Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío tells Bloomberg This Weekend host David Gura that Cuba remains ready for talks with the US, but says continued sanctions and economic pressure are hampering the island's efforts to reform its economy. De Cossío also says Cuba would welcome greater US investment and hopes the confrontation can ultimately end through negotiations.
Bloomberg entertainment reporter Lucas Shaw is on Bloomberg This Weekend examining Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery and the challenge of turning two legacy media companies into a growing business as cable declines and streaming growth slows. Speaking with Lisa Mateo, Shaw says the merger could reshape Hollywood while raising questions about debt, further consolidation and whether streaming companies such as Netflix need new sources of growth.
Bloomberg News Washington breaking news Editor Bryan Pietsch is on Bloomberg This Weekend discussing uncertainty surrounding the Kennedy Center's renovation, possible demolition and the displacement of major performing arts groups. He tells hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that musicians and other performers are continuing at venues across the Washington region as legal disputes complicate plans for the center.
Puck News Washington writer Abby Livingston and Rutgers Eagleton Poll director Ashley Koning are on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss polling that shows Democrats gaining ground ahead of the midterms, including in traditionally Republican states and districts. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, they examine how economic concerns, farm policy and attitudes toward President Donald Trump are shaping races including the closely contested Texas Senate campaign.
Democratic Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia tells Bloomberg This Weekend that recent AI incidents have increased the urgency for federal safeguards, including safety testing and mandatory reporting of serious problems involving advanced models. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Beyer, co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus, says Congress should create a regulatory structure that combines federal oversight with technical expertise from AI companies.
The US spends roughly $400 billion a year on long-term care, and for every 100 people over 65, only four formal caregivers exist. Humanoid robots like Abi, built by Andromeda to provide emotional companionship for dementia patients, are an early attempt to ease that pressure. Andromeda COO Jennifer Haroon, Brookings researcher Gopi Goda, 1X Chief Designer Dar Sleeper, and Nvidia's Kimberly Powell discuss whether robots can truly help solve the elder care crisis, or whether the technology still has too far to go.
Bloomberg White House correspondent and national security editor Michelle Jamrisko is on Bloomberg This Weekend discussing renewed US-Iran diplomacy after indirect talks in New York failed to overcome disagreements over sanctions, the US blockade and the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Jamrisko says the two sides remain on different timelines and also examines questions surrounding Taiwan after President Donald Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Bloomberg Daybreak Europe anchor Caroline Hepker is on Bloomberg This Weekend previewing Prime Minister Andy Burnham's first Labour Party conference as leader, where his plans for social care, housing and other reforms face the constraints of a difficult UK fiscal outlook. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini from Liverpool, Hepker says Burnham has ruled out an early election as his government prepares for a challenging budget and tries to build on an initial increase in confidence.
New York Times finance reporter Maureen Farrell tells Bloomberg This Weekend that Wall Street is growing more skeptical of the AI data center boom as rising interest rates, local opposition and permitting delays add uncertainty and costs to projects. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Farrell says trillions of dollars in financing may require tapping public markets, but investor resistance is making planned data center IPOs harder and potentially more expensive to complete.
Bloomberg News Washington Bureau Chief Peggy Collins is on Bloomberg This Weekend discussing stalled US-Iran negotiations, President Donald Trump's summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping and the continuing dispute over White House press access. She tells hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini that the US-China summit extended the trade truce through Jan. 10 but left major trade and AI questions unresolved, while political and cost-of-living pressures are intensifying ahead of the midterm elections.
Bloomberg News Meteorologist Craig Allen tells Bloomberg This Weekend that the slow-moving nor'easter is weakening but will continue bringing rain and flooding risks to parts of the Northeast after strong winds and coastal flooding battered the region. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Allen says New York through Boston has borne the brunt of the storm, with additional rain possible even as the strongest winds subside.
Baltimore Orioles owner, Carlyle Group co-founder and host of Bloomberg's Peer to Peer Conversations David Rubenstein tells David Gura that he bought his hometown team in part to help revitalize Baltimore and says sports owners tend to prioritize winning over operating profits. Rubenstein also discusses soaring franchise valuations and his new book, Inside the Owner's Box, which examines the business and leadership of professional sports ownership.
