Here's Why Trump's War on Wind Farms Isn't Just Hot Air
President Trump has never failed to hide his dislike for wind farms. He says they massacre birds, cause cancer, and drive whales crazy. But now his attack on renewable power is reshaping the US energy landscape, jeopardizing thousands of jobs, and billions in investment. His administration is stopping wind farms and solar projects, revoking permits, and making every effort to reverse President Biden's green agenda. Rachel Morison, who leads Bloomberg's, Power, Gas, and Renewables Coverage in Europe joins host Caroline Hepker to discussSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Here’s Why Trump’s Fed Pressure Campaign May Deliver
Donald Trump has never hidden his frustration with the Federal Reserve — and now, back in the White House, his attacks have only intensified. From insults directed at Chair Jerome Powell to threats against Fed Governor Lisa Cook, the president is waging an extraordinary campaign to push the central bank into cutting interest rates.It’s a striking challenge to central bank independence in the world’s largest economy. But could Trump’s unconventional pressure actually work?Bloomberg White House correspondent Catherine Lucey joins host Stephen Carroll to break down what’s at stake for the Fed, financial markets, and the future of US economic policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Here's Why A Big Tariff Problem Comes In Small Packages
The loophole that has allowed packages worth less than $800 to enter the United States tariff-free has ended after nearly 90 years. It's a major change for small businesses, shippers and consumers, and several European postal services have suspended deliveries of parcels to the US as a result. Our Trade Tsar Brendan Murray joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss the ramifications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Here's Why China Can’t Sort Out Its Property Market Mess
China’s property market has been in a downward spiral for five years, with little sign of the crisis abating. Even after the collapse of real estate giant Evergrande, values are continuing to plummet. Households in financial distress are being forced to sell properties, and apartment developers that racked up enormous debt on speculative projects are on the brink of collapse. Lulu Chen, who leads our team covering Asian real estate, joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Here's Why AI Isn't Taking Your Job, Yet
A growing body of research is pointing to the drastic changes artificial intelligence will bring to the workforce, with predictions of millions of jobs being created and lost. According to analysis of recent US labor market data, AI does not appear to be causing a slowdown in hiring. Many companies are racing to implement the new tech into their businesses, but are they employing fewer people as a result? Bloomberg Opinion columnist Parmy Olson joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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