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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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Aug 11, 2025 • 38min
Bessent on Tariffs, Deficits and Embracing Trump’s Economic Plan
The US Treasury Secretary has the ear of an impulsive president—and nervous investors worldwide hope it stays that way. An exclusive interview. By Daniel Flatley and Erik SchatzkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 10, 2025 • 15min
So You Bought a Fancy Vintage Car. Now Who’s Going to Restore it?
The restoration industry faces years-long waiting lists and a disappearing labor force.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 9, 2025 • 6min
Teach Your Kids Poker the Easy Way
No pairs, no flushes, no full houses, no complicated order of hands.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 8, 2025 • 12min
The CIA Spy Who Thwarted Taiwan's Nuclear Plans
Gray Chang was branded a traitor for exposing Taipei’s covert weapons program. Many now view him as a hero.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 3, 2025 • 7min
In Defense of Cheating at Golf
Bending the rules for beginners could make game play fairer, and faster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 2, 2025 • 12min
What Happens When AI Schemes Against Us
Models are getting better at winning, but not necessarily at following the rulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aug 1, 2025 • 9min
Gwyneth Paltrow Has Always Been Selling What Money Can't Buy
In a new book, Amy Odell writes that the actress and businesswoman used her fame “to commodify her taste and lifestyle, and sell it back to us."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 30, 2025 • 21min
Have We Finally Reached Peak Doodle?
Doodles—labradoodles, goldendoodles, bernedoodles—are everywhere. They’re now also a high-stakes, billion-dollar business. By Allie ContiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 28, 2025 • 55min
Luke Farritor Goes to Washington
He could have been an artist, or a builder or someone dedicated to seeing a great historical mystery through. Instead he wound up at the Department of Government Efficiency, slashing, dismantling, undoing. By Susan Berfield, Margi Murphy & Jason LeopoldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jul 27, 2025 • 7min
Japan’s Newest Theme Park Is on the Front Line of the US-China Rivalry
Junglia is less than an hour’s drive from US military bases where marines train for jungle warfare.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.