Bloomberg Podcasts

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.

Amazon moved Prime Day earlier to compete amid AI-driven shopping shifts, with the event primarily serving to attract new Prime members rather than drive bottom-line profits. Agentic AI sales are projected to reach $500 billion by 2030, fundamentally changing how consumers shop through autonomous purchasing agents.

Ukraine has escalated drone attacks on Russian oil refineries, causing widespread fuel shortages across 50+ Russian regions and forcing Russia to suspend gasoline exports. These strikes are undermining Putin's social contract with Russians by threatening economic stability, potentially creating leverage for peace negotiations.

This Bloomberg Law episode covers the Supreme Court's unanimous decision prohibiting categorical bans on gun ownership by marijuana users, the Trump administration's defiance of a federal judge's order regarding a controversial $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund, and law firms' strategies for distributing highly coveted tickets to major sporting events to clients.

The transcript discusses the upcoming nuclear talks between the US and Iran, with tensions arising from recent conflicts in Lebanon. Additionally, the US men's soccer team's success in the World Cup is celebrated, along with insights from Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock regarding democracy, inequality, and the impact of figures like Elon Musk.

A news quiz show where two contestants compete across three categories—bonds, streaming, and yogurt—by betting chips on their confidence levels. They answer trivia questions about Scottish bond nicknames, Roku's meaning, a yogurt lawsuit, and a Telegram app restriction, with mixed results.

Professor Greg Jackson discusses his book 'Been There, Done That' on the occasion of America's 250th anniversary, arguing that contested elections, political violence, and misinformation are recurring patterns throughout U.S. history that Americans have repeatedly overcome. He emphasizes that vigilant civic participation—not just the founders—has been essential to preserving the republic.