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Here's Why

Here's Why

By: Bloomberg
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Here’s Why answers the questions behind today’s biggest news stories in just a few minutes.

Each episode starts with a simple question and gets straight to the point. Why do nuclear arms treaties still matter. What is behind the recent weakness in the US dollar. How are artificial intelligence and global politics reshaping power and markets. Using expert reporting and clear analysis, Here’s Why explains what is happening, why it matters and what to watch next.

Episodes unpack nuclear security, shifts in global markets, the race to build AI infrastructure, political change in Europe and China’s thinking on Ukraine and Taiwan. The focus is always on clarity, not complexity. Insight without overload.
If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you.

If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. You have questions. We have answers.

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Episodes
  • Here's Why Alcohol Companies Face A Sobering Reality

    Here's Why Alcohol Companies Face A Sobering Reality
    May 22 2026

    For years, the world’s biggest alcohol companies were raising a glass to steady growth. But now, consumers are pulling back. What does this mean for the industry and are habits changing forever? Bloomberg's Global Business Reporter Jennifer Creery joins Caroline Hepker to discuss.

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    9 mins
  • Here’s Why AI Stocks Are Outpacing Economic Reality

    Here’s Why AI Stocks Are Outpacing Economic Reality
    May 15 2026

    The Iran war is causing unprecedented disruption to global energy supplies, but continuing enthusiasm for artificial intelligence has helped to propel stock markets to repeated record highs. Are investors ignoring the risks from the conflict in the Middle East, or are tech stocks insulated from them? Bloomberg Tech Europe Anchor Tom Mackenzie joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    9 mins
  • Here’s Why The US And China Struggle To Play Nice

    Here’s Why The US And China Struggle To Play Nice
    May 8 2026

    The US and China's relationship has been characterized for years by rivalry and deep economic ties. They compete on trade, on technology, and for global influence, and still they need each other. Now the war in Iran is pulling Beijing and Washington into a new standoff. As Donald Trump prepares to meet Xi Jinping, the question is whether the world’s two largest economies can steady the relationship, or see tensions deepen further. Our co-head for Asia John Liu joins Caroline Hepker to discuss.

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    11 mins
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