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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 15, 2025 • 8min
Professional Athletes Can’t Get Enough of Chess.com
Social media is a minefield for professional athletes. But online chess offers rankings, instant analysis, wholesome interactions and few trolls.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 14, 2025 • 14min
The Stress of Wall Street Is Sending Men to Pelvic Floor Therapy
Physical therapists in New York are seeing an uptick in younger male patients with penile and bladder issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2025 • 30min
The Next Reality TV President?
Mark Cuban is a self-made billionaire, sports mogul, small-business influencer, media personality, Democratic surrogate and possible health-care disruptor. There’s only one job he doesn’t yet have on his résumé. By Max Chafkin and John TozziSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 13, 2025 • 8min
A Unesco-Protected Site in Mali Is Becoming a Burden for Locals
Known for its mud-brick architecture, the town of Djenné is struggling to attract tourists and maintain buildings that have been damaged by floods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 9, 2025 • 23min
American Mid
Hampton Inn has become the nation’s most powerful hotel chain, and a global export, by being rigorously OK. By Patrick ClarkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 8, 2025 • 9min
Stop Taking Safe Vacations and Start Really Exploring
'Risky' experiences are often the most satisfying for our brains.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 7, 2025 • 13min
In Defense of Monograms
A status symbol that stretches back centuries suddenly has new meaning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 6, 2025 • 10min
The G-7 Just Isn't What It Used to Be
Fifty years in, the group's political and economic ambitions are languishing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 5, 2025 • 34min
Chasing Big Money With the Health-Care Hustlers of South Florida
A wannabe hip-hop mogul and a onetime porn-video recruiter turned Obamacare into a lucrative get-rich-quick scheme—with an assist from Bain Capital. By Zeke Faux and Zachary R MiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 4, 2025 • 29min
Bill Ackman Is Tweeting Through It
The Wall Street billionaire remade himself into a very-online, Trump-loving culture warrior. Now he wants to be the next Warren Buffett. By Annie Massa and Katherine BurtonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
