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Trumponomics

Trumponomics

Bloomberg 489 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

Tariffs, crypto, deregulation, tax cuts, protectionism, are just some of the things back on the table when Donald Trump returns to the Presidency. To help you plan for Trump's singular approach to economics, Bloomberg presents Trumponomics, a weekly podcast focused on the Trump administration's economic policies and plans. Editorial head of government and economics Stephanie Flanders will be joined each week by reporters in Washington D.C. and Wall Street to examine how Trump's policies are shaping the global economy and what on earth is going to happen next.

Episodes

Why Inflation Could Be Good News for Japan
Why Inflation Could Be Good News for Japan Aug 19, 2026 1675 Can inflation in Japan be a sign of a healthier economy? On this week's episode of Trumponomics, Stephanie Flanders is joined by Taro Kimura, an economist with Bloomberg Economics, and Bloomberg News Senior Editor Chris Anstey to explore the potential cost and benefits of a weakening yen. Together, they examine Japan’s shift away from decades of deflation, why US Treasury Secretary Scott Bes
Introducing: Our Town
Introducing: Our Town Aug 16, 2026 112 Our Town from Bloomberg’s Big Take podcast follows residents of Gainesboro, Tennessee, after a group of far-right Christians moves in with plans for a radical social experiment. Listen to episode 1 here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What Is Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Trying to Say?
What Is Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Trying to Say? Aug 12, 2026 1723 Kevin Warsh has spent his first three months as chair of the Federal Reserve pretty tight-lipped about his views on the economy, a stark contrast to how central bank policymakers have traditionally communicated with market participants. On this episode, host Stephanie Flanders speaks with Bloomberg Opinion columnist Bill Dudley, a former president of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, and Robin
Why AI Isn't Actually Boosting Productivity
Why AI Isn't Actually Boosting Productivity Aug 5, 2026 1735 Why aren't we seeing the productivity boom the artificial intelligence industry has promised? Stephanie Flanders is joined by Oxford University professor and How Progress Ends author Carl Benedikt Frey to explore why rapid advances in AI haven't yet translated into stronger economic growth. Together they examine the productivity struggle, the race between the US and China for AI leadership and wha
The Tariff Trade-Off
The Tariff Trade-Off Jul 29, 2026 1577 US President Donald Trump's trade war may be here to stay, despite the fact that billions of dollars in tariff revenue has been refunded to companies after the Supreme Court ruled his initial levies illegal. Stephanie Flanders is joined by Bloomberg senior writer Shawn Donnan and Anna Wong, chief US economist at Bloomberg Economics, to explore what if anything the policy has delivered for US manuf
Can the US Actually Tax Billionaires?
Can the US Actually Tax Billionaires? Jul 23, 2026 1413 As wealth becomes increasingly concentrated — and artificial intelligence threatens to shift even more income from workers to investors — has the US tax system become outdated? Stephanie Flanders speaks with Harvard professor Jason Furman, a former economic adviser to President Barack Obama, and Bloomberg reporter Caitlin Reilly about wealth taxes, capital gains, inheritance and whethe
Are We Being Priced Out of Happiness?
Are We Being Priced Out of Happiness? Jul 15, 2026 1452 Americans are spending less time with friends, nights out are getting more expensive and even major sporting events are becoming harder to afford. Stephanie Flanders speaks with Bloomberg reporter Ben Steverman and economist and author Richard Layard about what the "fun shortage" says about the economy, rising inequality and whether loneliness is becoming a political and economic problem.See omnys
The $2 Trillion Global Arms Race
The $2 Trillion Global Arms Race Jul 8, 2026 1599 A new, $2 trillion global arms race is underway — but this time it's being driven by artificial intelligence, drones and hypersonic weapons. Stephanie Flanders is joined by Becca Wasser, a geo-economics analyst with Bloomberg Economics, and Gerry Doyle, a senior editor for Bloomberg News, to explore how rising defense spending could reshape economies, redefine warfare and alter the future of
The Midterms May Hinge on One Thing: How the Economy Feels
The Midterms May Hinge on One Thing: How the Economy Feels Jul 1, 2026 1410 The economy may look resilient on paper, but voters aren't buying it. Bloomberg's senior national correspondent Nancy Cook and Stuart Paul, who covers the US and Canadian economies for Bloomberg Economics, break down why affordability, gas prices, and lingering economic anxiety could reshape the battle for Congress—and whether Republicans can change the narrative before November.See omnystud
What If AI Simply Ruins Your Job Instead of Taking It? (with Sarah O'Connor)
What If AI Simply Ruins Your Job Instead of Taking It? (with Sarah O'Connor) Jun 24, 2026 1742 Artificial intelligence is often discussed in terms of how many jobs it will eliminate, but Sarah O’Connor argues the biggest concern may be not what it does to the quantity of jobs, but the quality. Speaking on Bloomberg’s Trumponomics podcast about her new book, We Are Not Machines: The Fight for the Future of Work, the Financial Times columnist said AI and automation are increa
How Fast Can the World Recover From a Hormuz Shock?
How Fast Can the World Recover From a Hormuz Shock? Jun 18, 2026 2139 For 100 days, the world watched as one of its most important energy chokepoints got choked. Now, as the Iran war appears to be easing, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Javier Blas and Jamie Rush, Director of Global Economics, debate how quickly oil markets can recover, and what we've learned about China's growing influence over global energy demand.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Why 2026 Is Beginning to Look Like 1929 (with Andrew Ross Sorkin)
Why 2026 Is Beginning to Look Like 1929 (with Andrew Ross Sorkin) Jun 10, 2026 2214 Almost a century after the Wall Street crash of 1929, Andrew Ross Sorkin says he believes some of its most dangerous ingredients are reappearing. Joining Stephanie Flanders on Trumponomics, the financial journalist and author of 1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History argues that today’s market is filled with “eerie parallels” to the late 1920s. These inc

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