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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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Sep 18, 2019 • 25min
What Was Bayer Thinking?
The company’s $63 billion purchase of Monsanto looks increasingly like an epic own goal. By Caroline Winter and Tim Loh See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 21, 2019 • 24min
Battle of the Bubbles
LaCroix was once the darling of sparkling waters. Today it’s struggling against a crowded market and a raft of lawsuits. By Lauren Etter and Craig Giammona See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 21, 2019 • 17min
Where's the Beef?
Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat can't make fake burgers fast enough. By Deena ShankerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 15, 2019 • 13min
Protesting Like It's 2047
Hong Kong’s demonstrators have one big issue: Their city’s fate when China fully takes over in 28 years. By Matthew Campbell See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 7, 2019 • 20min
How to Hide From Silicon Valley
Avoiding digital snoops takes more than throwing money at the problem, but that part can be really fun. By Joel SteinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 1, 2019 • 12min
All Over But the Streaming
Media behemoths want to conquer a realm now dominated by the likes of Netflix. Think The Hunger Games. By Felix Gillette and Gerry Smith See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 25, 2019 • 33min
Elizabeth Warren Is Done Playing It Safe
After a slow start, the presidential candidate is gaining momentum by pushing her party to embrace bold, left-wing ideas that could beat Trump at his own game— or cost Democrats everything. By Joshua Green See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 17, 2019 • 21min
The Zillion-Dollar Convenience Store
Seven years ago, Jeff Bezos started an ambitious effort to rid the world of checkout lines. Has Amazon Go invented a new retail paradigm or a ridiculously expensive way to sell lunch? By Brad Stone and Matt Day See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 27, 2019 • 22min
The Great Model Train Robbery
How did thieves steal a valuable collection of scaled-down locomotives from a train club? Why did the case go cold? And who is “Jamie”? By Austin CarrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 26, 2019 • 31min
King of the Snitches
At the height of the drug wars, Baruch Vega won the trust of American cops, Colombian cartel bosses, and coked-up hit men. Was he the ultimate spy or the ultimate con man? By Zeke FauxSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
