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Here’s Why the Supreme Court Didn’t Settle the Tariff Debate Feb 27, 2026

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The US Supreme Court's decision to strike down much of President Trump's tariff agenda has left many questioning what happens next. Issues such as refunds, and the legal basis for the President's new tariffs will still need to be resolved. Our Supreme Court reporter Greg Stohr joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here's Why AI Is Fueling a Borrowing Boom Feb 20, 2026

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The world's biggest technology companies are expected to spend $4 trillion on artificial intelligence by 2030. To pay for it, they're borrowing hundreds of billion of dollars a year. What does that mean for these companies, and for markets? Bloomberg's Markets Live Strategist Skylar Montgomery Koning joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here's Why Canada is Pushing an Alternative to Trump's World Feb 13, 2026

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Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has directed some of his harshest criticism at America’s closest neighbor: Canada. Tariff threats, talk of making it the 51st state and pointed barbs have prompted the country’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, to argue for a new approach to global trade and diplomacy. David Gura, host of Bloomberg’s Big Take podcast, joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here's Why Nuclear Brinkmanship is Back Feb 06, 2026

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The New START treaty served as a barrier against a renewed nuclear arms race between the US and Russia, who together possess almost 90% of the world’s atomic warheads. The accord was the only remaining arms control agreement between the two countries and expired on February 5. US President Donald Trump says he wants to negotiate a new treaty, but in the meantime, controls on these deadly weapons remain in limbo. Our global defense editor Gerry Doyle joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here's Why A Weaker Dollar is Ringing Alarm Bells Jan 30, 2026

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The US currency has come under pressure on multiple fronts, recently falling to its weakest level in four years. Unpredictable Washington policy making, fears over Federal Reserve independence, as well as fiscal concerns have driven investors away from the dollar. Our Markets Live Executive Editor Mark Cudmore joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here's Why Europe's Far Right Is Rethinking Trump Ties Jan 23, 2026

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Europe's far-right parties are reassessing their ties with US President Donald Trump following his threats to annex Greenland and use of military force against Venezuela. From the UK to Italy, politicians who have previously talked up their relationship with Trump are moderating their language. Our Managing Editor for European economy and government Ben Sills joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here's Why Outer Space Is the Next Frontier For Data Centers Jan 16, 2026

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Data centers are a key part of the global artificial intelligence boom, but their rapid expansion requires land and energy. Rocket companies, from Elon Musk's SpaceX to Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin, have been looking at some new locations for these centers: putting them in space. Our space editor Bruce Einhorn joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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Here's Why Europe Is Taking Trump's Greenland Claim Seriously Jan 09, 2026

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President Trump says the United States 'needs' Greenland. After American forces captured Venezuela's President, European leaders are now more worried about Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark. Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said US action would threaten the NATO alliance. Our Copenhagen reporter Sanne Wass joins Stephen Carroll to discuss the state of play.

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Here's Why US Stocks Underperformed The World in 2025 Dec 19, 2025

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Despite hitting repeated record highs, US stock indexes have actually underperformed markets elsewhere in 2025. Our Senior Equity Strategist Michael Msika joins Stephen Carroll to discuss what drove this trend, and the expectations for 2026.

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Here's Why Prediction Markets Are The World's Casino Dec 12, 2025

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Prediction markets, platforms where people bet against one another on the outcomes of real-world events, are growing rapidly. The likes of Polymarket and Kalshi now collectively handle billions of dollars in bets every week. These markets have blurred the lines between gambling and trading, and their growth has been helped by a relaxed regulatory environment under US President Donald Trump. Our digital finance reporter Emily Nicolle joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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