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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 1, 2024 • 13min
The Peculiarly American Roots of Trumpism
History holds clues for the country’s political future, regardless of who wins on Nov. 5.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 27, 2024 • 19min
The Tartarian Candidate
How did a bizarre architectural conspiracy theory insert itself into the US political discourse — and why do so many adherents insist that Donald Trump is a believer? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 26, 2024 • 14min
How to Think About the Price of Food
According to consumer price index calculators, a beer that cost 20 cents in 1913 should cost $6.40 now. But such calculations ignore the changing value of money. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 25, 2024 • 14min
Could Political Betting Swing the US Election?
Prediction markets have been around for hundreds of years, but their ability to change reality is increasing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 20, 2024 • 8min
Japan’s Train Enthusiasts Are Snapping Up Shares in a Beloved Metro
Free tempura toppings and golf are luring retail investors to the country’s biggest IPO since 2018. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 19, 2024 • 12min
How Market Forces Came For the Dinosaurs
This year's $45 million auction price for a Stegosauraus skeleton was a sign of the times. Fossils are emerging as a new asset class. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 18, 2024 • 13min
China’s ‘Professional Children’ Want to Buy Less and Experience More
The lie-flat generation is choosing self-care over luxury goods and extra gap years over poorly paid entry-level jobs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 17, 2024 • 25min
The UK Is Losing the Race Against Devastating Floods
A first-of-its-kind insurance program bought time to shore up flood defenses, but exclusive data shows that isn’t happening quickly enough.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 16, 2024 • 39min
The Battle for EV Dominance
BYD is flooding markets with affordable electric cars—while the US is doing everything it can to keep the booming Chinese brand out. By Gabrielle Coppola and Danny LeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Oct 15, 2024 • 22min
Long Shot
Scientists are developing a vaccine against fentanyl with the potential to chart a new course in the drug epidemic. By Robert Langreth and Lizette ChapmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
