Bloomberg This Weekend

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  Meta Faces Landmark Trial; Peptides for Pets 16.08.2026 33m

  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 40m

  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 44m

  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 43m

  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 33m

  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 34m

  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 40m

  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 40m

  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 41m

  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 37m

  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 45m

  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.
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  US Demands an Open Strait; Russian Forces Strike Kyiv 11.07.2026 45m

  The US is demanding that Iran issue a public statement that all channels of the Strait of Hormuz are open to shipping and that they will not attack transiting civilian vessels. US officials warned that failure to do so by Tehran would result in consequences. Also this weekend, Russia and Ukraine attacked each other’s key grain export gateways overnight after shipping across the Sea of Azov was disrupted the previous day, triggering a spike in wheat prices. Ukraine targeted four vessels with drones in Taganrog Bay in the Sea of Azov following a strike on the area on Friday that disrupted shipping through a key export corridor.  On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg Economics Defense Lead Becca Wasser and Geoeconomics Lead Dina Esfandiary, on what the US is demanding of Iran and the future of the Strait of Hormuz. - Representative Michael McCaul of Texas (R) on the ground in Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with US lawmakers while hoping to obtain Patriot Missiles. - Bloomberg Pursuits Staff Writer Hannah Elliott, on the millions of Americans living with tinnitus. 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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  America Celebrates July 4th; Trump Accounts Arrive 05.07.2026 35m

  President Donald Trump gave a speech on the National Mall after thunderstorms delayed the start of his remarks, celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary and highlighting his own political priorities.Trump declared communism a "loser" and pushed for passage of a measure to restrict mail-in voting and require the use of voter identification for elections, while also inviting veterans to the stage. Also this weekend, Trump Accounts arrive with a powerful promise: Give a child a head start, let decades of compound growth do the work and potentially build millions of dollars over a lifetime. Whether they live up to that potential will depend less on the account itself than on how families use the option alongside other available savings plans. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason, Yale School of Management Lecturer Gautam Mukunda, and Politico's New York Playbook Co-Author, Madison Fernandez, on President Trump's July 4th address, and how Democratic Socialists factor into the party. - Bloomberg News Personal Finance Reporter Sarah Foster, on how parents can get the most out of the newly-launched Trump Accounts. - Randall Williams, Bloomberg Business of Sports Reporter, on Team USA's run in the FIFA World Cup. 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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  Celebrating America 250: BTW at The Intrepid 04.07.2026 41m

  Bloomberg This Weekend is on the USS Intrepid in New York to celebrate America's 250th birthday! New York Harbor welcomed more than 40 tall ships to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, with the largest ships parading up the Hudson River. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with: - Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns, on how America's origin story matters in divided times. - Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D), on what it means to be an American today and whether opportunity still exists for Americans. - Brittany Spanos, Pop Culture & Celebrity Journalist and Adjunct Professor at NYU's Clive Davis Institute, on the cultural impact of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding, and what fan culture says about Americans. - Bloomberg This Weekend Host Lisa Mateo from Coney Island, home of the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. - Kathleen Squires, New York Times Wirecutter Staff Writer, on taste-testing 31 hot dog brands. 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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  Supreme Court Decisions Expected This Week; Dulles Airport Revamp 28.06.2026 35m

  More opinions from the US Supreme Court are set for Monday, with key decisions yet to be announced on birthright citizenship and President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This week, the Supreme Court found the government has broad power to act without judicial review, effectively allowing it to cancel Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians and 7,000 Syrians in the US. Also this weekend, the White House wants to make Dulles International Airport great again, with President Donald Trump adding it to the list of venues and amenities in and around the capital he hopes to remake in his own image. The plan would transform Dulles by expanding the main terminal building, renovating or constructing concourses, and extending an underground train, with the goal of making it the best airport in the country. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr, on the Supreme Court decisions expected to come this week. - Kriston Capps, Bloomberg CityLab Writer, on whether Dulles can become America's first world-class airport. - Students and teachers from Brooklyn Preparatory Academy, on how personal finance courses are benefitting the next generation. - Boston Globe Reporter Emily Sweeney, on Scottish fans are taking over Boston during the World Cup. 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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  Tanker Struck in Hormuz; AI at the Ballot Box 27.06.2026 35m

  The US attacked Iran one day after Tehran struck a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz, an exchange that threatened to break the fragile ceasefire between the two countries. US Central Command said that American aircraft on Friday hit Iranian missile and drone storage sites as well as coastal radar installations, calling it a “powerful response to yesterday’s attack.” Also this weekend, artificial intelligence is barging into the workplace and transforming the battlefield. Now, it’s coming to the ballot box, promising to rewrite the DNA of politics. 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 today's attack in the Strait, coming after the US renewed strikes on Iran. - Emily Birnbaum, Bloomberg News Corporate Lobbying and Influence Reporter, on a growing number of AI-generated political advertisements in the midterm elections. - Bloomberg Intelligence Consumer Staples Analyst Diana Rosero-Peña, on why Americans continue to spend more on their pets. 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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  US-Iran Talks Begin in Switzerland 21.06.2026 34m

  The US and Iran began talks on a permanent peace deal that seek to settle the issue of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program and permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The first high-level meetings of US, Iranian, Qatari and Pakistani representatives commenced Sunday in the Swiss resort of Bürgenstock, with US Vice President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi among attendees. But even as the meetings got underway, President Donald Trump threatened in a social media post Sunday to strike Iran again if it doesn’t “immediately stop their highly paid PROXIES in Lebanon from causing trouble.” On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg News Economy & Government Reporter Bastian Benrath-Wright, reporting from the summit where Vice President JD Vance is meeting with delegates from Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar. - Bloomberg Daybreak Europe Anchor Lizzy Burden on the pressure around Keir Starmer to step down as UK Prime Minister. - Politico New York State Politics Reporter Jason Beeferman on the seats up for grabs in the New York primary elections. - Bloomberg Businessweek Senior Writer Amanda Mull on the gold rush in peptides, as the FDA considers easing restrictions on the drug. - Kevin Maguire, author of "The New Fatherhood," on how fatherhood books are failing modern dads. 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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  Iran Says Hormuz Is Closed Again; Sit-Down with Sen. Warnock 20.06.2026 42m

  Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz for shipping transit due to what it called Israel’s violation of a ceasefire, even as Pakistan said US-Iran talks were set to open in Switzerland on Sunday. The Hormuz action casts a new cloud over the talks, which are aimed at permanently ending a conflict that’s thrown the Middle East into disarray. The immediate impact on vessel traffic was unclear, but even before the recent ceasefire, millions of barrels of oil had been quietly escaping the waterway each day. Iran’s joint military command said the closure is Iran’s first step in response to Israel’s continued attacks in southern Lebanon, the semi-official Tasnim news agency reported on Saturday. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with:  - Dan Williams, Bloomberg News Jerusalem Reporter,  and Daniel Tannebaum, Global Anti-Financial Crime Practice Leader and partner with Oliver Wyman, on the US-Iran talks set to open in Switzerland on Sunday and the latest in Iran. - Democratic Senator Raphael Warnock of Georgia, on voting rights, Elon Musk, America 250, and his new book The Crooked Places Made Straight. - James Woolcock, Bloomberg News UK Politics Reporter, on Prime Minister Keir Starmer facing new calls to resign following the election of Andy Burnham to Parliament. 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 Eyes Iran Deal, But Tehran Still Reviewing; Knicks Win The NBA Finals 14.06.2026 43m

  US President Donald Trump said an interim deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the conflict with Iran would be signed on Sunday, a claim contradicted by Iran as the two sides still differ over key points, including management of the waterway and payments to the Islamic Republic. “The Deal is scheduled to get signed tomorrow, and immediately after it is signed, the Hormuz Strait is OPEN TO ALL,” Trump said in a social media post on Saturday, while claiming that Iran “no longer wants a Nuclear weapon.” Pakistan, which has served as a mediator, is preparing for an electronic signing of the peace deal, “followed by technical-level talks next week,” Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said. Those talks would last up to 60 days and focus on Iran’s nuclear program. Plus, the New York Knicks ended one of the longest championship droughts in the NBA, bringing relief to their long-suffering fans. Jalen Brunson, who was named the Finals MVP after the game, scored 45 points to power New York to victory over San Antonio.On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Representative Johnny Olszewski, (D) Maryland, on the latest with the US-Iran peace deal, as well as his idea for Supreme Court term limits. - Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg News Senior White House Reporter, on the potential US-Iran peace deal ahead of President Trump’s arrival in Geneva ahead of the G7 Summit.  - Bloomberg Business of Sports Reporter Vanessa Perdomo and Sportico Deputy Editor Eben Novey-Williams, on the Knicks first NBA title in 53 years and what’s next for the team. - Chris Rovzar, Bloomberg Pursuits, Global Luxury Editor on choosing the perfect Father’s Day gift to match your pop’s personality.  - Nicholas Kristof, New York Times Opinion Columnist on the “Save Our Bacon” bill as well as foreign influence in American policy. 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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  Why Musk Raced to Take SpaceX Public in the World's Biggest IPO 13.06.2026 38m

  Elon Musk and his executives had one overarching message for the army of people working on the SpaceX initial public offering over the past six months: Faster, move faster.  As the gigantic space exploration startup barreled toward a public listing after 24 years as a private company, the urgency was apparent. The acquisition of a $250 billion artificial intelligence company in the middle of the process? Don’t let it slow you down. Why have everyone wait late into the evening for the final terms? Instead, close the deal during market hours. The rush was driven by a canny strategy: go public before the US midterm elections, with a — mostly — pro-Musk president in charge; beat OpenAI and Anthropic to market to get in early on investors’ appetite for AI-focused listings; and become a public company before Musk’s 55th birthday at the end of June.    The race culminated on Friday, when Space Exploration Technologies Corp. started trading on the Nasdaq after pricing the biggest IPO in history. The company raised $75 billion and made Musk the world’s first trillionaire. Shares climbed as much as 31% in their debut before closing at $160.95, giving SpaceX a fully diluted market value of $2.2 trillion. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg Tech Host Ed Ludlow on Elon Musk becoming the world’s first trillionaire after SpaceX’s record IPO debut.  - Eric Martin, Bloomberg News State Department Reporter, alongside Bloomberg News Jerusalem Reporter, Dan Williams, on Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expecting that a US-Iran peace deal will be finalized within 24 hours. - Swarovski CEO Alexis Nasard on the company’s new “pop luxury” rebrand as well as their turn towards profitability. 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.