Indiana Congressman Marlin Stutzman (R) joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss recent statements from President Trump. The President said he'll send representatives to Pakistan for talks to end the Iran war on Monday evening, while again threatening to strike civilian infrastructure if Tehran doesn't agree to a deal.
Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss recent statements from former President Trump, who declared he is ready to "knock out" power plants and bridges.
Bloomberg Senior Writer for Ideas & Culture Felix Salmon discusses with David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend the growing attention on private credit, a trillion-dollar asset class involving direct loans from investors to private equity-backed companies.
Former Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the complexities involved in the Iran nuclear negotiations, emphasizing the need for a team with deep technical and legal expertise to properly assess Iranian demands and potential concessions.
Bloomberg Personal Finance Reporter Suzanne Woolley discusses the challenges of retiring comfortably in the face of increasing living expenses. She emphasizes to Bloomberg This Weekend hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that there is no universal dollar amount for retirement savings, as the required sum depends heavily on individual lifestyle choices and location.
Taxes have long been at the center of debates over fairness, growth, and the role of government. Yale law professor Natasha Sarin argues that gaps in the system, including the treatment of capital gains and inherited wealth, allow significant income to go untaxed, limiting federal revenue at a time of rising deficits. Investor Steve Rattner says higher taxes may be unavoidable given fiscal pressures, while University of Richmond professor Jessica Flanigan warns that overly aggressive taxation could slow economic growth and reduce overall prosperity. The result is a persistent tension between raising revenue, encouraging investment, and defining what constitutes a fair tax burden in a modern economy.
European Union Special Representative for Human Rights Kajsa Ollongren joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend the upcoming European Leaders Summit as they meet on Friday for talks with the war in Iran on the agenda.
With Earth Day fast approaching, Chef and Restaurateur Andrew Zimmern joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss the concept of 'blue foods,' sustainable food sourced from water such as fish, shellfish, and seaweed, and their critical role in combating climate change and addressing global hunger.
The Senate Banking Committee has scheduled a confirmation hearing at 10 a.m. on April 21 for Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair. Bloomberg News Washington Correspondent Tyler Kendall and Bloomberg News International Economics and Policy Correspondent Michael McKee join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss.
Blue Origin, the US space company of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, successfully reused and recovered a booster for its New Glenn rocket on Sunday, confirming its mastery of a technical feat that could boost its launch cadence and expand its rivalry with SpaceX. Bloomberg Tech Co-Host Ed Ludlow joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss.
Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz was at a near standstill early Sunday after Iran reversed its decision to reopen the waterway and fired on vessels attempting to pass, warning it would block transits as long as the US blockade of Iranian ports remained. Bloomberg News White House Correspondent Courtney Subramanian, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Defense Research Analyst Colonel Wayne Sanders and The Associated Press' International Correspondent Philip Crowther join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss.
As demand for electricity surges in the age of artificial intelligence, copper has become a critical input for everything from data centers to power grids. But US production has stagnated for decades, leaving the country increasingly reliant on imports even as global demand accelerates. In Arizona, projects like Rio Tinto's Resolution mine highlight both the scale of untapped domestic resources and the challenges of bringing new supply online, from regulatory delays to rising costs. With China dominating processing and global competition intensifying, industry leaders and analysts warn that rebuilding US copper capacity is not just an economic priority, but a strategic one.
