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Listen to the most interesting reporting from this week in the world of business, finance, tech, and politics. Over the weekend, we'll share a mix of essays, reviews and other stories from Bloomberg's new Weekend Edition.
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Jan 9, 2026 • 38min
The Startup Making Human Embryos With AI-Assisted Robots
Conceivable’s automated lab has helped bring 19 babies to life. Is it better at IVF than humans are? By Sarah FrierSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 26, 2025 • 1h 8min
Erasing the Verdict: The Ongoing Shock of Trump’s Cocaine Kingpin Pardon
Donald Trump’s pardon of Juan Orlando Hernández, the former president of Honduras, toppled the capstone of one of the most ambitious narcotics investigations in the history of the Department of Justice. By Monte ReelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 5, 2025 • 1h 3min
India’s Digital Dream, Hacked
India’s digital revolution has exposed millions to a criminal dystopia. This is the story of a neurologist placed under “digital arrest”; a farmer promised a job that would set him up for life; a young man arranging mule bank accounts; and a newlywed who joins the crypto underworld. By Natalie Obiko Pearson and Suparna SharmaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 24, 2025 • 30min
Can Target Be Cool Again, and Would That Be Enough?
As sales and profits continue to decline, the incoming CEO says the first order of business is to repair the vibe. By Jaewon Kang and Devin LeonardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 20, 2025 • 25min
The Gizmo Empire
How a flair for infomercials, TikTok and an endless stream of whiz-bang home appliances turned SharkNinja into a $6 billion behemoth. By Lily Meier and Shelly BanjoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 19, 2025 • 17min
Kid Rock, MAGA Man
The singer has been golfing and trolling his way into the president’s inner circle. By Ashley Carman and Felix GilletteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 7, 2025 • 32min
The Chatbot Delusions
Some users are losing touch with reality during marathon sessions with ChatGPT and other bots. By Ellen Huet and Rachel MetzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 5, 2025 • 57min
Finish Him, Brother
The inside story of how two alleged murder plots brought India, the US and Canada to a diplomatic crisis. By Matthew CampbellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2025 • 27min
Allow Zohran Mamdani to Reintroduce Himself
New York’s mayoral frontrunner has been working to build a governing coalition by meeting with all comers, including the business community that’s been bashing his plans. By Fola Akinnibi and Laura NahmiasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 9, 2025 • 24min
Lucrative ICE Detention Centers Bring Money—and Anger— to an Alaska Native Community
Nana Regional Corp. was supposed to honor Iñupiat values. Some shareholders say it hasn’t. By Polly Mosendz, Michael Smith and Rachel Adams-HeardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
