Rephonic
Artwork for Big Take
Donald Trump
United States
Federal Reserve
China
Inflation
Iran
Artificial Intelligence
Tariffs
Trump Administration
Strait Of Hormuz
Jeffrey Epstein
Department Of Justice
Kindbody
Interest Rates
Venezuela
Private Equity
Jerome Powell
Openai
IVF
Oil Prices

The Big Take from Bloomberg News brings you inside what’s shaping the world's economies with the smartest and most informed business reporters around the world. The context you need on the stories that can move markets. Every afternoon.

PublishesDailyEpisodes914Founded5 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
News

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Big Take

Latest Episodes

Samsung recently made headlines when it narrowly averted a strike by offering eye-popping bonuses to its chip workers. But the move has seemingly backfired—sparking deep resentment in other corners of the company and fueling a wider debate over wage ... more

The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is tasked with enforcing consumer finance laws and holding some of the country’s most powerful banks, lenders and companies to account. But a new Bloomberg investigation found that over the past 15 months, ... more

Indonesia’s free lunch program is a massive operation, feeding tens of millions of people every day across a vast archipelago.

On this episode of the Big Take Asia podcast, host Rebecca Choong Wilkins talks with Bloomberg’s Rosalind Mathieson about... more

The mayor of an affluent suburb of Los Angeles pleaded guilty to acting as an agent of the Chinese government last month. And while cable networks across the US had a field day with the story, Bloomberg’s Drake Bennett and Jordan Robertson have been ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Tolu Dapo Adeyemo
UNC Chapel Hill graduate
Episode: Is AI Ruining the Entry-Level Job Search?
Bhutmi Omisore
Duke University public policy graduate
Episode: Is AI Ruining the Entry-Level Job Search?
Julianne Malveaux
Economist and President Emerita of Bennett College for Women
Bennett College for Women
Episode: The Economic Impact of Gerrymandering
Don Beyer
Congressman representing Virginia's 8th District
U.S. Congress
Episode: The Economic Impact of Gerrymandering
Greg Giroux
Bloomberg Government Reporter
Bloomberg Government
Episode: The Economic Impact of Gerrymandering
Masayoshi Son
SoftBank founder and CEO
SoftBank
Episode: SoftBank’s $60 Billion OpenAI Bet Sparks Concerns
Larry Ellison
Oracle Executive Chairman
Oracle
Episode: SoftBank’s $60 Billion OpenAI Bet Sparks Concerns
Brad Stone
Businessweek editor and author of The Everything Store and Amazon Unbound
Bloomberg/Author
Episode: Weekend Listen: A Stock Market of Amazonian Proportions
Sean Wen
Bloomberg Reporter
Bloomberg
Episode: Weekend Listen: A Stock Market of Amazonian Proportions

Hosts

David Gura
Host with Bloomberg News involvement across multiple episodes; central figure in several Big Take conversations
Stacey Vanek Smith
Co-host contributing to Big Take discussions; frequent on-air presence
Oanh Ha
Host with Asia-focused coverage; provides regional perspective on global topics

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 664 ratings
  • Snap shot

    I’ve only listened to a couple of these but I found them informative, balanced and succinct. Ad breaks are annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rosenbaum & Wolf
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Very interesting podcast with terrible commercials.

    Nag nag nag about other podcasts that do not interest me at all. Please give me a commercial about dishwashers or coca cola or anything else instead and spend more time on actual content.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    H.Sö
    2 months ago
  • Lies

    You’ve been lying all along.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Witness to the truth plus
    Canada3 months ago
  • In depth excellent

    This podcast really goes deep on the most important issues of today. It’s an excellent entry into the group of elite daily podcast such as the journal and the daily.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bredddy
    United States4 months ago
  • Good info but too many ads

    Great topics and insights, but way too many ads. Honestly the ads are what prevent me from listening to this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    julienjsurf
    United States4 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate data-driven, balance-focused analysis and rapid topic variety.
Guests and reporting are often described as expert and insightful, though a few critique perceived bias.
Ads and sponsorships are frequently noted as overbearing by some listeners.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#231
United States/News
Apple Podcasts
#206
Italy/News
Apple Podcasts
#39
Hong Kong/News
Apple Podcasts
#44
Singapore/News
Apple Podcasts
#63
Indonesia/News
Apple Podcasts
#66
United Arab Emirates/News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Biggest Takeaways from the Trump-Xi Summit
Q: What kind of tailwind does each leader come in with, given their economies and domestic politics?
Trump comes in with a focus on securing business deals and portraying gains at home, while Xi seeks to balance economic pressures with leveraging a supportive US stance on key issues like Iran and Taiwan, aiming for a stable or improved bilateral relationship.
The $100 Billion Gen Alpha Economy
Q: What differentiates Gen Alpha from past generations in how they grow up and interact with technology?
They are digital natives who bridge online and offline worlds, social media, and gaming platforms, leading to new patterns in learning, shopping, and self-expression that brands are trying to engage with earlier.
NASA Administrator on Aliens, SpaceX IPO and Beating China to the Moon
Q: What does success look like for Artemis 3, and how will it set up Artemis 4 and beyond?
Success involves three massive, coordinated launches in quick succession (SLS, Blue Origin lander, SpaceX Starship), seamless underwater docking and interoperability, and the data from those tests driving iterative improvements to hardware, software, and procedures for a sustained lunar presence by 2028.
NASA Administrator on Aliens, SpaceX IPO and Beating China to the Moon
Q: So what have you learned about how to make sure you get what NASA needs?
The key is effective communication and storytelling to align Congress, industry leaders, and the public around a mission that requires rapid, decisive action and a shared sense of national imperative, especially in the face of a fast-moving competitor like China.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Legacy
Q: Cat, what about Powell's relationship with Trump and how the tension affected policy and independence?
Trump's pushback on rate hikes and later criticism framed Powell as a political target, but Powell defended Fed independence amid investigations and scrutiny, highlighting a concerted effort to keep monetary policy insulated from political pressure.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Big Take

What is Big Take about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A data-driven, economy-focused show that covers global markets, policy shifts, and technology's impact on business. Episodes blend reporting from Bloomberg reporters with expert analysis on topics like AI, central bank policy, geopolitics, and consumer trends, all framed around how these forces affect productivity, inflation, and growth. Listeners gain practical context for investments, regulatory developments, and macro risks, with a penchant for timely, data-backed storytelling and real-world implications for markets and firms. The program often features high-profile guests from finance, policy, and tech, creating a clear throughline between headlines and their economic consequences. A standout trait is how it pairs rigorous analysis with... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Big Take?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Big Take. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Big Take and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Big Take get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Big Take, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Big Take?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Big Take, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Big Take have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Big Take has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Big Take?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Big Take:

1. Odd Lots
2. Here's Why
3. Big Take Asia
4. Bloomberg Surveillance
5. Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

How many episodes of Big Take are there?

Big Take launched 5 years ago and published 914 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Big Take?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Big Take?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Big Take from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Big Take?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Big Take. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Big Take?

Recent guests on Big Take include:

1. Tolu Dapo Adeyemo
2. Bhutmi Omisore
3. Julianne Malveaux
4. Don Beyer
5. Greg Giroux
6. Masayoshi Son
7. Larry Ellison
8. Brad Stone

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days