Mattel CEO discusses earnings, takeover approach; Burns & McDonnell CEO on surging electricity demand in the US; Equity Portfolio Manager talks about creating value. Topics include geopolitical impact, financial performance review, success in business partnerships, economic trends, resilience in diverse sectors, global economic trends, Alphabet and Tesla earnings reports, business travel trends.

IMD President-elect David Bach joins Carol and Tim to discuss navigating business strategy amidst policy volatility, challenges faced by companies and leaders, perspectives on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and the responsibilities of a university president in fostering innovation and sustainability in business practices.

Global Autos and Industrial Analyst Steve Mann dives into Tesla's Q2 earnings, discussing restructuring charges affecting stock, challenges in gross margins, strategic moves like a humanoid robot, entry into new markets, competition concerns, scaling capabilities, delayed AI event. Also covers Tesla's potential pivot to AI technology for energy optimization, challenges in robo taxi field, and push for affordable electric vehicles below $30,000.

Bloomberg analysts discuss Alphabet's Q2 earnings, focusing on Google Cloud revenue surpassing estimates and aftermarket pressure on shares. They analyze the company's strategies for revenue growth and competition in cloud services, alongside insights on tech companies' post-earnings stock performance and Tesla's robotaxi event delay.

Mark Zuckerberg discusses Meta's launch of the largest open-source AI model, Zuckerberg's personal evolution, impact of AI on employee workload, freelance community's response to AI, tech earnings reports, and investment advice on fixed income and market trends.

Bloomberg News Tech Reporter and New York Times Political Correspondent discuss Airbnb hosts seeking alternatives to the platform for mid-term rentals, challenges faced by hosts, the Stone Pony's musical legacy, and political discourse surrounding voting rights debates.

Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Policy Analyst discusses potential impacts of a Harris presidency on sectors like banks and EVs. Investors react to Biden exiting the race. The Nuclear Company plans to build nuclear power plants in the US. Market responses to political news and financial strategies discussed.

Isabelle Freidheim, CEO at Athena, discusses how the SEC is hindering IPOs. They explore the rise of SPACs as IPO alternatives and the challenges faced by cash-burning companies. Insights on SEC regulations, transparency, and safeguarding retail investors.

President Biden announces he won't seek reelection, endorsing VP Kamala Harris; Analysis of potential female president; Biden's endorsement impact; Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee; Political implications of Biden's withdrawal; Emotional toll on Biden family

Experts from Bloomberg provide concise explanations of complex business stories in each episode of the podcast 'Here's Why', covering topics like volatile markets, global elections, and central bank policies.