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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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Max Abelson
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Episode: Inside Jane Street: The Enigmatic Firm That Rules Wall Street
Katherine Doherty
Bloomberg Finance reporter
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Episode: Inside Jane Street: The Enigmatic Firm That Rules Wall Street
Josh Wingrove
Washington correspondent
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Episode: Could Democrats Actually Flip Texas This Time?
Julie Fine
Bloomberg Texas Bureau Chief
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Episode: Could Democrats Actually Flip Texas This Time?
Ling Zongqi
Founder of Kingslide
Kingslide
Episode: The Surprising People Getting Very Rich Off AI
John Authers
Bloomberg Opinion columnist
Bloomberg
Episode: Europe’s Debt Problem Is Back
Heather Long
Chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union
Navy Federal Credit Union
Episode: Europe’s Debt Problem Is Back
James Manyika
Top executive at Google; leads technology and society initiatives
Google
Episode: Weekend Listen: Google’s James Manyika on AI Risk
Giles Turner
UK national editor for Bloomberg's Business of Sports coverage
Bloomberg News
Episode: The Man City Scandal Rocking the Premier League

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David Gura
Host with Bloomberg News focus on economics and policy context; multiple episode appearances.
Sarah Holder
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4.3 out of 5 stars from 705 ratings
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    United States4 months ago
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    Rosenbaum & Wolf
    United Kingdom6 months ago
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Europe’s Debt Problem Is Back
Q: Heather, when you think about higher yields for years to come, if this is sort of a new normal, you can elevate it over 5 percent, what does that mean for the US consumer moving forward?
The consumer will be strained especially in the middle to lower income brackets; the top 20% feel insulated, but many households will need to adjust by cutting back on discretionary spending and managing debt more carefully as borrowing costs stay elevated.
This Isn’t Your Grandparents’ UN
Q: What makes this UN week different from previous ones in terms of AI and global governance?
The guests note that while there is broad acknowledgment of AI risks and a push for global governance, the actual policy progress is unclear and may hinge on how soon US and China align on guardrails, with expert testimony at the UN underscoring the urgency but not guaranteeing concrete action.
Can $700 Million Buy Republicans the US Senate?
Q: What explains the overall surge in campaign spending this cycle compared with prior midterms?
Several factors converge: polarization heightens donor risk/reward calculations, new corporate and industry super PACs mobilize funds around specific issues, a Supreme Court ruling removed some spending limits in coordination with campaigns, and the overall map features more toss-ups driving aggressive ad buys.
Why Everyone Is Talking About High Diesel Prices
Q: What do we know about how prominent the cost of diesel is for voters who are deciding how to vote in the midterms?
Diesel costs are highly prominent for farmers and rural voters who rely on diesel for harvesting and heating, shaping candidate expectations and party alignment in key battleground states.
The Man City Scandal Rocking the Premier League
Q: What punishments could the Premier League impose?
Possible punishments include relegation, stripping titles, or heavy fines, but such actions are legally and procedurally complex and could have wide-ranging implications for other clubs and broadcast rights.

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