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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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Nov 15, 2024 • 7min
India's Ban on 'The Satanic Verses' Gets a Rushdie-esque Twist
A court decision may allow it to be imported, but won’t diminish the authorities’ appetite for proscribing books. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 14, 2024 • 22min
Air Jaylen
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown wants to reimagine the universe of athlete shoe deals. How scared should the sneaker giants be? By Gordy Megroz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 13, 2024 • 33min
FedEx Turns the Page
Fred Smith, its legendary founder, has stepped aside, sort of. CEO Raj Subramaniam now has the complicated job of reorganizing the company, soothing investors and keeping an eye on a second Smith. By Devin Leonard & Kiel PorterSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 12, 2024 • 40min
Bury Your Troubles
North Dakota wants to entomb millions of tons of CO2 emissions a mile deep—but not for the reason you might think. A central goal of the state’s ambitious carbon- capture program is to allow it to keep pumping oil and burning coal. By Adam WillisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 10, 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.
Nov 9, 2024 • 10min
Donald Trump’s Billion-Dollar Windfall After Election Is Just the Start
From his social-media network to real estate and crypto, the former president’s return to the White House will give him power to leverage his array of assets. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 8, 2024 • 6min
At Bars and Comedy Clubs, Taiwan Processes a Trump Victory
Taiwan relies on the US to defend it against China, but Trump's transactional approach raises questions about his commitment to the island democracy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 4, 2024 • 1min
Listen Now: US Election Coverage on Bloomberg Podcasts
Be in the know this election with Bloomberg Podcasts. Follow Bloomberg News Now for up-to-the minute election results, all night long. And go deeper with The Big Take podcast, featuring in-depth global analysis of the US election every day this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 3, 2024 • 8min
Yes, Running Marathons Can Make You a Better Person
It’s commonplace to say that sports build character, but less common to ask how.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Nov 2, 2024 • 8min
The Epicenter of China's Gold Craze Is a Former Fishing Village
Demand for the precious metal has shoppers flocking to a jewelry hub in Shenzhen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
