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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 5, 2025 • 13min
The Business of History Is Booming
Books and podcasts about the past are surging in popularity, making them increasingly profitable.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 4, 2025 • 14min
Can Gucci Find Its Cool Again?
The luxury brand’s incoming CEO will have to reverse a sales slump, but Gucci’s history shows the company is no stranger to dramatic turnarounds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jan 3, 2025 • 8min
Japanese Companies Are Pulling Out All the Stops to Attract Young Workers
Firms are so desperate for graduates they’re paying off student loans and offering cheap housing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 29, 2024 • 14min
The Allure of the Motorcycle Is Stalling Out
US bike sales never recovered after the recession. To figure out why, a new citizen put an American tradition to the test.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 28, 2024 • 40min
Roblox’s Pedophile Problem
The internet’s biggest recreation zone for kids is fighting to keep predators away, and it’s not always winning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 27, 2024 • 23min
What Happens When Ozempic Takes Over Your Town
America’s weight-loss drug capital isn’t Hollywood or Manhattan. It’s Bowling Green, Kentucky.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 22, 2024 • 8min
In ‘The Brutalist,’ the Suffering Is the Point
Brady Corbet’s new film aims to reframe our understanding of Brutalist architecture — and the American dream.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 21, 2024 • 7min
Visiting Seoul's Royal Palaces? Don't Forget Your Hanbok
As K-dramas take the world by storm, tourists in South Korea are donning the traditional robes for sightseeing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 20, 2024 • 14min
China’s Housing Rescue Falls Short in City That Signaled the Crisis
The limits of government intervention are evident in Zhengzhou, where home prices keep falling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dec 15, 2024 • 10min
The ROI Rules of AI: Procuring Success (Sponsored Content)
Finding and onboarding new suppliers is a time-consuming process for procurement staff. Dun & Bradstreet has partnered with IBM to apply artificial intelligence to the process, enabling staff to query its databases in plain English to find suppliers who fit the criteria they need. The result is a simpler, faster process that is saving companies time and money. This episode is sponsored by IBM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
