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Midterm's Reality Check Oct 22, 2018

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With two weeks to go before the midterms, Democrats and Republicans are sprinting to the finish line. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Washington bureau chief Craig Gordon on what the latest polls are saying and the role President Trump is playing in the GOP's attempt to hold onto power.

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You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon

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The Dangerous Trek to America Oct 19, 2018

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Leaving everything they know and love behind, thousands of Honduran migrants are making the dangerous trek to the U.S.-Mexico border. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg News Central America reporter Michael McDonald on the difficult journey they face and why they've chosen to make it.

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Michael's latest report: Trump’s Threats Fail to Deter Migrants Fleeing Gangs and Drought

You can follow Michael at: @mdmcdonald

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Inside Facebook's Election War Room Oct 18, 2018

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The world’s largest social network has assembled an elite team. Its mission: to root out malicious activity, fake news and election interference. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg TV anchor Emily Chang about the work being done inside Facebook's War Room.

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Emily's latest report: Why Has Facebook Created a War Room?

You can follow Emily at: @emilychangtv

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The Potentate Wildcard in Mueller's Probe Oct 17, 2018

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Bloomberg News has learned that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is getting close to issuing findings on core aspects of his Russia probe. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Chris Strohm on what to expect from the report, which is forecast to land after the midterm elections.

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Chris's latest report: Mueller Ready to Deliver Key Findings in His Trump Probe, Sources Say

You can follow Chris at: @cstrohm

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A New Day for Marijuana Oct 16, 2018

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Wednesday across Canada, the legal sale of marijuana will take effect. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News cannabis reporter Kristine Owram on what exactly is now legal and when the U.S. will follow suit.

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Kristine's latest report: As Cannabis D-Day Approaches, Winners and Losers Set to Emerge

You can follow Kristine at: @KristineOwram

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Affirmative Action's Future Oct 15, 2018

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A court case is underway in Boston that could ultimately determine the future of affirmative action. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Peter Jeffrey about the case and how it could end up at the Supreme Court and hinge on the vote of newly-minted Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

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Peter's latest report: Harvard Fight With Conservatives Over Admissions Could Reach Kavanaugh

You can follow Peter at: @peter_jeffrey

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The World is Watching Saudi Arabia Oct 12, 2018

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The fallout from the disappearance of prominent Saudi government critic Jamal Khashoggi continues to be felt around the world. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Beirut bureau chief Donna Abu-Nasr who not only knows Khashoggi personally, but who was also one of the Bloomberg reporters who recently interviewed the man many believe is behind his disappearance, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman.

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Donna's latest report: Saudi Arabia’s Troubled Revolution

You can follow Donna at: @DonnaAN1

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Why Trump vs. the Fed Matters Oct 11, 2018

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President Trump continues to call out the Federal Reserve and chairman Jerome Powell, who Trump selected for the role himself. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Fed reporter Jeanna Smialek on why that matters and what it means for your wallet.

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Jeanna latest report: Trump Calls Federal Reserve ‘Loco’ in New Attacks

You can follow Jeanna at: @jeannasmialek

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Hurricane Michael's Fury Oct 10, 2018

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Hurricane Michael has made landfall in the Florida Panhandle. Now, all eyes are on the of destruction it leaves behind as it heads inland. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News weather reporter Brian K. Sullivan on how this storm became surprisingly powerful overnight.

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Brian's latest report: Michael Makes Landfall as Strongest Mainland Storm in 14 Years

You can follow Brian at: @WeatherSullivan

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi Oct 09, 2018

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It has been one week since Saudi journalist and Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi was last seen alive. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Marc Champion on who might be involved in his disappearance and why.

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Marc's latest report: Turkey’s Bizarre Conspiracy Case Against an American Pastor

You can follow Marc at: @MarcChampion1

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