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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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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.
Jun 9, 2021 • 22min
Welcome to the Trump Coast
The former president’s strategic retreat to Mar-a-Lago has helped turn Florida into a new home base for Republicans. By Joshua GreenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 26, 2021 • 27min
The Gospel of Cathie Wood
A few months of poor performance haven’t shaken the superstar fund manager’s faith in a future where technology makes everything better and her investors get very rich. By Ben Steverman, Claire Ballentine & Annie MassaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 20, 2021 • 9min
In Recognition of Global Domination
A trawl through 30 years of data traces the evolution of superstar firms, a difficult-to-tame species. By Tom Orlik, Justin Jimenez, and Cedric SamSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 12, 2021 • 26min
Hype Man
Chamath Palihapitiya—tech billionaire, Golden State Warriors co-owner, and all-around meme lord—has a sure-thing, 100%-can’t-missinvestment for you that will definitely, absolutely pay off for him. By Zeke FauxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 5, 2021 • 21min
Bloomberg Businessweek's Pandemic Vacation
The RV business is booming and shows no sign of slowing down. To find out why, our correspondent dragged his reluctant family to the RV capital of the world—the cutest city in north central Indiana!—and hit the road. By Patrick ClarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 22, 2021 • 24min
Perfect Time to Start an Airline!
David Neeleman, airline savant (think JetBlue) and perpetual optimist, is at it again with a new budget carrier called Breeze. By Drake BennettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 21, 2021 • 15min
How Robinhood Made Trading Easy—and Maybe Even Too Hard to Resist
Is the app that brought zero-commission trades and a mobile-first design to millions of investors too good at what it does? By Misyrlena Egkolfopoulou, Annie Massa, and Anders MelinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 16, 2021 • 16min
Harassment Allegations and Fear Haunt the European Investment Bank
A December suicide sparked concern by employee representatives about the risk of more deaths. The bank says it’s focused on well-being. By Stephanie Bodoni and Gavin FrenchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
