In the City Bloomberg

For the past three decades, South African politics have been defined by the African National Congress. But with initial forecasts from the May 29 vote showing a marked decline in support for the ruling party, change looks likely. So what do the various potential outcomes mean for South Africa’s growth and debt outlook? For investor interest in the country? Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adrian Wooldridge and Senior Executive Editor Jacqueline Simmons review the landscape with Bloomberg economist Yvonne Mhango.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The coming July 4 general election in the UK is a good thing, according to executives in the City of London. With Labour currently predicted to trounce the embattled Tories, some contend the vote is a chance for stability after a turbulent few years under Conservative leadership. But first comes the campaign—what policy pronouncements are financial industry leaders hoping to hear from Labour candidates? Bloomberg editor Katherine Griffiths joins this week’s In the City to discuss. 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bad actors using machine-learning, generative artificial intelligence and the power of digital networks are seeding ever-more distrust in democracy, warns Audrey Tang, former digital affairs minister for Taiwan. Tang joins this week’s episode of Voternomics to discuss the risk of foreign interference in the many elections happening around the world, as well as lessons learned while combating efforts to distort the political debate in Taiwan. Plus, Bloomberg political correspondent Nancy Cook discusses the latest Bloomberg News/Morning Consult polling which reveals the unease voters feel around the US election—from misinformation to political violence and foreign interference.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special edition of Voternomics, we discuss the possible reasoning behind the Conservative’s decision to gamble on an earlier-than-expected vote. 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s In the City, we discuss the immediate questions around replacing Ebrahim Raisi and how that may affect Iran’s relationship with Saudi Arabia. Bloomberg regional news director Rosalind Mathieson joins hosts David Merritt, Francine Lacqua and Allegra Stratton to discuss these thorny issues.
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Munich Security Conference Chair Wolfgang Ischinger joinsVoternomics to explain the new European project he says is needed. Plus, Bloomberg reporter Michael Nienaber discusses why German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s popularity remains at historic lows while the far-right AfD party may see gains in the European parliament next month. 
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.