sign of the Trump administration shifting attention toward the Indo-Pacific while expressing antagonism toward Europe and the NATO alliance.  Hegseth singled out allies such as South Korea, Japan and the Philippines for “stepping up” on defense while lambasting European nations that “threw open their borders and hollowed out their militaries.” His comments and omission of Taiwan in his address marked a shift in tone, with some interpreting it as a sign of a softer stance on China and a focus on "constructive strategic stability" in the US-China relationship. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Haslinda Amin, Bloomberg News Editor-at-Large at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, and Bloomberg's Washington Deputy Bureau Chief Laura Davison, on the wait for a deal in Iran. - Dr. Tom Frieden, Former CDC Director, on the push to contain the fast-moving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and questions surrounding global preparedness for another pandemic. - Bloomberg News Texas Bureau Chief Julie Fine, and The New York Times Texas Bureau Chief David Goodman, on Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeating Senator John Cornyn in a GOP primary, and what to expect from the general election against Democrat James Talerico. Plus, David, Christina, and Lisa play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Trump: Won't Rush into a Deal with Iran; Gunman Near White House 24.05.2026 42min

  President Donald Trump said the US won’t “rush” into a deal with Iran, saying both sides must take their time to “get it right.” This comes after an earlier White House announcement that a deal with Iran to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz is forthcoming. A man was shot by US Secret Service agents near the White House on Saturday after he opened fire with a handgun, according to a statement from the agency. The man had been pacing along the street for some time before he approached a police checkpoint, pulled a pistol from his bag and began firing indiscriminately, said a person familiar with the matter who was granted anonymity to describe a sensitive investigation. Officers returned fire, striking the suspect, who was transported to an area hospital, where he later died, the Secret Service said in the statement. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Kevin Whitelaw, Bloomberg News America Weekends Managing Editor, Joumanna Bercetche, Host of Bloomberg's Horizons Middle East & Africa, and Sophia Cai, White House Reporter at Politico, on when a deal may be signed that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. - Democratic Representative Glenn Ivey of Maryland, on the gunman near the White House and the widening cost of the Iran War. - Janice Kew, Bloomberg News Health & Consumer Reporter in Johannesburg, on medical facilities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo fighting an Ebola outbreak. - Simon Rogers, Author of What We Ask Google, on what we can learn about each other from our searches. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Iran Peace Deal Push Intensifies; Ebola Outpaces Control in Congo 23.05.2026 45min

  Persian Gulf nations and Pakistan stepped up efforts to transform a fragile truce in the Iran war into a permanent peace deal, with US President Donald Trump again signaling that the conflict may end soon.   Field Marshal Asim Munir, Pakistan’s army chief and the favored interlocutor between the US and Iran, visited Tehran Friday for discussions on an accord with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that lasted late into the night. Araghchi held separate talks with his counterparts in Oman, Turkey, Qatar and Iraq, and United Nations Secretary General António Guterres, the Iranian Foreign Ministry said.  The US and Iran have major disagreements on issues such as Iran's nuclear program and the rights to control traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for global energy supplies.On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Kate Sullivan on President Trump’s next steps in Iran after the President canceled plans to attend his son’s wedding.  - Retired US Army General & Former CIA Director, David Petraeus, gives his opinion on how the United States are handling the conflict in Iran, as well has what to expect from his meetings with world leaders to discuss all of the global conflicts around the world. - Jeremy Konyndyk, Refugees International President & Former Executive Director of the USAID COVID-19 Task Force, on the World Health Organization upgrading the Ebola outbreak risk assessment to “very high” in the Democratic Republic of Congo. - Wayback Burgers CEO Patrick Conlin on how rising food costs are affecting the “fast casual” industry ahead of Memorial Day.Plus, David, Christina, and Lisa Mateo play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Republican Senator Bill Cassidy Loses Louisiana Race in Win for Trump 17.05.2026 40min

  President Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. succeeded in their efforts to defeat Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Republican primary. Cassidy was one of seven GOP senators who voted to convict Trump on the charge of inciting an insurrection, and Trump said of Cassidy that "his disloyalty to the man who got him elected is now a part of legend, and it’s nice to see that his political career is OVER!" On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Leslie Shedd, Former Republican Congressional Advisor and Democratic Strategist Ameshia Cross, on Trump's victory lap following the defeat of Senator Bill Cassidy in Louisiana’s Republican primary. - Bloomberg News Senior Equities Reporter Jess Menton on President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosures showing that he or his investment advisers made more than 3,700 trades in the first quarter.  - Missy Ryan, National Security Writer at The Atlantic on the widening conflict in the Middle East, oil and diesel running dry in Cuba, and friction with China coming off of the Trump-Xi meeting.  - Theo Baker, Author of “How to Rule the World: An Education in Power at Stanford University" - Chris Rovzar, Bloomberg Pursuits Editor for Global Luxury Coverage, on millennial men rethinking what it means to be middle aged. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Taiwan in Focus after Trump Meets with Xi; LIRR Strike 16.05.2026 34min

  President Trump returned to the White House after a summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping. Xi warned that Taiwan could lead to "clashes" between the US and China, calling it a "highly dangerous situation" for the world's biggest economies. Trump must now decide whether to approve a $14 billion US arms sale to Taiwan, which could unleash a bipartisan backlash in Washington or face Beijing's wrath if the deal is approved.The Long Island Rail Road, the nation’s busiest commuter line, suspended service for the first time in more than 30 years after labor groups and transit officials failed to reach a deal on wage increases by a Friday night deadline. About 3,500 engineers, electrical workers and signalmen walked off the job Saturday for the first time since 1994.On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with:- Bloomberg News Chief North Asia Correspondent Stephen Engle and White House Correspondent Courtney Subramanian, on President Trump saying that Taiwan was the most important issue coming out of the summit.- Bloomberg News Reporter Michelle Kaske on the Long Island Rail Road suspending service and the state of the negotiations.- Fortesa Latifi, Journalist & Author of “Like, Follow, Subscribe: Influencer Kids and the Cost of a Childhood Online” on why some are concerned about the growing industry of child influencers.Plus, Bloomberg News Senior Executive Editor Dave Merritt joins to play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers.For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Iran Submits Response to US Proposal; Hantavirus Ship Arrives in Tenerife 10.05.2026 34min

  Iran submitted its response to the latest US proposal to end 10 weeks of war, the state-run Islamic Republic News Agency reported, without giving any further details. The proposal implies Iran’s acceptance would end the conflict, which has killed thousands of people across the Middle East and sent energy prices soaring. The two sides would still need to negotiate a deal over Iran’s nuclear program, which remains a critical sticking point. In Spain’s Canary Islands, a cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is starting the process of evacuating passengers, almost a month after the contagious disease broke out. On arrival, they will be screened and told what they should monitor for the next six weeks, according to Anaïs Legand, technical lead for viral hemorrhagic fevers at the World Health Organization. “Obviously, the next priority is to ensure passengers and crew feel safe enough and receive the adequate support they need in a situation that can be very frightening,” she said. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason, on how the White House may respond to Iran, and Representative Johnny Olszewski of Maryland (D) who says he's "not confident" that the US can negotiate an advantageous deal. - Dr. Carlos Del Rio, Distinguished professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Emory University School of Medicine, on the Hantavirus-hit cruise ship beginning its evacuation in the Canary Islands. - Nina Bandelj, Author of Overinvested: The Emotional Economy of Modern Parenting, on the financial and emotional investment that parents put into their children. Plus, Christina, David, and Lisa play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• US Awaits Iranian Response; Hantavirus Cruise Ship 09.05.2026 46min

  The UK will deploy one of its warships to the Middle East as part of planning for a European-led mission to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz once there’s a stable ceasefire. The move comes as Iran weighs a new proposal from the US to end the war, which has been going on for 10 weeks. The ship has just completed weapons system testing off the coast of Crete and was deployed to help defend Cyprus at the start of the conflict.  Also this morning, a cluster of hantavirus infections linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean has left three people dead and several others seriously ill, prompting an alert from the World Health Organization and raising questions about how a rare rodent-borne disease might spread in such an unusual setting. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason on the status of the Strait of Hormuz and what to expect ahead of a summit between President Trump and China's Presdient Xi Jinping. - Dr. Ashish Jha, Former White House COVID Response Coordinator, on how the Hantavirus is transmitted and the quarantine process for American passengers on an infected cruise ship. - Representative Ro Khanna of California (D) on the redistricting efforts in the Virginia Supreme Court, a push to release the remaining files from the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, and this week's Trump-Xi meeting. - Daniel Dae Kim on his new CNN series "K-Everything" and the popularity of South Korean culture. Plus, Christina, David, and Lisa discuss the stories you might have missed this week on BTW.  For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Trump Not Satisfied with Iran Proposal; Spirit Shuts Down 03.05.2026 44min

  Efforts continued to broker an end to the Iran war, now into its third month, as President Trump suggested the Islamic Republic’s latest peace proposal might not be enough to satisfy him. Iran’s suggestions include setting a one-month deadline on talks for a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end both the US naval blockade and the fighting in Iran and Lebanon, Axios reported, citing two people familiar with the matter.  Back in the US, Spirit Airlines is winding down operations after the troubled discount carrier buckled under the weight of surging fuel prices and a government bailout dangled by President Trump fell through.  On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Airlines for America President & CEO Chris Sununu, on Spirit’s closure.  - Representative Kevin Kiley (I) of California, who says Iran cannot be allowed to get a nuclear weapon, and Representative Cleo Fields (D), on the Supreme Court limiting the use of the Voting Rights Act.  - Maria Sharapova on her Pretty Tough podcast and life after tennis.  Plus, Christina, David, and Lisa discuss the stories you might have missed this week on BTW.  For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Spirit Airlines Shuts Down Operations 02.05.2026 42min

  Spirit Airlines is winding down operations after the troubled US discount carrier buckled under the weight of surging fuel prices and a government bailout dangled by President Trump fell through. All Spirit flights have been canceled, and passengers have been advised not to go to the airport, after the airline failed to secure a deal with the Trump administration for funding. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy spoke hours after Spirit ceased operations, leaving passengers and employees stranded across the US. He announced measures to support those passengers, saying several carriers including United, Delta, Southwest and JetBlue agreed to cap prices or reduce fares for customers impacted by the shutdown. On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - The Points Guy Managing Editor Clint Henderson, GasBuddy's Head of Petroleum Analysis Patrick DeHaan, and Bloomberg White News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason, on what Spirit's closure means for consumers. - Bloomberg Opinion Energy & Commodities Columnist Javier Blas on the ongoing threat to global energy supplies amid the war in Iran. - Actor and director Ben McKenzie on his film Everyone is Lying to You for Money, an investigation into cryptocurrency, and his sit-down with Sam Bankman-Fried. - Bloomberg News Managing Editor David Papadopoulos on betting against the odds in the Kentucky Derby. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Instant Reaction: Jay Powell on the Fed Decision 29.04.2026 20min

  Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he’ll remain at the central bank as a governor after his term as chair ends. “After my term as chair ends on May 15, I will continue to serve as a governor for a period of time to be determined,” Powell said Wednesday at a press conference.While Powell’s term as Fed chair ends on May 15, his seat on the Board of Governors doesn’t expire until 2028. “I plan to keep a low profile as a governor,” he said. “There is only ever one chair of the Federal Reserve Board. When Kevin Warsh is confirmed and sworn in, he will be that chair.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Instant Reaction: Fed Holds Rates, Three Officials Dissent 29.04.2026 29min

  Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance. Federal Reserve officials left interest rates unchanged, but revealed a deepening division over the outlook for policy amid increased uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East.Four officials voted against the decision, including three who objected to language in their post-meeting statement that suggested the central bank would eventually resume cutting rates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• BTW in DC: White House Correspondents Dinner Shooting 26.04.2026 44min

  The armed suspect who tried to enter a Washington ballroom where President Donald Trump was speaking was likely targeting administration officials, according to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Blanche said Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press that the man is believed to have acted alone after traveling by train from California and had been staying at the Washington Hilton, which was hosting the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner where Trump was scheduled to speak. The gunfire disrupted Trump’s first appearance as president at the annual dinner, which his predecessors routinely attended. Secret Service officers rushed into the room to evacuate Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Cabinet officials. Attendees ducked under tables to take shelter. The incident took place just outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton.  On today's show: - Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo give a firsthand account of the shooting after attending the dinner. - Texas Representative Michael McCaul (R), who says "we're all to blame" when it comes to the increase in violent political rhetoric online. - Virginia Representative Don Beyer (D), on his concerns of a divided country following the shooting, and the Virginia redistricting vote that could tilt the balance in the midterm elections. - Rising Communications Founder and former Republican congressional advisor Leslie Shedd, and Former Senior Advisor for Political Engagement during the Biden Administration, John McCarthy, on what the dinner represents in Washington, as well as Senator Tillis saying he's ready to confirm Kevin Warsh as Fed chair. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• BTW in DC: US-Iran Talks in Limbo 25.04.2026 37min

  President Donald Trump will send envoys to Pakistan with the intention of meeting with Iranian officials, while Tehran sounded a pessimistic tone on the prospects for talks to end the eight-week war roiling the global economy. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and the president’s son-in-law Jared Kushner are set to depart Saturday for talks this weekend, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a Fox News interview on Friday. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi will meet only with Pakistani officials to convey Iran’s “observations,” with no talks planned with the US delegation, a spokesman for Iran’s Foreign Ministry said Saturday. Leavitt claimed the Iranians had reached out to the US to arrange the fresh round of talks.  On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo are in Washington DC for the White House Correspondents' Dinner. They speak with: - Bloomberg News Reporter Eric Martin on Rubio and Vance remaining in the US, and Texas Representative Michael McCaul (R), who says the US-Iran talks are unlikely to reach a breakthrough. - S&P Global Vice Chairman Dan Yergin on the uncertainty over the oil trade as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. - Bloomberg CityLabs writer Kriston Capps on how the President is "Trumpifying" DC architecture. Plus, Christina, David, Jeff Mason, and Lisa Mateo play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Trump Says Iran Talks in Pakistan This Week 19.04.2026 36min

  President Donald Trump said he’ll send representatives to Pakistan for talks to end the Iran war on Monday evening, while again threatening to strike civilian infrastructure if Tehran doesn’t agree to a deal. Axios is reporting that Vice President Vance will lead the delegation to the negotiations in Islamabad. The President told Fox News that Special Envoy Steve Witkoff will go to the talks, while the New York Post reported that Jared Kushner will also participate. The standoff over Hormuz — through which about a fifth of the world’s oil flowed before the US-Israeli war on Iran — threatens to deepen the global energy crisis and undermine expectations of an imminent peace deal. Hormuz is one of several unresolved issues in peace talks, including Iran’s nuclear program and Israel’s ongoing invasion of Lebanon. On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Courtney Subramanian and Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper, on President Trump's comments to various media outlets this morning, declaring he's ready to "knock out" Iran's power plants and bridges. - Axios White House Reporter Marc Caputo and The Atlantic Staff Writer Nancy Youssef, on US negotiators heading to Pakistan for talks. - Chef Andrew Zimmern on eating for sustainability, and the role of 'blue foods' in combating global hunger. Plus, Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow joins David, Christina, and Lisa to play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Iran Reimposes Restrictions on Strait of Hormuz 18.04.2026 40min

  Iran broadcast to ships in the Strait of Hormuz that the vital oil and gas channel is once again closed to maritime traffic, with owners reporting gunfire in the waterway and ships abandoning efforts to transit after a brief spell when it appeared it might reopen.  The fresh closure was the culmination of hours of chaos and confusion that saw some ships race to get out, only to U-turn. One supertanker issued a radio broadcast that it was coming under gunfire, the two shipowners said, asking not to be identified because of the security situation. A UK naval group also warned that a tanker was approached by two Iranian gun boats and fired upon without warning. It subsequently reported another ship was hit by an unknown projectile.  On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - International Maritime Organization Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez, Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran under President Trump, Andrew Peek, and Former Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs under President Biden, Jennifer Gavito, on an intensified US blockade amid reported gunfire in the Strait. - Gary Gensler, Former Chair of the US Securities & Exchange Commission, on an investigation into prediction market trades in the oil futures market ahead of recent policy pivots by President Trump. - Puck Founding Partner Bill Cohan and Bloomberg TV Anchor Dani Burger, on why major banks are shaking off fears around private credit. - Boston Globe Reporter Emily Sweeney on her viral accent and how journalism is pivoting in the social media age. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Trump Says US to Blockade Strait of Hormuz 12.04.2026 42min

  President Donald Trump said the US will blockade the Strait of Hormuz following the failure of peace talks with Iran in Islamabad this weekend, a move that will likely exacerbate oil and fuel shortages globally.  “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz,” Trump said in a social media post, essentially blocking Iran’s means of exporting oil. On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts Christina Ruffini, Tim Stenovec, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Former National Security Adviser John Bolton, who says a blockade "makes sense" following the failed peace talks with Iran in Islamabad. - Axios National Security Editor Dave Lawler, Bloomberg News White House Reporter Jeff Mason and Congressional Reporter Alicia Diaz, on what President Trump's blockade could entail. - Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodities Strategist, on what an escalation in the Strait will do to oil and energy prices. - Bloomberg News Senior Editor Derek Wallbank on using ChatGPT to train for the Paris Marathon. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Vance Arrives in Pakistan for US-Iran Talks 11.04.2026 43min

  The US and Iran began negotiations on Saturday to end the conflict in the Middle East. Around 5:45pm in Islamabad, Iran’s semi-official Fars news agency said talks had begun, without specifying whether they are being conducted directly or through intermediaries. US Vice President JD Vance landed in Pakistan’s capital, joined by special envoy Steve Witkoff and Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner for talks aimed at cementing a lasting resolution to a six-week conflict after a fragile ceasefire took hold several days ago. On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts Christina Ruffini, Tim Stenovec, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg News Israel Bureau Chief Ethan Bronner, Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Catherine Lucey, and AP International Correspondent Philip Crowther, on the US delegation meeting with  Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. - Going.com Travel Expert Katy Nastro, on how the war in Iran could impact summer travel costs. - Arthur Brooks, Author of "The Meaning of Your Life," on how to achieve happiness in the digital era. Plus, Christina, Tim, and Lisa play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• Special Coverage: US and Iran Agree to Ceasefire Hours Before Trump Deadline 08.04.2026 24min

  The US and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that’s expected to halt the American-Israeli military campaign in exchange for Tehran reopening the Strait of Hormuz.President Donald Trump announced the agreement Tuesday on social media hours after Pakistan, a mediator in talks, implored the US leader to back off his deadline to unleash massive devastation on Iran if it did not meet his demands. The deal buys time for the two sides to reach a longer agreement to end the six-week-old war, which has killed thousands of people and sparked a global energy crisis.Trump said he had agreed “to suspend the bombing and attack of Iran for a period of two weeks” as long as Iran agrees to “the COMPLETE, IMMEDIATE, and SAFE OPENING of the Strait of Hormuz.”For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg Radio host Doug Krizner speaks with:Bloomberg State Department and Foreign Policy Reporter Eric MartinBloomberg This Weekend co-host Christina RuffiniBloomberg White House and Washington correspondent Jeff MasonTerry Haines, founder of Pangea PolicyDaniel Byman, Director of the Warfare, Irregular Threats, and Terrorism Program at the CenterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
• US Rescues Missing Airman, Trump Threatens Iran Power Plant Strike 05.04.2026 41min

  US forces rescued an airman from Iran days after his fighter jet was shot down, while the Islamic Republic’s continued attacks sparked fires that damaged Kuwait’s oil headquarters and shut down an Emirati petrochemicals plant. The US deployed dozens of aircraft to retrieve the injured crew member from a mountainous area, a day after a second person from the same F-15E jet was rescued, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post Sunday. Earlier, Trump threatened to unleash “all hell” on Iran, saying the time left on the 10-day deadline for it to make a peace deal with the US was running out. On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts Christina Ruffini and Joe Mathieu speak with: - Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason and Bloomberg News Jerusalem Reporter Dan Williams, on the successful rescue of the second American airman in Iran, and Trump's threat of a Tuesday strike on Iran's power plants and bridges. - TMZ Founder Harvey Levin, on TMZ's push to cover members of Congress on vacation. - Longtime Caddy for Phil Mickelson, Jim "Bones" Mackay, and IBM's SVP for Marketing & Communications, Jonathan Adashek, on IBM's collaboration with The Masters. Plus, Christina, Joe, and Lisa Mateo discuss the stories you might have missed this week on BTW. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.