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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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China’s men’s soccer team has qualified for the World Cup just once, despite millions in investment and a personal push from President Xi Jinping to turn the nation into a footballing powerhouse.

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, host Oanh Ha speak... more

The last few days have brought a flurry of developments in the Iran war.

As armed hostilities between the US and Iran resumed over the weekend, news broke that US Senator Lindsey Graham had died. Graham was a staunch supporter of Israel and of the ... more

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The great famine of the 1870s killed 50 million people – and El Niño was a key driver. Another El Niño phase has just begun and it’s expected to be among the strongest. There are five times as many people in 2026 as there were in the 1870s and the pl... more

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Some of the world’s top tennis players will face off at the Wimbledon finals this weekend. The players who make it to Centre Court have already achieved a bigger feat: a career as a tennis player.

On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg’s Hannah Mil... more

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Charlotte Yang
Bloomberg journalist covering Asian markets
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Episode: Asia’s AI Stock Frenzy Is a Warning Sign for Global Markets
Tyler Kendall
Bloomberg News correspondent outside the Supreme Court
Bloomberg News
Episode: Special Report: US Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship
Zoe Tillman
Bloomberg senior legal reporter
Bloomberg News
Episode: With Lisa Cook Ruling, Supreme Court Shields Fed from President Trump
Steve Hilton
Trump-backed Republican running for Governor of California
Golden Together; former UK political strategist
Episode: Weekend Listen: Can Republicans Win California Again? Steve Hilton Thinks So
Samantha Power
Former Administrator of USAID, Ambassador to the UN, author, and policy advisor
Former USAID/UN Ambassador
Episode: ‘Soft Power Suicide’: Samantha Power on One Year Without USAID
Marc Champion
Bloomberg Opinion columnist who covers international affairs
Bloomberg
Episode: Iran’s Leaders Are in No Hurry to Get a Peace Deal
Haleh Nazeri
Head of the Longevity Economy Initiative at the World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum
Episode: What if the Best Retirement is No Retirement at All?
Robert Lea
Robert Lea, analyst covering China's tech sector for Bloomberg Intelligence
Bloomberg Intelligence
Episode: China’s Instagram Gets Ready to Go Public
Edward Evans
Bloomberg editor
Bloomberg News
Episode: And Starmer Makes Six, Why Britain Can’t Keep a Prime Minister

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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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‘Soft Power Suicide’: Samantha Power on One Year Without USAID
Q: Looking ahead, how should Democrats rethink foreign policy and development aid given these upheavals?
She argues for reinvestment in talent, updated strategies, and a new approach to linking diplomacy, military deployments, and humanitarian work to the welfare of the American people, while acknowledging the need to adapt to a changing global landscape.
‘Soft Power Suicide’: Samantha Power on One Year Without USAID
Q: We're a year away from the dissolution of USAID; what has this meant for the people who worked there and the communities they served?
Power explains the direct impact on 15,000 employees worldwide, especially in crisis zones, and emphasizes the loss of on-the-ground capacity and the erosion of trust and stability in affected communities.
With Lisa Cook Ruling, Supreme Court Shields Fed from President Trump
Q: How does this ruling affect the independence of the Federal Reserve compared to FTC and other agencies?
The ruling draws a distinction: the Fed is treated as
With Lisa Cook Ruling, Supreme Court Shields Fed from President Trump
Q: What did the court decide about Lisa Cook's removal protections?
The court allowed a temporary reprieve from removal, requiring notice and an opportunity for Cook to respond, while ultimately indicating that a future firing could still occur after due process. This preserves Fed independence in a narrow, procedural sense rather than providing a blanket guarantee against removal.
Weekend Listen: Can Republicans Win California Again? Steve Hilton Thinks So
Q: How do you view your time in UK politics influencing your stance in California?
He argues that core conservative principles—empowering individuals, limiting unnecessary government, and focusing on pragmatic outcomes—translate across systems, with adaptation to California's unique context.

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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

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