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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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Apr 26, 2025 • 11min
A ‘Miracle’ HIV Drug May Not Reach the Women Who Need It Most
Lenacapavir could be a gamechanger in the fight against infection. But US funding cuts have thrown the rollout of the twice-yearly injection into doubt.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 25, 2025 • 8min
Norway Is on a 100-Day Mission to Test Military Limits in the Arctic
As tensions with Russia rise, 13 Norwegian soldiers have been sent to the far North to test the cold’s effects on their minds, bodies and equipment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 24, 2025 • 17min
The Evolution of the Alpha Male Aesthetic
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Apr 20, 2025 • 23min
A New Holy Trinity of Watch Brands for the Non-Billionaire Class
At the world’s biggest watch fair, upper-middle-class dreams are destroyed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 19, 2025 • 12min
Why Don't More Fathers Take Paternity Leave?
Many men say that taking parental leave is perceived by their boss as a lack of professional commitment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 18, 2025 • 12min
Scott Bessent’s Tightrope Walk
The US Treasury secretary must defend Trump's economic agenda while maintaining investors’ faith in US bonds.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 15, 2025 • 37min
Off-Key
Merck Mercuriadis convinced pop stars and Wall Street that music was the next hot asset class. It worked out for everyone—but him. By Devin LeonardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 14, 2025 • 24min
Live Wire
GM’s Mary Barra is trying to figure out how to sell electric cars in Trump’s America. By David WelchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 13, 2025 • 9min
Caviar Has Become the Costco Rotisserie Chicken of Fine Dining
Fish eggs are still a menu upsell, but they’re more popular than ever.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Apr 12, 2025 • 9min
Why AI Is Better than Doctors at the Most Human Part of Medicine
AI could eventually do much of the work that takes doctors away from time spent with patients.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
