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<p>Here's Why: Where we take one news story and explain it in just a few minutes with help from our experts at Bloomberg. </p>

  • 9 minutes 21 seconds
    Here’s Why Some AI Might Be Too Dangerous To Release

    A new AI model from Anthropic has sparked cyber security fears from Washington to Wall Street. The company has limited the release of Mythos because of concerns that in the wrong hands, it could provide hackers with new tools. Is this a new phase of AI development? Bloomberg Opinion columnist Parmy Olson joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    17 April 2026, 11:14 am
  • 8 minutes 50 seconds
    Here's Why Retail Investors Are Fleeing Private Credit

    Investors tried to pull around $13 billion out of private credit funds in the first three months of 2026, forcing many big firms to enforce limits on withdrawals. Private credit firms have spent years courting retail investors, as the industry has grown into a $1.8 trillion market. So what's changed? Our Managing Editor for private companies' coverage Neil Callanan joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    10 April 2026, 12:05 pm
  • 8 minutes 34 seconds
    Here's Why Buying Silver Is a Tricky Trade

    After a blistering rally in 2025, the price of silver has seen major volatility so far in 2026. While investors are questioning the value of buying gold as a haven trade, silver's strengths and weaknesses are more complex. Our reporter Charlie Wells joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    2 April 2026, 10:54 am
  • 9 minutes 17 seconds
    Here's Why the Iran War Resets the Energy Transition

    The war in the Middle East has roiled oil and gas markets. The unrest and price spikes are another argument for why renewable energy like solar and wind — produced at home and insulated from external tensions — is a more secure bet. But experts warn that the picture is more complicated. Our senior climate reporter and host of the 'Zero' podcast, Akshat Rathi, joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    27 March 2026, 10:37 am
  • 12 minutes 11 seconds
    Here's Why the Iran War Is Prompting a Safe Haven Rethink

    In times of geopolitical turmoil, investors look for somewhere safe to put their money. US President Donald Trump's trade war helped to fuel a record rally for gold in 2025, but the Iran war is pushing investors to shelter in different places. Joe Weisenthal from Bloomberg's Odd Lots podcast joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    20 March 2026, 10:38 am
  • 9 minutes 13 seconds
    Here's Why the Iran War Could Hinge on Missile Math

    After an initial shock, the Iran war is now moving into a more sustained campaign by the US, Israel and the Islamic Republic. The pace of strikes has raised questions about the firepower needed to continue the attacks, and maintain defenses across the Middle East. Becca Wasser, Defense Lead at Bloomberg Economics joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    13 March 2026, 12:34 pm
  • 9 minutes 14 seconds
    Here’s Why Dubai’s Global Reputation Is Under Threat

    The United Arab Emirates’ twin hubs of Dubai and Abu Dhabi have transformed themselves into global financial centres built on a bedrock of safety, stability and proximity to deep pools of capital. Bloomberg's Abeer Abu Omar joins Stephen to explain why Iran’s attacks, which saw missiles fired at the emirates, have come as a jarring reminder of their geography.

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    6 March 2026, 9:05 am
  • 8 minutes 35 seconds
    Here’s Why the Supreme Court Didn’t Settle the Tariff Debate

    The US Supreme Court's decision to strike down much of President Trump's tariff agenda has left many questioning what happens next. Issues such as refunds, and the legal basis for the President's new tariffs will still need to be resolved. Our Supreme Court reporter Greg Stohr joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    27 February 2026, 11:31 am
  • 10 minutes 51 seconds
    Here's Why AI Is Fueling a Borrowing Boom

    The world's biggest technology companies are expected to spend $4 trillion on artificial intelligence by 2030. To pay for it, they're borrowing hundreds of billion of dollars a year. What does that mean for these companies, and for markets? Bloomberg's Markets Live Strategist Skylar Montgomery Koning joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    20 February 2026, 11:29 am
  • 9 minutes 11 seconds
    Here's Why Canada is Pushing an Alternative to Trump's World

    Since returning to the White House, Donald Trump has directed some of his harshest criticism at America’s closest neighbor: Canada. Tariff threats, talk of making it the 51st state and pointed barbs have prompted the country’s Prime Minister, Mark Carney, to argue for a new approach to global trade and diplomacy. David Gura, host of Bloomberg’s Big Take podcast, joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    13 February 2026, 11:18 am
  • 7 minutes 53 seconds
    Here's Why Nuclear Brinkmanship is Back

    The New START treaty served as a barrier against a renewed nuclear arms race between the US and Russia, who together possess almost 90% of the world’s atomic warheads. The accord was the only remaining arms control agreement between the two countries and expired on February 5. US President Donald Trump says he wants to negotiate a new treaty, but in the meantime, controls on these deadly weapons remain in limbo. Our global defense editor Gerry Doyle joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    6 February 2026, 11:58 am
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