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As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, we can look back and see the recurring themes and lessons in American history. Host of the podcast History That Doesn't Suck and professor at Utah Valley University's Center for Constitutional Studies Greg Jackson joins Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss his new book Been There, Done That, How Our History Shows What We Can Overcome with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, which explores these moments in history.

In 2015, sanctions played a key role in bringing Iran to the negotiating table but now warfare has been the primary tool. Oliver Wyman Partner and Global Anti-Financial Crime Practice Leader Daniel Tannebaum explains to David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend how even if sanctions on Iran are lifted, businesses may remain hesitant to reengage with Iran due to lingering risks.

Senator Raphael Warnock (D-GA) tells David Gura on Bloomberg This Weekend that the focus of the country should be on how local Main Streets are doing, not on well Wall Street is doing. Watch part one of Senator Warnock's interview now and tune in to Bloomberg This Weekend tomorrow for part two.

While the United States and Iran have a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Israel has been sidelined from the talks. Bloomberg News' Jerusalem reporter Dan Williams explains the embarrassing situation for Prime Minister Netanyahu to David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend.

The Algerian national soccer team was assigned to Lawrence, Kansas for training and practice during the World Cup and have been met with an enthusiastic reception from local residents. Mayor of Lawrence Brad Finkeldei shares with David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend the joys of this grassroots cultural exchange and how it strengthens international goodwill.

At the Reindustrialize Summit in Detroit, industrial leaders, White House officials, and major investors convened to emphasize the critical role of manufacturing in reinforcing national and military strength. Axios Defense reporter Colin Demarest joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the messaging at the summit.

The capital influx from the SpaceX IPO, which ended its first week of trading up 37% from its IPO price, highlights strong investor enthusiasm. Bloomberg Radio host of "Masters in Business" Barry Ritholtz comes on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the potential impact of this enthusiasm on the upcoming IPOs of OpenAI and Anthropic, expected to go public in the near future.

Andy Burnham, former mayor of Manchester, has been elected to parliament and is expected to challenge Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Bloomberg New's UK politics reporter James Woolcock joins Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss this unprecedented election results with David Gura and Christina Ruffini and what Burnham vs Starmer could look like.

President and Founder of Eurasia Group and GZERO Media Ian Bremmer joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss how in the face of the United States failing to achieve any of the war goals given at the beginning of the conflict, President Trump is looking to put Iran behind him.

Three days after President Trump signed an agreement with Iran, Switzerland is playing host for diplomatic talks with the United States, Iran, Pakistan, and Qatar in attendance. The Associated Press's International Correspondent Philip Crowther joins Bloomberg This Weekend with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini to discuss who may be attending this summit and what a recent strikes in Lebanon could mean for any deal.

• A steep downturn in the resources sector reduced overall Australian business operating profits by 1.9% during the 2024–25 financial year.
• The contraction was led by a 19.1% fall in mining profits, stripping $32.9 billion from the sector.
• Sustained pressure from weaker global prices for iron ore, coal, and lithium remains the primary industry headwind.