Crafting America’s Favorite Countertops Is Killing Workers
People who fabricate artificial stone are getting sick with a deadly chronic illness—on that, there’s no debate. But whether it’s the individual shops or the material’s manufacturers who should be hel...
25 Sep 21min
This Isn’t Your Grandparents’ UN
At this week’s UN General Assembly meeting in New York, an AI executive delivered dire warnings via video. President Trump threatened to annihilate Iran. China’s Xi Jinping skipped the meeting altoget...
24 Sep 15min
Why Everyone Is Talking About High Diesel Prices
Diesel prices are hitting new highs, and voters aren’t happy. With the midterms approaching, the Trump administration is trying to find ways to curb fuel costs, including a potential US diesel export ...
23 Sep 17min
US-China AI Race to Take Center Stage at Trump-Xi Meeting
As Chinese President Xi Jinping makes his first visit to Washington in over a decade, trade and the AI race will likely dominate talks with Donald Trump. On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, host K. Oanh...
22 Sep 16min
How Much Is the Hormuz Blockade Costing the US?
The Iran War is likely to take center stage when President Trump meets with Gulf leaders on the sidelines of this week's UN General Assembly. Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and rising energy prices un...
21 Sep 14min
Big Pharma Needs New Drugs. China Has Them
American pharma giants are increasingly turning to Chinese labs to discover, test and develop cutting-edge drugs. On the Big Take Asia podcast, Bloomberg’s Amber Tong and Robert Langreth join Oanh Ha ...
20 Sep 17min
Japan Hikes Rates, Reshaping Carry Trade
It’s been a big week for central banks around the world. Yet among the flurry of rate decisions, the Bank of Japan’s move stands out. After decades of near-zero interest rates, policymakers are bettin...
18 Sep 16min
