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The Beto Effect
March 14, 2019 21:00 - 12 minutesIt's official. Beto O'Rourke is running for president. He made the announcement Thursday on his website and then immediately headed to Iowa. He enters an already crowded field with of over a dozen candidates. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Washington bureau chief Craig Gordon on how even with momentum behind him, is O'Rourke the candidate Democrats have been waiting for? FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Beto O’Rourke Jumps Into Crowded Democratic Race for President You can follow Cra...
Understanding "Operation Varsity Blues"
March 13, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesIt's been called the largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice. For years, dozens of rich parents used their wealth to cheat the system with lies and with bribes that totaled $25 million, all with the hopes of getting their kids into some of the most prestigious schools in the country. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Erik Larson on how this house of cards was built and how it all came tumbling down. FOLLOW UP Erik's latest report: `Home Run of Home ...
Boeing's Crisis Deepens
March 12, 2019 21:00 - 10 minutesThe crash of the Ethiopian Airlines flight that killed all 157 people onboard Sunday continues to draw global attention. The reason why? The plane was a Boeing 737 Max 8. The same model as the Lion Air flight that crashed less than five months ago killing 189 people. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Justin Bachman about the debate on whether there is a connection or if the two catastrophes are just a tragic coincidence. FOLLOW UP Justin's latest report: Air Canada Cancels Two London Flight...
SXSW: Keeping Austin Weird
March 11, 2019 21:00 - 11 minutesIt started as a small music festival over 30 years ago. Today, the South By South West festival is the center of the universe when it comes to culture, politics and technology. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Senior Executive Editor of Global Tech Brad Stone about how it's also helped make the town of Austin, Texas an expanding hub for big tech year around. But as Austin becomes more and more reliant on big tech, can it continue to live by its motto of keeping Austin weird? FOLLOW UP Bloo...
A Conversation on #IWD2019
March 08, 2019 22:00 - 22 minutesInternational Women's Day is meant to honor the achievements of women around the world and to bridge the gender gap that continues to exist in our society. The day also means different things to different people. And with a news cycle filled almost daily with stories that seem to show progress is slow, women around the world continue to push forward and fight for change. David Meyers is joined by Bloomberg's Laura Zelenko, Jordyn Holman and Maddie Irelan for a conversation on the importance o...
Captain Marvel vs. Online Trolls
March 07, 2019 22:00 - 11 minutesThe long-awaited "Captain Marvel" movie starring Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson hits theaters this weekend. On screen, Larson battles shape-shifting aliens. In real life, though, it's online trolls she's fighting right now. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui on why Larson and Disney were ready for these attacks. FOLLOW UP Anousha's latest report: Trolls Targeted ‘Captain Marvel,’ But Disney Was Ready for Them You can follow Anousha at: @anoushasakoui ...
Dems Divided on Israel Comments
March 06, 2019 22:00 - 11 minutesFrom the moment House Democrats took control of power, they have had one, unifying objective: to push back against what they saw as the wrongdoings of the Trump administration. But a fight inside the party has now developed over the U.S.'s policy toward Israel and accusations of anti-Semitism. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's congressional corespondent Anna Edgerton on how it's a fight pitting the old guard of the party against the new guard and threatening a generational rift. FOLLOW UP A...
HIV Miracle Cure?
March 05, 2019 22:00 - 10 minutesAt the end of 2017, an estimated 36.9 million people were living with HIV. This week, a shocking medical discovery was announced that's grabbing the world's attention and sparking hope in the battle against the deadly disease. A London cancer patient treated with stem-cell transplants is now resistant to HIV. David Meyers speaks to the editor of Bloomberg's U.S. healthcare team Drew Amrstrong about on whether this is a miracle cure or just a piece in a very large puzzle. FOLLOW UP You can fo...
Inching Toward Impeachment?
March 04, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutesRobert Mueller's investigation might be entering its final phase but House Democrats are just getting started. On Monday, the House committee that would lead any impeachment investigation put the White House and even some in President Trump's family on notice. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's congressional reporter Billy House about whether this is the beginning of the impeachment process or something different altogether. FOLLOW UP Billy's latest report: Democrats' Trump Probe Escalates W...
Musk Can't Help Himself
March 01, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutesIt has been a roller coaster week for Elon Musk. It began with the latest salvo in his battle with the SEC. Then, the good news-bad news announcement concerning one of his loftiest goals for Tesla. And it will be capped off with one giant leap for Musk's SpaceX program. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's editor of U.S. auto coverage Craig Trudell on if Musk's achievements can overshadow his blunders. FOLLOW UP Craig's latest report: Elon Musk Cuts Tesla Jobs for the Third Time Since Saying ...
Trudeau's Brewing Scandal
February 28, 2019 22:00 - 10 minutesA political storm is brewing in Canada that threatens the future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Allegations of lies, fraud and corruption have struck at the heart of his inner circle just as he's getting ready to run for reelection. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Canadian government reporter Josh Wingrove on what the charges mean for Canada's future and what they say about its past. FOLLOW UP Josh's latest report: Trudeau Stares Into Abyss After Former AG’s Explosive Testimony You can...
Cohen: Revenge or Redemption?
February 27, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutesPresident Trump's former personal lawyer testified in front of Congress Wednesday. Michael Cohen, who soon is going to jail for previously lying to Congress, detailed what he claimed to hear and see during his time handling Trump's personal matters for over a decade. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece on the claims Cohen has made and what they mean for the president. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: Trump's Shifting Net Worth May Bear Clues for Investigators You can foll...
DNA Privacy Dangers
February 26, 2019 22:00 - 11 minutesOver the past few years, millions of Americans have signed up for consumer DNA testing. It's an easy process that many hope will help them identity where their ancestors came from. But as Bloomberg's Kristen V. Brown tells David Meyers, what many are also doing is legally, yet unknowingly, exposing their genetic data to law enforcement agencies--possibly opening a Pandora's Box of privacy. FOLLOW UP Kristen's latest report: No One Is Safeguarding Your DNA You can follow Kristen at: @kristenv...
Summit Sequel
February 25, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutesThe stage is set for the second summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jung Un. It will be the leaders first face-to-face since last June's historic meeting. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's White House reporter traveling with the president Justin Sink on what to expect from the summit. FOLLOW UP Justin's latest report: Get Trump Alone: Kim Jong Un’s Game Plan Ahead of the Vietnam Summit You can follow Justin at: @justinsink ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted ...
What to expect at the Oscars
February 22, 2019 22:08 - 16 minutesSeveral unexpected storylines have emerged throughout this awards season. It all comes to a close Sunday with the 91st annual Academy Awards. TicToc's Jennifer Zabasajja and Andrew Mach speak to Bloomberg's Anousha Sakoui about what to expect from this year's show. FOLLOW UP Anousha's latest report: ‘Inclusion Riders’ Make Inroads a Year After Star Turn on Oscars You can follow Anousha at: @anoushasakoui ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at B...
The Trump Inaugural Investigation
February 21, 2019 21:56 - 11 minutesPractically from the moment Donald Trump was elected, the committee tasked with planning and raising money for his inauguration went to work. In a short amount of time that committee put on a party, as well as raised an amount of money, that D.C. had never seen before. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Caleb Melby about the serious questions now being asked about those who ran the committee and how they spent the money. FOLLOW UP Caleb's latest report: Trump’s Inaugural Team Scrambled to De...
The Push for Paid Paternity Leave
February 20, 2019 22:00 - 17 minutesAlexis Ohanian holds the title of chairman and co-founder of Reddit. But the title he's most proud of is dad. That's why he has become one of the most outspoken advocates for paid paternity leave. TicToc's Alexis Benveniste recently spoke to Ohanian who detailed his goals for the movement. FOLLOW UP You can follow Alexis at: @alexisohanian ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us...
Your Taxes: Less Refunds, More Bills
February 19, 2019 22:00 - 9 minutesFor millions of Americans, tax season might be a pain, but it's one that typically comes with a refund that many families depended on. But this year that pain is coming with a big surprise. Rather than a refund, many are actually getting a tax bill instead. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg tax reporter Ben Steverman on why this is happening despite the tax code overhaul that lowered rates for most Americans. FOLLOW UP Ben's latest report: Fear of Filing? Some Taxpayers Finding Tax Bills, Not...
A National Emergency?
February 15, 2019 22:25 - 10 minutesPresident Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the U.S. border in a bid to unlock money to build his wall. The constitutionality of the move was immediately challenged. Andrew Barden speaks to Anna Edgerton about how Trump hopes to build his wall, and how his opponents hope to tear the plans down. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: Trump Signs Spending Bill and Declares Emergency to Build Wall You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4 ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers...
America’s Broken Valentine’s Heart
February 14, 2019 22:00 - 9 minutesFor over a century the New England Confectionery Company, better known as NECCO, had been making those iconic Valentine's Day candies with messages like "BE MINE" and "MISS YOU." But after abruptly closing its doors last year, the supply of those chalky candies seemed in doubt. David Meyers speaks to TicToc's Alexis Benveniste on how companies across the country are fighting to fill the hole in America's heart-candy desires. FOLLOW UP Alexis's latest report: There’s a War Raging Over Valenti...
Silicon Valley's Diversity Trade Secrets
February 13, 2019 22:00 - 11 minutesAll too often we hear the words "diversity" and "inclusion" brought up as pillars to help corporate America improve workplace culture. But for as much as we hear the words uttered, signs of progress is scant among some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to Bloomberg's Jordyn Holman who explains the reason behind that is because these companies are trying to protect trade secrets. FOLLOW UP Jordyn's latest report: Silicon Valley Is Using Trade Secrets to Hide It...
10 Years After Colgan Air Flight 3407
February 12, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutesOn February 12, 2009 a late-night seemingly routine passenger flight ended in disaster. The Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash left 50 people dead and left investigators with countless questions. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's aviation safety reporter Alan Levin on how the families of those lost 10 years ago mobilized and helped usher in a decade of unprecedented safety in aviation. FOLLOW UP Alan's latest report: How One Crash 10 Years Ago Helped Keep 90 Million Flights Safe You can follow Al...
Shutdown 2.0?
February 11, 2019 22:00 - 9 minutesAfter a record-setting 35 day partial shutdown, the clock is once again ticking on Capitol Hill. Negotiations fell apart over the weekend and now leaders from the House and Senate are scrambling to salvage a deal. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's national political reporter Sahil Kapur on the issue holding up the negotiations: the number and purpose of immigration detention beds. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Announces She's Running for President in 2020 You ca...
Unpacking Bezos's Blackmail
February 08, 2019 22:00 - 11 minutesIn a stunning blog post by the world's richest man, Jeff Bezos directly accuses the publisher of the notorious grocery store tabloid The National Enquire of attempted blackmail. If that wasn't crazy enough, some of the theories surrounding the reasons for the blackmail trace back to the death of Jamal Khashoggi and even to the White House. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Chief Content Officer Marty Schenker, who helps unpack the details behind the blackmail of Jeff Bezos. FOLLOW UP Marty'...
What is the Green New Deal?
February 07, 2019 22:00 - 11 minutesThe Green New Deal has long been the centerpiece of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's rise to power. But the details behind her proposal to address serious environmental concerns have long been unclear. Until now. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's energy and environmental policy reporter in Washington Jennifer Dlouhy on just what is in the deal and what chances it has of becoming a reality. FOLLOW UP Jennifer's latest report: Pelosi Stops Short of Endorsing Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘Green New Deal’ Y...
The Foxconn Con
February 06, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutesOver a year ago, President Donald Trump stood shoulder-to-shoulder in an empty Wisconsin field with one of China's richest men. They were breaking ground on what was promised to be a high-tech manufacturing hub for American jobs. As Bloomberg's Austin Carr tells David Meyers, that promise is not being kept. FOLLOW UP Austin's latest report: Inside Wisconsin’s Disastrous $4.5 Billion Deal With Foxconn You can follow Austin at: @AustinCarr ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Me...
Your Guide to the State of the Union
February 05, 2019 21:07 - 14 minutesPresident Trump's State of the Union will be like nothing we've ever seen before. The address to the country comes weeks after a crippling government shutdown and with another one looming. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Washington Bureau Chief Craig Gordon on what to watch tonight including Trump's fiercest rival, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who will be sitting right over his shoulder. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Trump's State of Union Promises Drama, Fresh Political Fireworks You ca...
The Huawei Sting
February 04, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutesA small Chicago-area startup went to the FBI for help dealing with Huawei, the giant Chinese multinational that the U.S. government calls a national-security threat. The investigation that followed involved trade secrets, potentially illegal shipments and even a sting operation. And Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker was there. He joins David Meyers to discuss his cover story in this week's Bloomberg Businessweek. FOLLOW UP Erik's latest: Huawei Sting Offers Rare Glimpse of the U.S. Targeting a Chin...
A New Cold War?
February 01, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutesPresident Trump announced Friday he is pulling the United States out of a nuclear arms treaty with Russia that was established during the Cold War. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's national security reporter Nick Wadhams on how that move could reawaken a nuclear arms race in Europe, and give birth to a new one in Asia. FOLLOW UP Nick's latest: Trump Says U.S. Will Leave Soviet-Era Nuclear Treaty With Russia You can follow Nick at: @nwadhams ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Dav...
Facebook Shrugs Off Scandals
January 31, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutesAfter a blistering 2018, Facebook needed a spark to turn the momentum around in Menlo Park. This week's 4th quarter earnings report might have done just that for Mark Zuckerberg. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Facebook reporter Sarah Frier on whether a positive end to 2018 means a smooth road ahead for 2019. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest: Facebook’s Shares Surge as Advertisers Ignore Scandals You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@dav...
The Hidden Costs of Cheap Drugs
January 30, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutesAn investigation conducted by Bloomberg News has found the great lengths the Trump administration will go to push cheaper generic drugs and the hidden dangers that come with that for many Americans. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Anna Edney who's behind this investigation and reported on how it's a problem that not only stems from overseas but right here are home, too. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest: How a Tainted Heart Drug Made in China Slipped Past the FDA You can follow Anna at: @annaedne...
The Path of Polar Vortex
January 29, 2019 22:15 - 12 minutesMillions are bracing for one of the most dangerous Arctic blasts that's sweeping across the mid-section of the United States. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to Bloomberg's Brian Sullivan on why some governors even declared states of emergency in preparation. FOLLOW UP Brian's latest: Chicago Faces Colder-Than-Arctic Blast Nearing All-Time Record You can follow Brian at@WeatherSullivan. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ i...
The Shutdown Is Over, but Dangers Remain
January 28, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutesThe longest government shutdown in U.S. history might be over but the consequences will be felt for some time to come. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Chris Flavelle about the lingering dangers from how the government functions, to our preparedness to battle wild fires and hurricanes. FOLLOW UP Chris's latest report: Shutdown Damage Will Persist Long After U.S. Government Reopens You can follow Chris at: @cflav ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), pr...
Roger Stone: the Man, the Charges, the Big Picture
January 25, 2019 22:00 - 16 minutesIn a pre-dawn raid in Florida, FBI agents stormed the house of former Donald Trump confidant Roger Stone and placed him under arrest. It was the latest and maybe boldest move by Robert Mueller's investigation. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece about just who Roger Stone is and what his indictment means for Trump and Mueller's investigation. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: Trump’s Risk Deepens After Mueller Arrests Longtime Ally Stone You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi...
One Country, Two Presidents
January 24, 2019 22:00 - 11 minutesThe country of Venezuela finds itself on the brink of a monumental regime change. President Nicolas Maduro is clinging to power the day after thousands took to the streets in support of the opposition leader who has declared himself president. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Andrew Rosati in Caracas on how the backing of the military is key to either side's survival. FOLLOW UP Andrew's latest report: As U.S. Digs In at Embassy, Venezuela Military Supports Maduro You can follow Andrew at: ...
The State of the State of the Union
January 23, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutesThe state of our union is chaotic. With the partial government shutdown now sitting at 33 days, nothing is safe in the arena of politics, including President Trump's State of the Union address. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Anna Edgerton on where things stand on the negotiations to reopen the government and what stands in the way. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: Democrats Weigh $5.7 Billion for Border But Not the Wall, Aide Says You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4 ---- TicToc is a daily...
Venezuela on the Brink
January 22, 2019 22:00 - 11 minutesOn Wednesday in Venezuela, the people of the once-wealthy oil nation will take to the streets and protest the rule of President Nicolas Maduro. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Caracas bureau chief Patricia Laya about the young opposition leader behind these protest that has Venezuela on the brink of change. FOLLOW UP Patricia's latest report: Trump Administration Urges Venezuelans to Back Opposition Leader You can follow Patricia at: @PattyLaya ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted...
Throw a Party, Save the World
January 18, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutesTechnology is tearing us apart. The more we become individually connected around the world thanks to the internet, the lonelier we get. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Ben Steverman who says the solution to saving ourselves and our civilization: throw a party. FOLLOW UP Ben's latest report: The World Depends on You Throwing a Party You can follow Ben at: @BSteverman ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York ...
The @AOC Phenomenon
January 17, 2019 22:00 - 14 minutesJust saying her initials evokes equal amounts of excitement and loathing across the political spectrum. AOC, or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is the freshman Democrat from the Bronx taking D.C. by storm. And as Katia Dmitrieva tells David Meyers, to get what she wants she's not afraid to ruffle some feathers on either side of the aisle. FOLLOW UP Katia's latest report: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is the Darling of the Left, Nightmare of the Right You can follow Katia at: @katiadmi ---- TicToc is a ...
Climate Change's Billion-Dollar Question
January 16, 2019 22:00 - 11 minutesPG&E is one of the nation's largest utility companies. And it's now on the brink of bankruptcy, facing more than $30 billion in damages for its role in California's deadly wildfires. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's energy reporter Brian Eckhouse on how that could make it the business world's biggest climate-change casualty in history. FOLLOW UP Brian's latest report: PG&E May Be the Business World’s Biggest Climate-Change Casualty Yet You can follow Brian at: @brianreports ---- TicToc is...
Shutdown's Nightmare Scenarios
January 15, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutesAs the partial U.S. government shutdown grinds on, officials from Washington to Wall Street are plotting out the worst-case scenarios. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Christopher Flavelle who details how the livelihoods of millions of people hang in the balance the longer the shutdown continues. FOLLOW UP Christopher's latest report: In a Month You’ll Wish the Shutdown Were Only as Bad as Today You can follow Christopher at: @cflav ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meye...
European Road Trip in a Tesla
January 14, 2019 22:00 - 16 minutesToday, we're taking you on a one-of-a-kind road trip across Europe. One that goes through the picturesque Champagne region in France, to the speedy turns of Germany's autobahn. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's European tech reporter in Paris Marie Mawad who made this trip, and how she did it in a Tesla Model S. FOLLOW UP Marie's latest report: Road Tripping Around Europe in a Tesla Is Less Fun Than You’d Think You can follow Marie at: @Marie_a_Paris ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hos...
What About Mitch?
January 11, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutesThe partial U.S. government shutdown is now reaching record-breaking status. And during that three-week run, the president and Democratic leaders have been speaking almost daily to the American people. But not Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's congressional reporter Laura Litvan on why he remains on the sidelines as the shutdown grinds on. FOLLOW UP Laura 's latest report: Key GOP Senator Says `I Think We're Stuck': Shutdown Update You can follow L...
Venezuela's Crises, Maduro's Lifeline
January 10, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutesOn Thursday in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro’s second term officially began. Staggering hunger and hyperinflation are just two of the many crises faces his people. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Andrew Rosati in Caracas on how those issues and the continuing isolation Venezuela faces will likely determine Maduro's future. FOLLOW UP Andrew's latest report: Maduro Kicks Off Second Term With an Economic Disaster of His Own Making You can follow Andrew at: @andrewrosati ---- TicToc is ...
America's Lunchroom War
January 09, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutesA surprising war is being fought in the lunchrooms of America's schools. On one side of the battle: the Obama-era regulations to feed children healthier meals. On the other: President Trump's Agricultural Department which wants to put more fat, sugar and salt back on school menus. And as Bloomberg's Peter Robison tells David Meyers, you might be surprised to learn who's winning that battle. FOLLOW UP Peter's latest report: Big Dairy Is About to Flood U.S. Schools With Chocolate Milk You can ...
How to Invoke a National Emergency
January 08, 2019 20:28 - 15 minutesAt the center of the fight over the partial government shutdown is President Trump's demand for $5.6 billion in funding for his border wall--a figure Democrats refuse to even consider. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Justin Sink who breaks down the national emergency plan the president continues to debate that might get him his money and likely reopen the government. FOLLOW UP Justin's latest report: Trump Eyes Untested Emergency Power to Fund Wall, Skirt Congress You...
Alexa, 5G and Apple: What to Watch at CES
January 07, 2019 22:00 - 15 minutesCES is underway in Las Vegas where there world's tech companies and techies come together to celebrate some of the coolest gadgets imaginable. But as Bloomberg technology executive editor Tom Giles tells David Meyers, this year gadgets are overshadowed by Apple's woes. FOLLOW UP Toim's latest report: Tim Cook Faces Biggest Apple Challenge Yet You can follow Tom at: @tsgiles ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New Y...
Trump Bump to the Trump Slump?
January 04, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutesThe U.S stock market continues its roller coaster ride. Stocks rallied Friday after seeing a run of loses over the past month. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg Businessweek economics editor Peter Coy about his cover story that asks the question: if the president claimed credit for the market's record surge, does he deserve blame for the plunge? FOLLOW UP Peter's latest report: Trump Took Credit for Stock Market Records. Does He Deserve Blame for the Plunge? You can follow Peter at: @peter...
Getting to the Core of Apple's Problems
January 03, 2019 22:00 - 12 minutesApple's surprise announcement this week that it was cutting its revenue outlook for the first time in almost two decades sent shock waves around the world and even dragged down global markets. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman about the details behind CEO Tim Cook's move and what the company can do to turn things around. FOLLOW UP Mark's latest report: Apple Priced Itself Out of Shrinking Chinese Smartphone Market You can follow Mark at: @markgurman ---- TicToc is a daily ne...
New Year, Same Dysfunctional D.C.
January 02, 2019 22:00 - 13 minutesNew year, same old Washington as the partial government shutdown has entered its 12th day. At the center of the standoff: President Trump's demand for $5 billion in funding for his border wall. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's national political correspondent Sahil Kapur on how the standoff and the government shutdown are likely to continue as Democrats are now set to take control of the House. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: Ocasio-Cortez Breaks With Pelosi in Key Early Vote for Democra...