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.
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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.
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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.
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Here's Why Companies Are Staying Private For Longer
SpaceX recently cemented its status as the world's most valuable private startup, with a share sale that valued it at about $350 billion. Meanwhile, OpenAI's last fundraising round valued it at $157 billion. Despite huge interest from investors, these names are among many fast-growing companies which are opting not to list their shares on public markets. Bloomberg's Bailey Lipschultz, who covers how companies go public, joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Here's Why Iran Is Losing Its Influence
Iran has lost a key regional ally with the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Tehran's other proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah, are also weakened after over a year of fighting with Israel. What influence does Iran have left in the Middle East? Bloomberg's Head of Iran coverage Golnar Motevalli joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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