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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.

Long Shot

Scientists are developing a vaccine against fentanyl with the potential to chart a new course in the drug epidemic.  By Robert Langreth and Lizette ChapmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-15
22:14

Kids in a Candy Store

How Starbucks became the colorful, heavily sweetened, extremely Instagrammable hangout for tweens and teens. By Deena Shanker and Daniela SirtoriSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-14
28:16

OpenAI v. Open AI

What can a trademark lawsuit tell us about the ­future of artificial intelligence—and about what makes winners and losers in Silicon Valley?  By Evan RatliffSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-11
49:24

Who's Afraid of Lina Khan?

Biden’s FTC chair has toughened merger oversight, taken on noncompetes and made the donor class crazy. Here’s where she’s headed next—if she gets the chance.  By Josh Eidelson and Max ChafkinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10-09
32:16

The Russian Bot Army That Conquered Online Poker

How a card-playing Siberian AI outsmarted the world’s brightest researchers and raked in millions. By Kit ChellelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-18
37:14

Understanding Kamala Harris

Who she is, and what she might do if she wins By Josh Wingrove, Karen Breslau and Akayla GardnerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-17
36:54

Nike Drops the Ball

Silicon Valley fixture John Donahoe was supposed to transform the sneaker giant into a money-minting, high-tech juggernaut. Instead, it’s in crisis mode. By Kim Bhasin and Lily Meier See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

09-12
34:39

And You Thought the DMV Was Rough

Tyler Tech dominates America’s software industry for local governments, for better and worse. By Austin CarrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-29
28:34

The Practical Economics of Reaching Net Zero

Ramping down global emissions is achievable in terms of cost. But until the US and other rich countries assume a war footing, we don’t stand a chance of meeting critical climate goals. By J.B. MacKinnonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-28
20:06

Justice Is Beside the Point in America’s Immigration Courts

The system for deciding asylum cases is failing, and not only because it’s overwhelmed. Something drastic will have to be done to fix a process that is flawed at its very core. By Monte Reel and Sinduja RangarajanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-27
41:32

Dodge City

A Chinese businessman persuaded officials to establish a special economic zone in a remote part of Laos. The gamblers arrived first. Then came the drug runners and human traffickers. By Matthew Campbell and Patpicha TanakasempipatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-12
31:47

What Happens When Ozempic Takes Over Your Town

America's weight-loss drug capital isn't Hollywood or Manhattan. It's Bowling Green, Kentucky. By Madison Muller, Devin Leonard, and Tanaz MeghjaniSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-07
24:05

Parks and Degradation

Yosemite is falling apart. Current and former employees and superfans of the national park blame Aramark, the company that mostly runs the place. By Laura BlissSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

08-01
29:51

Instant Reaction: Meta Reports Earnings

Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec cover the latest earnings from Meta, the parent company of Facebook. They speak with Bloomberg News Contributor Jon Erlichman and Bloomberg News Social Media Reporter Aisha Counts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-31
09:25

Instant Reaction: Jay Powell Talks Fed Policy

 Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Lisa Abramowicz and Jonathan Ferro cover the latest remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell, following the central bank's latest policy decision.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-31
28:18

Roblox’s Predator Problem

The internet’s biggest recreation zone for kids is fighting to keep pedophiles away, and it's not always winning.  By Olivia Carville and Cecilia D’AnastasioSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-17
40:21

The Businessweek Trump Interview

What the former president's return might mean for business, the economy and the world order. By Nancy Cook, Joshua Green and Mario ParkerSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

07-17
33:59

The Yass Man

Jeff Yass built Susquehanna into one of Wall Street’s most powerful trading firms. He’s also the libertarian billionaire enmeshed with TikTok—and betting on Trump.  By Annie MassaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-20
32:46

The House of Arnault

His company, LVMH, bought up many of the world’s major luxury brands. And he’s not finished shopping. By Brad Stone and Angelina RascouetSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-18
37:21

The Dirty, Deadly Forges of Sulawesi

Nickel is pouring into the EV supply chain from an Indonesian industrial park with a history of fatal accidents. By Matthew Campbell and Annie LeeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

06-07
44:54

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