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The Milkman Model Is Back
May 24, 2019 21:00 - 9 minutesThe world’s biggest brands want you to see those everyday household products in a different light. That's where Loop comes in. Alexis Benveniste speaks with Bloomberg's Sustainable Finance Editor Emily Chasan on how the initiative is allowing consumers to use steel, glass and durable plastic reusable packaging for everyday items and return them when they're done. FOLLOW UP Emily's latest report: The New Recycling Is Called 'Recommerce' Follow Emily: @echasan Follow TicToc on Twitter: https:...
Amazon Device May Be Able to Read Your Emotions
May 23, 2019 21:00 - 9 minutesAmazon is working on a voice-activated device aimed at recognizing your emotions. The wrist-worn gadget is described as a health and wellness product, but could very well help the e-commerce behemoth target you for advertising. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News technology reporter Matt Day on the tech giant's move to wearable (and very personal) technology and the potential privacy concerns if the device ever makes it to market. FOLLOW UP Matt's latest report: Amazon Is Working on a Devi...
Trump Impeachment Calls Grow Louder
May 22, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesImpeachment is having yet another moment on Capitol Hill, as Democrats look for a way to enforce what they consider their constitutional duty to investigate the Trump White House. In a surprise Rose Garden speech Wednesday, President Trump said he could no longer work with Democrats until they stop their investigations into his administration and finances. Meanwhile, Democrats argue impeachment is the answer because he's holding up those investigations. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News co...
Silicon Valley Residents Living in RVs
May 21, 2019 21:23 - 13 minutesHundreds of RVs have appeared outside of Google’s Mountain View headquarters in California. Now, the city wants to ban them. Mountain View, the epicenter of the Silicon Valley tech boom, is undergoing a rise in the cost of living and experiencing a rise in homelessness. -- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on...
After "Game of Thrones" and Oculus Quest Preview
May 20, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesHBO aired the finale of “Game of Thrones" Sunday night. The series has been its most popular show ever, leaving a massive programming void for the network. But executives have been preparing for the end of the show for a while and have several ambitious shows in the pipeline to keep subscribers happy after 'Thrones'. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Bloomberg News Media Reporter Gerry Smith about what the end of GOT means for television and what's next for the network. PLUS: TicToc's John Jon...
Insurers Miss Mark on Mental Health
May 17, 2019 21:47 - 13 minutesMay is Mental Health Awareness month, but the U.S. is in the midst of a mental health crisis. More than a decade ago, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was passed, requiring insurers to provide comparable coverage for mental health and medical treatments. But insurers are missing the mark - denying claims, limiting coverage, and finding other ways to skate around the law. -- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide...
Trump's Immigration Sales Pitch
May 16, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesPresident Trump made a Rose Garden speech to roll out his new immigration plan, which was crafted by his son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner. The administration is hoping to overhaul the current U.S. system, shifting it from family based to a merit-based one that prioritizes visas for high-skilled workers, secures the southern border and potentially generates an estimated $500 billion in net federal revenue. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News White House reporter Justin Sink about w...
Making the Deepest Ocean Dive in History
May 15, 2019 21:00 - 15 minutesVictor Vescovo completed the deepest ocean dive in human history when he reached 10,928 meters into the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench of the Pacific Ocean. The entire journey took nearly 12 hours — four hours to descend, four hours spent at the bottom, and then about four hours to ascend again. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Vescovo on his unprecedented dive and how the experience changed him for good. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz)...
Disney Is Taking Over Hulu
May 14, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutesDisney announced that it will take full control of Hulu in a deal with Comcast. This move puts a $27.5 billion valuation on the streaming service, representing a new addition to Disney’s portfolio and continued rapid growth for Hulu. We chatted with Nick Turner, Bloomberg’s Entertainment Editor. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like ...
China Strikes Back in Trade War with U.S.
May 13, 2019 21:00 - 12 minutesIn the newest wrinkle in the U.S.-China trade war, China announced it will raise tariffs from 10% to 25% on $60 billion of U.S. goods beginning on June 1. It's a retaliatory measure after President Trump last week raised tariffs to 25% on $200 billion of Chinese goods. But who's really paying for the tariffs? Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News senior economics writer Shawn Donnan about what happens when the politics of getting tough on China collides with the economics of the tariffs for th...
Is Nashville the Next Austin? Not Quite
May 10, 2019 21:00 - 9 minutesOver the past few years, Nashville has slowly caught up with Austin as a go-to U.S. destination. Like Austin, the city has flourished despite being in a deeply conservative state. A slew of anti-LGBTQ bills from Tennessee legislators though may get in the way of the city's booming economic scene. Bloomberg News Legal Reporter Erik Larson joins Jennifer Zabasajja to talk about this story, which he writes about in the latest issue of Bloomberg BusinessWeek. SEE ERIK'S FULL REPORT HERE: Nashvil...
Road Ahead for Uber After IPO
May 09, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesIt's been a long 10 years as a private company for Uber. Finally though, the ride-hailing giant is preparing to make its long-awaited initial public offering. Analysts expect the listing to be one of the largest for technology IPOs in 2019, that doesn't mean the ride ahead is all smooth sailing though. Bloomberg News Startup Reporter Eric Newcomer joins Jennifer Zabasajja to discuss what's ahead for the company as it enters the public market. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jenn...
Can the Iran Nuclear Deal Be Salvaged?
May 08, 2019 21:02 - 12 minutesIran suspended two parts of the 2015 deal, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, namely the sale of surplus enriched uranium and heavy water. The announcement came on the one year anniversary of President Donald Trump pulling the U.S. out of the deal that was also signed by France, Britain, Germany, Russia, and China. Andrew Mach speaks with Bloomberg News State Department reporter Nick Wadhams to discuss the implications of this announcement, especially in light of renewe...
Breaking Down Georgia's Heartbeat Bill
May 07, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutesGeorgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a “heartbeat bill” on Tuesday. The bill bans abortions in the state once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which can be as early as six weeks. Georgia is one of several states in the U.S. that has attempted to pass this bill. Is this a potential indicator that Roe v. Wade is in danger of being overturned? --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us...
U.N. Biodiversity Report Puts World 'On Notice'
May 06, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesMore than a million species of plants and animals are in danger of extinction, according to a United Nations report released Monday. The study by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services concluded that the threat is due to humans, with species loss now occurring tens to hundreds of times faster than it has in the past. World Wildlife Fund Chief Scientist Rebecca Shaw joins Andrew Mach to discuss the most comprehensive review yet of the damage people...
Journalists Face More Danger Today
May 03, 2019 21:00 - 13 minutesMay 3rd marks World Press Freedom Day. A day declared by the United Nations in 1993 to raise awareness about the importance of press freedom. Each year, Reporters Without Borders analyzes the state of journalism in countries and territories around the world. The organization says safety for journalists is on the decline in a majority of the world today. On today's podcast, Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Rebecca Vincent, U.K. Bureau Director for Reporters Without Borders. TicToc is a daily new...
Facebook's Far-Right Crackdown
May 02, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutesFacebook is cracking down on controversial far-right figures, banning users like Alex Jones, Milo Yiannopoulos and Laura Loomer. The company said these people have violated Facebook’s policies on hate speech and promoting violence. We chatted with Bloomberg Technology reporter Kurt Wagner. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be...
The Breakdown on Barr
May 01, 2019 21:00 - 9 minutesAttorney General William Barr appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee today to testify about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report. Less than a day before, we learned Mueller sent Barr a letter criticizing his summary of the report, contradicting what Barr previously told Congress. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you li...
A Turning Point for Venezuela
April 30, 2019 21:00 - 14 minutesVenezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido proclaimed the end of President Nicolas Maduro’s regime and called for a military uprising. He was reportedly meeting with the military to discuss the "beginning of the final phase of Operation Freedom," and declared "the moment is now" after leading the opposition movement against embattled Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for months. Andrew Mach speaks with Bloomberg News Latin America editor Jose Enrique Arrioja on the ongoing developments of thi...
Beto O'Rourke's $5 Trillion Green New Deal
April 29, 2019 21:29 - 10 minutesDemocratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke released a $5 trillion plan to combat climate change over the next decade with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the U.S. by 2050. He said he would put the U.S. back in the Paris Agreement, if elected, and seek legislation in his first 100 days in office to set a “legally enforceable” requirement that the nation remove as much greenhouse gases as it emits, with half of that goal completed by 2030. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News polit...
2020's Climate Change Candidate
April 26, 2019 21:45 - 9 minutesThe pool of 2020 candidates is crowded, but Jay Inslee is dedicated to breaking through the noise. He has been Washington state's governor since 2013, and climate change is the main focus of his presidential campaign. We chatted with Jay Inslee himself. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell ...
Ready for the Endgame?
April 25, 2019 05:55 - 15 minutesMarvel's "Avengers: Endgame" is likely to shatter box office records this weekend, both domestically and internationally. Early estimates are predicting a record $285 million opening as fans flock to the theaters to see the culmination of an 11-year and 22-film saga. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Bloomberg News' Media and Entertainment Reporter Anousha Sakoui, about what's contributed to the success of the franchise and what you can expect this weekend. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted ...
Generation Weed
April 24, 2019 21:00 - 8 minutesThe American opinion on legalizing weed has shifted in the last decade, and Gen Z isn't afraid to tap into the trend. This is good news for the booming weed industry since Gen Z has three times more eligible consumers than their parents. We chatted with Craig Giammona, Consumer Reporter at Bloomberg News. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If...
Student Loans or Sell Yourself to Wall Street?
April 23, 2019 21:00 - 7 minutesThe conversation surrounding student loans is more relevant than ever after Elizabeth Warren announced her plan to cancel student loan debt. In a country with more than $1.4 trillion of student loan debt, some college grads are trying to dodge debt and get creative. We chatted with Bloomberg reporter Claire Boston about how college grads are selling stakes in themselves to Wall Street. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide ...
Using Your Green to Go Green
April 22, 2019 21:00 - 8 minutesToday is Earth Day. A lot of today's conversations about climate change and the environment are depressing, but it doesn't have to be that way. We chatted with Joe Sanberg, the co-founder of Aspiration, a financial firm that only lends to sustainable companies. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, a...
The Mueller Report is Out
April 18, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesThe long-awaited Mueller report is finally out. The 448-page redacted report comes almost 22 months after the special counsel began his investigation. The report also came after a news conference by Attorney General William Barr and a Trump tweet reading, "Game Over." So what do we know now that the report is out? Jennifer Zabasajja talks with Bloomberg News White House Editor Alex Wayne about the latest. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced ...
Trump's New Cuba Crackdown
April 17, 2019 21:18 - 10 minutesThe Trump administration will allow U.S. citizens to file lawsuits over property confiscated in Cuba during the 1959 revolution, a move that reverses two decades of policy and will create new tensions with allies whose companies do business there. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News State Department reporter Nick Wadhams about what's behind the major foreign policy shift and how it may affect the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewj...
Pulitzer for Parkland Reporters
April 16, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutesFrom Paris to Parkland: We’re bringing you the latest updates on Paris after the Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire on Monday. // Amid yesterday’s news, the Pulitzer Prize winners were announced. A little more than a year after 17 people were killed in a mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, reporters at the South Florida Sun Sentinel received a Pulitzer Prize in public service. The South Florida’s Sun Sentinel’s in-depth coverage unveiled a series of failures and issues surrounding local officia...
Hollywood Writers and Agents Torn Apart
April 15, 2019 21:45 - 16 minutesThe Writers Guild of America, the body representing most major screenwriters, instructed members to sever their ties with Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies late last week due to a contract dispute. As top agencies have expanded the scope of their business in recent years, including financing and producing their own projects, more writers are feeling overlooked when it comes to their paychecks, especially in the era of Peak TV. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News entertainment reporter Anou...
Is Amazon Alexa Eavesdropping? Sometimes.
April 12, 2019 21:00 - 13 minutesAmazon employs thousands of workers around the world to listen to voice recordings captured by Echo owners. What they hear is often mundane, but sometimes upsetting—and possibly even criminal. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News technology reporter Matt Day, who got this scoop, about why Amazon is doing this and what you can do about it. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us an...
May Accepts Halloween Brexit Delay
April 11, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesEuropean leaders agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to October 31st. The next step for U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May, is convincing the skeptical members of Parliament and a Conservative Party losing patience in her leadership. So what's next after this latest extension? Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Bloomberg News' Ian Wishart, who was in Brussels as the late-night negotiations were taking place. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at...
The First-Ever Picture of a Black Hole
April 10, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutesScientists revealed the first-ever glimpse of a super-massive black hole Wednesday, as the Event Horizon Telescope released its findings in a “ground-breaking” discovery that's being hailed as a paradigm shift for astronomy. In their attempt to capture an image of a black hole, scientists combined the power of eight radio telescopes around the world, creating a virtual telescope around the same size as the Earth itself. Andrew Mach speaks with Katie Bouman, who was part of that international ...
The Spicy Success of Sriracha
April 09, 2019 21:00 - 8 minutesIf you like hot sauce, chances are you know about Sriracha. The chili sauce was brought to American consumers by David Tran, a now 73-year-old Vietnamese refugee, who founded a food company named after the boat that brought him to the U.S. Now, nearly 40 years later, the company controls nearly 10% of the $1.55 billion American hot sauce market, and other hot sauce makers are stepping into the ring, aiming to take over American fridges. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benvenis...
Netflix's Queen Bey
April 08, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesBeychella is coming to Netflix. The streaming service released the first trailer for Beyonce's "Homecoming" special about her 2018 Coachella performance that's been dubbed "a cultural movement." Beyonce directed the documentary, set to be released April 17, and its trailer seems to indicate fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at how her performance, years in the making, all came together. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News' Lucas Shaw about how the film fits perfectly into Netflix's stra...
The 'Mysterious Genius' of Kurt Cobain
April 05, 2019 21:00 - 14 minutesIt's been 25 years since the death of Kurt Cobain, the Nirvana frontman who heralded rock's grunge era of the early 1990s. The iconic musician tapped into a collective state of mind through earnest songwriting that challenged the angst and alienation of his time. Now, 25 years later, his impact on music remains as important as ever. Andrew Mach speaks to Danny Goldberg, Nirvana's co-manager from 1990 to 1994 and author of "Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain," who says that while Cob...
What You're Not Eating Is Killing You
April 04, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesWhich risk factor is responsible for more deaths around the world? It’s not smoking. It’s not even high blood pressure. It’s a poor diet. In fact, it’s what we’re not eating that’s killing us faster, according to a new global study. Andrew Mach speaks to Dr. Ashkan Afshin of the University of Washington, who authored the study that was published this week in the medical journal The Lancet, and he says the fix is more than just eating more fruits and vegetables. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest r...
Chicago's Gay, Black, Female Mayor
April 03, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutesLori Lightfoot just made history, becoming Chicago’s first gay, black, female mayor. Alexis Benveniste chatted with Dick Simpson, a Lightfoot campaign aid and political science professor at the University of Illinois in Chicago. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
Is Equal Pay Centuries Away?
April 02, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesApril 2nd is Equal Pay Day, a day that focuses on the gender pay gap and income inequality. We chatted with Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay activist who pioneered the Fair Pay Act of 2009 under the Obama Administration. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!
The Bombshell Bezos Twist
April 01, 2019 21:00 - 9 minutesThe fight between Jeff Bezos and the National Enquirer just got even uglier. Earlier this year, the tabloid got hold of text messages of the Amazon CEO that confirmed an extramarital affair which allegedly led to the end of his 25-year marriage. Now, in an unexpected turn, a private investigator claims that Saudi Arabia had access to Bezos's phone before the photos and texts were ever leaked. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper about how this new development raises the...
Turning the Tide for Women in Film
March 29, 2019 21:00 - 13 minutesWomen directors make up a scant fraction of filmmakers in Hollywood. That vivid inequality is central to a heated gender discrimination battle that’s been taking shape against the backdrop of the #MeToo movement and the Trump presidency. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to activist, writer and director Maria Giese, who’s at the center of the new documentary “This Changes Everything,” at the Bloomberg Business of Equality Summit about the fight for more female voices in the entertainment industry. F...
Disney Begins Year of Live-Action with "Dumbo"
March 28, 2019 22:00 - 9 minutesDisney this weekend kicks off its robust slate of live-action remakes with the release of "Dumbo." The studio is no stranger to remakes, but in a year already jam-packed for the studio, what's the likelihood that this film will take off? Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to Bloomberg News media and entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui about her expectations for the film, and how it could shape the studio's future remake strategy. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: ‘Dumbo’ Reviews Suggest Live-Act...
Is Cash Still King? It’s Complicated
March 27, 2019 21:43 - 10 minutesTo many on the forefront of technology, a cashless society sounds like a dream. Retailers and restaurants can’t seem to ditch it fast enough. But for the poverty-stricken and others navigating the U.S. economy without much money, cash is still king. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News reporter Krista Gmelich about how far the movement has gone and how much further it has to go. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: As Amazon Leads Cashless Charge, States and Cities Push Back You can follow K...
Trump's Push to Gut Obamacare
March 26, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutesThe U.S. Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to topple Obamacare once and for all. In a dramatic reversal, the Trump administration now says the entire Affordable Care Act should be struck down. President Trump has repeatedly said he would protect people with pre-existing conditions. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News health policy reporter Anna Edney about how this new shift doubles down on stripping away all of the law's health care protections—and sets up a new fight on the road...
The Fight Over Mueller's Findings
March 25, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutesEven though Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s 22-month investigation is over, in many ways, the political battle is just heating up. While we don’t know the full extent of the findings, we do know President Trump declared victory after the report found insufficient proof that he or anyone from his campaign colluded with Russia. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece about how the reality of the situation is a bit more complicated. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: How Barr Foun...
Jordan Peele Returns with "Us"
March 22, 2019 21:18 - 17 minutesUniversal's highly anticipated Jordan Peele production "Us" is finally out in theaters. The film is already garnering rave reviews and potential awards buzz. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to entertainment journalist Chris Witherspoon about what audiences can expect with Peele's sophomore film. You can follow Chris at: @WitherspoonC ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast, produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, ...
Radical Road to 2020
March 21, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutesThis year on the campaign trail, ideas once only talked about in the shadows of the Democratic Party are now taking the spotlight. Stump speeches are littered with radical proposals that would change the election process and upend D.C. David Meyers speaks to Sahil Kapur on how do we'll know if it's just talk or if true change is on the way. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: Dump the Electoral College? Some 2020 Democrats Back Liberals’ Goals You can follow Sahil at: @sahilkapur ---- TicToc is...
An Apple a Day
March 20, 2019 23:46 - 12 minutesLess than three months into 2019, Apple has flipped the script on the cadence of its product debuts. This week alone, the company unexpectedly rolled out new devices three days in a row ahead of its widely expected streaming service next week. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg's Apple reporter Mark Gurman on what this marketing strategy means for Apple as it competes with slowing smartphone sales and tries to envision a future without the iPhone at its center? FOLLOW UP Mark's latest report: ...
Fixing Higher Education
March 19, 2019 21:00 - 12 minutesLast week's college admissions scandal involving dozens of rich and famous parents had just about everyone talking. And it proved what many had always guessed: the system is rigged and mostly benefits =a very small group of Americans. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar about the Harvard dropout who has plans to fix the college admission system and how she wants to do it with video games. FOLLOW UP Romesh's latest report: What If Instead of Taking the SAT You Got ...
Questions Facing Boeing
March 18, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesSunday in Ethiopia, a mass memorial service was held to mourn the deaths on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 . Since that crash over a week ago, more questions are being asked about the Boeing flight and another one that crashed late last year. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Justin Bachman on why aviation experts now say the accidents have, "clear similarities." FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Probe of FAA's Oversight of Boeing 737 Began Before Second Crash You can follow Justin at: @ju...
Facebook’s Endless Damage Control
March 15, 2019 21:00 - 13 minutesOver the past year, Mark Zuckerberg has faced his share of bad weeks. This week might rank near the top. His social network faced its largest service outage ever, it faced more questions on its data-sharing practices, it lost one of its most senior executives and it all culminated when the suspect in a terror attack in New Zealand streamed the mass shooting on Facebook. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Facebook reporter Sarah Frier about the endless damage control Zuckerberg and Facebook se...