A Frustrated Middle Class Wants More Than Promises In 2024
The American middle class is feeling the squeeze: inflation, wages that haven’t kept up, higher interest rates and fluctuating markets are all adding up to a loss of collective wealth. Bloomberg’s Sha...
5 Heinä 202330min
TEAM FAVORITE: Women's Pro Tackle Football Takes The Field
The Big Take team is taking a break for the Fourth of July holiday in the US, so we wanted to share this episode you might have missed. Back tomorrow!---Bloomberg Businessweek contributor Mary Pilon j...
4 Heinä 202332min
Summer Heat Is Straining The US Power Grid. Winter Cold Could Be Worse
Record temperatures in Texas and across the southern US are putting immense strain on the electric grid, as residents battle the heat by cranking up the AC. But experts say grid pressure could get eve...
3 Heinä 202328min
The Supreme Court’s Power Is Growing. The Public’s Confidence Is Shrinking
The US Supreme Court is wrapping up yet another eventful term, with decisions in major cases that will have a lasting impact on Americans’ lives. Bloomberg’s Greg Stohr and Zoe Tillman join this episo...
30 Kesä 202325min
It Started As A Huawei 5G Bid. It Became A Mole Hunt
In 2019, telecommunications companies were vying for a lucrative contract to upgrade Denmark’s cellular network to 5G. The competition came down to two finalists: The Swedish telecom Ericsson, and the...
29 Kesä 202328min
Germany Is Europe’s Economic Engine. It’s Starting To Sputter
For decades, Germany has been the driving force of Europe’s economy. But now, as it emerges from a winter recession, the nation’s resilience is showing signs of breaking down–and that could mean troub...
28 Kesä 202324min
Bringing Government Services Into The 21st Century. One Text At A Time
Millions of Americans depend on public assistance programs to help pay for food and make ends meet. But it’s not always easy for them to manage the red tape required to keep those benefits coming. Blo...
27 Kesä 202325min
An Armed Uprising Punctures Putin’s Aura of Invincibility
Moscow is quiet again after an armed insurrection in Russia over the weekend ended as quickly as it began. But the uprising has left President Vladimir Putin weakened in the eyes of many Kremlin watch...
26 Kesä 202321min
