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Jun 5, 2024 • 17min

A Stunning Election Result in India as Modi and BJP Fall Short

Bloomberg reporter Sudhi Ranjan Sen and Milan Vaishnav discuss India's surprising election results, Modi's loss of majority, Congress party's resurgence, BJP's unfulfilled promises, voter sentiments on economy and nationalism, and implications for India and global politics.
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Jun 3, 2024 • 16min

The GameStop Squeeze and the Demise of the Short Seller

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.
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May 31, 2024 • 16min

The Little-Known Green Rule That Could Increase Prices on Everything From Lipstick to Coffee

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.
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May 31, 2024 • 20min

Trump’s Historic Guilty Verdict and What It Means for 2024

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.
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May 30, 2024 • 17min

Just How Powerful Is the US President?

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.
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May 29, 2024 • 16min

What OpenAI’s Scarlett Johansson Dustup Reveals About AI

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.
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May 28, 2024 • 16min

Will the World’s Biggest Nuclear Power Plant Get a Restart?

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.
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May 27, 2024 • 16min

Google’s Moonshot Factory Falls Back to Earth

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.
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May 24, 2024 • 17min

Apartheid’s Long Shadow Hangs Over South Africa’s Election

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.
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May 23, 2024 • 16min

Who Wins the White House Could Reshape Your Taxes

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.

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