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Here's Why

Here's Why: Where we take one news story and explain it in just a few minutes with help from our experts at Bloomberg. 

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    Here's Why 'Mar-a-Lago Accord' Chatter Has Everyone's Attention

    President Trump's unconventional policies and high-stakes manoeuvres have shaken up global trade and security, now Wall Street is wondering if the global financial system may be next. The concept has been called the "Mar-a-Lago Accord" and its aim would be to weaken the US dollar to help American exporters. But the idea faces hurdles and pitfalls, so what would be involved in a "Mar-a-Lago Accord"? Our Global Economics Correspondent, Enda Curran, joins host Caroline Hepker to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  2. FEB 21

    Here's Why Trump Says He Can Get a Deal with Putin

    Talks over ending the Russian invasion of Ukraine have begun with a meeting between US and Russian officials in Saudi Arabia. Efforts to secure a ceasefire have accelerated since Donald Trump returned to the White House, and re-established contact with Vladimir Putin. How will Trump negotiate with the Russian President? Our senior writer Stephanie Baker, author of 'Punishing Putin', joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  3. FEB 14

    Here's Why ESG Isn't Dead Yet

    Environmental, social and governance rules have come under additional pressure since the election of Donald Trump as US President. American businesses have also called for the European Union to roll back its ESG regulations, and France and Germany have indicated they want changes too. But how far will these efforts go? Our Managing Editor for ESG Investing, Tasneem Brogger, joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  4. FEB 7

    Here's Why Trade Wars Are Easier To Start Than Finish

    It took just two weeks for Donald Trump to impose the first trade tariffs since returning to the White House. His move to impose levies on China, and threats to Canada and Mexico, have political and business leaders scrambling to rethink complex supply chains and assess the economic impact. But if relations improve, how easy are these measures to unwind? Bloomberg's Trade Tsar Brendan Murray joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  5. JAN 31

    Here's Why DeepSeek is a Wake-Up Call for AI Titans

    Chinese AI startup DeepSeek shot to global fame after the launch of its R1 chatbot, seen as a rival to the likes of ChatGPT. But how disruptive will its apparently cheaper business model be to the global tech industry? Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie joins us to explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    8 min

  6. JAN 24

    Here's Why Trump's Executive Orders Have Limits

    Donald Trump has started his Presidency by signing dozens of executive orders, taking action in areas from energy, to immigration, to withdrawing the United States from the World Health Organization and the Paris climate accord. How powerful are these instruments, and how can they be challenged? Bloomberg White House reporter Hadriana Lowenkron joins host Stephen Carroll to explain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min

  7. JAN 17

    Here's Why Immigration Policy Matters So Much For The US Economy

    Immigrants have long been part of the economic success story of the United States. Many economists and business leaders credit immigration for filling vacancies across the economy, but Donald Trump and many of his allies accuse immigrants of lowering wages and taking jobs from native-born Americans. He's pledged to crack down on illegal immigration and carry out the biggest deportation plan in US history. But what would that mean for growth, inflation and employment? Bloomberg Senior Editor Derek Wallbank joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    9 min

  8. JAN 10

    Here's Why You Need to Understand Quantum Computing

    Move over artificial intelligence, a new technological game-changer is coming. Developers of quantum computers say they will deliver huge advancements in fields from drug development to financial modelling. Some of the world's biggest tech companies, investors and governments are pouring billions into making them a reality. Our reporter Isabella Ward tells us what to expect. Hosted by Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    6 min
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Here's Why: Where we take one news story and explain it in just a few minutes with help from our experts at Bloomberg. 

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    Bloomberg
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    Bloomberg
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    43
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