Big Take

Hedge fund giants are ditching short-selling as meme stocks and market changes shake up the game. Learn why Jim Chanos and others are shifting strategies, and why the decline of short sellers may not be all bad news.

Bloomberg Global Food Tsar Agnieszka de Sousa discusses the new EU deforestation regulation and how it could impact prices of cocoa, coffee, lipstick, and tires. The challenges of tracing product origins to prevent deforestation and the complexities faced by small farmers in complying with the regulations are explored.

Bloomberg legal reporter and Washington Bureau senior editor discuss Trump's historic guilty verdict, the impact on the 2024 election cycle, and the significance of this unprecedented moment in American history. Delve into the legal tactics, courtroom drama with key witnesses, and voter perceptions post-conviction.

Law professor Dan Farber discusses the evolving powers of the US president, from historical context to modern debates. Topics include the importance of checks and balances, presidential authority after World War II, fears of election violence, and the delicate balance between democracy and authoritarianism.

The podcast delves into the controversy surrounding OpenAI's GPT update sounding like Scarlett Johansson. It also discusses Google's AI returning odd results and the implications for information sharing. Host David Gura talks with Bloomberg AI reporter Rachel Metz and Bloomberg Opinion columnist Dave Lee to unravel the world of generative AI.

Bloomberg reporter Shoko Oda discusses challenges in rebooting Japan's Kashiwazaki Kariwa nuclear plant post-2011 tsunami. Topics include Japan's nuclear power history, energy dilemmas, reactor restart challenges, and public debates on nuclear energy post-Fukushima disaster.

Google's 'moonshot' factory, X, shifts focus from longshot inventions to search engine business and AI operations. Bloomberg's Julia Love discusses the impact on Google and tech innovation. Explore the transformation of Alphabet's X from renegade to startup incubator, budget cuts, pandemic challenges, and the future of tech innovation.

Johannesburg-based reporter Ntando Thukwana discusses why voters are turning away from the ANC in South Africa's upcoming election, despite the party's history of ending apartheid. Topics include economic disparities, unfulfilled promises, challenges in the economy and infrastructure, and an overview of the political landscape.

Bloomberg politics editor Laura Davison and Bipartisan Policy Center senior vice president Bill Hoagland discuss the implications of the 2017 tax cuts, how they affect taxpayers and the economy, and how a Biden or Trump win could impact future tax policies. They delve into the motivations behind the tax cuts, changes in corporate taxation, and analysis of the impact on large corporations, small businesses, and individuals.

Greg Peters, co-CEO of Netflix, discusses the company's crackdown on password sharing and bold plans to transform how we consume content. Explore Peters' strategic vision for Netflix's growth, including diversifying revenue streams, live programming, and event streaming. Learn about Netflix's transition of power and competitive strategies under Peters' determined leadership.