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Bloomberg Tech Co-Host Ed Ludlow joins David Gura, Christina Ruffini, and Lisa Mateo on "Bloomberg This Weekend" to play Pointed! Wager your points, leverage your bets and answer wisely. A new quiz is available to play each week on Bloomberg.com

US President Donald Trump 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. Axios White House Reporter Marc Caputo and Atlantic Staff Writer Nancy Youssef join David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend to discuss.

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.