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Everyone’s Making Money On The Women’s World Cup—Except The Women Jul 14, 2023

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The world can’t wait for the 2023 Women’s World Cup, which starts later this month. Ticket sales are on track to smash records, and viewership has grown significantly since its 1991 inception. But when it comes to equity between the men’s and women’s tournaments, there’s still a long way to go. Bloomberg’s Jennah Haque joins this episode to talk about why the Women’s World Cup still lags behind the men’s tournament in pay, prize money and all-important media rights–and what’s being done to close the gap.

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Washington Is Knocking On Crypto’s Door Jul 13, 2023

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The epic crash and burn of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX crypto empire in November was huge global news. Eight months later, the crypto world is still feeling the after-shocks—with embarrassed celebrity endorsers, a scrubbed stadium logo and billions of dollars drained from the accounts of ordinary people.
Bloomberg’s Hannah Miller and Allyson Versprille join this episode to talk about the next big challenge for crypto exchanges: Washington. Federal agencies are taking a hard look at new regulations to police cryptocurrencies and protect investors–and taking legal action against some of the industry’s biggest players.

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This episode was produced by: Supervising Producer: Vicki Vergolina, Senior Producer: Kathryn Fink, Producers: Mo Barrow, Rebecca Chaisson, Michael Falero and Federica Romaniello, Associate Producers: Sam Gebauer and Zaynab Siddiqui. Sound Design/Engineers: Raphael Amsili and Gilda Garcia.

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Chatbots And Deepfakes Are Coming For Your Election Cycle Jul 12, 2023

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As the saying goes: a lie gets halfway around the world before the truth has a chance to put its pants on. As AI is increasing productivity across industries, it’s also raising concern about how to regulate its output and keep it from putting many of us out of work. And as the next campaign season approaches, another question comes into focus: what about its potential to quickly create and spread misinformation about political rivals?
Bloomberg’s Laura Davison and Emily Birnbaum raise the curtain on the little regulated and largely vexing ability to disseminate political hay and deepfakes via a chatbot.

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Kids Were Given Cough Syrup From India. Dozens Of Them Died Jul 11, 2023

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For decades, India has been a top player in global pharmaceuticals. But its drug regulatory system came under scrutiny after toxic chemicals were found in Indian-produced medicine that led to the deaths of scores of children in Gambia. Bloomberg reporter Zachary Mider and contributor Swati Gupta discuss their investigation into a pharmaceutical company and the ripple effects of its supply chain across the globe.

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The Bumpy Road From Reagan-Thatcher To Johnson-Trump Jul 10, 2023

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What it means to be a conservative has changed dramatically in the decades since Ronald Reagan and Margaret Thatcher. Bloomberg Opinion’s Global Business Columnist Adrian Wooldridge argues not all of that change has been for the better. He joins this episode to talk about why he believes conservatism in the US and UK has lost sight of its roots—and what conservatives can do to find their way back.

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Mattel Bets Big On Barbie's Pink Carpet Debut Jul 07, 2023

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She’s been an astronaut, a scientist and the president of the United States. Now Barbie is a movie star. Bloomberg’s Kelly Gilblom joins this episode to talk about Mattel’s bet that the $100 million Barbie movie debuting July 21 — and the launch of the company’s entertainment division — will revive its biggest brand, reel in new fans and help it reclaim the No. 1 spot of global toymaker.

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An Expanding NATO Reinforces Itself Against Russia Jul 06, 2023

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This year’s NATO summit begins next week in Vilnius, Lithuania—and once again, the alliance’s response to the war in Ukraine is top of mind. Bloomberg’s Natalia Drozdiak and Niclas Rolander discuss this year’s agenda, including the implications of expanding NATO as Sweden’s membership bid hangs in the balance.

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A Frustrated Middle Class Wants More Than Promises In 2024 Jul 05, 2023

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The American middle class is feeling the squeeze: inflation, wages that haven’t kept up, higher interest rates and fluctuating markets are all adding up to a loss of collective wealth. Bloomberg’s Shawn Donnan and a team of journalists are following the economic lives of two dozen middle class families across the country as we head into the 2024 election. In this first installment we hear from four of them. What does it mean to be middle class in America today–and how will their shifting fortunes influence the way they vote?
Read more: The US Middle Class's Economic Anxiety Will Decide the 2024 Election

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TEAM FAVORITE: Women's Pro Tackle Football Takes The Field Jul 04, 2023

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The Big Take team is taking a break for the Fourth of July holiday in the US, so we wanted to share this episode you might have missed. Back tomorrow!
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Bloomberg Businessweek contributor Mary Pilon joins this episode to talk about the promise–and challenges–of building a fanbase for the Women’s Football Alliance, an all-female, full-contact league that has 60 teams in four divisions across 32 states.

And we head to a nighttime practice of the DC Divas, to hear from the players and coaches about why they love the game and what it means for women to play tackle football.

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This episode was originally released May 15, 2023, and was produced by: Supervising Producer: Vicki Vergolina, Senior Producer: Kathryn Fink, Producers: Mo Barrow, Michael Falero Sound Design/Engineer: Gilda Garcia.

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Summer Heat Is Straining The US Power Grid. Winter Cold Could Be Worse Jul 03, 2023

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Record temperatures in Texas and across the southern US are putting immense strain on the electric grid, as residents battle the heat by cranking up the AC. But experts say grid pressure could get even worse this winter. Bloomberg’s Naureen Malik joins this episode to discuss whether America’s infrastructure can support an increasingly electrified economy—and what can be done to avoid mass blackouts in the coming months.

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