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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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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.
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.
