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Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition

Bloomberg 1694 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition delivers the top US news stories in 15 minutes each weekday morning. Hosts Nathan Hager and Karen Moskow cover politics, foreign relations, business, financial markets, and global economics. The show is recorded at 5 AM ET to provide the freshest reporting from Bloomberg's global network of journalists and analysts.

Episodes

Midterm Debates Heat Up; Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire in Limbo
Midterm Debates Heat Up; Russia-Ukraine Energy Ceasefire in Limbo Oct 14, 2026 1006 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.   On today's podcast:   1) A series of Midterm debates took place Tuesday night across the country, with Election Day just weeks away. In New York, Governor Kathy Hochul faced off with her Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman. Senate debates took place in Massachusetts, Maine, Georgia, and Iowa. Along with partisan barbs, t
Trump Dismisses Iran Aid Concerns; Houthis Continue Saudi Attacks
Trump Dismisses Iran Aid Concerns; Houthis Continue Saudi Attacks Oct 13, 2026 839 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.   On today's podcast:   1) President Trump dismissed concerns that Russia and China might be helping Iran in its war with the US, adding that the two countries would have “too much to lose” in aiding the Islamic Republic. China and Russia have maintained close ties with Iran for decades but have denied providing
Deadly Houthi Strike Raises War Risks; Judge Halts Trump TV Ads
Deadly Houthi Strike Raises War Risks; Judge Halts Trump TV Ads Oct 12, 2026 902 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.   On today's podcast:   1) Houthi militants targeted airports across Saudi Arabia, killing at least 14 people and wounding hundreds in two separate incidents at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. The Saudi-led military coalition intercepted missiles and drones aimed at the kingdom overnight, including areas that a
BONUS SERIES: Levittown Episode 3  |  The Hunter
BONUS SERIES: Levittown Episode 3 | The Hunter Oct 11, 2026 1974 It’s not just Levittown. The website hosting the doctored photos is the nexus of campaigns to harass women across the world. A victim in New Zealand helps to spark a global battle against the site and its elusive owner. For official transcripts and additional information on this series, go to bloomberg.com/levittownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Daybreak Weekend: US Bank Earnings, Brussels Summit, Japan Sports Day
Daybreak Weekend: US Bank Earnings, Brussels Summit, Japan Sports Day Oct 9, 2026 2370 Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S CPI and PPI data, along with U.S bank earnings. In the UK – a look ahead to European leaders meeting in Brussels. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan's Sports Day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Trump Promises No Iran Attack Before Midterms; Hurricane Isaias Approaches US
Trump Promises No Iran Attack Before Midterms; Hurricane Isaias Approaches US Oct 9, 2026 903 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) President Trump said the US would “not be attacking Iran” before November’s midterm elections, citing “productive discussions” with the Islamic Republic. Trump's comments came despite Iran escalating attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and Tehran-backed militants in Yemen attacking ener
Trump Weighs Iran Strikes Before Midterms; Hurricane Isaias Forms in the Gulf
Trump Weighs Iran Strikes Before Midterms; Hurricane Isaias Forms in the Gulf Oct 8, 2026 1113 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Oil climbed after a report that the White House asked the Pentagon to draw up strike options against Iran that could be executed before the midterm elections. Freight rates are surging, with shipping oil from the Middle East to China costing $1.4 million a day, the most on record. Producers in the Gulf of Mexico shut in mo
Iran Ramps Up Tanker Attacks; SpaceX in Talks to Buy Nvidia Chips
Iran Ramps Up Tanker Attacks; SpaceX in Talks to Buy Nvidia Chips Oct 7, 2026 899 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Iran has increased the pace of attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz in recent days, with UK Maritime Trade Operations reporting nine attacks this month. The impact of the latest escalation on Hormuz shipments and seaborne gas flows is uncertain, according to maritime security officials and shipping executives. The fl
Saudi-Led Forces Advance Against Houthis; Dalio Warns of Debt Crisis
Saudi-Led Forces Advance Against Houthis; Dalio Warns of Debt Crisis Oct 6, 2026 927 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.On today's podcast:1) Yemen's government, backed by Saudi Arabia, claimed to have regained territory from the Houthis, as fighting in the region near the Bab el-Mandeb strait intensifies. The Yemeni armed forces said they took control of the Red Sea city of Mokha after battles with the Iran-backed Houthis, and also took over other areas near th
Yemen Attacks Houthis; Anthropic Researcher to Testify
Yemen Attacks Houthis; Anthropic Researcher to Testify Oct 5, 2026 936 Today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes.   On today's podcast:   1) Yemen's government launched a full-scale military campaign to recapture Houthi-held territory after weeks of escalating conflict between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia. The Saudi-led coalition will provide full operational support to Yemeni government forces to end the "Houthi coup" and sa
BONUS SERIES: Levittown Episode 2  |  ‘I’m Also on the Website’
BONUS SERIES: Levittown Episode 2 | ‘I’m Also on the Website’ Oct 4, 2026 1844 Months after Kayla’s discovery, dozens of women in Levittown, a New York suburb on Long Island, learn they, too, are subjects of faked porn. Most are recent graduates of the local high school, and they zero in on a culprit. One of them sets out to prove it. For official transcripts and additional information on this series, go to bloomberg.com/levittownSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy
Daybreak Weekend: US Mortgages, Nobel Prize, China Golden Week
Daybreak Weekend: US Mortgages, Nobel Prize, China Golden Week Oct 2, 2026 2339 Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to U.S Mortgage data, along with a focus on 3 stocks for the week ahead. In the UK – a look ahead to this year’s Nobel Prize decisions. In Asia – a look ahead to China’s Golden Week Holiday. See omnystudio.com/listener fo

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