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Bloomberg This Weekend

Bloomberg 35 Episodes Sep 20, 2026

Catch up. Look ahead. Enjoy your weekend. Listen to Bloomberg This Weekend for unique conversations spanning news, politics, lifestyle and culture. David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring you unique discussions and in-depth conversations with lawmakers, business leaders and cultural icons. Bloomberg This Weekend gives you insight to make sense of the world.

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Live from the Qatar Economic Forum
Live from the Qatar Economic Forum Sep 20, 2026 2487 Bloomberg This Weekend is live from the Qatar Economic Forum in New York City.  Qatar is setting up a dedicated platform to manage and grow its wealth fund’s domestic portfolio worth hundreds of billions of dollars, marking a radical reshaping of the gas-rich country’s sovereign investing landscape. The platform, Doha Investment, will seek to accelerate long-term value creation an
Utah Governor on Healthier Political Conflict; NYC Fights Against Consumer Fraud
Utah Governor on Healthier Political Conflict; NYC Fights Against Consumer Fraud Sep 19, 2026 2622 Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway to be replaced by his son Howard, and will become chairman emeritus of the company. Buffett will remain a member of the board, and his son, a director of the company since 1993, will step into the top role, responsible for the company's culture and values. The move is the latest stage in the succession process at the company, follow
Anthropic’s AI Warning; Cities Adapt to Drone Threats
Anthropic’s AI Warning; Cities Adapt to Drone Threats Sep 13, 2026 2440 Leaders of the world's biggest artificial intelligence platforms say it's time to slow the development pace of their most advanced models, citing escalating risks of the technology. Anthropic Chief Executive Officer Dario Amodei will implement new safety steps, including third-party evaluators, and is calling on the industry to support a broader downshift. The move to slow AI development comes as
Suspected Iranian Nuclear Activities, Growing Loss-Of-Control Risks of AI
Suspected Iranian Nuclear Activities, Growing Loss-Of-Control Risks of AI Sep 12, 2026 2544 The International Atomic Energy Agency has observed construction activity at Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, a site suspected of housing nuclear-related activities. IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi said there are indications of movement around the construction site, but no concrete information on activities taking place there. The IAEA's board of governors has referred Iran's nuclear file to t
US-Canada Trade War Nears Next Escalation; Rising Popularity of Labor Unions
US-Canada Trade War Nears Next Escalation; Rising Popularity of Labor Unions Sep 6, 2026 2488 Democratic Representative Haley Stevens said her home state of Michigan is bearing much of the economic fallout from the trade dispute with Canada. The latest round of tariffs began when the Trump administration imposed tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian goods after trade talks collapsed on Aug. 21. Canada responded with retaliatory tariffs on US goods set to take effect on Sept. 8, and it&r
Apple CEO John Ternus; Should Humans Talk to Animals?
Apple CEO John Ternus; Should Humans Talk to Animals? Sep 5, 2026 1841 Apple Inc. is about to start the biggest run of device releases in its history, delivering a wave of fresh form factors and whole new product areas in 2026, 2027 and beyond. New Chief Executive Officer John Ternus will unveil the latest iPhones and Apple Watches at the company’s Sept. 9 “Surprise and Shine” event, which will be the beginning of the device releases. The company ha
Introducing: Bloomberg Money
Introducing: Bloomberg Money Aug 31, 2026 30 Bloomberg Money is a new, weekly podcast focused on YOUR money. Listen for wealth strategies, retirement tips and a personal finance insights. Join Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu for new episodes every Friday.   Listen on Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bloomberg-money/id6803227140     Listen on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3lvzLLAZMdrxTB6y68Nb
Shein's Hong Kong IPO; Investors Bet on Hair Loss Treatments
Shein's Hong Kong IPO; Investors Bet on Hair Loss Treatments Aug 30, 2026 2671 The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City’s annual economic symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming featured Kevin Warsh’s first speech as chairman. Warsh used his keynote speech to hammer home a message that curbing inflation is the central bank’s top priority. While parts of the speech served to double down on his stated determination to avoid offering guidance to financial markets on
Nepal Death Toll Rises; Meta Settlement
Nepal Death Toll Rises; Meta Settlement Aug 29, 2026 2257 Nepal is seeking international help to cope with the aftermath of catastrophic flash floods that have left nearly 3,000 people missing along the mountainous border with China. At least 626 people have been confirmed dead while 2,426 remain unaccounted for, including hundreds of foreigners from India, Malaysia, Australia and the US. Nepal is considering convening an international donor conference t
AI Takes Center Court at the US Open; Prince Harry and Meghan Head Back to Britain
AI Takes Center Court at the US Open; Prince Harry and Meghan Head Back to Britain Aug 23, 2026 2527 Fan Week at the US Open kicks off today. IBM and the US Open are expanding their use of AI to give fans real-time match insights, including personalized updates, an AI assistant and win probabilities that change after every point. The technology also gives players and coaches deeper data to analyze opponents and match strategy while helping more than 14 million digital users follow the tournament.
MI6 Veteran Warns Against Politicizing Intelligence; World Robot Conference
MI6 Veteran Warns Against Politicizing Intelligence; World Robot Conference Aug 22, 2026 2160 President Donald Trump is betting new sanctions and economic pressure can force Tehran to accept a deal to end the war on US terms. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps may be impervious to such pressure and has plenty of ways to retaliate, including military strikes across the Gulf. The US economic pressure campaign is having an impact, risking one of Iran's worst ever economic crises, but it
Meta Faces Landmark Trial; Peptides for Pets
Meta Faces Landmark Trial; Peptides for Pets Aug 16, 2026 1980 Meta faces a landmark federal trial brought by 29 states over allegations that Facebook and Instagram were deliberately designed to addict young users and that the company improperly collected children’s data. The case could expose Meta to substantial penalties and potentially more consequential court-ordered changes to how its platforms operate. Also this weekend, pet owners are spending mo

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