Everybody's Business

With historic election results all across the US, we need to talk about what it means for you and your pocketbook. We’re joined by Bloomberg reporters Joshua Green and Dana Hull to talk about the mega blue wave that swept the country, along with a zoom-in on what happened on the ground in Texas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Once upon a midnight dreary, inflation made me weak and weary, Over many a quaint and curious volume of Dashing Doors–– While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of some one gently rapping, Instacart at my chamber door. “Is this my chicken wings”, I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door–– Only a merger and acquisition, nothing more....

Our friends over at the Big Take podcast recently released an episode about the trend of “Skimpflation” - when a product or service drops in quality but the price is the same. Please enjoy, and hop on over to subscribe to their feed if you like what you hear! —— From margarine to chocolate treats, some brands are swapping in cheaper ingredients to save money on their most b...

This week, we have two stories that cover the spectrum of feast and famine. First, is beef a luxury now? Businessweek staff writer Deena Shanker chews the fat about why prices keep rising. And then, does the leaked Anthropic S-1 show a bubble bursting? Bloomberg News Managing Editor Sarah Frier talks us through it. Plus: How we feel about Elizabeth Holmes now. See omnystudio.com/listener for priva...

As the midterms come into focus, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen keeps showing up on lists of the biggest political spenders. Bloomberg reporter Austin Carr shares the story of how a left-of-center software engineer turned into a Silicon Valley juggernaut with an army of lobbyists. Then we sit down with economist Isabella Weber to discuss her new book, Anti-Fascist Economics, and why she believ...

Bloomberg’s daily news podcast Big Take recently released an episode about the meteoric and very lucrative rise of the “Romantasy” literary genre , which our reporters explored in a Businessweek story this fall . Please enjoy, and hop on over to subscribe to their feed if you like what you hear! ——————— Romantasy books have created a near...

Women’s sports are exploding in popularity and revenue, but which is up next to breakthrough? Businessweek reporter Amanda Mull went to Indianapolis to find out why the NFL believes that flag football will be America’s next monoculture moment. Plus, how would you feel if everyone paid a different price for a carton of eggs? Surveillance pricing is moving beyond the internet and into bi...

Max and Stacey sit down with Tubi Chief Content Officer Adam Lewinson at Bloomberg's Screentime conference in Los Angeles, where they discuss price hikes by the major streaming services and the state of the ad-supported alternatives. Plus, Ashley Carman drops in before her interview with Conan O'Brien to fill us in on the new podcasting gold rush. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

GLP-1s, touted as a miracle drug by many, are slowly disappearing from Americans' insurance plans. Bloomberg workplace reporter Taylor Nicole Rogers explains why companies are saying “no thanks” to one of the hottest classes of pharmaceuticals on the market. And then, what would you do if you were in $30,000 of credit card debt? Debt Heads podcast co-host Jamie Feldman gives her negati...

AI slop detection software is here, but is it a magic bullet or a glorified spam filter? Businessweek contributor Vauhini Vara joins us to talk about what it means to be flagged as a robot in a human world. Plus, there's never been more money in professional sports. With financial scandals plaguing both of LA's NBA teams right now, Bloomberg’s Randall Williams explains how players and fans a...

From courtrooms to credit markets, AI’s bill is growing and someone has to pay. First, can AI be considered a co-conspirator in breaking the law? Businessweek contributing writer Evan Ratliff joins the show to explore this new age of crime and punishment — and what 14th century pigs have to do with autonomous agents. Plus, the bond market is boiling due to AI companies funding their am...

Wearable tech like smart glasses are currently being banned in establishments across the country and publicly shamed by artists such as Lorde. But Apple, as part of their upcoming product strategy, believes they figured out how to avoid the backlash. Will you soon be wearing cameras on your face and ears? Tech wiz Mark Gurman joins Max and Stacey to explain. Plus, what does it mean for the future...

America's latest round of tariffs on Canadian goods could mean Americans are about to pay way more for everything from dairy to toilet paper. This week, we investigate the possible fallout from a trade war across the northern border. Plus, we take a closer look at the jewelry business, where Stacey found a market whose prices are actually falling. Are lab-grown diamonds forever? See omnystudio.com...

Gasses from hot garbage juice are threatening to make their way out of landfills, but if that’s not also a metaphor for how the economy feels right now, have we got news for you. Join us for a ride, 250 feet above New York City, where economist Allison Schrager takes on the Stagflation Challenge. And then, back on solid ground (or more like underground), Businessweek senior editor Laura Blis...

Computer, create a banger about this month’s computer accessories CPI numbers with big bass and funny lyrics. Make no mistakes. The memory chip shortage is here. Should businesses cheer or should consumers fear? Max and Stacey supply the facts about business interests in AI, especially when it comes to making the music that makes us laugh and cry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

Bloomberg’s daily news podcast Big Take recently released an episode about the increasing amount of credit card disputes in the US, and how the phenomena of “friendly fraud” plays a part in that rise. Please enjoy, and hop on over to subscribe to their feed if you like what you hear! ——————— American consumers disputed nearly 30% more cre...

This week, there’s a lot to digest. Max and Stacey dig into the recent elections in Michigan and what this means for the future of political spending with Businessweek correspondent Wes Kosova. Plus, Deena Shanker unpacks the image problem at the Department of Health and Human Services with the cyclospora outbreak, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new cooking show and cuts to SNAP funding. See...

There don't seem to be many safe places for investors to turn now that fears about the business models underpinning AI have made the phrase "Magnificent Seven" sound kind of sarcastic. What can Main Street investors do to protect themselves? Plus, as businesses reckon with the latest wave of US tariffs, we hear the latest from a company battling the Trump administration in court. And lastly, predi...

This week, the economy takes us on a long trip of its own. Rockefeller International's Ruchir Sharma guides Stacey and Max through the siren sound of tariffs, populism and a bubble that may soon pop. Then, AI companies chart a course into an unexpected harbor: merch, with Bloomberg's Sarah Frier joining to explain why OpenAI, Anthropic and Palantir are suddenly selling apparel instead of just algo...

Things are feeling a bit scammy lately, and it makes sense because it’s coming right from the top. Max and Stacey talk with Bloomberg Opinion senior executive editor Timothy L. O’Brien about America’s “Grifter-in-Chief”. Plus, Bloomberg senior reporter Randall Williams breaks down why soccer fever has finally caught hold here, and food reporter Deena Shanker is on the...

You’re not imagining it: things are a lot worse than they used to be. From movie theaters to bowling alleys, there’s a drop in quality places to have a good time. Max and Stacey chat with Bloomberg reporter Ben Steverman to figure out why fun is now a luxury good. Plus, with rising heat and demands on the grid by power-hungry data centers, what does the future look like for energy cons...

Bloomberg’s daily news podcast Big Take recently released an episode about older workers ditching retirement, the subject of a recent Businessweek story by our very own Stacey Vanek Smith. Please enjoy, and hop on over to subscribe to their feed if you like what you hear! ——————— For a growing number of older workers, retirement is no longer feeling...

With an increasing amount of polarization and conflict , the 250th anniversary of America has been a cultural flashpoint with high-profile museum openings, big tent attractions, and nation-wide programming meant to bring the country together. But with so much focus on the future of the United States, it’s a perfect opportunity to rewind the clock and ask ourselves: “Have we been throug...

It’s time to call an emergency board meeting for America, Inc. The country is celebrating its 250th anniversary, and in the wake of groundbreaking Supreme Court rulings, controversial gatherings, and shifting rights, it’s been quite a turbulent time to be an American. Stacey Vanek-Smith and Brad Stone sit down with Martha Gimbel of the Yale Budget Lab and Bloomberg’s Laura Bliss...

What does it mean to lead a big company now? This week on Everybody’s Business, Max Chafkin and Brad Stone rifle through the medicine cabinet of the most important pharma giant in the world, and uncover the growing resentment towards CEOs of all stripes. Zip up your fleece vest and strap on your understated sneakers, because there’s no worse time to be in the corner office. See omnystu...