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Catch up. Look ahead. Enjoy your weekend.  Listen to Bloomberg This Weekend for unique conversations spanning news, politics, lifestyle and culture.  David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring you unique discussions and in-depth conversations with lawmakers, business leaders and cultural icons.  Bloomberg This Weekend gives you insight to make sense of the world.

  1. 21 hr ago

    Trump Headlines White House Correspondents' Dinner; Measles Cases Rise

    President Donald Trump headlined a scaled-down White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Friday, three months after the original event was cut short by a gunman who allegedly sought to assassinate the president. Trump, in a long speech, at times criticized several reporters by name — sometimes in searing terms — while also saying he had respect for journalism and the press in the room. Also this weekend, US measles cases in 2026 have already outpaced last year’s total and have reached a level not seen in more than three decades, with 2,318 confirmed infections reported. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says vaccine policy under the Trump administration has been upended since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. became secretary of Health and Human Services, with thousands of career scientists at the CDC fired and funding for local health departments frozen. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Jeff Mason, Bloomberg News, White House Correspondent, on President Trump headlining the White House Correspondents' Dinner. - Stephen Stapczynski, Bloomberg News, Energy & Commodities Reporter, on renewed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea threatening a key alternative route for Persian Gulf oil exports. - Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar, Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security, on the rise in measles cases. - Emily Wilson, Classicist & Translator of “The Odyssey,” on how her translation has seen renewed interest with the release of Christopher Nolan's film. Plus, David, Christina, and Lisa Mateo play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  2. 6 days ago

    Sen. Shaheen on Russia Sanctions Bill; World Cup Finale

    President Donald Trump says Republicans should “add Iran to the Russian Sanctions Bill” in a post on Truth Social today. He adds it is what late Lindsey Graham “wanted to do, and it was going to happen” Also this weekend, Lionel Messi’s Argentina will face off against European champions Spain in the World Cup final in New Jersey, a match that wraps up a tournament that shattered attendance records and has been hailed as a major economic victory for the region.On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with: - Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, (D) New Hampshire, disagreed with President Trump by saying Senator Lindsey Graham never suggested Iran be part of the Russian sanctions bill.- Antonio Rüdiger, German National Team & Real Madrid Defense, and Randall Williams, Bloomberg News Senior Sports Reporter, joined to talk the World Cup finale. Rüdiger also reflected on player longevity, promoted his foundation supporting children in Sierra Leone and touched on World Cup expansion.- Bloomberg News Wealth Reporter Devon Pendleton discussed how rare dinosaur fossils have become a fast-growing collectible market, with wealthy buyers spending tens of millions of dollars on museum-quality specimens while demanding detailed provenance to verify authenticity. - Plus, David, Christina, and Lisa Mateo play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers.For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  3. 18 Jul

    Trump Threatens Canada with Tariffs Over Wildfires; Moonshot Roils Markets

    Washington’s air improved slightly on Friday while New York City could be blanketed by more wildfire smoke later in the day. President Donald Trump alleged Canada is “responsible for the fact that they are not properly maintaining their Forests” and threatened to increase tariffs on Canada in response to the trans-border smoke. Also this weekend, Moonshot AI released Kimi K3, a model that outperforms all rivals except for Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 on overall capability. The release of Kimi K3 has stunned some AI watchers and investors, fueling concerns about whether the immense spending commitments from Silicon Valley will pay off and shaken confidence in the US lead. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini speak with: - Josh Wingrove, Bloomberg News Senior White House Correspondent, on Trump's threats to Canada over the wildfires and the latest on the Gordie Howe Bridge. - Mike Shepard, Bloomberg News Senior Editor, Technology & Strategic Industries and Minmin Low, Bloomberg News China Correspondent, on tech stocks ending the week lower over concerns that the US may be losing ground in the AI race.  - US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer at the Aspen Security Forum, on the 84 cosponsors of a Russia sanctions bill to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham. - Jonathan Wilson, Sports Journalist & Author of “The Power and the Glory: A New History of the World Cup,” on FIFA President Gianni Infantino drawing scrutiny for his relationship with President Trump. Plus, Christina, David, and Alexis Christoforous discuss the stories you might have missed this week on BTW. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  4. 12 Jul

    Senator Lindsey Graham Dies; US Strikes Iran

    Lindsey Graham, the South Carolina senior senator and foreign policy hawk who changed from a Donald Trump skeptic to one of the US president’s strongest allies, died on Saturday. He was 71. The cause of death was “a brief and sudden illness,” Graham’s office said in a post on X. Emergency personnel responded to a call for “cardiac arrest” at Graham’s Capitol Hill home on Saturday night, NBC reported, citing police scanner audio. Also this weekend, the US struck Iran for a third time in a week, prompting retaliatory attacks on at least five Arab nations. Iran said the Hormuz strait would now be closed “until further notice,” but the US Central Command denied that, saying the waterway was still open to all vessels. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg Congressional Reporter Erik Wasson on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. - Bloomberg Mideast Correspondent Abeer Abu Omar and ABC News State Department Reporter Shannon Kingston, on the US military hitting 140 targets in Iran after Iran's navy attacked a merchant ship passing through the Strait of Hormuz. - Former US Ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker, who says the NATO summit strengthens support for Ukraine and sends a tougher message to Russian President Vladimir Putin. - Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analyst for US Banks, Herman Chan, and Investopedia Editor in Chief, Caleb Silver, on the big bank earnings coming this week, and Netflix's struggle with slowing growth. - Erin Lyall, creator of the "Food Under Fire" blog, on the food that can be found in conflict zones around the world. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  5. 11 Jul

    US Demands an Open Strait; Russian Forces Strike Kyiv

    The US is demanding that Iran issue a public statement that all channels of the Strait of Hormuz are open to shipping and that they will not attack transiting civilian vessels. US officials warned that failure to do so by Tehran would result in consequences. Also this weekend, Russia and Ukraine attacked each other’s key grain export gateways overnight after shipping across the Sea of Azov was disrupted the previous day, triggering a spike in wheat prices. Ukraine targeted four vessels with drones in Taganrog Bay in the Sea of Azov following a strike on the area on Friday that disrupted shipping through a key export corridor.  On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg Economics Defense Lead Becca Wasser and Geoeconomics Lead Dina Esfandiary, on what the US is demanding of Iran and the future of the Strait of Hormuz. - Representative Michael McCaul of Texas (R) on the ground in Ukraine, where President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with US lawmakers while hoping to obtain Patriot Missiles. - Bloomberg Pursuits Staff Writer Hannah Elliott, on the millions of Americans living with tinnitus. Plus, David, Christina, and Lisa Mateo play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  6. 5 Jul

    America Celebrates July 4th; Trump Accounts Arrive

    President Donald Trump gave a speech on the National Mall after thunderstorms delayed the start of his remarks, celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary and highlighting his own political priorities.Trump declared communism a "loser" and pushed for passage of a measure to restrict mail-in voting and require the use of voter identification for elections, while also inviting veterans to the stage. Also this weekend, Trump Accounts arrive with a powerful promise: Give a child a head start, let decades of compound growth do the work and potentially build millions of dollars over a lifetime. Whether they live up to that potential will depend less on the account itself than on how families use the option alongside other available savings plans. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Jeff Mason, Yale School of Management Lecturer Gautam Mukunda, and Politico's New York Playbook Co-Author, Madison Fernandez, on President Trump's July 4th address, and how Democratic Socialists factor into the party. - Bloomberg News Personal Finance Reporter Sarah Foster, on how parents can get the most out of the newly-launched Trump Accounts. - Randall Williams, Bloomberg Business of Sports Reporter, on Team USA's run in the FIFA World Cup. Plus, David, Christina, and Lisa Mateo play Pointed: The News Quiz for Risk Takers. For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  7. 28 Jun

    Supreme Court Decisions Expected This Week; Dulles Airport Revamp

    More opinions from the US Supreme Court are set for Monday, with key decisions yet to be announced on birthright citizenship and President Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. This week, the Supreme Court found the government has broad power to act without judicial review, effectively allowing it to cancel Temporary Protected Status for 350,000 Haitians and 7,000 Syrians in the US. Also this weekend, the White House wants to make Dulles International Airport great again, with President Donald Trump adding it to the list of venues and amenities in and around the capital he hopes to remake in his own image. The plan would transform Dulles by expanding the main terminal building, renovating or constructing concourses, and extending an underground train, with the goal of making it the best airport in the country. On today’s show, Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo speak with: - Bloomberg News Supreme Court Reporter Greg Stohr, on the Supreme Court decisions expected to come this week. - Kriston Capps, Bloomberg CityLab Writer, on whether Dulles can become America's first world-class airport. - Students and teachers from Brooklyn Preparatory Academy, on how personal finance courses are benefitting the next generation. - Boston Globe Reporter Emily Sweeney, on Scottish fans are taking over Boston during the World Cup. Plus, Christina, David, and Lisa discuss the stories you might have missed this week on BTW.  For more conversations like this, watch and listen to Bloomberg This Weekend live on Saturdays and Sundays from 7AM-10AM ET. Watch on Bloomberg Television, listen on Bloomberg Radio and stream the show live on the Bloomberg Business app and Bloomberg.com/video. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Catch up. Look ahead. Enjoy your weekend.  Listen to Bloomberg This Weekend for unique conversations spanning news, politics, lifestyle and culture.  David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring you unique discussions and in-depth conversations with lawmakers, business leaders and cultural icons.  Bloomberg This Weekend gives you insight to make sense of the world.

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