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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.

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Recent Guests

Neil Chohan
Toronto-based social media marketer
Independent/Brand marketing
Episode: ‘Skimpflation’ Could Be the Sneakiest Consumer Grift
Gail Vance Saville
Sensory scientist
Sensory Spectrum
Episode: ‘Skimpflation’ Could Be the Sneakiest Consumer Grift
Edgar Dwarsky
Consumer advocate
consumerworld.org
Episode: ‘Skimpflation’ Could Be the Sneakiest Consumer Grift
Brad Reese
Grandson of HB Reese, heir to Reese's peanut butter cup legacy
Reese family / Hershey (brand history)
Episode: ‘Skimpflation’ Could Be the Sneakiest Consumer Grift
Liam Vaughan
Reporter and editor on Bloomberg's investigations team based in London
Bloomberg News
Episode: Can We Trust Election Prediction Markets?
Abhijit Dipka
Founder of Cockroach Janata Party (satirical movement)
Cockroach Janata Party
Episode: How India’s Cockroach Party Became a Political Force
Jameson Greer
US Trade Representative
U.S. Trade Representative
Episode: Trump Rebuilds His Tariff Wall, Brick by Brick
Caitlin Reilly
Caitlin Reilly covers Congress with a focus on tax and fiscal policy
Bloomberg
Episode: Weekend Listen: Can the US Actually Tax Billionaires?
Jason Furman
Professor of economic policy, Harvard Kennedy School; former chair of Obama's Council of Economic Advisers
Harvard University
Episode: Weekend Listen: Can the US Actually Tax Billionaires?

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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

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 683 ratings
  • Amazing listen!

    Best pod for compelling and substantive topics.

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    5
    SheaOM
    United States2 months ago
  • 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 Kingdom3 months 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
    4 months ago
  • Lies

    You’ve been lying all along.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
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    Canada5 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
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    bredddy
    United States6 months ago

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Trump Rebuilds His Tariff Wall, Brick by Brick
Q: What is the future trajectory of the tariff wall?
Experts expect the wall to grow beyond the current measures, with potential new tariffs on pharmaceuticals and actions against major partners like the EU and China, leading to continued uncertainty for markets and exporters.
Trump Rebuilds His Tariff Wall, Brick by Brick
Q: What are the main legal challenges anticipated for these tariffs?
Early lawsuits claim the 301 authority is being misused or applied too broadly, with plaintiffs arguing that targeting large groups of countries rather than specific cases may exceed statutory intent, signaling a contentious legal battleground ahead.
Trump Rebuilds His Tariff Wall, Brick by Brick
Q: What exemptions exist and how do they affect the scope of the new tariffs?
Carve-outs exist for energy, food, and some vehicles under other tariff regimes, while many goods are still subject to tariff, indicating a careful attempt to balance domestic protections with international trade flows.
Trump Rebuilds His Tariff Wall, Brick by Brick
Q: How does Section 301 work and why is it central to the administration's tariff approach?
Section 301 gives the US Trade Representative authority to impose tariffs after determining unfair trade practices, and it serves as the legal backbone for the broad tariff strategy being rolled out, including how countries are categorized and the levels of duties applied.
Weekend Listen: Can the US Actually Tax Billionaires?
Q: Do you think that moving out of California or out of the US entirely is a real constraint on wealth taxation?
The consensus among the experts here is that while mobility exists, it is a continuum and not absolute; moving out is a consideration but not a guaranteed solution, and other countries also face similar challenges.

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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

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