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The Hidden Costs of Cheap Drugs Jan 30, 2019

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An investigation conducted by Bloomberg News has found the great lengths the Trump administration will go to push cheaper generic drugs and the hidden dangers that come with that for many Americans. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Anna Edney who's behind this investigation and reported on how it's a problem that not only stems from overseas but right here are home, too.

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Anna's latest: How a Tainted Heart Drug Made in China Slipped Past the FDA

You can follow Anna at: @annaedney

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The Path of Polar Vortex Jan 29, 2019

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Millions are bracing for one of the most dangerous Arctic blasts that's sweeping across the mid-section of the United States. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to Bloomberg's Brian Sullivan on why some governors even declared states of emergency in preparation.

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Brian's latest: Chicago Faces Colder-Than-Arctic Blast Nearing All-Time Record

You can follow Brian at@WeatherSullivan.

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The Shutdown Is Over, but Dangers Remain Jan 28, 2019

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The longest government shutdown in U.S. history might be over but the consequences will be felt for some time to come. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Chris Flavelle about the lingering dangers from how the government functions, to our preparedness to battle wild fires and hurricanes.

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Chris's latest report: Shutdown Damage Will Persist Long After U.S. Government Reopens

You can follow Chris at: @cflav

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Roger Stone: the Man, the Charges, the Big Picture Jan 25, 2019

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In a pre-dawn raid in Florida, FBI agents stormed the house of former Donald Trump confidant Roger Stone and placed him under arrest. It was the latest and maybe boldest move by Robert Mueller's investigation. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece about just who Roger Stone is and what his indictment means for Trump and Mueller's investigation.

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Shannon's latest report: Trump’s Risk Deepens After Mueller Arrests Longtime Ally Stone

You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi

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One Country, Two Presidents Jan 24, 2019

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The country of Venezuela finds itself on the brink of a monumental regime change. President Nicolas Maduro is clinging to power the day after thousands took to the streets in support of the opposition leader who has declared himself president. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Andrew Rosati in Caracas on how the backing of the military is key to either side's survival.

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Andrew's latest report: As U.S. Digs In at Embassy, Venezuela Military Supports Maduro

You can follow Andrew at: @andrewrosati

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The State of the State of the Union Jan 23, 2019

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The state of our union is chaotic. With the partial government shutdown now sitting at 33 days, nothing is safe in the arena of politics, including President Trump's State of the Union address. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Anna Edgerton on where things stand on the negotiations to reopen the government and what stands in the way.

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Anna's latest report: Democrats Weigh $5.7 Billion for Border But Not the Wall, Aide Says

You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4

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Venezuela on the Brink Jan 22, 2019

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On Wednesday in Venezuela, the people of the once-wealthy oil nation will take to the streets and protest the rule of President Nicolas Maduro. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Caracas bureau chief Patricia Laya about the young opposition leader behind these protest that has Venezuela on the brink of change.

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Patricia's latest report: Trump Administration Urges Venezuelans to Back Opposition Leader

You can follow Patricia at: @PattyLaya

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Throw a Party, Save the World Jan 18, 2019

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Technology is tearing us apart. The more we become individually connected around the world thanks to the internet, the lonelier we get. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Ben Steverman who says the solution to saving ourselves and our civilization: throw a party.

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Ben's latest report: The World Depends on You Throwing a Party

You can follow Ben at: @BSteverman

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The @AOC Phenomenon Jan 17, 2019

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Just saying her initials evokes equal amounts of excitement and loathing across the political spectrum. AOC, or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is the freshman Democrat from the Bronx taking D.C. by storm. And as Katia Dmitrieva tells David Meyers, to get what she wants she's not afraid to ruffle some feathers on either side of the aisle.

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Katia's latest report: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is the Darling of the Left, Nightmare of the Right

You can follow Katia at: @katiadmi

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Climate Change's Billion-Dollar Question Jan 16, 2019

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PG&E is one of the nation's largest utility companies. And it's now on the brink of bankruptcy, facing more than $30 billion in damages for its role in California's deadly wildfires. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's energy reporter Brian Eckhouse on how that could make it the business world's biggest climate-change casualty in history.

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Brian's latest report: PG&E May Be the Business World’s Biggest Climate-Change Casualty Yet

You can follow Brian at: @brianreports

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