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Best of 2018: Facebook's Battle Within
January 01, 2019 22:00 - 11 minutesOriginally aired 11/16/2018 Facebook is once again facing heat for its role in Russia's election meddling. A recent New York Times report scrutinizes how Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg handled the crisis. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Sarah Frier on how the fallout is impacting the company's stock and the morale of its workers. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest report: Facebook Morale, Hurt by Share Drop, Suffers Another Hit You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier ---- TicToc is a dail...
Best of 2018: Remembering Bush 41 and His Legacy
December 31, 2018 22:00 - 15 minutesOriginally aired 12/5/2018 In a moving ceremony, the nation said goodbye to former President George H.W. Bush. He was remembered as a public servant, a good friend and a loving husband and father. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg Washington Bureau Chief Craig Gordon on how the solemn day's events also reminded the country of a more civil time in U.S. politics. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: George W. Bush Eulogizes ‘Best Father’ at Solemn State Funeral You can follow Craig at: @dcr...
Best of 2018: The World is Watching Saudi Arabia
December 28, 2018 22:00 - 14 minutesOriginally aired 10/12/2018 The fallout from the disappearance of prominent Saudi government critic Jamal Khashoggi continues to be felt around the world. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Beirut bureau chief Donna Abu-Nasr, who not only knows Khashoggi personally, but was also one of the Bloomberg reporters who recently interviewed the man many believe is behind his disappearance, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. FOLLOW UP Donna's latest report: Saudi Arabia’s Troubled Revoluti...
Best of 2018: How Real Change Can Come to #MeToo
December 27, 2018 22:00 - 16 minutesOriginally aired 10/5/2018 It has been one year since the New York Times published its first article detailing decades of alleged sexual misconduct against Harvey Weinsten. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg News diversity reporter Jordyn Holman on what has changed over the past year...and what hasn't. FOLLOW UP Jordyn latest report: #MeToo’s First Year Ends With More Than 425 Accused You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@david...
Best of 2018: Life in Venezuela
December 26, 2018 22:00 - 9 minutesOriginally aired 8/30/2018 Venezuela is in shambles. There's extreme poverty, hunger, disease and thousands are fleeing. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Caracas reporter Andrew Rosati for a firsthand account of life in Venezuela FOLLOW UP Andrew's latest: Life Without Water: Sweaty, Smelly, and Furious in Caracas You can follow Andrew at @andrewrosati ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You ca...
Best of 2018: America's Greediest Holiday
December 25, 2018 22:00 - 11 minutesOriginally aired 11/22/2018 Like turkey, mashed potatoes and football, shopping is now ingrained as part of the American Thanksgiving tradition. And this year, holiday shoppers are expected to make this season one of the most profitable in history for retailers. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Anne Riley Moffat on just how big Black Friday could be and how it got its start. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: America's Online Spending Surge Portends Blowout Black Friday You can follow...
Best of 2018: The Colin Kaepernick Effect
December 24, 2018 22:00 - 10 minutesOriginally aired 9/7/2018 The NFL season is in full swing Sunday, but all eyes are on a certain ad campaign off the field. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Business of Sports reporter Eben Novy-Williams and Bloomberg News diversity reporter Jordyn Holman about Nike and Colin Kaepernick. FOLLOW UP Eben's latest: Calls to #BoycottNike Don't Crack Top Five on the Outrage Meter You can follow Eben at @novy_williams You can follow Jordyn at @JordynJournals ---- TicToc is a daily news podcas...
The Dangerous Void Mattis Leaves Behind
December 21, 2018 22:00 - 14 minutesFollowing President Trump's surprise announcement to withdraw U.S. troops from Syria, Secretary of Defense James Mattis made an even more surprising announcement. He was out. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's national security reporter Nick Wadhams about the void Gen. Mattis leaves behind and the important foreign policy decisions that are now in limbo. FOLLOW UP Nick's latest report: Mattis’s Exit Takes Leash Off Trump’s ‘America First’ Doctrine You can follow Nick at: @nwadhams --- TicTo...
Funding & Controversy Surround The Wing
December 20, 2018 22:00 - 11 minutesOne byproduct of the Me Too movement has been the evolution and push for a stronger female community. Enter The Wing. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Riley Griffin who takes us behind the scenes of the women collective co-working space and details the future and the controversy it faces. FOLLOW UP Riley's latest report: The Wing Gets $75 Million to Expand Its Working Women Collective You can follow Riley at: @rileyraygriffin --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (...
Tax Cut Promises Kept & Forgotten
December 19, 2018 22:00 - 12 minutesIt has been almost one year since President Trump signed his Republican tax bill into law. It was sweeping legislation that re-wrote the tax code and it came with a lot of promises. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg wealth and taxes reporter Ben Steverman on the promises kept and the promises broken. FOLLOW UP Ben's latest report: 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 Ci...
Dangers Facing Female Uber, Lyft Drivers
December 18, 2018 22:00 - 13 minutesFor many women drivers behind the wheel for Uber or Lyft, the flexible hours and the ability to juggle childcare has been a dream come true. But as Bloomberg's Selina Wang tells David Meyers, some drivers are now coming forward and detailing the nightmares they face of frequent encounters of harassment and assault. FOLLOW UP Selina's latest report:The Dark Realities Women Face Driving for Uber and Lyft You can follow Selina at: @Selina_y_wang --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Da...
Russia Never Stopped Meddling
December 17, 2018 22:00 - 11 minutesA brand new report released Monday by the Senate is shedding new light on Russia's interference in the 2016 election. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Ben Brody on how Russia's plot to divide Americans and help then-candidate Donald Trump was bigger than anyone thought. FOLLOW UP Ben's latest report: Russia’s Bid to Help Trump Revealed as Much Wider Than Once Known You can follow Ben at: @BenBrodyDC --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at B...
Shutdown Showdown
December 14, 2018 22:00 - 13 minutesThe clock is ticking in Washington on another government shutdown. At the center of the battle is funding for President Trump's border wall. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Sahil Kapur about the chances of the government running out of funding days before Christmas and whether Trump will ever actually get the wall he has long demanded. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: @sahilkapur You can follow Sahil at: How Trump Let His Goal of Building a Border Wall Slip Away --- TicToc is a daily ne...
Understanding Trump's Legal Perils
December 13, 2018 22:00 - 14 minutesRobert Muller’s Russia investigation has long been thought of as the single biggest threat to President Trump. But is there another case building that could prove more costly? David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's David Glovin on how inquiries into Trump's 2016 campaign are closing in. FOLLOW UP David's latest report: @dglovin You can follow David at: Tabloid Company’s Admission Shows New Peril for Trump’s Circle --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), pro...
Fentanyl: Killer Opioid & Potential WMD
December 12, 2018 23:17 - 12 minutesThe U.S. is facing its worst public health crisis in years. At the center of this epidemic is the drug fentanyl. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's health reporter Anna Edney on what makes this powerful drug so dangerous and how it could be used as a weapon in the hands of terrorists. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: This Killer Opioid Could Become a Weapon of Mass Destruction You can follow Anna at: @annaedney --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), pr...
The Huawei Scandal Explained
December 11, 2018 22:00 - 11 minutesA courtroom battle is unfolding in Vancouver that is sending shock waves around the world. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Natalie Obiko Pearson on how the arrest of the CFO of one of the world's largest communication companies is testing the already fragile relationship between the U.S. and China. FOLLOW UP Natalie's latest report: Huawei Court Drama Hinges on Visa Maneuvers and Residency Twists You can follow Natalie at: @natalieobiko --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David...
The Search for the Next Chief of Staff?
December 10, 2018 22:00 - 12 minutesThe hunt is on for the next White House chief of staff. With John Kelly stepping down, President Trump is looking for someone who can steer his White House in what is expected to be a chaotic 2019. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Shannon Pettypiece about the top candidates for the role and the challenges that lie ahead for the winner. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: Trump Struggles to Fill Toughest Job in Washington: His Chief You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi...
Behind the Unrest Sweeping Paris
December 07, 2018 22:00 - 15 minutesProtesters have sparked mass demonstrations, vandalism and violence on the streets of Paris over the past few weekends. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Paris bureau chief Geraldine Amiel on just who the Yellow Vests are and how they're throwing the future of President Macron into doubt. FOLLOW UP Geraldine's latest report: Macron to Address Nation Next Week as Paris Braces for Unrest You can follow Geraldine at: @GeraldineAmiel ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyer...
A Synagogue Grows in Dubai
December 07, 2018 11:55 - 14 minutesThis week, Jews around the world are celebrating Hanukkah. That includes a congregation in Dubai that has long practiced in secret. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferziger who recently visited the synagogue and explains why now it is stepping out of the shadows. FOLLOW UP Jonathan's latest report: As the Gulf Warms Up to Israel, a Synagogue Grows in Dubai You can follow Jonathan at: @jferziger ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produc...
Remembering Bush 41 and His Legacy
December 05, 2018 22:00 - 15 minutesIn a moving ceremony Wednesday, the nation said goodbye to former President George H.W. Bush. He was remembered as a public servant, a good friend and a loving husband and father. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg Washington Bureau Chief Craig Gordon on how the solemn day's events also reminded the country of a more civil time in U.S. politics. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: George W. Bush Eulogizes ‘Best Father’ at Solemn State Funeral You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon ---- T...
Inside Trump's Trade War
December 04, 2018 22:00 - 13 minutesPresident Trump has long called out China and its trade practices. And now, his trade war with the country has entered a crucial cease-fire period. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Sarah McGregor on what's on the line and what to expect when the 90-day truce comes to an end. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest report: ‘Tariff Man’ Trump Says He May Extend Truce in China Trade War You can follow Sarah at: @SarahInAmerica ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), pr...
Wall Street's #MeToo Setback
December 03, 2018 22:00 - 17 minutesThe revelations exposed during the #MeToo era have been felt across the country. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Katia Porzecanski, who reports that despite the movement's progress, a setback is taking place on Wall Street that's seeing women isolated by their male counterparts. FOLLOW UP Katia's latest report: Wall Street Rule for the #MeToo Era: Avoid Women at All Cost You can follow Katia at: @KatiaPorzo ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), prod...
Piecing Together Mueller's Puzzle
November 30, 2018 22:00 - 13 minutesIt has been another crazy week keeping track of the developments in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Shannon Pettypiece about the headlines made by two keys witnesses in the probe and what it means for Mueller's endgame. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: What Cohen’s Plea Deal Means for Trump, His Business and Mueller You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@dav...
The Battles Brewing at the G-20
November 29, 2018 22:00 - 14 minutesThe world's most powerful leaders are gathering in Argentina for the annual G-20 summit. The to-do list for Trump, Putin, Merkel, Xi and others is a long. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Josh Wingrove in Buenos Aires on how the the chances of them agreeing on anything are slim. FOLLOW UP Josh's latest report: Trump's New Nafta Deal Set for Signing as Tariff Fight Remains You can follow Josh at: @josh_wingrove ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers)...
Pandora's Box of Genetic Engineering
November 28, 2018 22:00 - 15 minutesA Chinese scientist has made the astonishing claim that he has created the world’s first gene-edited babies. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News health editor and reporter John Lauerman on the controversy surrounding this technology and how it could only be the beginning. FOLLOW UP John's latest report: Brave New World of Editing Human DNA Starts in China You can follow John at: @LauermanJohn ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomb...
Life on the U.S.-Mexico Border
November 27, 2018 22:00 - 13 minutesAfter a long and dangerous journey, thousands of Central American migrants are now living in camps just outside the U.S.-Mexico border in Tijuana waiting to learn what happens next. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Andrea Navarro, who is reporting from Tijuana on the conditions the migrants are living in and their uncertain future. FOLLOW UP You can follow Andrea at: @andreanavarror ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwid...
Translating the Success of 2018 to 2020
November 26, 2018 22:00 - 11 minutesThe 2018 midterms will no doubt go down as a success for Democrats. But what can the party learn from that success going into 2020? David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's national political reporter Sahil Kapur on how the key is not allowing President Trump to control the narrative. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: Democrats Learn a Big Lesson for 2020 Vote About Taking on Trump You can follow Sahil at: @sahilkapur ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), p...
Black Friday: America's Greediest Holiday
November 22, 2018 22:00 - 10 minutesLike turkey, mashed potatoes and football, shopping is now ingrained as part of the American Thanksgiving tradition. And this year, holiday shoppers are expected to make this season one of the most profitable in history for retailers. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Anne Riley Moffat on just how big Black Friday could be and how it got its start. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: America's Online Spending Surge Portends Blowout Black Friday You can follow Anne at: @A_Riley17 ---- T...
Trump's Deafening Silence
November 21, 2018 22:00 - 14 minutesIn the wake of Jamal Khashoggi's death, leaders around the world called for justice. They blamed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and demanded he be held accountable. President Donald Trump thinks otherwise. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's National Security editor Bill Faries on why Trump refuses to distance himself from the crown prince. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Trump Says U.S. to Stand by Saudis Despite Khashoggi Killing You can follow Bill at: @billfaries ---- Ti...
Behind the Cryptocurrency Bubble
November 20, 2018 22:00 - 13 minutesThe cryptocurrency party is over. Bitcoin tumbled to a 13-month low this week, fueling a sell-off among rival tokens. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal on the backstory of the crypto craze and where it goes from here. FOLLOW UP Joe's latest report: A Former Blockchain Believer Explains Why It Will Never Benefit Corporations You can follow Joe at: @TheStalwart ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in...
The Rise and Fall of a Rock Star CEO
November 19, 2018 22:00 - 12 minutesHe was the powerful executive in charge of one of the world's biggest automakers. Now, Carlos Ghosn is under arrest in Japan for financial misconduct. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Detroit bureau chief on Ghosn's triumphed rise to power and scandalous fall from grace. FOLLOW UP David's latest report: This Could Be A Catastrophic Ending For Carlos Ghosn You can follow David at: @DavidWelchBN ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloombe...
Facebook's Battle Within
November 16, 2018 22:00 - 11 minutesFacebook is once again facing heat for its role in Russia's election meddling. A recent New York Times report scrutinizes how Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg handled the crisis. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Sarah Frier on how the fallout is impacting the company's stock and the morale of its workers. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest report: Facebook Morale, Hurt by Share Drop, Suffers Another Hit You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Dav...
Navigating Political Power in D.C.
November 15, 2018 22:00 - 14 minutesDuring his first two years in office, President Trump and the GOP had a strangle hold on power in Washington. That now changes. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg Businessweek's Joshua Green on the problems facing both the Democrats and Republicans going into 2019. FOLLOW UP Joshua's latest column: Democrats Have Power Again. Can They Wield It Without Screwing Up? You can follow Joshua at: @JoshuaGreen ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at ...
Understanding Brexit's Breakthrough
November 14, 2018 22:00 - 11 minutesU.K. Prime Minister Theresa May emerged Wednesday from a five-hour Cabinet meeting with a key Brexit victory. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Brexit editor Emma Ross-Thomas on how that victory came to be and the perilous next step the deal faces. FOLLOW UP Emma's latest column: Theresa May’s Brexit Deal Victory Speech Sounded Hollow You can follow Emma at: @emmarossthomas ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in ...
The Risks and Rewards for Amazon's HQ2
November 13, 2018 22:00 - 12 minutesAmazon has made it official. It has awarded its two new headquarters to New York City and Arlington, Virginia. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg Opinion columnist Shira Ovide on why Amazon picked these cities and the risks it took making the process so public. FOLLOW UP Shira's latest column: Amazon May Have Outsmarted Itself With HQ2 Tactics You can follow Shira at: @ShiraOvide ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ...
California's Never-Ending Fire Season
November 12, 2018 22:00 - 12 minutesCalifornia is battling its most destructive wildfires in state history. The death toll and the scope of the devastation are only expected to climb. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's weather reporter Brian K. Sullivan on what's behind the everlasting fire season in California and the role climate change is playing in it. FOLLOW UP Brian's latest report: California Fires Death Toll Rises to 31 With More Winds Predicted You can follow Brian at: @WeatherSullivan ---- TicToc is a daily new...
How History is Repeating 100 Years After WWI
November 09, 2018 22:00 - 14 minutesOn November 11, 1918, World War I officially came to and end. It was said to be the "war to end to end all wars." David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Senior Reporter for International Affairs Marc Champion on how 100 years later, Europe is coming very close to reliving the past. FOLLOW UP Marc's latest report: If Only Leaders Meeting in Paris Could Agree on WWI’s Lessons You can follow Marc at: @MarcChampion1 ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produc...
Behind the Scenes with a White House Reporter
November 08, 2018 22:00 - 16 minutesThe White House press corps is tasked with covering President Trump's every move. Their goal is to cover the story but never be a part of it. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Toluse Olorunnipa on how that job gets seemingly gets harder everyday. FOLLOW UP Toluse's latest report: Trump Argues With CNN’s Acosta at Heated News Conference You can follow Toluse at: @ToluseO ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Wo...
Your Post-Election Guide to Trump, D.C. and 2020
November 07, 2018 22:00 - 16 minutesDuring his first two years in office, President Donald Trump governed with almost total control of Washington. That now changes. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Washington bureau chief Craig Gordon on what the new balance of power means for Trump, Democrats and the 2020 election. FOLLOW UP Craig's latest report: Vengeful Democrats vs. Angry Trump: A Post-Election Guide to D.C. You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmey...
What Happens After Election Day
November 06, 2018 18:30 - 12 minutesOne of the most closely watched and most expensive midterms in recent history is coming to a close. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Kate Hunter on what to watch this Election Day and what happens next after the votes are tallied. FOLLOW UP Kate's latest report: Midterm Reckoning on Trump Sets Stage for 2020 You can follow Kate at: @Kate_HunterDC ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can foll...
Dueling Presidents
November 05, 2018 22:00 - 15 minutesOn the eve of the midterm elections, Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama are making one last pitch to voters. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Justin Sink on the differences between each president's stump speeches and the history of dueling presidents on the campaign trail. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest midterm election report: The Latest on Trump’s Last Day of Midterm Election Campaigning You can follow Justin at: @justinsink ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast...
Year of the Woman 2.0
November 02, 2018 21:00 - 12 minutesThe 2018 midterms will go down in history for many reasons. Of them will be the record number of women running for office. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Arit John on the Year of the Woman 2.0 and its impact on the midterm elections. FOLLOW UP Arit's latest report: It May Be the Year of the Woman, But Not for Female GOP Candidates You can follow Arit at: @aritbenie ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York...
The Activism Behind Google's Walkout
November 01, 2018 21:00 - 13 minutesAround the world Thursday, employees of Google stood up and walked out of work. They were protesting the company's response to accusations of sexual misconduct by executives. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Technology Executive Editor Tom Giles on the role big tech's employees play in social activism. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Google Workers Stage Mass Walkout to Protest Handling of Sexual Misconduct You can follow Tom at: @tsgiles ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by ...
Facebook's Fragile Future
October 31, 2018 21:00 - 12 minutesFacebook has just wrapped up the most controversial quarter in its history. It now faces an even biggest test in next week's midterm elections. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News tech reporter Sarah Frier on the role the social media giant plays in a divided U.S and why no matter who controls Congress, change is not necessarily on its way. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest report: Zuckerberg’s Bet on Instagram and Video Has Wall Street Support—for Now You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier ---- T...
How Violence is Shaping the Midterms
October 30, 2018 21:00 - 16 minutesWith one week to go before the midterms, the U.S. finds itself teetering on a knife's edge. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg News politics reporter Anna Edgerton on how a recent string of political violence that has shocked the nation will impact the November election. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: Political Violence Heightens Divisions in Trump's First Midterms You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4 ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloo...
The Rise and Fall of Angela Merkel
October 29, 2018 21:00 - 13 minutesIn a surprise announcement Monday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she'll step aside as the head of her own political party and that she won't seek re-election when her term is up. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Patrick Donahue in Berlin on what her departure means in the age of rising nationalism around the world. FOLLOW UP Patrick's latest report: Merkel Steps Down as Party Leader as Election Setbacks Take Toll You can follow Patrick at: @patrickjdo ---- TicToc is a daily news p...
The Epic Bounty for 'Red Dead Redemption II'
October 26, 2018 21:00 - 14 minutesThe highly anticipated 'Red Dead Redemption 2' was released Friday. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri about the million-dollar bounty the game's creators are set to make as well as the state of the gaming industry, which is expected to bring in upwards of $140 billion this year. FOLLOW UP Chris's latest report: How to Make More Cash From One Game Than 10 James Bond Films You can follow Chris at: @chrispalmeri ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@dav...
The Notorious Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil
October 25, 2018 21:00 - 10 minutesBrazil heads to the polls Sunday to elect a new president. The frontrunner is Jair Bolsonaro. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Sao Paulo bureau chief Julia Leite on how this controversial candidate became such a heavy favorite. FOLLOW UP Julia's latest report: Brazil's Best Currency Forecasters Say Rally Will Reverse You can follow Julia at: @julialeite ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You ca...
Why George Soros Was Targeted
October 24, 2018 21:00 - 9 minutesAlong with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and CNN, George Soros was one of those recently targeted with a series of bombs. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Katherine Burton on why the liberal billionaire philanthropist was among them. FOLLOW UP Katherine's latest report: After Bomb Scare, Soros Foundation Decries ‘Politics of Hate’ You can follow Katherine at: @Burtonkathy ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in N...
Civil Rights in the Transgender Age
October 23, 2018 21:00 - 9 minutesPresident Trump recently confirmed a New York Times report that his administration was debating whether to strictly redefine gender. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg diversity reporter Jordyn Holman about the the potential fallout from the hotly contested debate. FOLLOW UP Jordyn's latest report: Netflix Denies Tailoring Its Movie Promotions Based on Race You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Blo...