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Here’s Why answers the questions behind today’s biggest news stories in just a few minutes.Each episode starts with a simple question and gets straight to the point. Why do nuclear arms treaties still matter. What is behind the recent weakness in the US dollar. How are artificial intelligence and global politics reshaping power and markets. Using expert reporting and clear analysis, Here’s Why exp... more

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Eleanor Thornber
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Josh Xiao
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Jessica Nix
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Stephen Carroll
Bloomberg journalist and host of the program; frequently anchors episodes focusing on economics and policy.
Caroline Hepker
Bloomberg journalist and co-host; often covers macroeconomics, currency policy, and global markets.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 183 ratings
  • Disappointed Again

    Mario Parker provided broad opinion on the affordability question without any information. So affordability is made up of costs, wages, and direction and rates of change. The rates of change of costs have decreased. This is seen in lower rents, lower commodities. The rate of change in wages have evened. The issue is interest rates impacts on mortgages and on higher unemployment rates. Those are federal reserve issues which we expect to lower at some point when the fed catches up. Please do bette... more

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  • Here’s why wind energy

    Ok tell me why wind can’t be sustained by the market price of energy? If it can then it will be built, I assume they only exist because of the government subsidies.

    It was said when they get up and running the “can give you free power” - I think that is likely an uninformed opinion. Do some homework Rachael, come with numbers. Learn about the maintenance and cradle to grave co2 for coal, oil, gas, wind, solar - then you’ll be ready for an interview.

    One star today based on poor choice of subj... more

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  • Well Done

    Proud of this intelligent podcast

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    Really enjoy listening to your podcast over the last several years thank you. Some feedback about the PG&E ads where it claims PG&E is listening to its customers and has some guy saying “it’s fair” is a a bit galling and maybe reflect on your show or shows that you’re using it in. Just thought I would chime in and never comment on things but I imagine I’m not alone and thinking it’s sort of important taste. And like I said galling is the best word I could think to describe it.

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  • 2 mins of ads for 6 mins of mid content

    Just another money-making scheme to cram more ads into an already redundant podcast that’s covered by other Bloomberg shows.

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Audience values timely coverage of macro themes like inflation, currency policy, and AI economics.

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Here’s Why Russia Is Escalating Its Shadow War
Q: How are European and NATO responses evolving to these hybrid threats?
Responses focus on modeling non-traditional threats, scrambling jets for drone interceptions, exploring a 'drone wall' concept, and reinforcing political resilience, though there are concerns about effectiveness and escalation.
Here’s Why Russia Is Escalating Its Shadow War
Q: What exactly do we mean by shadow warfare or hybrid tactics?
Shadow warfare refers to covert actions like cyber operations, drone activity, and influence campaigns meant to destabilize and undermine Western democracies, often conducted without explicit attribution by Russia.
Here's Why a Weak Yen Isn't Just Japan's Problem
Q: What does the intervention mean for Japan's economy and for U.S. interests?
The move helps stabilize financial conditions and protect the U.S. Treasury market by reducing the risk of a disorderly yen sell-off; it also signals a commitment to allied economic stability, though longer-term effects depend on whether the yen can be sustained at firmer levels.
Here's Why a Weak Yen Isn't Just Japan's Problem
Q: Why has the yen been so weakened in recent years?
A combination of persistent rate differentials, where Japan's rates are lower than others, and a carry trade that borrows yen to invest in higher-yield assets abroad, plus concerns about Japan's debt and energy costs, have kept downward pressure on the yen.
Here's Why The Fed Is Saying Less
Q: What is the general approach central bankers take when it comes to talking about policy decisions, and how has it evolved?
The host asks about the shift from a long history of limited commentary to more frequent communications, and how forward guidance has become a tool, with the discussion noting concerns about overcommunication and the push to simplify messaging.

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Concise explainers focus on today's biggest news stories, delivering clear context in just a few minutes. Episodes typically dissect macroeconomics, geopolitics, financial markets, and technology policy, often featuring Bloomberg reporters and analysts who translate complex developments into actionable takeaways. A standout pattern is pairing quick, data-driven analysis with up-to-date headlines on topics like currency dynamics, central bank policy, defense spending, and AI economics, making it useful for listeners who want to understand what's driving markets and policy shifts without getting bogged down in jargon.

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