This week's International Cover Story for Bloomberg Businessweek: "Evergrande Debt Crisis Is Financial Stress Test No One Wanted" Read by Bloomberg's Mark Leydorf.China’s real estate powder keg threatens President Xi’s drive for stability—and may yet force a too-big-to-fail moment with global implications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fran Katsoudas, Chief People, Policy, Purpose Officer at Cisco Systems, discusses the company's new commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Businessweek Technology Reporter Drake Bennett talk about Drake's Businessweek Magazine cover story about how cobalt will aid the transition of energy. Dr. Andy Pekosz, Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, shares his thoughts on news that the FDA will authorize a third Pfizer Covid shot for certain people. Bloomberg Opinion Senior Columnist Tim O'Brien discusses his story Disney Sees New Magic Kingdom in Sports Betting. And we Drive to the Close with Doug Ciocca, CEO at Kavar Capital.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kai-Fu Lee, Chairman and CEO of Sinovation Ventures, discusses his book "AI 2041: Ten Visions For Our Future.” Lee speaks with Bloomberg Businessweek anchor Tim Stenovec in the latest edition of Businessweek Talks.Host: Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brenan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg News Technology Reporter Austin Carr explains how Microsoft and Google are part of the plan to wire rural America. Bloomberg News Social Media Reporter Naomi Nix shares news that Facebook Chief Technology Officer Mike Schroepfer is stepping down. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses his book “Uncontrolled Spread: Why COVID-19 Crushed Us and How We Can Defeat the Next Pandemic." And we Drive to the Close with Megan Horneman, Director of Portfolio Strategy at Verdence Capital Advisors.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

McDonald's Chief Sustainability Officer Jenny McColloch discusses the fast-food chain pledging to phase out plastic toys in Happy Meals by 2025.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Rhonda Medows, President of Population Health at Providence, discusses seeing an increase in childhood cases of Covid-19. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Technology Reporter Matt Day explain why in Amazon’s flagship fulfillment center machines run the show. Steven Skancke, Chief Economic Advisor at Keel Point, provides a preview of Wednesday’s FOMC rate decision. And we Drive to the Close with Eric Schoenstein, Portfolio Manager at Jensen Investment Management.Hosts: Carol Massar and Ed Ludlow. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katharine Hayhoe, Chief Scientist for The Nature Conservancy, discusses her book "Saving Us: A Climate Scientist's Case for Hope and Healing in a Divided World."Hosts: Carol Massar and Ed Ludlow. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg News Economics Reporter Rich Miller discusses the Fed tapering chatter that is obscuring something important: the already-under-way cutback of the federal government’s budgetary support -- which is likely to have a much bigger impact on economic growth next year. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg Businessweek Writer James Tarmy talk about advances in concrete, elevators, and engineering that have created a new breed of “supertall” buildings. Bloomberg New Economy Editorial Director Andy Browne explains why Beijing's crackdown may soon land on Macau. And we Drive to the Close with Michael Sheldon, Chief Investment Officer at Hightower RDM.Hosts: Carol Massar and Ed Ludlow. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniella Fiala, Co-Founder of BaubleBar, discusses the fast-fashion jewelry designer that specializes in accessories and their partnership with the NFL.Hosts: Carol Massar and Sonali Basak. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.