Big Take DC

Jan 29 2025 66 ep. 16 mins 41
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We’re taking The Big Take to DC. Every Thursday, Bloomberg’s Saleha Mohsin digs into how money, politics, and power shapes Washington - and the consequences for voters across America.

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How Trump and Musk Are Testing Boeing’s Path to Recovery

Jan 29 2025 14 mins  
It’s been a tough stretch for Boeing. Its new CEO Kelly Ortberg is trying to rebuild public trust and turn the company’s finances around, all while navigating pressure from President Trump to deliver new Air Force One jets and working with the founder of one of Boeing’s chief rivals, Elon Musk. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg senior aerospace reporter

The Most Influential Person in Davos Isn’t There

Jan 22 2025 14 mins  
With Donald Trump back in the White House, global business leaders attending the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland this week seem to be falling into line with the US president’s “America First” agenda. Today on the show, host David Gura talks to Bloomberg’s Ted Mann about Trump’s influence over Davos, and the CEOs who mi

How Scott Bessent Made His Way Into Trump’s Inner Circle

Jan 16 2025 14 mins  
Scott Bessent is President-Elect Trump’s pick to be the treasury secretary, a role that spans oversight of the $28 trillion market for US government debt to economic sanctions. Today on the show, Big Take DC’s Saleha Mohsin joins host David Gura to discuss the tightrope act that landed Bessent the nomination: winning over both MAGA and Wall Street.   Read more

The ‘Everything, Everywhere, All at Once’ Cyber Threat

Jan 08 2025 13 mins  
US intelligence officials say that a hacking campaign known as “Volt Typhoon” has the potential to disrupt critical infrastructure systems in Guam — a significant hub for the US military that holds particular importance in US-China relations.  On today’s Big Take DC podcast, Bloomberg national security reporter Katrina Manson shares what she’s lea

Antony Blinken: The Exit Interview

Dec 19 2024 17 mins  
In his final month as the United States’ chief diplomat, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is racing around the globe, responding to conflicts in the Middle East and the latest developments in the war in Ukraine. During a stop in New York, he sat down with host David Gura to talk about how he is preparing to hand over the country’s sprawling foreign policy portfoli

Market-Moving US Economic Data Is Under Threat

Dec 12 2024 13 mins  
From inflation data to unemployment rates, the US government releases numbers every month that move markets and shape policies. But the agencies responsible for gathering that data are struggling — and President-elect Donald Trump’s promise to find cuts across agencies could further strain their resources. On today’s Big Take DC podcast, Bloomberg economics editor

What CEOs Want From Trump

Dec 06 2024 14 mins  
Surveys have shown that business leaders around the US are excited about Donald Trump’s return to the White House. But not all of the policies he’s promising appeal to every CEO. On today’s Big Take DC podcast, Business Roundtable CEO Josh Bolten joins host Saleha Mohsin to share what the business leaders he represents want from tax and trade policy — and Bloomberg’s Nanc

Inside Mar-a-Lago: The New Center of American Political Power

Dec 02 2024 16 mins  
Power brokers, administration nominees and even the prime minister of Canada have travelled to Mar-a-Lago in recent weeks to meet with President-elect Donald Trump at his resort, making it a new center of political power. On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg wealth reporter Amanda Gordon joins host David Gura to discuss Trump’s use of Mar-a-Lago in the lead-up to his inaugura

Why Trump’s Treasury Secretary Pick Is Reassuring Wall Street

Nov 25 2024 14 mins  
After a messy, public competition between hopefuls, President-elect Donald Trump nominated hedge fund manager Scott Bessent to be the next Treasury secretary. On today’s Big Take DC podcast, hosts Saleha Mohsin and David Gura discuss why Trump chose Bessent, and how Bessent might approach the job. Become a Bloomberg.com subscriber using our special intro offer at bloomberg.com/po

Inside Trump’s Treasury Secretary Shortlist

Nov 14 2024 18 mins  
Over the last week, President-elect Donald Trump has announced his nominees for the top jobs in his administration. But one key position that hasn’t been filled yet is Treasury secretary, and the person Trump picks will play a crucial role in shaping US economic policy. Senior Washington correspondent and host Saleha Mohsin joins David Gura to tick through the top candidates unde