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Inside Trump's Trade War Dec 04, 2018

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President Trump has long called out China and its trade practices. And now, his trade war with the country has entered a crucial cease-fire period. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Sarah McGregor on what's on the line and what to expect when the 90-day truce comes to an end.

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Sarah's latest report: ‘Tariff Man’ Trump Says He May Extend Truce in China Trade War

You can follow Sarah at: @SarahInAmerica

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Wall Street's #MeToo Setback Dec 03, 2018

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The revelations exposed during the #MeToo era have been felt across the country. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Katia Porzecanski, who reports that despite the movement's progress, a setback is taking place on Wall Street that's seeing women isolated by their male counterparts.

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Katia's latest report: Wall Street Rule for the #MeToo Era: Avoid Women at All Cost

You can follow Katia at: @KatiaPorzo

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Piecing Together Mueller's Puzzle Nov 30, 2018

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It has been another crazy week keeping track of the developments in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Shannon Pettypiece about the headlines made by two keys witnesses in the probe and what it means for Mueller's endgame.

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Shannon's latest report: What Cohen’s Plea Deal Means for Trump, His Business and Mueller

You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi

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The Battles Brewing at the G-20 Nov 29, 2018

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The world's most powerful leaders are gathering in Argentina for the annual G-20 summit. The to-do list for Trump, Putin, Merkel, Xi and others is a long. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Josh Wingrove in Buenos Aires on how the the chances of them agreeing on anything are slim.

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Josh's latest report: Trump's New Nafta Deal Set for Signing as Tariff Fight Remains

You can follow Josh at: @josh_wingrove

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Pandora's Box of Genetic Engineering Nov 28, 2018

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A Chinese scientist has made the astonishing claim that he has created the world’s first gene-edited babies. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News health editor and reporter John Lauerman on the controversy surrounding this technology and how it could only be the beginning.

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John's latest report: Brave New World of Editing Human DNA Starts in China

You can follow John at: @LauermanJohn

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Life on the U.S.-Mexico Border Nov 27, 2018

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After a long and dangerous journey, thousands of Central American migrants are now living in camps just outside the U.S.-Mexico border in Tijuana waiting to learn what happens next. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Andrea Navarro, who is reporting from Tijuana on the conditions the migrants are living in and their uncertain future.

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You can follow Andrea at: @andreanavarror

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Translating the Success of 2018 to 2020 Nov 26, 2018

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The 2018 midterms will no doubt go down as a success for Democrats. But what can the party learn from that success going into 2020? David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's national political reporter Sahil Kapur on how the key is not allowing President Trump to control the narrative.

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Sahil's latest report: Democrats Learn a Big Lesson for 2020 Vote About Taking on Trump

You can follow Sahil at: @sahilkapur

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Black Friday: America's Greediest Holiday Nov 22, 2018

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Like turkey, mashed potatoes and football, shopping is now ingrained as part of the American Thanksgiving tradition. And this year, holiday shoppers are expected to make this season one of the most profitable in history for retailers. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Anne Riley Moffat on just how big Black Friday could be and how it got its start.

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Bloomberg's latest report: America's Online Spending Surge Portends Blowout Black Friday

You can follow Anne at: @A_Riley17

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Trump's Deafening Silence Nov 21, 2018

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In the wake of Jamal Khashoggi's death, leaders around the world called for justice. They blamed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and demanded he be held accountable. President Donald Trump thinks otherwise. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's National Security editor Bill Faries on why Trump refuses to distance himself from the crown prince.

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Bloomberg's latest report: Trump Says U.S. to Stand by Saudis Despite Khashoggi Killing

You can follow Bill at: @billfaries

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Behind the Cryptocurrency Bubble Nov 20, 2018

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The cryptocurrency party is over. Bitcoin tumbled to a 13-month low this week, fueling a sell-off among rival tokens. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Weisenthal on the backstory of the crypto craze and where it goes from here.

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Joe's latest report: A Former Blockchain Believer Explains Why It Will Never Benefit Corporations

You can follow Joe at: @TheStalwart

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