Best Michael Bloomberg Podcasts (2026)

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NASCAR, Michael Jordan’s Racing Team Settle Antitrust Suit 38:19

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower, Vanessa Perdomo and special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. NASCAR on Thursday settled an antitrust lawsuit brought by Michael Jordan’s racing team alleging that the organization holds a monop…

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Brooks Koepka Quits LIV Golf, US Sports Global Expansion 38:05

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Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Sports journalist Ann Liguori reacts to Brooks Koepka's departure from LIV Golf Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Adam Minter on American sports leagues now prioritizing global expansion Jordy Lesier, Co-Founder and CEO of Jump Pl…

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NFL's Kansas City Chiefs Announce Move to Kansas; The 85ers Tell Their Story 38:45

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Join hosts Michael Barr and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. The Kansas City Chiefs announced that they are moving across the Missouri border to Kansas after lawmakers there approved a public financing package to build a new stadium on Monday. The public-private partnership will fund …

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Why Prediction Markets Should Scare Sports Leagues 38:43

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Join Vanessa Perdomo and special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from: Bloomberg News municipal finance reporter Maxwell Adler his reporting on the son of one-time bond king Bill Gross joining NBA star Russell We…

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The Kids Are Not All Right. Should We Be Looking At Their School Day? A Conversation w NYT writer Jia Lynn Yang 58:58

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**This will be our last episode in 2025! We will be back in early January 2026! Have a happy holiday season and a huge thank you for listening!!** Are our schools making our kids sick? Not because of moldy buildings or bad cafeteria food, but because of what the modern school day has become. From increased screens in the class and shrinking free ti…

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The ACIP Turning Point: A Rallying Cry For A New Era of Public Health. A Talk w Drs. Craig Spencer, Rachael Bedard & Michael Mina 1:18:20

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Welcome to a new era for public health. In the wake of RFK Jr.’s ACIP committee making its first major change to America’s childhood vaccine schedule—ending the universal Hepatitis B birth dose—we break down what this means, and what it doesn’t. Much of the mainstream public-health world is sounding alarms, calling the move dangerous, unscientific,…

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Lane Kiffin's Ole Miss Exit; Cain CEO Jonathan Goldstein Talks Sports Investing 38:46

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower, Vanessa Perdomo and special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from: Bloomberg News US sports business reporter Randall Williams joins for a conversation with Sports Busines…

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Dr. Francis Collins w MAHA Supporters & Public Health: A Conversation About Faith, Vaccines, & Trust in Experts 1:38:18

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It’s a newsy week for public health and medicine, with potential changes to the childhood vaccine schedule and a senior health agency official raising alarming doubts about the safety of the COVID vaccine for children — claims public health veterans are calling irresponsible and baseless. Against that backdrop, we sit down with a group of 8 people …

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Super Agent Rich Paul's Push Into Athletic Wear; VC Firms Eye New Leagues 38:52

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower, Vanessa Perdomo and special guest host Bloomberg US sports business reporter Randall Williams for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from: Sudeep Ramnani, Founder & Managing Partner of 885 Capital & Donn Davis, Founder and Chairman of the Prof…

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Thanksgiving Day Special: We Each Talk About An Episode That Stuck With Us 26:57

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**We taped this episode earlier this week. Happy Thanksgiving. *** On this Thanksgiving, we each reflect on an episode that struck us. We are so grateful to you, our listener community. We all care about our health, our country and our families so much. We hope you all get to spend today surrounded by people you love. Thank you and a very Happy Tha…

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MLB Strikes New Deals With NBC, ESPN & Netflix; Jordan Spieth's 'Crush It Cup' 38:21

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Major League Baseball reached new broadcast agreements with Comcast Corp.’s NBC Sports, Walt Disney Co.’s ESPN and Netflix Inc., clinching three-year deals valued at $800 million. Under the accords announced…

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On Shared Reality, Epstein & Epistemic Collapse: A Conversation w Eliot Higgins, Emily Jashinsky & Astead Herndon 1:25:17

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Today, we’re talking about a different kind of health: the health of our media and information diet. What information we consume, how we consume it, and whether today’s social media ecosystem has become so toxic that it threatens not only our well-being, but the health of our democracy itself. It’s no secret that trust in mass media has plunged to …

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MLB Pitchers Charged in a New Betting Scheme; Serena Williams at the American Business Forum 39:04

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Cleveland Guardians all-star pitcher Emmanuel Clase pleaded not guilty to charges he participated in an alleged scheme to rig bets based on pitches he threw during Major League Baseball games. Michael Ferrar…

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CHD Part 3 of 3: Reflections from the WSITY Team + Conversations w MAHA Parents About Being At CHD 1:14:00

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In the final installment of our series from the Children’s Health Defense conference in Austin, we sit down for candid, face-to-face conversations with attendees. They share their life stories, talk about their thoughts on vaccines, on why RFK Jr. resonates with them, and why they came to Austin. We also reflect on our own experience: Why did we go…

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Children's Health Defense Series Part 2 of 3: A Lively Conversation w Major MAHA Figure Del Bigtree 1:03:34

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In part two of our three-part series from the Children’s Health Defense conference in Austin, we sit down with one of the most influential figures in the MAHA movement: Del Bigtree. A longtime ally of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Bigtree is a singular presence—an expert communicator, storyteller, and filmmaker with a reach of tens of millions. To fans an…

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Live from Children's Health Defense Part 1 of 3: A Conversation w Dr. Bret Weinstein, Dr. Pierre Kory and Dr. Craig Spencer 1:15:47

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We’re on the road this week, coming to you from Austin, Texas, at the Children’s Health Defense 2025 conference. Yes, that Children’s Health Defense: the influential organization founded and once led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., now the country’s top health official. Critics say CHD is one of the most outspoken anti-vaccine groups in America and a maj…

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Big Viewership for MLB's Fall Classic; Briana Scurry Talks Goalies 38:53

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. An average of 51 million people across the US, Canada and Japan tuned in to see the Los Angeles Dodgers defeat the Toronto Blue Jays in the final game of baseball’s World Series on last Saturday. The entire …

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School Vaccine Requirements: Are We Even Talking About This The Right Way? A Conversation w Sociologist Jennifer Reich 1:06:53

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School vaccine requirements have long been the backbone of America’s public health, keeping vaccination rates high for decades. Every state mandates that children be up to date on routine vaccinations to attend public school, and every state allows medical exemptions—most also allow religious or philosophical ones. But just weeks ago, Florida—and n…

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Zohran For President 54:52

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Election Day Special: Public Health Needs to Get Off the Mat & Join the Political Fight. A Conversation w Dr. Craig Spencer 51:00

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It’s Election Day in parts of the country, so we thought it was time to talk politics. Dr. Craig Spencer, from Brown University’s School of Public Health, penned a Substack last week that stopped us cold. In it, he makes a bold case that public health needs to get more political—not partisan, but political in the sense of organizing, mobilizing, an…

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Business of Soccer Ep. 4: Soccer’s Scapegoat Or Heroic Champion; Dissecting Goalkeepers 48:10

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On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports: The Business of Soccer, host Vanessa Perdomo steps back into her old world and breaks down the goalkeeper position through the lens of two superstars. Briana Scurry, former USWNT goalkeeper, National Soccer Hall of Famer, two-time Olympic gold-medalist and member of the iconic 1999 Women’…

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A Trip to Nike's Headquarters, Changes in College Sports and ESPN's 'Vibe Check' 50:46

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. -Bloomberg News Senior Reporter Kim Bhasin was able to visit Nike's headquarters in Beavertown, Oregon for an up-close-look at some of the sportswear company's latest innovations....and he's here to take us …

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Special Edition: A Vibe Check on ESPN's 'Vibe Check' 24:04

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On this special edition of the show, Bloomberg Original chief correspondent Jason Kelly speaks with Elle Duncan, Chiney Ogwumike and Ari Chambers, hosts of 'Vibe Check' - a new show from ESPN, streaming on Disney+ with a focus on women's sports. They spoke about their new show, the WNBA, and the landscape for women's sports from the sidelines of th…

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A Yale Researcher & A MAHA Organizer Team Up for East Palestine, Ohio: A Conversation w Nicole Deziel, Elizabeth Frost & Stuart Day 1:20:10

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East Palestine, Ohio, became a national symbol of fear and mistrust after a train carrying toxic chemicals derailed, resulting in a massive black plume filling the sky. Two years later, how are residents of this small community faring? Is their soil, air, and water truly safe? In this episode, we meet two women who chose collaboration over conflict…

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FBI Arrests NBA Players, Coaches in Sports Gambling Scheme 38:27

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. Professional basketball player Terry Rozier told a friend in 2023 that he planned to take himself out of a game early with a minor injury. The friend, Deniro Laster, used the tip to place more than $200,000 …

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It's Not Me, It's My Algorithm: A Conversation w Claire Wardle About Breaking Through Our Echo Chambers 1:00:18

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They’re the invisible forces steering what we see every day and shaping what we trust. Algorithms, now supercharged by AI, don’t just feed us information. They feed us emotion — suspicion, outrage, validation — and, maybe most dangerously, only the content they think we want to see. Today, we’re talking with an expert about how we got here and wher…

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Business of Soccer Ep. 3: Mexico's Passion For The Game And Turning It Into Profits 1:02:43

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On this special edition of the Bloomberg Business of Sports: The Business of Soccer, Vanessa Perdomo breaks down the landscape of the sport in Mexico, as the host nation of the World Cup that has the closest ties to the game but that is still looking to capitalize on their fans' passion. On this episode hear from: Sam Porter, owner and co-managing …

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Special Episode: A Conversation with MAHA Moms & Science Communicators About Autism 1:32:02

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On this special episode—the latest in our series of conversations that bring together people who rarely talk to each other—we hear from different perspectives on autism in a no-holds-barred discussion about this pivotal moment. Joining us are two MAHA moms raising children with autism, Science editor-in-chief Holden Thorp—who was diagnosed with aut…

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Trump Warns Boston, LA of Relocating Major Events, TeamSnap CEO Peter Frintzilas 38:37

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from: Bloomberg's Sri Taylor on President Trump's comments that he could seek to move the 2026 FIFA World Cup games out of Boston and shift the 2028 Olympics from Los Angeles if he thou…

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How Big Is The Support For MAHA Really? The Numbers Are In! We Talk w Pollster Erica Seifert & MAHA Supporter Aaron Everitt 1:13:01

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It’s been just over a year since Robert F. Kennedy Jr. stood before a raucous Arizona crowd and asked, “Don’t you want a president who’s going to make America healthy again?”-- and with that, the MAHA era began. Now, for the first time, we have data showing how big this movement really is--and how much of America agrees with it. A brand-new nationa…

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Ronaldo Hits Billionaire Status, Former NFL Pro Bowler Greg Olsen Talks Football 38:29

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from: Bloomberg Wealth reporter Dylan Sloan on Cristiano Ronaldo officially becoming a billionaire this week Bloomberg Businessweek contributor Michael Croley on MLB slugger Mike Trout'…

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Public Health Is Outgunned: A Conversation w Science Communicators Katelyn Jetelina and Jessica Steier 1:15:17

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Today, we’re exploring the new world of health and science communication now that the old playbook is dead. The days of publishing a study and expecting to reach the public with it through legacy media or pointing people to health institutions and medical associations for guidance are over. Millions no longer trust the science, the guidance, or the…

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NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman on Hockey's Growth, An Early Look at the Olympics 38:35

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from: US Olympic & Paralympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland on preparations for the next set of Olympic games, including the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles Wayne Kimmel, Managing P…

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Sometimes the Pickle Don't Fit in the Poboy 56:02

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On Medical Freedom, DEI, RFK Jr. & Free Speech: A Conversation w Author Coleman Hughes 58:05

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Coleman Hughes is a thinker, writer, podcaster, and author. You may know him from his Conversations with Coleman podcast with The Free Press, from appearances on CNN, Joe Rogan, and The View, or from his recent book, in which he argues that America should strive toward colorblindness, treating people and designing public policy without regard to ra…

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All Things NBA with Kyle Kuzma, Buddy Hield and Adam Silver 38:53

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from: Vanessa Perdomo sits down with NBA player Kyle Kuzma on his latest business ventures NBA player Buddy Hield previews the upcoming season and some of his off-the-court ventures NBA…

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Special: A Talk w Gen Z: Voices From MAHA, Public Health, Conservative, Liberal, Independent - On A Path Forward For Health In America 1:34:46

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In our latest big conversation bringing together individuals who don’t always see eye to eye, we sit down with Gen Zers who care deeply about the nation’s health. Some are launching careers in public health, others are inspired by the MAHA movement. Together, we talk politics, race, philosophy, and shared values. What do they make of the profound c…

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The President's Announcement On Tylenol & Autism: Discussing It w A Pregnant Mother & A Pediatrician 1:10:35

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On today's episode, a remarkable moment in the Make America Healthy Again era. From the White House, the president urged pregnant women not to take Tylenol, saying it was linked to autism, before launching into a discourse on his personal fears and advice on autism rates, vaccine safety, and when parents should vaccinate their children. For many MA…

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PGA of America CEO Derek Sprague Talks Golf & Ryder Cup 39:43

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from: Ryan McCormack, Senior Director, Factor & QQQ Equity Product Strategy, Invesco speak with Bloomberg's Christine Cook during Power Players New York about the new opportunities in c…

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The Hepatitis B Birth Dose Vaccine: Do We Need It? An Honest Conversation w Dr. Paul Offit & Dr. Michael Mina 1:21:41

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It’s the very first shot a newborn gets—just hours after birth. Today, Secretary Kennedy’s new Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) Committee is reviewing whether it should remain so. We’re talking about the Hepatitis B “birth dose,” the starting point of America’s childhood vaccine schedule since 1991. But for some parents today, it…

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Special Ep: A Lively Discussion w Farmers, Journalists, & Advocates -- MAHA & Others -- About Farming Our Country's Food 1:24:21

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On today's episode, we are heading to the farm, which is where one of America's biggest debates is taking place over food, health, and who and what we trust. Modern agriculture feeds the nation and the world, but its tools raise tough questions about long-term impacts on our health, not to mention our land. You'll hear from farmers, journalists and…

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American Kings: The Outsider's Guide to the Elite World of NFL QBs 38:44

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this episode, hear from: Seth Wickersham, ESPN senior writer and author of the book, "American Kings: A Biography of the Quarterback". They discuss how the NFL QB is one of the sports world's most importa…

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Special Ep: Following the Murder of Charlie Kirk, Is Engaging In Civil Disagreement Worth it? We Chat w Aaron, Elizabeth & Craig 1:02:35

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It's been 24 hours since we learned about the shooting and murder of famed conservative activist and leader Charlie Kirk. We wanted to bring together some friends of the show, people we engage with frequently on the pod, to discuss what happened to Charlie, and to get into how we as a society can disagree better, whether getting to yes or even tryi…

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Kennedy's Health Plan for America + Do Black Americans Feel Seen By MAHA? A Conversation w Dr. Michael Forde 1:10:21

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**We recorded this episode on Wednesday early morning. ** The big MAHA report is out, a roadmap for how Kennedy and the Trump administration plan to tackle the chronic disease crisis impacting America's children. It’s a bold attempt to turn the federal government toward confronting the dire state of our health. In this episode, we break down what’s…

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Special Edition: Bloomberg Power Players New York 39:03

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. On this special edition of the show, we present a few of our favorite conversations from Bloomberg Power Players New York from earlier this week. It's an annual event hosted at Bloomberg World Headquarters i…

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Get Dead or Rich Trying 54:12

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Get more Billionaires Are Good on our⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! We're back! A lot has happened since we took a break and all of it is GOOD. We discuss all rumors that are swirling around, why it's good to be rich, and why it's a great time to be ALIVE. You know and we know it! This episode also has 11 hidden clues that reveal next week'…

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A Conversation With The Three CDC Leaders Who Resigned In Protest & MAHA Supporters 1:59:21

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Americans today are engaging in a great Rorschach Test over public health–and its results may determine our future. Are radical changes at the CDC and beyond moving us in the right direction for a healthier nation, or dangerously backwards? Are we undoing the very system that has protected us for decades (from infectious disease)? Or upending a sys…

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RotoWire Founder Peter Schoenke; Netflix To Air World Baseball Classic in Japan 38:45

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. This week we focus on how streamer continue to look to live sports programming to boost their platforms. Recently, Netflix picked up the rights to show the 2026 World Baseball Classic to viewers in Japan in …

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How Corporations Fuel Our Chronic Disease Crisis: A Conversation w Public Health Researcher Anna Gilmore 39:50

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Our guest today, researcher Anna Gilmore, recently went viral with a provocative revelation: just four products cause at least a third of all deaths worldwide. But behind the attention-grabbing headline is her deeper mission--exposing a complex, corporate-driven system that fuels poor diets, worsening health, and our chronic disease crisis. To avoi…

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Trump Doral to Host PGA Tour; Big Daddy Celebrity Golf Classic 38:27

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Join hosts Michael Barr, Damian Sassower and Vanessa Perdomo for a look at some of the latest headlines and stories in the business of sports. President Donald Trump’s Miami area golf course will host the PGA Tour in 2026, the first time in about a decade that the league will hold an event at a Trump property. The Professional Golfers’ Association …