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Donald Trump on Nov. 6.

Election Night Ends With Trump Victory, Surging Markets

Today on the Big Take: Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States. The so-called Trump Trade is surging. What’s next?

November 6, 2024

November 6, 2024

Election Night Ends With Trump Victory, Surging Markets

Today on the Big Take: Donald Trump has been elected the 47th president of the United States. The so-called Trump Trade is surging. What’s next?

Donald Trump on Nov. 6.

October 30, 2024

October 30, 2024

Silicon Valley Elites Are Funding Controversial Experiments to Block the Sun

It’s not science fiction. Today on the Big Take: Billionaires are pouring money into a technology that could curb climate change, but isn’t without risks.

Silicon Valley Elites Are Funding Controversial Experiments to Block the Sun

October 18, 2024

October 18, 2024

What Happens When AI Falsely Flags Students for Cheating

Educators are using AI detectors to weed out AI-generated work. On today’s Big Take podcast: What happens to students when these tools get it wrong?

Rear view of large group of students having a class at computer lab.

October 11, 2024

October 11, 2024

How a Summer of ‘Lockouts’ Hurt NYC Rideshare Drivers

Uber and Lyft promised to give drivers flexibility. But this summer, app “lockouts” limited drivers to save the companies millions.

NYC Uber Drivers Protest Against Lock Outs

October 5, 2024

October 5, 2024

Inside the Deal That Held Off the Dock Workers Strike

Dockworkers and shipping companies made a surprise deal following a massive strike, deferring potentially devastating impacts on the economy.

US Dockworkers Agree To Suspend Strike Until January 15

October 1, 2024

October 1, 2024

The Escalating Conflict in the Middle East

Iran’s attack on Israel following a ground incursion into Lebanon signals a broad escalation of the conflict in the Middle East.

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October 1, 2024

October 1, 2024

Tim Walz’s Deep China Ties Could Spell Trouble for Democrats

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, Vice Presidential Candidate Tim Walz’s long history with China, and its impact on his stance on foreign policy.

Day Three Of The 2024 Democratic National Convention

September 30, 2024

September 30, 2024

The World’s Biggest University Endowment Is Bringing Lackluster Returns

Harvard was an early pioneer in managing a university endowment fund to maximize returns. But leadership and strategy changes have come at a cost.

Harvard's Endowment Losses Slow Development

September 19, 2024

September 19, 2024

The Fed (Finally) Lowered Interest Rates

The Fed cut interest rates Wednesday by half a percentage point. On today’s Big Take podcast, what that means for the economy — and everyday consumers.

Fed Chair Powell Holds News Conference Following FOMC Rate Decision

September 16, 2024

September 16, 2024

The Fed Finally Seems Ready to Pivot

The Fed is cutting interest rates. On Today’s Big Take podcast, how big that cut could be and what it signals for the economy and the future.

Yen Advances, Treasuries Rise As Fed Move Nears

September 9, 2024

September 9, 2024

Janet Yellen’s Predictions for the US Economy

The Treasury Secretary is paying close attention to layoffs, asset valuations and tax cheats — and won’t rule out another meeting with China.

Treasury Secretary Yellen And IRS Commissioner Werfel Tour IRS Campus

September 6, 2024

September 6, 2024

The New Layoff Trend: Posting Through It

Forget shame. Why laid-off workers are now posting publicly about their job loss — and what employers think about it.

App Illustrations

August 21, 2024

August 21, 2024

For First Time in More Than a Decade Burning Man Hasn’t Sold Out

On today’s Big Take podcast: Since 2011, Burning Man tickets have sold out fast. But not this year. Is inflation, mud, or Silicon Valley culture to blame?

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August 20, 2024

August 20, 2024

It Was Supposed to Be an Economic Hub. It Became a Criminal’s Paradise

How the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Laos became a notorious hub for drugs, scammers and human traffickers.

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August 2, 2024

August 2, 2024

The Threat of AI-Made Bioweapons Is Gripping Washington

Listen to the Big Take podcast to find out why a black box containing ingredients that could cause the next pandemic alarmed government officials.

scientist in a clean room

July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

Leo Fibonacci, Colonel Kernel Stacker, Taproot Wizards: Meet the Crypto Enthusiasts Trump Is Courting

Listen to the Big Take podcast for a report from the world’s biggest Bitcoin conference, where former President Donald Trump pledged support for crypto.

Key Speakers At The Bitcoin 2024 Conference

July 24, 2024

July 24, 2024

The For-Profit System Churning Out Nurse Practitioners

The nurse practitioner profession is one of the fastest-growing in the US. On today’s Big Take podcast: a Bloomberg report raises questions about their training.

The For-Profit System Churning Out Nurse Practitioners

July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

K-Pop’s Plan for Global Dominance? Remove the K

On today’s Big Take podcast: why K-Pop’s new playbook for international dominance might threaten its very identity.

K-Pop Pioneer Debuts Its First New Supergroup Riize in Three Years

July 10, 2024

July 10, 2024

The Toy Drones Helping Keep Ukraine’s War Effort Alive

A cottage industry of drone-makers has emerged in Ukraine. On today’s Big Take podcast: Could their scrappy innovations shift the way wars are fought?

The Toy Drones Helping Keep Ukraine’s War Effort Alive

July 5, 2024

July 5, 2024

Zelenskiy’s Takeaways From the US Presidential Debate

Bloomberg sits down with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to talk about where the war with Russia stands now, and what the US election means for Ukraine.

Zelenskiy Challenges Trump to Reveal Plans for Quick End to War