The Unexpected Rise of North Korea’s Economy
North Korea was supposed to be broke and isolated. Now, it’s enjoying an unexpected economic boom. On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, Bloomberg’s Cat Barton and host K. Oanh Ha unpack North Korea’s shi...
18 Aug 20min
How Amazon Landed on Mamdani’s Labor Agenda
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backing a bill that would challenge the subcontractor model Amazon relies on for last-mile deliveries, and the company is spending millions to fight it. On today’...
17 Aug 19min
Our Town Chapter 2: This Dangerous Venture of Yours
Diana looks into the town’s newest arrivals: What’s their deal — and who are their friends?Today on The Big Take: Chapter 2 of Our Town, a limited-run series from Bloomberg and The Big Take, hosted by...
14 Aug 38min
A Major Earthquake Challenges Colombia’s New Right-Wing President
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake that devastated Colombia this week was also an immediate test for the country’s new Trump-aligned president. Abelardo de la Espriella, who campaigned on slashing Colombia'...
13 Aug 17min
The Chinese AI Model Rattling Silicon Valley and Washington
The launch of Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3 model has taken the tech world — and Washington — by storm, raising urgent questions about how a Chinese startup can suddenly rival the world's most powerful AI sys...
12 Aug 17min
The Controversy at Phia, Phoebe Gates’ Buzzy Startup
The online shopping app Phia raised over $43 million and captured media attention for its A-list investors and its high-profile co-founders — Phoebe Gates, daughter of Bill Gates, and her college room...
11 Aug 19min
The Hedge Fund Toolkit Behind the Yen Intervention
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s move to prop up the yen was as surprising as its impact was fleeting. By Monday, the yen lost half of its gains since last month’s intervention, raising questions...
10 Aug 17min
Our Town Chapter 1: Sometimes You Find Silver
Oh, the things you can find with an inquisitive mind – and a metal detector.Today we’re bringing you Chapter 1 of Our Town, a limited-run series from The Big Take, hosted by Meribah Knight with Bloomb...
7 Aug 45min
