Bloomberg This Weekend

Nina Bandelj, sociology professor and author, on why modern parenting feels like a high-stakes investment. Johnny Olszewski, Maryland congressman on the Foreign Affairs Committee, on congressional oversight, War Powers, and the Iran conflict. They discuss Iran’s response to a U.S. proposal and the political and oversight tensions it raises. They also cover a hantavirus-hit cruise ship and global health response.

Daniel Dae Kim, actor and producer behind CNN’s K-Everything, on the global boom of Korean film, music, beauty and food. Ro Khanna, U.S. Representative and policy leader on China, trade, redistricting and national economic priorities. They dive into Iran and Strait tensions, a rare hantavirus cruise outbreak, U.S.-China summit stakes, and why K-culture is thriving worldwide.

Maria Sharapova, former tennis champion turned podcaster and entrepreneur. Cleo Fields, Louisiana congressman focused on voting rights and representation. Chris Sununu, Airlines for America leader and ex-governor with airline policy expertise. They discuss Iran’s latest peace proposal, Spirit Airlines shutting down and industry fallout, and the Supreme Court ruling’s impact on redistricting and minority representation.

David Papadopoulos, Bloomberg managing editor and horse-racing commentator — offers long-shot betting perspective. Ben McKenzie, actor and filmmaker — discusses his documentary probe into cryptocurrency and fraud. Javier Blas, energy & commodities columnist — explains global energy supply risks, OPEC+ dynamics, and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. They dive into airline collapse fallout, fuel-driven politics, crypto investigations, and betting quirks.

Jeffrey Rosenberg, portfolio strategist at BlackRock who specializes in fixed-income and macro, breaks down yields, curve dynamics, and how markets are pricing Fed moves. He discusses committee divisions on easing bias and why five-year Treasuries and break-even measures matter. Short takes on front-end yield value versus term premium and the market impact of rising oil and geopolitical risk.

Stephanie Roth, equity strategist at Wolfe Research, explains market implications of the Fed’s split and what it means for rate-cut timing. Short, clear takes on how dissents reshape rate-cut expectations. Quick assessments of equity sensitivity, small-cap and tech vulnerability, and bond-market moves.

John McCarthy, former Biden political adviser, offers an eyewitness account. Don Beyer, Virginia congressman, discusses national division and redistricting. Michael McCaul, Texas congressman, assesses security and oversight. They recount the shooting, evacuation, Secret Service response, questions about perimeter security, heated political rhetoric, and the implications for congressional investigations.

Dan Yergin, S&P Global vice chairman and energy-policy author, explains global oil disruptions and market resilience. Michael McCaul, Texas congressman on foreign affairs, offers congressional views on US-Iran negotiations and regional security. They discuss stalled talks, Strait of Hormuz risks, wider commodity effects, and political pressures in short, sharp conversations.

Andrew Zimmern, chef and sustainable-food advocate, talks blue foods and ocean-based solutions. Marc Caputo, Axios White House reporter, covers U.S. negotiators, Pakistan talks and possible trade items. Mark Esper, former U.S. defense secretary, analyzes military options, legal limits and strategic implications of U.S. moves on Iran.

Gary Gensler, former SEC chair, offers a brief regulatory and markets perspective. Arsenio Dominguez, IMO Secretary-General, provides concise maritime safety expertise. They discuss the Strait of Hormuz closure, reported gunfire and fast-boat approaches, mine and verification worries, and the implications for navigation and traffic coordination.