Big Take

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  Crafting America’s Favorite Countertops Is Killing Workers 25.09.2026 21min

  People who fabricate artificial stone are getting sick with a deadly chronic illness—on that, there’s no debate. But whether it’s the individual shops or the material’s manufacturers who should be held responsible is the subject of a highly political dispute playing out across the US. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg labor reporter Josh Eidelson breaks down the consequences of this dispute for the industry and the people who work in it. Read more: ‘Death Sentences’: Crafting America’s Favorite Countertops Is Killing Workers We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Host: Sarah Holder; Guest: Josh Eidelson; Produced by Julia Press; Edited by Naomi Shavin; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  This Isn’t Your Grandparents’ UN 24.09.2026 15min

  At this week’s UN General Assembly meeting in New York, an AI executive delivered dire warnings via video. President Trump threatened to annihilate Iran. China’s Xi Jinping skipped the meeting altogether. Eight decades after its founding as a guarantor of world peace, does the UN still matter? On today’s Big Take podcast, what UN week and the Xi-Trump summit mean for global security and the future of multilateralism. Host David Gura speaks with Bloomberg’s managing editor for international security and economics, Nick Wadhams, and Bloomberg TV’s chief political correspondent Annmarie Hordern. We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by David Gura; Produced by David Fox and Naomi Ng; Guests: Annmarie Hordern and Nick Wadhams; Edited by Jeffrey Grocott; Engineering by Emma Munger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why Everyone Is Talking About High Diesel Prices 23.09.2026 17min

  Diesel prices are hitting new highs, and voters aren’t happy. With the midterms approaching, the Trump administration is trying to find ways to curb fuel costs, including a potential US diesel export ban. On today’s Big Take podcast: The political fallout of sky-high diesel prices. Bloomberg national economics reporter Mark Niquette and host Sarah Holder break down what’s driving up costs, why prices are hitting battleground states particularly hard and whether an export ban could backfire. Read more: Record Diesel Prices Hit at Worst Time in Key Battleground States We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by David Fox; Reported by Mark Niquette Edited by Tracey Samuelson; Engineering by Alex SugiuraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  US-China AI Race to Take Center Stage at Trump-Xi Meeting 22.09.2026 16min

  As Chinese President Xi Jinping makes his first visit to Washington in over a decade, trade and the AI race will likely dominate talks with Donald Trump. On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, host K. Oanh Ha and Bloomberg’s John Liu unpack what each leader hopes to gain and why they may have no choice but to cooperate on AI safety. Read more: The Tough AI Questions Looming Over the Trump-Xi Summit We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by K. Oanh Ha; Produced by Yang Yang and Naomi Ng; Edited by Crispina Robert and Paddy Hirsch Engineering by Alex SugiuraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How Much Is the Hormuz Blockade Costing the US? 21.09.2026 14min

  The Iran War is likely to take center stage when President Trump meets with Gulf leaders on the sidelines of this week's UN General Assembly. Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and rising energy prices underscore the widening global toll of a war that has cost the US more than $43 billion, according to the Pentagon's latest estimate. On today's Big Take podcast, Bloomberg Global Defense Editor Gerry Doyle and Bloomberg Economics Defense Lead Becca Wasser join Sarah Holder to break down the conflict’s latest costs – the rising tab for the US's six-month-long blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the drawdown of US munitions stockpiles and the deepening toll on military personnel – and how the war has changed the US's ability to defend itself in future conflicts. Read more: Iran Blockade Costs Are Draining America’s Global Military Power We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by Sarah Holder; Reported by Gerry Doyle and Becca Wasser;  Produced by Julia Press; Edited by Jeffrey Grocott; Engineering by Emma Munger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Big Pharma Needs New Drugs. China Has Them 20.09.2026 17min

  American pharma giants are increasingly turning to Chinese labs to discover, test and develop cutting-edge drugs. On the Big Take Asia podcast, Bloomberg’s Amber Tong and Robert Langreth join Oanh Ha to break down why global drugmakers are sourcing their next big breakthroughs from China — and what that means for US biotech dominance. Read more: Big Pharma Is Hooked on Chinese Licensing Deals Hosted by K. Oanh Ha; Produced by Naomi Ng and David Fox; Guests: Amber Tong and Robert Langreth; Edited by Paddy Hirsch and Crispina Robert. Fact-checking by Brunella Tipismana Urbano; Engineering by Alex Suguira. Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Japan Hikes Rates, Reshaping Carry Trade 18.09.2026 16min

  It’s been a big week for central banks around the world. Yet among the flurry of rate decisions, the Bank of Japan’s move stands out. After decades of near-zero interest rates, policymakers are betting Japan’s economy is finally returning to something closer to normal. On today’s Big Take Podcast, K. Oanh Ha and Bloomberg’s Paul Jackson explore why the Bank of Japan is hiking rates at its fastest pace in decades, what the shift means for the yen carry trade and how Japan’s policy moves could ripple across global markets. Read more: BOJ Hikes at Fastest Pace Since 1990 After Bessent’s Calls Hosted by K. Oanh Ha and David Gura; Guest: Paul Jackson; Produced by Naomi Ng, Julia Press and David Fox; Edited by Crispina Robert and Paddy Hirsch. Engineering by Sean Carter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Most Americans Say They’re Working Class. Are They? 17.09.2026 18min

  The “working class” in America used to conjure a vivid image: factory workers, blue-collar jobs and a political coalition born out of the Industrial Revolution. But as Republicans and Democrats try to court voters ahead of midterms, a question keeps coming up: What is the working class today? On today’s Big Take podcast, host Sarah Holder talks to Bloomberg Opinion columnist Allison Schrager, labor activist Bertha “Mama Cookie” Bradley and Distinguished Professor of Law Joan C. Williams about the moving target of defining and catering policy to working Americans. Read more: Nobody Knows What ‘Working Class’ Even Means Anymore We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by Sarah Holder; Guests: Allison Schrager, Joan C. Williams, Bertha “Mama Cookie” Bradley; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky and Brunella Tipismana Urbano; Edited by Aaron Edwards. Engineering by Emma Munger.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why the Federal Reserve Raised Interest Rates 16.09.2026 17min

  The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by 25 basis points today and indicated another hike could come later this year. Chair Kevin Warsh had telegraphed the move, putting him on a collision course with President Donald Trump. Today on the Big Take, Bloomberg Opinion’s John Authers and Fed reporter Maria Eloisa Capurro join David Gura to discuss why a “no forward guidance” Fed chair showed his hand so early and what it means for the markets and the midterms.  Read more: Fed Raises Rates as Warsh Bucks Trump to Contain Inflation We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by David Gura; Guests: John Authers, Maria Eloisa Capurro; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Edited by Naomi Shavin; Mixed by Alex SugiuraSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Can the AI Industry Slow Down? 15.09.2026 16min

  AI executives across the industry, led by Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei, called for a coordinated slow down in AI development over the weekend. The move followed a viral post on X from a former Anthropic employee who resigned over safety concerns. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg tech editor Sarah Frier joins Sarah Holder to break down the motivations behind those responses — and how IPOs, inflation and the economy are all at play. Listen more: So Could AI ‘Kill Us All’? Read more: Anthropic's $2 Trillion IPO Is Still On. And So Is the AI Race We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Host: Sarah Holder; Guest: Sarah Frier Produced by David Fox; Edited by Tracey Samuelson. Mixed and mastered by Sean Carter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why Canada Is Cozying Up to Europe 14.09.2026 18min

  In the midst of a trade war with the US, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is on a charm offensive. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg’s Derek Decloet and host David Gura break down how Canada is reassessing its trade and security relationships and cozying up to Europe. Read more: Canada’s Carney on Capital Investment, AI, US Trade We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by David Gura; Produced by David Fox; Reported by Derek Decloet; Edited by Paddy Hirsch. Fact-checking by Brunella Tipismana Urbano; Engineering by Alex Sugiura. Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  LIV Golf’s $5 Billion Path to Bankruptcy 13.09.2026 16min

  LIV Golf split the professional circuit early this decade with its flashy tournaments and payouts that outstripped what golfers were earning on PGA tours. Now, after five years — and more than $5 billion in investments from the Saudi Public Investment Fund — LIV filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. On today’s Big Take podcast, Golf.com’s Sean Zak joins host David Gura to explore why LIV wasn’t able to convert lavish spending and an attention-grabbing feud with the PGA into big audience numbers. Zak explores the prospect for a player-owned LIV 2.0 and looks at whether the upstart tour was ultimately good for professional golf. Read more: LIV’s Great Saudi-Backed Assault on Golf Ends With Whimper LIV Golf Files Bankruptcy With Post-Saudi Future Uncertain LIV Golf Shows Money Can Buy Stars — But Not Fans We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by David Gura; Produced by Julia Press; Guest: Sean Zak; Edited by Jeffrey Grocott. Fact-checking by Brunella Tipismana Urbano; Engineering by Alex Sugiura. Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How India Is Training the Robots of the Future 11.09.2026 17min

  Tens of thousands of workers in India are wearing head-mounted cameras to record their every move, helping train humanoid robots to perform everyday human tasks. On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, Bloomberg’s Saritha Rai joins host Rebecca Choong Wilkins for an inside look at how vast troves of data are gathered by the very people who may eventually be replaced and what it all means for the US-China race for AI dominance. Read more: Workers Are Teaching AI-Powered Robots to Take Over Their Jobs  We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by Rebecca Choong Wilkins; Produced by Yang Yang; Reported by Saritha Rai; Edited by Crispina Robert, Patrick Hirsch.Fact-checking by Brunella Tipismana Urbano; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  So Could AI 'Kill Us All'? 10.09.2026 15min

  "The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade." An X post by a former employee of both OpenAI and Anthropic went viral and is prompting big questions. On today’s Big Take podcast, host Sarah Holder and Bloomberg’s Mike Shepard talk through what an AI safety reckoning could look like — and whether an industry in the midst of intense competition can slow down.   Read more:  Anthropic Worker Quits Over AI Firms ‘Gambling With Our Lives’  Moonshot Secretly Routed User Requests Through Claude, Anthropic Says  We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Guest: Mike Shepard; Edited by Naomi Shavin and Aaron Edwards. Fact-checking by Brunella Tipismana Urbano; Engineering by Sean Carter. Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Trump Needs a Win. Enter His Venezuela Oil Deal 09.09.2026 17min

  Oil prices topped $100 per barrel on Wednesday, keeping gas prices and the Iran war at the center of the US midterms conversation. Can President Trump burnish his affordability credentials with what he’s calling “the biggest oil deal in world history”?   On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg Opinion Energy columnist Liam Denning and Andes Bureau Chief Patricia Laya join David Gura to discuss what we know so far about the administration’s plan to take a stake in Venezuelan oil producer North American Blue Energy Partners — and what obstacles the deal could face. We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why the Bond Market Has Everyone On Edge 08.09.2026 16min

  The bond market has been grabbing headlines and roiling global markets, particularly in the US and in Japan, where yields are surging and buyer interest remains low. That matters, because as Bloomberg Opinion’s John Authers says, the yield on the 10-year treasury note is the most important number in world finance.  On today’s Big Take podcast, John Authers joins Stacey Vanek Smith to explain what surging bond yields mean for interest rates and why we could be seeing a correction, not a crisis. Read more: It’s Still Endless Summer for Bond YieldsVolatility Limits Post-Labor Day US Bond Rush to Six-Year Low  We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by Stacey Vanek Smith; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Guest: John Authers; Edited by Naomi Shavin. Fact-checking by Brunella Tipismana Urbano; Engineering by Sean Carter. Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Americans Are Spending Billions to Help Their Pets Live Longer 04.09.2026 18min

  The wellness and longevity boom has come for a new kind of consumer: your pet. But with clinical trials still underway and questions lingering about the safety and efficacy of off-label drugs and treatments, how are owners navigating the growing industry? On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg’s Annika Inampudi and host Sarah Holder dig into the latest frontier in the predicted $165 billion market for pet spending in the US. Plus, we meet a Manhattan dog owner who’s trying just about everything to keep his furry friends healthy. Read more: Can Your Dog Live Forever? Pet Owners Are Trying Everything Further listening: The Underground Peptide Market Is Getting Ready to Go Mainstream We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Julia Press and Victor Swezey; Reported by Annika Inampudi and Anna Edney; Edited by Aaron Edwards and Tracey Samuelson. Fact-checking by Rachael Lewis-Krisky and Brunella Tipismana Urbano; Engineering by Alex Sugiura. Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  The Hottest New Trade Is Your Own Electricity 03.09.2026 17min

  Energy consumers are used to a pretty simple transaction with utility companies: get electricity to power your home, pay up every month. Now, more consumers are stockpiling their own energy using solar panels and batteries. And some are even making money by selling that energy back to the grid. On today’s Big Take podcast, host Sarah Holder talks to Zero host Akshat Rathi about a new class of at-home energy trader that’s vibe coding its way to daily energy savings and big profits. Read more: Almost Anyone Can Make Money Selling Electricity With AI and Batteries We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Julia Press; Reported by Akshat Rathi and Olivia Rudgard; Edited by Aaron Edwards. Fact-checking by Rachael Lewis-Krisky, Victor Swezey and Brunella Tipismana Urbano; Engineering by Emma Munger. Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Deadly Flooding in Nepal Highlights Asia’s Climate Vulnerability 02.09.2026 16min

  Hundreds of hydropower workers remain missing in Nepal after a glacial collapse caused catastrophic flooding. The disaster laid bare the rising climate risks across Asia and the danger of building in an increasingly volatile environment. On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, guest host Rebecca Choong Wilkins sits down with Bloomberg’s Clara Ferreira Marques and Bloomberg Opinion’s David Fickling to talk about the human and economic toll of the disaster, why the catastrophe is a warning for the rest of the world and how Nepal’s big bet on clean energy may now be at risk. We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by Rebecca Choong Wilkins; Produced by Yang Yang; Reported by Clara Ferreira Marques, David Fickling; Edited by Paddy Hirsch, Crispina Robert and Tracey Samuelson. Fact-checking by Naomi Ng; Engineering by Alex Sugiura Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver; Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  CIA Director Visits Moscow As Ukraine Stares Down a Dangerous Winter 01.09.2026 14min

  Russia escalated attacks on the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv this past weekend. It’s the latest signal that Ukraine could face a brutal, decisive winter in this conflict. Meanwhile, the CIA director paid Moscow a visit last week, and “hybrid” attacks in Europe that have been linked to Russia are heightening concern among NATO countries that the conflict could widen as Russia takes the upper hand.  On today’s Big Take podcast, host Sarah Holder and Bloomberg Opinion’s Marc Champion unpack the latest developments in the Russia-Ukraine war, the state of European and American involvement and why the next few months could be so crucial.  Read more:  Russia’s Escalating Hybrid Attacks Put Europeans in a Bind  Ukraine Is In More Danger Than It Seems We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer. Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Rachael Lewis-Krisky; Guest: Marc Champion; Edited by Naomi Shavin. Fact-checking by Big Take team; Engineering by Sean Carter. Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.