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  Anthropic’s AI Warning; Cities Adapt to Drone Threats 13.09.2026 40min

  Leaders of the world's biggest artificial intelligence platforms say it's time to slow the development pace of their most advanced models, citing escalating risks of the technology. Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei will implement new safety steps, including third-party evaluators, and is calling on the industry to support a broader downshift. The move to slow AI development comes as anxiety about severe risks has begun to enter the mainstream, driven by warnings from within the industry that AI poses a growing threat to national security and the global economy. Also this weekend, as drones become cheaper, faster and harder to detect, cities far from traditional battlefields are confronting the challenge of protecting civilians without creating new risks from falling debris or costly interceptions. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE), who urges Congress to act on AI risks. - Morgan Meaker, Bloomberg Weekend Senior Writer, on how governments are searching for defenses that can keep up with rapidly evolving drone threats. - Isabel Woodford, Journalist & Features Writer, on the therapists experimenting with AI "twins" to give patients greater access. 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.
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  Suspected Iranian Nuclear Activities, Growing Loss-Of-Control Risks of AI 12.09.2026 42min

  The International Atomic Energy Agency has observed construction activity at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a site suspected of housing nuclear-related activities. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said there are indications of movement around the construction site, but no concrete information on activities taking place there. The IAEA's board of governors has referred Iran's nuclear file to the UN Security Council for non-compliance with requirements related to its atomic activities. Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned this week, warning that labs are racing toward systems they may not be able to control. Evan Hubinger, who leads Anthropic’s alignment science work, said he sees a greater than 10% chance that AI causes human extinction within the next decade. The figure is clearly subjective, but it shows the depth of concern among leading safety researchers that alignment efforts will fall behind. OpenAI announced in August it is pacing progress to meet the safety standards required by new capability levels, including temporarily slowing frontier training while it strengthens alignment, monitoring and security. The faster capabilities advance, the more quickly safety work must catch up — even as some techniques behind those gains make models harder to understand and monitor. That leaves labs deciding when safety concerns justify slowing progress, even as competition pushes them to keep advancing. On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts Christina Ruffini and David Gura speak with: Ernest Moniz, Former US Energy Secretary and CEO of the EFI Foundation on Iran's nuclear program and the tight global supplies of diesel Max Tegmark, Professor Conducting AI Research at MIT and Chair of the Future of Life Institute on loss-of-control risks of AI agents Tom Orlik, Bloomberg Economics, Chief Economist on higher interest rates being the new normal Plus, Christina, David, 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.
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  US-Canada Trade War Nears Next Escalation; Rising Popularity of Labor Unions 06.09.2026 41min

  Democratic Representative Haley Stevens said her home state of Michigan is bearing much of the economic fallout from the trade dispute with Canada. The latest round of tariffs began when the Trump administration imposed tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed on Aug. 21. Canada responded with retaliatory tariffs on US goods set to take effect on Sept. 8, and it’s unclear whether the two countries will reopen negotiations anytime soon. Michigan’s economy relies heavily on cross-border trade and the auto industry, making it particularly vulnerable to the dispute. Canada was Michigan's largest export market in 2025 with exports totaling $23 billion, according to data from the International Trade Administration. A Gallup poll shows 71% of Americans approve of labor unions and a record 47% want them to have more influence, while 52% of Republicans also approve.  AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler says unions are organizing around wages, AI and the midterms. This comes as House Republicans investigate whether some unions improperly used member dues for political activity, allegations Shuler rejects. On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason speak with: Representative Haley Stevens (D-Michigan), on the effect of the trade war between the US and Canada on Michigan Representative Kevin Kiley (I-California), on this week's Republican Convention ahead of the midterms Liz Shuler, AFL-CIO President on the rise in labor union membership and their desire for more influence Plus, Christina, Jeff, 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.
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  Apple CEO John Ternus; Should Humans Talk to Animals? 05.09.2026 30min

  Apple Inc. is about to start the biggest run of device releases in its history, delivering a wave of fresh form factors and whole new product areas in 2026, 2027 and beyond. New Chief Executive Officer John Ternus will unveil the latest iPhones and Apple Watches at the company’s Sept. 9 “Surprise and Shine” event, which will be the beginning of the device releases. The company has been working on this pipeline for the past half-decade, and Ternus has touted plans for a dawning era of innovation, with many products in development for the coming years. Also this weekend, researchers believe that advances in AI and biologgers could enable humans to communicate with animals, but there are concerns that this technology could be used to harm animals or disrupt their social environments. The use of playback experiments, which involve broadcasting recorded animal calls to another animal, is a controversial technique that raises ethical concerns and may cause stress or disrupt the animals' social environment. On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts Christina Ruffini and Jeff Mason speak with: Woo Jin Ho, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Hardware Analyst on Apple CEO John Ternus and his first major product event since succeeding Tim Cook Morgan Meaker, Bloomberg Weekend Senior Writer, on AI advancements that could enable humans to communicate with animals Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic Staff Writer on her book, “The Time Tax,” which examines the hidden cost of America's bureaucratic process Plus, Christina, Jeff, 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.
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  Introducing: Bloomberg Money 31.08.2026

  Bloomberg Money is a new, weekly podcast focused on YOUR money. Listen for wealth strategies, retirement tips and a personal finance insights. Join Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu for new episodes every Friday.   Listen on Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloomberg-money/id6803227140     Listen on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3lvzLLAZMdrxTB6y68Nb5gSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Shein's Hong Kong IPO; Investors Bet on Hair Loss Treatments 30.08.2026 44min

  The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming featured Kevin Warsh’s first speech as chairman. Warsh used his keynote speech to hammer home a message that curbing inflation is the central bank’s top priority. While parts of the speech served to double down on his stated determination to avoid offering guidance to financial markets on the direction of interest rates, Warsh did finally provide some insight into how he views the economy. That helped relieve some frustration among investors and added drama to the Fed’s next policy meeting. Also this weekend, President Donald Trump announced he was moving to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, escalating his clash with Canada after trade negotiations between the two nations collapsed. Trump said the move would take place “effective immediately” and the Interior Department had 30 days to change the name in federal databases and materials. On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts Christina Ruffini and Bailey Lipschultz speak with: - Former Trump Senior Economic adviser Stephen Moore, who says inflation remains too high for the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates. - Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois), on his criticism of the administration’s trade fight with Canada. - Bloomberg News Consumer Finance Reporter Lisa Du, on clothing company Shein heading toward a Hong Kong listing at a valuation of about $26.5 billion, roughly a quarter of its 2022 peak. - Bloomberg News Biotech & Healthcare Reporter Avalon Pernell, on the drugmakers developing a new generation of hair loss treatments, including lotions, pills and longer-lasting injections, targeting a market of tens of millions of Americans. Plus, Christina, Bailey, 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. (Correct: Corrects our reporter's remarks at :34:00-:34:35 to specify that based on current publicly available data, the new generation of hair loss drugs have not shown the same side effects as previous medications.)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Nepal Death Toll Rises; Meta Settlement 29.08.2026 37min

  Nepal is seeking international help to cope with the aftermath of catastrophic flash floods that have left nearly 3,000 people missing along the mountainous border with China. At least 626 people have been confirmed dead while 2,426 remain unaccounted for, including hundreds of foreigners from India, Malaysia, Australia and the US. Nepal is considering convening an international donor conference to assist with reconstruction, with the government saying it needs international assistance for rehabilitation and reconstruction due to the significant scale of devastation. Also this weekend, a flood of lawsuits against social media giants claim that the companies are causing serious harm to young users by engineering their platforms to be hard to resist. Meta agreed to pay as much as $18 billion to resolve claims by state attorneys general over social media safety and privacy, and will also put new guardrails on its platforms. On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts Christina Ruffini and Bailey Lipschultz speak with: - Dan Strumpf, Bloomberg Senior Reporter, on the rescue and recovery operations in Nepal after a glacial collapse triggered catastrophic flooding. - Beeban Kidron, UK House of Lords National Security Strategy Committee Member, on the new protections for young users included in Meta's child safety settlement. - Bloomberg News Africa Senior Reporter Antony Sguazzin on the $700 cash grants transforming lives in Malawi. - Content Creator Macy Gilliam what it truly takes to make clothing from scratch. Plus, Christina, Bailey, and Nathan Hager 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.
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  AI Takes Center Court at the US Open; Prince Harry and Meghan Head Back to Britain 23.08.2026 42min

  Fan Week at the US Open kicks off today. IBM and the US Open are expanding their use of AI to give fans real-time match insights, including personalized updates, an AI assistant and win probabilities that change after every point. The technology also gives players and coaches deeper data to analyze opponents and match strategy while helping more than 14 million digital users follow the tournament. Also this weekend, Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the UK for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the royal family, the Associated Press reported. The couple’s children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, have already enrolled at British schools and will start classes in September. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with: - Jonathan Adashek, IBM's senior vice president and chief global affairs officer, and retired professional tennis player Sam Querrey, on IBM's partnership with the US Open and what it's like to play at the tournament. - Tom Keene, Co-anchor of Bloomberg Surveillance and Bloomberg Money, and Tony Crescenzi, Executive Vice President, Market Strategist and Generalist Portfolio Manager at PIMCO, on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's plan to buy back long-term US debt. - Patrick Radden Keefe, author of “London Falling,” which explores the mysterious 2019 death of 19-year-old Zac Brettler, whose parents discovered after his death that he had been posing as the son of a Russian oligarch. - Bloomberg News Reporter Tiwa Adebayo, on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle heading back to Britain after six years. Plus, Christina, David, and Alexis Christoforous discuss the stories you might have missed this week on BTW.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  MI6 Veteran Warns Against Politicizing Intelligence; World Robot Conference 22.08.2026 36min

  President Donald Trump is betting new sanctions and economic pressure can force Tehran to accept a deal to end the war on US terms. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may be impervious to such pressure and has plenty of ways to retaliate, including military strikes across the Gulf. The US economic pressure campaign is having an impact, risking one of Iran's worst ever economic crises, but it's unclear if it will lead to Iran's capitulation or further retaliation. Also this weekend, China’s humanoid robot makers now control 97% of global shipments, giving Beijing an early lead over US rivals. At the World Robot Conference in Beijing, robots sort boxes, handle laundry and bag clothes. On today's show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts Christina Ruffini and David Gura speak with: - Former Head of MI6 Sir Richard Dearlove, on his concerns about politicization and personnel changes inside the CIA. - Bloomberg News Reporter Allen Wan at the World Robot Conference in Beijing, where Unitree declared that humanoid robots could take off commercially in just two years. - Kim Ghattas, Distinguished Fellow at Columbia University’s Institute of Global Politics, on how sanctions are targeting Iran's weakened regional network. - Nathan Grawe, Professor of Economics at Carleton College, on how US colleges are facing a shrinking student population. Plus, David, Christina, and Alexis Christoforous 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.
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  Meta Faces Landmark Trial; Peptides for Pets 16.08.2026 33min

  Meta faces a landmark federal trial brought by 29 states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to addict young users and that the company improperly collected children’s data. The case could expose Meta to substantial penalties and potentially more consequential court-ordered changes to how its platforms operate. Also this weekend, pet owners are spending money on experimental treatments they believe will help their pets live better and longer lives, including peptide injections, red-light therapy, and nutritional supplements. Some pet owners are giving their pets rapamycin, a drug that has shown promising anti-aging properties in studies with mice, despite the lack of official results on its effectiveness in dogs and cats. On today’s show, Lisa Mateo, Joe Mathieu, and Carol Massar speak with: - California Attorney General Rob Bonta, on how the landmark youth safety case against Meta is a “tobacco moment.” - Anna Edney, Bloomberg News National Health Care Reporter, on the pet owners spending big on anti-aging drugs and peptides. - Amanda Mull, Bloomberg Businessweek Senior Reporter, on the backlash against influencers who seek to achieve physical perfection. - Olivia Ferney, Luxury Travel & Event Expert, on planning events for a roster of ultra-wealthy clients. 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.
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  Trump: USS Lincoln Deployment 'Not Nearly Long Enough' 15.08.2026 40min

  President Donald Trump downplayed concerns over conditions for sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, amid an uproar from service members' families as its deployment to the Middle East approaches nine months. Numerous relatives of the sailors and Marines aboard the aircraft carrier have voiced outrage at reports of food shortages, water contamination, moldy showers and long shifts in wartime aboard the vessel. Also this weekend, Madison Square Garden Sports is proceeding with its plan to split the NBA's Knicks and the NHL's New York Rangers. The company has filed a public registration statement for the new Rangers company with the US Securities and Exchange Commission and expects the spinoff to be complete by the end of October. On today’s show, Lisa Mateo, Joe Mathieu, and Carol Massar speak with: - Natalie Oliverio, Navy Veteran & Military Journalist on what the soldiers and Marines aboard the USS Lincoln are experiencing. - Denver Riggleman, Former US Representative (R-VA), on the war in Ukraine one year after the Trump-Putin Alaska summit. - Randall Williams, Bloomberg News, Senior Sports Reporter, on the billionaire rush into sports amid the Lakers deal and possible Rangers spinoff. Plus, Joe, Carol, 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.
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  Wait Drags on For Iran Deal; Rep. Stevens on State of Democratic Party 09.08.2026 44min

  The wait dragged on for an Iranian deal with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz, as the Islamic Republic’s top envoy said direct talks with the US were currently impossible. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who said a pact to establish a temporary shipping route through the global energy chokepoint is “very close,” on Sunday criticized what he described as US violations of a short-lived interim peace agreement signed in June. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with: - Abeer Abu Omar, Bloomberg News, Middle East Correspondent, and Skylar Woodhouse, Bloomberg News, White House Correspondent, discuss the latest on the Iran war as Iran has rejected the US's latest talks for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz. - Rep. Haley Stevens, (D) Michigan, talks the future of the Democratic party and how Michigan democrats vow to unite behind El-Sayed. Abby Livingston, Puck News, Washington Writer, contributes. - Imo Bell, Royal Observatory Greenwich, Planetarium Astronomer, explains why the total solar eclipse over the United Kingdom, Spain and Iceland is so special and what we can learn from it. - Plus, Christina, David, 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.
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  Blanche Confirmed as Attorney General; China-US Tech Battle 08.08.2026 43min

  The US Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general, elevating President Donald Trump’s one-time personal defense lawyer to lead the nation’s top federal law enforcement agency. Republicans closed ranks and supported Blanche, 52, in a 50-49 vote even after two GOP senators joined Democrats in opposition. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, one of the holdouts, came out in support of Blanche after Senators Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska voted against him. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with: - Laura Davison, Bloomberg News, Washington Deputy Bureau Chief, joins David and Christina on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the tense and closely watched process. - Evan Osnos, staff writer for The New Yorker and author of “Age of Ambition”, discusses China competing with the US for tech supremacy. - Madison Darbyshire, Bloomberg Weekend, Senior Features Writer, joined to discuss her article "The Two Brands That Are Making Millions on Hunting Camouflage." - Christina, David, and Lisa Mateo discuss the stories you might have missed this week on BTW. 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.
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  Governors Talk Affordability; AI Complicates Dating 02.08.2026 33min

  Governors from Oklahoma, Maryland and Delaware say states remain the nation's laboratories of democracy, sharing policy ideas on housing, education, child care and energy while arguing that affordability is the top concern for voters across party lines. They say states cannot control inflation or global energy prices but can lower costs through housing supply, consumer protections, child care investments and policies that encourage economic growth while managing the impact of AI and data centers. Also this weekend, AI is dividing people not just over what the technology can do, but what kind of future they want to live in. A survey of 3,500 young people in the US conducted by dating app Hily found 64% of Gen Z and 56% of millennial daters said they wouldn’t date someone who relies on AI for everyday decisions. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with: - Heads of the National Governors Association - Governors Spencer Cox (R-Utah), Wes Moore (D-Maryland), Kevin Stitt (R-Oklahoma), and Matt Meyer (D-Delaware) - on the relationship between state and federal leaders. - Bloomberg News Contributor Josie Cox, on how AI is complicating relationships at work and home. - Bloomberg Pursuits Global Luxury Editor Chris Rovzar, on whether it's acceptable to wear shorts to the office. Plus, Christina, David, and Nathan Hager 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.
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  India's Cockroach Protests; Netanyahu's Challenger 01.08.2026 34min

  The Cockroach Janta Party, which led India’s biggest student protests in years, wants to build a nationwide movement to hold the government accountable for its promises to young people, one of its senior members said. The “Cockroach” party, which was created by a Boston University graduate Abhijeet Dipke, helped to channel youth anger over repeated exam paper leaks and other failures in the education system. Last week, the group drew tens of thousands of protesters onto the streets of New Delhi, with demonstrations quickly spreading to other cities across the country and opposition parties rallying behind its demands. Also this weekend, Gadi Eisenkot, a former head of Israel’s armed forces, has emerged as the main challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections. Eisenkot is seen as a stark contrast to Netanyahu in style, and his background and policies have given him a degree of support among Israelis, but he will face tough challenges in forming a stable new coalition. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with: - Dan Strumpf, Bloomberg News Senior Reporter, on the Cockroach Janta Party's influence over young people in India. - David Remnick, Editor of The New Yorker and Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author, on Gadi Eisenkot emerging as a challenger to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. - Randall Williams, Bloomberg News Senior Sports Reporter, on FIFA President Gianni Infantino abandoning a controversial plan to create a commercial entity that would have opened the door to outside investors for the World Cup. Plus, Christina, David, and Tim Stenovec 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.
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  US Pauses Strikes on Iran; Miami vs NYC 26.07.2026 40min

  The US paused an almost two-week run of strikes against Iran for a second night while the Islamic Republic signaled it was refraining from any retaliatory attacks and held talks with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz. Skirmishes between Yemen's Houthi militants and Saudi Arabia have ratcheted up tensions, with the Houthis firing missiles and drones at Saudi facilities and the Saudi-led coalition responding with strikes on Houthi military positions. Also this weekend, Miami's ultra-luxury real estate market is on track to shatter records in 2026, outpacing sales in New York City and the Bay Area as wealth continues to migrate to low-tax states. In the first six months of the year, 24 condos and single-family homes closed for over $30 million in Miami-Dade county, nearly double the number sold during the same period last year. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Becca Wasser, Bloomberg Economics Defense Lead, and Chris Kennedy, Bloomberg Economics Economic Statecraft Lead, on the US pausing strikes against Iran for a second night. - Mark Lawrence Schrad, Author of "Vodka Politics: Alcohol, Autocracy, and the Secret History of Russian State," on how vodka is hard-wired into the Russian political system. - Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Commodity Strategist, on how the Miami metropolitan area is becoming more expensive than New York City. 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.
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  Trump Headlines White House Correspondents' Dinner; Measles Cases Rise 25.07.2026 40min

  President Donald Trump headlined a scaled-down White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday, three months after the original event was cut short by a gunman who allegedly sought to assassinate the president. Trump, in a long speech, at times criticized several reporters by name — sometimes in searing terms — while also saying he had respect for journalism and the press in the room. Also this weekend, US measles cases in 2026 have already outpaced last year’s total and have reached a level not seen in more than three decades, with 2,318 confirmed infections reported. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says vaccine policy under the Trump administration has been upended since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became secretary of Health and Human Services, with thousands of career scientists at the CDC fired and funding for local health departments frozen. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Jeff Mason, Bloomberg News, White House Correspondent, on President Trump headlining the White House Correspondents' Dinner. - Stephen Stapczynski, Bloomberg News, Energy & Commodities Reporter, on renewed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea threatening a key alternative route for Persian Gulf oil exports. - Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar, Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security, on the rise in measles cases. - Emily Wilson, Classicist & Translator of “The Odyssey,” on how her translation has seen renewed interest with the release of Christopher Nolan's film. 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.
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  Sen. Shaheen on Russia Sanctions Bill; World Cup Finale 19.07.2026 41min

  President Donald Trump says Republicans should “add Iran to the Russian Sanctions Bill” in a post on Truth Social today. He adds it is what late Lindsey Graham “wanted to do, and it was going to happen” Also this weekend, Lionel Messi’s Argentina will face off against European champions Spain in the World Cup final in New Jersey, a match that wraps up a tournament that shattered attendance records and has been hailed as a major economic victory for the region.On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with: - Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, (D) New Hampshire, disagreed with President Trump by saying Senator Lindsey Graham never suggested Iran be part of the Russian sanctions bill.- Antonio Rüdiger, German National Team & Real Madrid Defense, and Randall Williams, Bloomberg News Senior Sports Reporter, joined to talk the World Cup finale. Rüdiger also reflected on player longevity, promoted his foundation supporting children in Sierra Leone and touched on World Cup expansion.- Bloomberg News Wealth Reporter Devon Pendleton discussed how rare dinosaur fossils have become a fast-growing collectible market, with wealthy buyers spending tens of millions of dollars on museum-quality specimens while demanding detailed provenance to verify authenticity. - 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.
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  Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs Over Wildfires; Moonshot Roils Markets 18.07.2026 37min

  Washington’s air improved slightly on Friday while New York City could be blanketed by more wildfire smoke later in the day. President Donald Trump alleged Canada is “responsible for the fact that they are not properly maintaining their Forests” and threatened to increase tariffs on Canada in response to the trans-border smoke. Also this weekend, Moonshot AI released Kimi K3, a model that outperforms all rivals except for Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 on overall capability. The release of Kimi K3 has stunned some AI watchers and investors, fueling concerns about whether the immense spending commitments from Silicon Valley will pay off and shaken confidence in the US lead. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with: - Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg News Senior White House Correspondent, on Trump's threats to Canada over the wildfires and the latest on the Gordie Howe Bridge. - Mike Shepard, Bloomberg News Senior Editor, Technology & Strategic Industries and Minmin Low, Bloomberg News China Correspondent, on tech stocks ending the week lower over concerns that the US may be losing ground in the AI race.  - US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at the Aspen Security Forum, on the 84 cosponsors of a Russia sanctions bill to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham. - Jonathan Wilson, Sports Journalist & Author of “The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup,” on FIFA President Gianni Infantino drawing scrutiny for his relationship with President Trump. Plus, Christina, David, and Alexis Christoforous 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.
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  Senator Lindsey Graham Dies; US Strikes Iran 12.07.2026 45min

  Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senior senator and foreign policy hawk who changed from a Donald Trump skeptic to one of the US president’s strongest allies, died on Saturday. He was 71. The cause of death was “a brief and sudden illness,” Graham’s office said in a post on X. Emergency personnel responded to a call for “cardiac arrest” at Graham’s Capitol Hill home on Saturday night, NBC reported, citing police scanner audio. Also this weekend, the US struck Iran for a third time in a week, prompting retaliatory attacks on at least five Arab nations. Iran said the Hormuz strait would now be closed “until further notice,” but the US Central Command denied that, saying the waterway was still open to all vessels. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. - Bloomberg Mideast Correspondent Abeer Abu Omar and ABC News State Department Reporter Shannon Kingston, on the US military hitting 140 targets in Iran after Iran's navy attacked a merchant ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. - Former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker, who says the NATO summit strengthens support for Ukraine and sends a tougher message to Russian President Vladimir Putin. - Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst for US Banks, Herman Chan, and Investopedia Editor in Chief, Caleb Silver, on the big bank earnings coming this week, and Netflix's struggle with slowing growth. - Erin Lyall, creator of the "Food Under Fire" blog, on the food that can be found in conflict zones around the world. 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.