Bloomberg Podcasts

A Bloomberg news quiz where contestants bet chips across three categories—Food & Beverage, Disclosures, and Movies—answering trivia questions about business and entertainment news. Topics covered include Lotus Bakeries' Biscoff cookie sales growth, Trump's financial disclosure gifts, and an upcoming OpenAI film.

A panel discussion examines whether the Democratic Party can accommodate both centrist and democratic socialist factions without fracturing, focusing on how high-profile democratic socialists like AOC and Mayor Eric Adams are navigating party dynamics while Republicans attempt to conflate socialism with communism as a political attack.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America is setting records for viewership and attendance, with the USA-Bosnia Herzegovina match drawing over 24 million viewers. Reporters discuss the upcoming US vs. Belgium match, VAR controversies, the expanded 48-team format, and the significant economic impact on host cities, particularly New York.

Reginald Browne, commissioner for America250, discusses the ongoing year-long bicentennial celebration effort to engage all 350 million Americans. He addresses the relationship between America250 (a congressionally-mandated initiative) and Freedom250 (created by the Trump administration), framing them as complementary rather than competitive, while acknowledging funding challenges that corporate sponsors helped overcome.

Bloomberg reporter Foster discusses Trump Savings Accounts for newborns, explaining that over 6 million parents have enrolled with 1.4 million children eligible for a $1,000 seed contribution. While the free money makes enrollment worthwhile, concerns remain about account complexity, tax implications, and how these accounts compare to existing education savings vehicles.

This BTW episode covers four trending stories: major breweries launching small 7-9 ounce 'pony cans' of beer for consumers watching their consumption, a $8,000 home robot called Isaac One that automates household chores, bare nails becoming a luxury status symbol in nail salons, and Brick, a $60 plastic cube device designed to reduce smartphone screen time addiction.

Semiconductor stocks have declined 10% over five trading days amid investor concerns that AI infrastructure spending may not sustain its current pace beyond 2026. Despite a strong 78% year-to-date gain in the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index, recent weakness in companies like Micron—which posted record earnings but lost 20%—reflects reality-checking in the market. SK Hynix's upcoming $26 billion ADR debut on Nasdaq highlights the critical importance of memory chip makers to AI infrastructure.

The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opened in Medora, North Dakota, featuring innovative design blending into the Badlands and incorporating AI technology for visitor interaction. Director Robbie Lauf explains why North Dakota was chosen as the location and discusses how the museum uses 21st-century technology to connect visitors to Roosevelt's legacy and the conservation movement he pioneered.

Susan Maremoff-Zausner, president of the Intrepid Sea, Air, and Space Museum, discusses the USS Intrepid's remarkable history spanning World War II, the Cold War, Vietnam, and its role as an FBI command center during 9/11, as well as its NASA space recovery missions. She highlights the museum's educational impact, serving over a million visitors annually and teaching STEM to 100,000 children per year while honoring veterans and advocating for women in STEM fields.

In this interview, Thomas Jefferson (portrayed by Bill Barker) discusses with David Rubenstein why he chose to be remembered primarily as the author of the Declaration of Independence rather than as President, explains his philosophical view on public service, and reflects on the symbolic coincidence of dying on the 50th anniversary of the Declaration's adoption alongside John Adams.

Kathleen Squires, a food writer for Wirecutter at the New York Times, discusses her team's blind tasting of 31 all-beef hot dogs, which crowned Sabrett as the winner due to its superior snap, flavor balance, and New York appeal. The conversation covers the tasting methodology, regional hot dog styles, and the cultural significance of hot dogs as an American food shaped by immigrant heritage and regional customization.

A news broadcast from New York Harbor celebrates the bicentennial of American independence, featuring insights from a retired Vice Admiral and history professor on the Revolutionary War's naval significance and today's international naval review with 40 military ships and 120+ aircraft.

Live coverage of the bicentennial (200th) celebration of American independence on July 4th, featuring events across the United States including a Naval Review, Blue Angels flyover, and evening fireworks and remarks by President Trump in Washington, D.C. Extreme heat has forced cancellation of some events, and the president plans to deliver remarks on themes including communism and the upcoming midterms.

Most stocks rose on the first trading day of July, though markets experienced a slight sell-off into the close. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh indicated inflation risks are fading. Major movers included Meta Platforms surging 9% on AI infrastructure plans, Microsoft bouncing back 3% after June losses, and semiconductor stocks declining sharply amid competition concerns.

Bloomberg News Now covers multiple major developments including positive US-Iran negotiations in Qatar, Colorado primary elections where progressive candidates defeated establishment incumbents, a Supreme Court rejection of Trump's birthright citizenship executive order, and Trump's financial disclosures showing $1.4 billion in crypto-related earnings.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned less than two years after his landslide election victory, making Britain's fifth premier change since 2022. In other major developments, the U.S. and Iran have begun technical negotiations in Switzerland with reported progress on sanctions and nuclear discussions, while a Trump-aligned candidate has won Colombia's presidential election.

Mike Henry, outgoing CEO of BHP, discusses leading the world's largest mining company through a transformative period marked by portfolio reshaping, failed M&A attempts with Anglo American, and positioning the company for the energy transition and critical minerals boom. He emphasizes strategic clarity, disciplined decision-making, and the importance of not chasing acquisitions out of desperation or reputation concerns.

Energy markets expert Dan Dicker warns of a critical global oil shortage with stockpiles at dangerous lows, claiming traders are underpricing oil due to political uncertainty around Middle East deal announcements. He predicts a potential dramatic price spike from current $75-76 per barrel to $135 if physical supply realities reassert themselves without stable oil flow restoration.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing intense political pressure to resign, with reports indicating he will announce his departure on Monday. Andy Burnham's decisive victory in a parliamentary special election has prompted Labor MPs and cabinet members, including Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, to view his succession as inevitable.

IMO Secretary General Arsenio Dominguez discusses ongoing evacuation efforts for vessels trapped in the Strait of Hormuz, reporting approximately 30 merchant vessels transiting daily and 550-600 vessels still awaiting evacuation. He emphasizes the IMO's position against tolls on international waterways and outlines coordination with Oman, the United States, and Iran to establish safe transit routes.