How the World Is Bracing for a Trump or Harris Win
From conflicts in Europe and the Middle East, to global issues like trade and migration, whoever becomes the next president of the United States will have a huge impact on the rest of the world. Bloom...
4 Nov 202415min
Why Elon Musk Is Opening His Wallet for Donald Trump
Elon Musk has become one of Donald Trump’s most formidable — and vocal — allies. He’s spoken at Trump rallies, formed a pro-Trump PAC, and funneled more than $100 million into Trump and his allies’ ca...
1 Nov 202425min
Silicon Valley Elites Want to Block the Sun. Not Everyone’s On Board
It sounds like science fiction, but it’s real: Venture capitalists, startup founders, and Silicon Valley elites are pouring money into a controversial technology called solar radiation modification th...
30 Okt 202413min
The US Pledged to Contain China’s Tech Ambitions. It’s Not Working
China is making steady progress in its quest to dominate key industries of the future, despite years of US tariffs, export controls and sanctions. On today's Big Take Asia Podcast, host K. Oanh Ha ta...
29 Okt 202414min
Wall Street Is Betting Big on a Trump Win
With the US presidential election just over a week away, most major polls, including the latest Bloomberg/Morning Consult poll, show Vice President Harris and former President Trump in a dead heat. Bu...
28 Okt 202414min
So Your Business Went Viral. Now What?
For a small business, going viral might sound like a good thing. But when a TikTok video turns a shop into an overnight success, that attention can come with major challenges. On today’s Big Take pod...
25 Okt 202417min
To Save the Amazon, Brazil Is Betting You Can’t Just Save the Trees
Decades-long efforts to save Brazil’s Amazon have hit a brutal reality. Impoverished local communities often turn to agribusiness and other industries that drive deforestation. On today’s Big Take po...
24 Okt 202413min
How China’s BYD Became King of the Affordable EV
Started as a battery company in the 1990s in Shenzhen, BYD is now one of the best-selling EV brands in the world. Once mocked by Elon Musk, the company’s startling growth made it a global player and h...
22 Okt 202416min
