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29 snips
Mar 2, 2026 • 24min
Trump Urges Iran Leadership Change; Oil Spikes on Hormuz Disruptions
Ethan Bronner, Israel bureau chief in Tel Aviv, offers analysis on Israeli strikes, Hezbollah and shifting regional strategy. Jumana Brsechi, Middle East correspondent in Dubai, reports on Gulf state responses, halted air travel and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions. They discuss rising oil, regional alignments, and how states are weighing defensive and diplomatic options.

Mar 1, 2026 • 1min
Introducing: Bloomberg This Weekend
Morning conversations about business, politics and culture packed into weekend broadcasts. Teasers about Sunday interviews that prepare listeners for the week ahead. Information on where to watch or listen live across TV, radio and podcast platforms.

9 snips
Feb 28, 2026 • 26min
Instant Reaction: US, Israel Attack Iran as Trump Urges Regime Change
Jumana Bersetje, Dubai-based regional anchor covering Gulf security, and Dan Williams, Jerusalem correspondent reporting from Israel, guide the conversation. They discuss US and Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s missile responses. They cover airspace closures, threats to civilians and infrastructure, and the regional diplomatic and geopolitical ripple effects.

15 snips
Feb 27, 2026 • 39min
Daybreak Weekend: US Jobs, Made in Europe, China PMI Data
Alan Wong, a China economics editor in Hong Kong who tracks PMI and export shifts. Suzanne Lynch, Brussels bureau chief covering the EU's 'Made in Europe' industrial push. Carmen Reinecke, equities reporter focused on retail and tech earnings. Michael McKee, international economics correspondent on U.S. labor and Fed signals. They explore U.S. jobs data, Europe’s industrial policy, China PMI and trade dynamics in concise, lively conversations.

18 snips
Feb 27, 2026 • 14min
New Iran Talks Set for Next Week; Netflix Drops Warner Bros. Bid
Talks between Iran and U.S. officials are set to resume after a tense Geneva meeting, with diplomatic momentum countered by military posturing. A major streaming bidder drops out of a blockbuster studio takeover, reshaping Hollywood deal dynamics. A high-profile deposition denies links to a notorious financier amid broader political scrutiny.

16 snips
Feb 26, 2026 • 15min
US to Probe Cuba Speedboat Shooting; Third Round of Iran Nuclear Talks Begin
Jumana Bersetchi, Middle East correspondent covering Iran-U.S. nuclear talks. Laura Davison, Deputy Washington Bureau Chief reporting on the Cuba speedboat incident. They unpack a deadly speedboat clash off Cuba and a new round of tense nuclear negotiations in Geneva. Short, fast-paced updates on potential U.S. probes and regional diplomatic fallout.

12 snips
Feb 25, 2026 • 22min
Trump Defends Economy & Tariffs in State of the Union
Tom Busby, Bloomberg markets reporter known for earnings and Nvidia analysis, and Jennifer Lawless, UVA politics professor and analyst, unpack Trump’s State of the Union defense of the economy and tariffs. They discuss tone, policy highlights, reactions from the courtroom crowd, Nvidia and market previews, and what the messaging could mean for the midterms.

8 snips
Feb 25, 2026 • 20min
Instant Reaction: Trump Touts 'Turnaround' in State of the Union
Doug Burgum, U.S. Interior Secretary, on energy, infrastructure and power for AI. Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Harvard democracy fellow, on institutions, immigration and political strategy. Rick Davis, campaign strategist, on campaign dynamics and legislative stakes. Jeff Mason, White House correspondent, on presidential messaging and policy framing. They discuss the State of the Union’s tone, political attacks, policy asks and implications for Congress and elections.

24 snips
Feb 24, 2026 • 22min
Record Blizzard Cleanup; Trump’s 10% Levy Takes Effect
Laura Davison, Bloomberg deputy Washington bureau chief, previews the State of the Union and political messaging. John Tucker, on-the-ground reporter, describes travel chaos, grounded flights and widespread outages across the Northeast. Craig Allen, Bloomberg meteorologist, breaks down historic snowfall totals, records and short-term forecasts. Multiple short updates cover cleanup, forecasts and lingering impacts.

7 snips
Feb 23, 2026 • 22min
Winter Storm Pummels East Coast; Tariff Defeat Tests Trade Deals
Craig Allen, Bloomberg meteorologist who gives live storm updates, describes a powerful East Coast winter storm with heavy snow, gusting winds and major travel disruptions. Short, clear updates cover city shutdowns, airport chaos and regional snowfall totals. He returns later to explain the storm track and where additional accumulations and prolonged impacts are expected.


