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The tennis legend has become something of a global ambassador for pickleball, which is starting to take off in India and China. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this limited series, Odd Lots explains some of the thorniest issues facing the US economy through the medium of … chicken. Chicken occupies a unique position in the US diet, but issues facing the poultry industry illustrate wider points about the development of the US economy and the decisions being made about how it's structured and who benefits from it. So why has the chicken industry evolved...

Brake like a ballerina. Keep the fizz in the cup. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free markets have been doomed since 2008. A modern version of mercantilism is emerging to replace them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With state of the art consoles, bunkbeds and an unlimited supply of instant noodles, even the most diehard gamer’s perfect vacation is covered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five years after Covid-19 emerged, governments are relying on  companies like Abbott Laboratories to spot the next big threat. By Riley Griffin See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The basic logic of white-collar apprenticeship — grunt work for on-the-job learning — is suddenly at risk.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A court decision may allow it to be imported, but won’t diminish the authorities’ appetite for proscribing books.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown wants to reimagine the universe of athlete shoe deals. How scared should the sneaker giants be?  By Gordy Megroz    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fred Smith, its legendary founder, has stepped aside, sort of. CEO Raj Subramaniam now has the complicated job of reorganizing the company, soothing investors and keeping an eye on a second Smith. By Devin Leonard & Kiel Porter See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

North Dakota wants to entomb millions of tons of CO2 emissions a mile deep—but not for the reason you might think. A central goal of the state’s ambitious carbon- capture program is to allow it to keep pumping oil and burning coal. By Adam Willis See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US bike sales never recovered after the recession. To figure out why, a new citizen put an American tradition to the test.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From his social-media network to real estate and crypto, the former president’s return to the White House will give him power to leverage his array of assets.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Taiwan relies on the US to defend it against China, but Trump's transactional approach raises questions about his commitment to the island democracy  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Be in the know this election with Bloomberg Podcasts. Follow Bloomberg News Now for up-to-the minute election results, all night long. And go deeper with The Big Take podcast, featuring in-depth global analysis of the US election every day this week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s commonplace to say that sports build character, but less common to ask how. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Demand for the precious metal has shoppers flocking to a jewelry hub in Shenzhen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History holds clues for the country’s political future, regardless of who wins on Nov. 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did a bizarre architectural conspiracy theory insert itself into the US political discourse — and why do so many adherents insist that Donald Trump is a believer?  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

According to consumer price index calculators, a beer that cost 20 cents in 1913 should cost $6.40 now. But such calculations ignore the changing value of money.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 Prediction markets have been around for hundreds of years, but their ability to change reality is increasing.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Free tempura toppings and golf are luring retail investors to the country’s biggest IPO since 2018.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year's $45 million auction price for a Stegosauraus skeleton was a sign of the times. Fossils are emerging as a new asset class.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The lie-flat generation is choosing self-care over luxury goods and extra gap years over poorly paid entry-level jobs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A first-of-its-kind insurance program bought time to shore up flood defenses, but exclusive data shows that isn’t happening quickly enough. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.