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Dueling Presidents Nov 05, 2018

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On the eve of the midterm elections, Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama are making one last pitch to voters. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Justin Sink on the differences between each president's stump speeches and the history of dueling presidents on the campaign trail.

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Bloomberg's latest midterm election report: The Latest on Trump’s Last Day of Midterm Election Campaigning

You can follow Justin at: @justinsink

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Year of the Woman 2.0 Nov 02, 2018

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The 2018 midterms will go down in history for many reasons. Of them will be the record number of women running for office. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Arit John on the Year of the Woman 2.0 and its impact on the midterm elections.

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Arit's latest report: It May Be the Year of the Woman, But Not for Female GOP Candidates

You can follow Arit at: @aritbenie

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The Activism Behind Google's Walkout Nov 01, 2018

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Around the world Thursday, employees of Google stood up and walked out of work. They were protesting the company's response to accusations of sexual misconduct by executives. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Technology Executive Editor Tom Giles on the role big tech's employees play in social activism.

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Bloomberg's latest report: Google Workers Stage Mass Walkout to Protest Handling of Sexual Misconduct

You can follow Tom at: @tsgiles

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Facebook's Fragile Future Oct 31, 2018

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Facebook has just wrapped up the most controversial quarter in its history. It now faces an even biggest test in next week's midterm elections. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News tech reporter Sarah Frier on the role the social media giant plays in a divided U.S and why no matter who controls Congress, change is not necessarily on its way.

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Sarah's latest report: Zuckerberg’s Bet on Instagram and Video Has Wall Street Support—for Now

You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier

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How Violence is Shaping the Midterms Oct 30, 2018

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With one week to go before the midterms, the U.S. finds itself teetering on a knife's edge. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg News politics reporter Anna Edgerton on how a recent string of political violence that has shocked the nation will impact the November election.

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Anna's latest report: Political Violence Heightens Divisions in Trump's First Midterms

You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4

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The Rise and Fall of Angela Merkel Oct 29, 2018

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In a surprise announcement Monday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she'll step aside as the head of her own political party and that she won't seek re-election when her term is up. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Patrick Donahue in Berlin on what her departure means in the age of rising nationalism around the world.

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Patrick's latest report: Merkel Steps Down as Party Leader as Election Setbacks Take Toll

You can follow Patrick at: @patrickjdo

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The Epic Bounty for 'Red Dead Redemption II' Oct 26, 2018

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The highly anticipated 'Red Dead Redemption 2' was released Friday. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri about the million-dollar bounty the game's creators are set to make as well as the state of the gaming industry, which is expected to bring in upwards of $140 billion this year.

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Chris's latest report: How to Make More Cash From One Game Than 10 James Bond Films

You can follow Chris at: @chrispalmeri

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The Notorious Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil Oct 25, 2018

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Brazil heads to the polls Sunday to elect a new president. The frontrunner is Jair Bolsonaro. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Sao Paulo bureau chief Julia Leite on how this controversial candidate became such a heavy favorite.

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Julia's latest report: Brazil's Best Currency Forecasters Say Rally Will Reverse

You can follow Julia at: @julialeite

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Why George Soros Was Targeted Oct 24, 2018

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Along with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and CNN, George Soros was one of those recently targeted with a series of bombs. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Katherine Burton on why the liberal billionaire philanthropist was among them.

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Katherine's latest report: After Bomb Scare, Soros Foundation Decries ‘Politics of Hate’

You can follow Katherine at: @Burtonkathy

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Civil Rights in the Transgender Age Oct 23, 2018

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President Trump recently confirmed a New York Times report that his administration was debating whether to strictly redefine gender. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg diversity reporter Jordyn Holman about the the potential fallout from the hotly contested debate.

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Jordyn's latest report: Netflix Denies Tailoring Its Movie Promotions Based on Race

You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals

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