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Dangers Facing Female Uber, Lyft Drivers Dec 18, 2018

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For 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.

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Selina's latest report:The Dark Realities Women Face Driving for Uber and Lyft

You can follow Selina at: @Selina_y_wang

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Russia Never Stopped Meddling Dec 17, 2018

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A 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.

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Ben's latest report: Russia’s Bid to Help Trump Revealed as Much Wider Than Once Known

You can follow Ben at: @BenBrodyDC

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Shutdown Showdown Dec 14, 2018

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The 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.

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Sahil's latest report: @sahilkapur

You can follow Sahil at: How Trump Let His Goal of Building a Border Wall Slip Away

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Understanding Trump's Legal Perils Dec 13, 2018

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Robert 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.

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David's latest report: @dglovin

You can follow David at: Tabloid Company’s Admission Shows New Peril for Trump’s Circle

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Fentanyl: Killer Opioid & Potential WMD Dec 12, 2018

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The 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.

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Anna's latest report: This Killer Opioid Could Become a Weapon of Mass Destruction

You can follow Anna at: @annaedney

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The Huawei Scandal Explained Dec 11, 2018

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A 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.

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Natalie's latest report: Huawei Court Drama Hinges on Visa Maneuvers and Residency Twists

You can follow Natalie at: @natalieobiko

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The Search for the Next Chief of Staff? Dec 10, 2018

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The 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.

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Shannon's latest report: Trump Struggles to Fill Toughest Job in Washington: His Chief

You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi

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Behind the Unrest Sweeping Paris Dec 07, 2018

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Protesters 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.

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Geraldine's latest report: Macron to Address Nation Next Week as Paris Braces for Unrest

You can follow Geraldine at: @GeraldineAmiel

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A Synagogue Grows in Dubai Dec 07, 2018

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This 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.

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Jonathan's latest report: As the Gulf Warms Up to Israel, a Synagogue Grows in Dubai

You can follow Jonathan at: @jferziger

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Remembering Bush 41 and His Legacy Dec 05, 2018

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In 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.

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Bloomberg's latest report: George W. Bush Eulogizes ‘Best Father’ at Solemn State Funeral

You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon

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