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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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Oct 6, 2021 • 31min
Define 'Stable'
A wild search for the billions of U.S. dollars supposedly backing Tether, the world’s most popular stablecoin. By Zeke FauxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 28, 2021 • 25min
"Most Americans today believe the stock market is rigged. And they're right"
Insider trading allows the well-connected to profit from privileged information. Technically, it's illegal—but only technically. By Liam VaughanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 22, 2021 • 14min
Too Big. May Still Fail
As developer Evergrande faces a debt crunch, China tries to depend less on real estate. By Bloomberg NewsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sep 15, 2021 • 26min
The Dinosaur Cowboy's Long Ride
Permissive laws have created a booming market for fossils. Paleontologists aren’t thrilled, but for Clayton Phipps and his peers, it’s a living. By Andrew ZaleskiSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 22, 2021 • 36min
A Man and His Wall
When Donald Trump called for a big, beautiful wall, a guy from North Dakota named Tommy Fisher spent millions to build a 3-mile stretch along the Rio Grande. All Fisher needs now is for someone to buy it back. By Simon V.Z. WoodSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 30, 2021 • 28min
The Xbox Cheat
Microsoft operates a sort of digital bank, which handles millions, if not billions, of dollars each year. One of the company’s junior engineers figured out how to rob it. By Austin CarrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 29, 2021 • 48min
The Fall of the Billionaire Gucci Master
To millions of fans, Ramon Abbas was a self-made influencer synonymous with luxury. To the FBI, he was the man behind scams hoping to net hundreds of millions of dollars. By Evan RatliffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 25, 2021 • 9min
Will a Strongman Relent?
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is indicating he wants to change his ways. Let’s see. By Erik SchatzkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 23, 2021 • 38min
Six Days in Suez
The untold story of the Ever Given crisis. By Kit Chellel, Matthew Campbell, and K. Oanh HaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 15, 2021 • 31min
How Airbnb Makes Nightmares Disappear
When violent crimes happen during stays, the company’s secretive safety team is called on to soothe guests, help families—and prevent PR disasters. By Olivia CarvilleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
