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<p>Listen to the most interesting reporting from this week in the world of business, finance, tech, and politics. Over the weekend, we'll share a mix of essays, reviews and other stories from Bloomberg's new Weekend Edition.  </p>

Can Target Be Cool Again, and Would That Be Enough?

As sales and profits continue to decline, the incoming CEO says the first order of business is to repair the vibe. By Jaewon Kang and Devin LeonardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-24
29:38

The Gizmo Empire

How a flair for infomercials, TikTok and an endless stream of whiz-bang home appliances turned SharkNinja into a $6 billion behemoth. By Lily Meier and Shelly BanjoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-20
27:41

Kid Rock, MAGA Man

The singer has been golfing and trolling his way into the president’s inner circle. By Ashley Carman and Felix GilletteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-19
21:09

The Chatbot Delusions

Some users are losing touch with reality during marathon sessions with ChatGPT and other bots.  By Ellen Huet and Rachel MetzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-07
34:26

Finish Him, Brother

The inside story of how two alleged murder plots brought India, the US and Canada to a diplomatic crisis. By Matthew CampbellSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11-05
01:01:21

Allow Zohran Mamdani to Reintroduce Himself

New York’s mayoral frontrunner has been working to build a governing coalition by meeting with all comers, including the business community that’s been bashing his plans. By Fola Akinnibi and Laura NahmiasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-26
29:27

Lucrative ICE Detention Centers Bring Money—and Anger— to an Alaska Native Community

Nana Regional Corp. was supposed to honor Iñupiat values. Some shareholders say it hasn’t.  By Polly Mosendz, Michael Smith and Rachel Adams-HeardSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-09
23:36

How Generations of Selective Breeding Created Miserable Chickens

Genetic selection has made “probably the biggest animal welfare problem we have in all animal husbandry.” By Axelle Playoust-Braure and Paul Tullis  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-08
19:43

A Shipwreck Killed 41 Crew and 5,900 Cattle. The Brutal Business Behind It Goes On

The sinking of the Gulf Livestock 1 was an existential moment for farm animal exporters. Some of those lessons are being forgotten. By Andrew S LewisSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-07
35:56

Confessions of a Professional Insomniac

After decades of accumulating 'sleep debt,' is it possible to relearn rest and relaxation?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-28
23:50

Jollibee Is on a Quest to Conquer American Palates

Can crispy Chickenjoy and sweet spaghetti win over consumers in the US?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-27
10:19

Can the UN Be Saved? Lessons From a Cold War Diplomat

As the UN endures a crisis of relevance, a new biography recalls a time when it wielded real power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-26
09:48

The Battle Over the Legacy of Soviet Food

With a new cookbook, author Polina Chesnakova looks to the past to understand how food plays a role in nation-building.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-21
15:52

What Reliving the 1929 Crash Tells Us About Today’s Stock Market

In 1929, Andrew Ross Sorkin re-creates the euphoria and mania that led to the most famous stock market slump in history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-20
16:30

The AI Pioneer Who Wants to Replace Teachers With Algorithms

Derek Li pulled his sons out of school to be taught by artificial intelligence. Now he’s betting the US is ready for machine-led learning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-19
17:03

Paramount’s New Top Gun

After two years of drama, David Ellison got his merger with the historic studio. The reward is a company in existential crisis. What’s his plan to save it?  By Lucas Shaw and Hannah MillerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-16
27:49

Enron: The Satire

Some performance artists bought the name for peanuts and concocted an elaborate sendup of corporate excesses. Then they tried to bring Enron back for real. By Max ChafkinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-15
26:52

Can MrBeast Grow Up?

The YouTube star known for outlandish stunts is making his most audacious move yet: Bringing in the adults. Can they help him turn his media business into an entertainment empire? By Lucas ShawSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-15
31:12

India Finds Out How Hard It Is to Build a Finance Hub From Scratch

GIFT City has attracted global banks, but the community its planners promised remains far from reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-14
07:51

At World Cup 2026, the US Risks a Diplomatic Own Goal

The tournament has always been political, but the US's antagonism toward its co-hosts stands out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-13
10:43

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