We explore airline mergers and regulation with Bloomberg Opinion's Brooke Sutherland. We also talk about the shortage of nurses and the concern in the UK over doctors. Editor Rachel Rosenthal and columnist Therese Raphael join for those discussions. We also talk about unemployment insurance with Bloomberg's Kathryn Edwards. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Jonathan Bernstein joins the show to discuss Republican disinterest in appealing to America's urban regions. Lisa Jarvis, columnist with Bloomberg Opinion, discusses the FDA liberating the Opill. Lara Williams joins to talk about protecting lions to save the climate. And where did ghost kitchens go? Opinion's Leticia Miranda tells us they're a phenomenon of pandemic's past. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we dig into President Biden's nomination of Adriana Kugler for the Fed's Board of Governors. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Allison Schrager says the president's made a mistake. Opinion's Jonathan Bernstein also joins, critiquing Vivek Ramaswamy's plan to raise the voting age. We also discuss life as a middle manager in corporate America with Sarah Green Carmichael, and discuss why plastic might, sometimes, be better than paper with Adam Minter. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Jonathan Levin parses through cruise data and says it presents further evidence that consumers are resilient. Conor Sen with Bloomberg Opinion also joins to discuss the threat artificial intelligence poses to jobs. Lisa Jarvis explains the health risks of loneliness and columnist Leonid Bershidsky also joins to talk about the war in Ukraine and Vladimir Putin's ambitions. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Paul Davies says although JPMorgan's rescue of First Republic calmed markets for a brief moment, regulators should consider how the costs of such a move could ripple through the economy. Opinion's Lisa Jarvis joins to discuss the weight loss drug race. We also consider the implications for America's democracy if we do in fact see a Biden-Trump rematch with columnist Clive Crook. Bloomberg's Allison Schrager also joins to talk about the value of Twitter Blue, and whether it's been destroyed by Elon Musk. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you stop bank runs? Bloomberg Opinion's Paul Davies says the less banks, the less runs. We also discuss the US housing market and childcare in America. Bloomberg Opinion's Conor Sen and Kathryn Edwards say, respectively, both are broken. And Opinion columnist Liam Denning also joins, explaining why electric vehicles are a threat to AM Radio. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is Fed disunity coming at just the wrong time? Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Levin talks about the Fed dissent and how it could affect inflation in the US. Opinion's Lisa Jarvis says the recent ruling on mifepristone is a threat not only to women's health, but also pharmaceutical innovation. Bloomberg Opinion editor Sarah Green Carmichael critiques complicated hiring practices, and columnist Lara Williams offers a warning: flights are about to get a lot more expensive. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Chris Bryant says we're all being too passive on inflation. What action can consumers take? He joins to explain. Opinion's Adam Minter also joins, discussing how protectionism negatively impacts farmers. Frank Wilkinson and Conor Sen also talk about their recent columns, "Tennessee Gun Politics Are Warped by Racism" and "Major League Baseball’s Revolution Has Just Begun." Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden promised to refill the Strategic Petroleum Reserve when oil prices reached a certain threshold. It hit that level, and Biden flinched. Now, he'll pay for it, says Liam Denning, columnist with Bloomberg Opinion. Liam joins us alongside columnists Justin Fox, Faye Flam, and Beth Kowitt. With the Bloomberg Opinion team, we examine New York City's COVID rebound, the CDC's attempt to re-establish trust, and what "workaholism" means for women. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pivots from his controversial judiciary proposal in the face of mass protests. Opinion columnist Bobby Ghosh discusses the questions it raises about Israel's democracy. Bloomberg's Allison Schrager and Timothy Lavin also join. Allison talks about how rising rates are making us re-examine federal spending, and Lavin explains why the expensive government semiconductor bill is headed towards failure. Opinion's Andrea Felsted also joins, discussing how recent bank crises are impacting Big Bling. Amy Morris hosts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Columnist Conor Sen describes the real estate bust that America's suburbs need. Justin Fox is looking for the labor force's missing Gen Z workers. Beth Kowitt explains how abortion politics put Walgreens in a no-win situation. Jonathan Bernstein asks 'will the GOP stick by Trump' Hosted by Amy Morris. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opinion columnist Tim Culpan joins the program to discuss the future of startups and venture capitalists who found a home in Silicon Valley Bank. Lisa Jarvis with Bloomberg Opinion digs into the Pfizer-Seagen deal, exploring the possibilities for cancer drug development. Opinion's Jonathan Bernstein also joins, weighing the future of the Republican Party should former President Trump be indicted. And columnist Allison Schrager discusses why workers feel so unhappy, despite ample lesiure time. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who owns train cars? Not who you think, according to Bloomberg Opinion's Brooke Sutherland. She joins to explain. Editor Sarah Green Carmichael also joins to talk about giving workers benefits, as opposed to raises. And Opinion columnist Alexis Leondis talks about the mortgage lender lie, while Lara Williams discusses ocean health. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Opinion columnist John Authers reflects on the week in markets and looks at the Fed's rate hike path. He explains why the phrase "data dependent" carries more meaning than it might seem. Opinion's David Fickling describes the unintended consequences of Russia's war in Ukraine as it relates to energy. And columnist Shuli Ren previews China's National People's Congress. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Chief Rates correspondent Garfield Reynolds says the strong start to 2023 might just be a red herring. He joins to break down rate moves and explains what recent eco-data and hawkish Fed messaging might mean for the US economy. Opinion's Tim Culpan discusses the exploding interest in ChatGPT and outlines the risks of artificial intelligence developed in China. Columnist Alexis Leondis also joins to discuss the mortgage double-edged sword. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

St. Louis Federal Reserve president James Bullard and head of the Cleveland Fed Loretta Mester roil markets late in the week after suggesting the Fed could raise rates for longer than anticipated. How does the rate hike path affect investing strategies? Bloomberg Chief Rates correspondent Garfield Reynolds discusses what this week’s market moves mean for investors and breaks down recent bond market activity. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Tim Culpan takes a close look at Japanese conglomerate SoftBank and explains why it might seem too big to fail, but actually is not. Opinion’s Alexis Leondis also joins, talking about the inflation pinch on childcare and why the tax code cannot keep up with costs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Could we see rate cuts this year? Maybe, says Bloomberg Chief Rates Strategist Garfield Reynolds. But it'll come at a cost. Adani isn't Evergrande - it's worse, according to Bloombrerg Opinion's Shuli Ren. We discuss what's next for Gautam Adani. We also explore meat alternatives with Opinion columnist Stephen Mihm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Authers and Mark Cranfield pick apart the market reaction to Fed Chair Jerome Powell's post-FOMC news conference. They appraise the market's response to what it heard. Indian industrialist Gautam Adani found himself at the mercy of the market this week too. Shuli Ren explains Adani's predicament and what any permanent damage may mean for India's growth trajectory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US and Germany will supply Ukraine with top tier battle tanks. How will it help Ukraine fight against Russian aggression? Retired Navy Admiral and Bloomberg Opinion columnist James Stavridis offers his outlook. Bloomberg Executive Editor for Asia Markets Paul Dobson also joins to discuss the push and pull between US and Asian markets. In this episode, we also cover the political instability in Myanmar with Opinion's Clara Ferreira Marques, and columnist Justin Fox explains why retail could surprise in 2023. Listen to the latest Bloomberg Opinion podcast for all of these stories from this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How will rate hikes from the Federal Reserve play out in emerging markets? We get the view from Bloomberg Opinion columnist John Authers. Plus, Garfield Reynolds tells us why fighting the Bank of Japan could be a losing bet. And Justin Fox weighs in on the post-pandemic drinking binge that just won't end. Listen to the latest Bloomberg Opinion podcast for fresh takes on these and other stories in the news this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.