Here's Why

109 épisodes

Here's Why Trump's Policies Have Weakened US Pandemic Readiness
11/06/2026 | 8 min
Recent outbreaks of Ebola and Hantavirus are reminders that when such rare diseases flare up, they have the potential, in our interconnected world, to spread beyond their points of origin. Bloomberg's Health Reporter Jessica Nix joins Caroline Hepker to explain why while neither of these deadly menaces is thought likely to provoke a global epidemic they’ve stoked anxiety about the ability to respond to such a threat.
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Here's Why This World Cup Is a Political Minefield
05/06/2026 | 9 min
The 2026 World Cup is just days away, but the tournament is already being overshadowed by political tensions, security concerns and questions about whether the US can deliver a smooth global event. Bloomberg's Randall Williams joins Caroline Hepker to explain how geopolitics are becoming one of the biggest storylines heading into kickoff.
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Here’s Why a Debt Doom Loop Is Brewing
29/05/2026 | 8 min
A prolonged period of elevated long-term bond yields is ramping up borrowing costs around the world. That in turn affects the cost of mortgages, credit card debt, car loans and other borrowing, squeezing households and companies and weakening economic activity. Bloomberg's Head of Economics and Government Stephanie Flanders joins Caroline Hepker to discuss what's behind the rise, how it changes the global economy and if some countries are at risk a bond doom loop.
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Here's Why Alcohol Companies Face A Sobering Reality
22/05/2026 | 8 min
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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Here’s Why AI Stocks Are Outpacing Economic Reality
15/05/2026 | 9 min
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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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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