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Amazon is working on a voice-activated device aimed at recognizing your emotions. The wrist-worn gadget is described as a health and wellness product, but could very well help the e-commerce behemoth target you for advertising. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News technology reporter Matt Day on the tech giant's move to wearable (and very personal) technology and the potential privacy concerns if the device ever makes it to market.  FOLLOW UP Matt's latest report: Amazon Is Working on a Device That Can Read Human Emotions  Follow Matt: @mattmday ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Impeachment is having yet another moment on Capitol Hill, as Democrats look for a way to enforce what they consider their constitutional duty to investigate the Trump White House. In a surprise Rose Garden speech Wednesday, President Trump said he could no longer work with Democrats until they stop their investigations into his administration and finances. Meanwhile, Democrats argue impeachment is the answer because he's holding up those investigations. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News congressional correspondent Billy House about the temper tantrums on both sides of the aisle and the road ahead. FOLLOW UP Billy's latest report: Your Questions About U.S. Presidential Impeachment, Answered  Follow Billy: @HouseInSession ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Hundreds of RVs have appeared outside of Google’s Mountain View headquarters in California. Now, the city wants to ban them. Mountain View, the epicenter of the Silicon Valley tech boom, is undergoing a rise in the cost of living and experiencing a rise in homelessness.  -- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

HBO aired the finale of “Game of Thrones" Sunday night. The series has been its most popular show ever, leaving a massive programming void for the network. But executives have been preparing for the end of the show for a while and have several ambitious shows in the pipeline to keep subscribers happy after 'Thrones'. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Bloomberg News Media Reporter Gerry Smith about what the end of GOT means for television and what's next for the network.  PLUS: TicToc's John Jones speaks with Bloomberg News' Mark Gurman about the new Oculus VR headset debuting on May 21st. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

May is Mental Health Awareness month, but the U.S. is in the midst of a mental health crisis. More than a decade ago, the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was passed, requiring insurers to provide comparable coverage for mental health and medical treatments. But insurers are missing the mark - denying claims, limiting coverage, and finding other ways to skate around the law. -- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

President Trump made a Rose Garden speech to roll out his new immigration plan, which was crafted by his son-in-law and senior adviser Jared Kushner. The administration is hoping to overhaul the current U.S. system, shifting it from family based to a merit-based one that prioritizes visas for high-skilled workers, secures the southern border and potentially generates an estimated $500 billion in net federal revenue. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News White House reporter Justin Sink about what's in the plan and it's likely path forward. FOLLOW UP Mark's latest report: Trump Unveil's Kushner's Immigration Overhaul Plan You can follow Justin at: @justinsink  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Victor Vescovo completed the deepest ocean dive in human history when he reached 10,928 meters into the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench of the Pacific Ocean. The entire journey took nearly 12 hours — four hours to descend, four hours spent at the bottom, and then about four hours to ascend again. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Vescovo on his unprecedented dive and how the experience changed him for good. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Disney announced that it will take full control of Hulu in a deal with Comcast. This move puts a $27.5 billion valuation on the streaming service, representing a new addition to Disney’s portfolio and continued rapid growth for Hulu. We chatted with Nick Turner, Bloomberg’s Entertainment Editor. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

In the newest wrinkle in the U.S.-China trade war, China announced it will raise tariffs from 10% to 25% on $60 billion of U.S. goods beginning on June 1. It's a retaliatory measure after President Trump last week raised tariffs to 25% on $200 billion of Chinese goods. But who's really paying for the tariffs? Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News senior economics writer Shawn Donnan about what happens when the politics of getting tough on China collides with the economics of the tariffs for the rest of the world. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Trump Says He'll Meet China's Xi Amid Deepening Rift Over Trade ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Over the past few years, Nashville has slowly caught up with Austin as a go-to U.S. destination. Like Austin, the city has flourished despite being in a deeply conservative state. A slew of anti-LGBTQ bills from Tennessee legislators though may get in the way of the city's booming economic scene. Bloomberg News Legal Reporter Erik Larson joins Jennifer Zabasajja to talk about this story, which he writes about in the latest issue of Bloomberg BusinessWeek. SEE ERIK'S FULL REPORT HERE: Nashville Wants to Be the Next Austin, But Tennessee Won’t Make It Easy --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

It's been a long 10 years as a private company for Uber. Finally though, the ride-hailing giant is preparing to make its long-awaited initial public offering. Analysts expect the listing to be one of the largest for technology IPOs in 2019, that doesn't mean the ride ahead is all smooth sailing though. Bloomberg News Startup Reporter Eric Newcomer joins Jennifer Zabasajja to discuss what's ahead for the company as it enters the public market. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Iran suspended two parts of the 2015 deal, known formally as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, namely the sale of surplus enriched uranium and heavy water. The announcement came on the one year anniversary of President Donald Trump pulling the U.S. out of the deal that was also signed by France, Britain, Germany, Russia, and China. Andrew Mach speaks with Bloomberg News State Department reporter Nick Wadhams to discuss the implications of this announcement, especially in light of renewed U.S. pressure on Iran through sanctions on metals and an increased military presence in the region. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a “heartbeat bill” on Tuesday. The bill bans abortions in the state once a fetal heartbeat can be detected, which can be as early as six weeks. Georgia is one of several states in the U.S. that has attempted to pass this bill. Is this a potential indicator that Roe v. Wade is in danger of being overturned? --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

More than a million species of plants and animals are in danger of extinction, according to a United Nations report released Monday. The study by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services concluded that the threat is due to humans, with species loss now occurring tens to hundreds of times faster than it has in the past. World Wildlife Fund Chief Scientist Rebecca Shaw joins Andrew Mach to discuss the most comprehensive review yet of the damage people are inflicting on the planet—and the changes will put people at risk. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

May 3rd marks World Press Freedom Day. A day declared by the United Nations in 1993 to raise awareness about the importance of press freedom. Each year, Reporters Without Borders analyzes the state of journalism in countries and territories around the world. The organization says safety for journalists is on the decline in a majority of the world today. On today's podcast, Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Rebecca Vincent, U.K. Bureau Director for Reporters Without Borders. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Facebook is cracking down on controversial far-right figures, banning users like Alex Jones, Milo Yiannopoulos and Laura Loomer. The company said these people have violated Facebook’s policies on hate speech and promoting violence. We chatted with Bloomberg Technology reporter Kurt Wagner. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Attorney General William Barr appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee today to testify about Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia report. Less than a day before, we learned Mueller sent Barr a letter criticizing his summary of the report, contradicting what Barr previously told Congress. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido proclaimed the end of President Nicolas Maduro’s regime and called for a military uprising. He was reportedly meeting with the military to discuss the "beginning of the final phase of Operation Freedom," and declared "the moment is now" after leading the opposition movement against embattled Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro for months. Andrew Mach speaks with Bloomberg News Latin America editor Jose Enrique Arrioja on the ongoing developments of this new key phase in the struggle for power. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Democratic presidential hopeful Beto O’Rourke released a $5 trillion plan to combat climate change over the next decade with a goal of achieving net-zero emissions in the U.S. by 2050. He said he would put the U.S. back in the Paris Agreement, if elected, and seek legislation in his first 100 days in office to set a “legally enforceable” requirement that the nation remove as much greenhouse gases as it emits, with half of that goal completed by 2030. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News political reporter Emma Kinery about how his ambitious plan may affect his 2020 chances. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The pool of 2020 candidates is crowded, but Jay Inslee is dedicated to breaking through the noise. He has been Washington state's governor since 2013, and climate change is the main focus of his presidential campaign. We chatted with Jay Inslee himself. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Marvel's "Avengers: Endgame" is likely to shatter box office records this weekend, both domestically and internationally. Early estimates are predicting a record $285 million opening as fans flock to the theaters to see the culmination of an 11-year and 22-film saga. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Bloomberg News' Media and Entertainment Reporter Anousha Sakoui, about what's contributed to the success of the franchise and what you can expect this weekend. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The American opinion on legalizing weed has shifted in the last decade, and Gen Z isn't afraid to tap into the trend. This is good news for the booming weed industry since Gen Z has three times more eligible consumers than their parents. We chatted with Craig Giammona, Consumer Reporter at Bloomberg News. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The conversation surrounding student loans is more relevant than ever after Elizabeth Warren announced her plan to cancel student loan debt. In a country with more than $1.4 trillion of student loan debt, some college grads are trying to dodge debt and get creative. We chatted with Bloomberg reporter Claire Boston about how college grads are selling stakes in themselves to Wall Street. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to review and rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Today is Earth Day. A lot of today's conversations about climate change and the environment are depressing, but it doesn't have to be that way. We chatted with Joe Sanberg, the co-founder of Aspiration, a financial firm that only lends to sustainable companies. --- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The long-awaited Mueller report is finally out. The 448-page redacted report comes almost 22 months after the special counsel began his investigation. The report also came after a news conference by Attorney General William Barr and a Trump tweet reading, "Game Over." So what do we know now that the report is out? Jennifer Zabasajja talks with Bloomberg News White House Editor Alex Wayne about the latest. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The Trump administration will allow U.S. citizens to file lawsuits over property confiscated in Cuba during the 1959 revolution, a move that reverses two decades of policy and will create new tensions with allies whose companies do business there. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News State Department reporter Nick Wadhams about what's behind the major foreign policy shift and how it may affect the ongoing crisis in Venezuela. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

From Paris to Parkland: We’re bringing you the latest updates on Paris after the Notre Dame Cathedral caught fire on Monday. // Amid yesterday’s news, the Pulitzer Prize winners were announced. A little more than a year after 17 people were killed in a mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, reporters at the South Florida Sun Sentinel received a Pulitzer Prize in public service. The South Florida’s Sun Sentinel’s in-depth coverage unveiled a series of failures and issues surrounding local officials and law enforcement that ultimately contributed to the catastrophe. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to review and rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The Writers Guild of America, the body representing most major screenwriters, instructed members to sever their ties with Hollywood’s biggest talent agencies late last week due to a contract dispute. As top agencies have expanded the scope of their business in recent years, including financing and producing their own projects, more writers are feeling overlooked when it comes to their paychecks, especially in the era of Peak TV. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui about whether the disagreement will affect film and TV production. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Amazon employs thousands of workers around the world to listen to voice recordings captured by Echo owners. What they hear is often mundane, but sometimes upsetting—and possibly even criminal. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News technology reporter Matt Day, who got this scoop, about why Amazon is doing this and what you can do about it. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

European leaders agreed to extend the Brexit deadline to October 31st. The next step for U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May, is convincing the skeptical members of Parliament and a Conservative Party losing patience in her leadership. So what's next after this latest extension? Jennifer Zabasajja speaks with Bloomberg News' Ian Wishart, who was in Brussels as the late-night negotiations were taking place. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Scientists revealed the first-ever glimpse of a super-massive black hole Wednesday, as the Event Horizon Telescope released its findings in a “ground-breaking” discovery that's being hailed as a paradigm shift for astronomy. In their attempt to capture an image of a black hole, scientists combined the power of eight radio telescopes around the world, creating a virtual telescope around the same size as the Earth itself. Andrew Mach speaks with Katie Bouman, who was part of that international team of astronomers and developed an algorithm to piece together the historic image. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

If you like hot sauce, chances are you know about Sriracha. The chili sauce was brought to American consumers by David Tran, a now 73-year-old Vietnamese refugee, who founded a food company named after the boat that brought him to the U.S. Now, nearly 40 years later, the company controls nearly 10% of the $1.55 billion American hot sauce market, and other hot sauce makers are stepping into the ring, aiming to take over American fridges. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven) produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Beychella is coming to Netflix. The streaming service released the first trailer for Beyonce's "Homecoming" special about her 2018 Coachella performance that's been dubbed "a cultural movement." Beyonce directed the documentary, set to be released April 17, and its trailer seems to indicate fans will get a behind-the-scenes look at how her performance, years in the making, all came together. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News' Lucas Shaw about how the film fits perfectly into Netflix's strategy of industry domination—and Beyonce's strategy to do just about anything she wants. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

It's been 25 years since the death of Kurt Cobain, the Nirvana frontman who heralded rock's grunge era of the early 1990s. The iconic musician tapped into a collective state of mind through earnest songwriting that challenged the angst and alienation of his time. Now, 25 years later, his impact on music remains as important as ever. Andrew Mach speaks to Danny Goldberg, Nirvana's co-manager from 1990 to 1994 and author of "Serving the Servant: Remembering Kurt Cobain," who says that while Cobain hated being called the voice of a generation, his legacy is ultimately exactly that. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Which risk factor is responsible for more deaths around the world? It’s not smoking. It’s not even high blood pressure. It’s a poor diet. In fact, it’s what we’re not eating that’s killing us faster, according to a new global study. Andrew Mach speaks to Dr. Ashkan Afshin of the University of Washington, who authored the study that was published this week in the medical journal The Lancet, and he says the fix is more than just eating more fruits and vegetables. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: It Isn't Just Meat That's Killing You ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Lori Lightfoot just made history, becoming Chicago’s first gay, black, female mayor. Alexis Benveniste chatted with Dick Simpson, a Lightfoot campaign aid and political science professor at the University of Illinois in Chicago. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

April 2nd is Equal Pay Day, a day that focuses on the gender pay gap and income inequality. We chatted with Lilly Ledbetter, an equal pay activist who pioneered the Fair Pay Act of 2009 under the Obama Administration. TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Alexis Benveniste (@apbenven), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The fight between Jeff Bezos and the National Enquirer just got even uglier. Earlier this year, the tabloid got hold of text messages of the Amazon CEO that confirmed an extramarital affair which allegedly led to the end of his 25-year marriage. Now, in an unexpected turn, a private investigator claims that Saudi Arabia had access to Bezos's phone before the photos and texts were ever leaked. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News reporter Spencer Soper about how this new development raises the stakes of this global scandal. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Bezos Investigator Says Saudis Hacked Into Amazon CEO’s Phone You can follow Spencer at: @spencersoper ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Women directors make up a scant fraction of filmmakers in Hollywood. That vivid inequality is central to a heated gender discrimination battle that’s been taking shape against the backdrop of the #MeToo movement and the Trump presidency. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to activist, writer and director Maria Giese, who’s at the center of the new documentary “This Changes Everything,” at the Bloomberg Business of Equality Summit about the fight for more female voices in the entertainment industry. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: In ‘This Changes Everything,’ Hollywood’s Top Women Wonder When You can follow Maria at: @MariaGiese ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Disney this weekend kicks off its robust slate of live-action remakes with the release of "Dumbo." The studio is no stranger to remakes, but in a year already jam-packed for the studio, what's the likelihood that this film will take off? Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to Bloomberg News media and entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui about her expectations for the film, and how it could shape the studio's future remake strategy. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: ‘Dumbo’ Reviews Suggest Live-Action Remakes Don’t Always Fly You can follow Anousha at: @anoushasakoui ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Jennifer Zabasajja (@jenniferlaurenz), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

To many on the forefront of technology, a cashless society sounds like a dream. Retailers and restaurants can’t seem to ditch it fast enough. But for the poverty-stricken and others navigating the U.S. economy without much money, cash is still king. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News reporter Krista Gmelich about how far the movement has gone and how much further it has to go. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: As Amazon Leads Cashless Charge, States and Cities Push Back You can follow Krista at: @kgmelich ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The U.S. Justice Department is ramping up its efforts to topple Obamacare once and for all. In a dramatic reversal, the Trump administration now says the entire Affordable Care Act should be struck down. President Trump has repeatedly said he would protect people with pre-existing conditions. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg News health policy reporter Anna Edney about how this new shift doubles down on stripping away all of the law's health care protections—and sets up a new fight on the road to 2020. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Trump Administration’s Move to Gut Obamacare Raises Risks for 2020 You can follow Shannon at: @annaedney ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Even though Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s 22-month investigation is over, in many ways, the political battle is just heating up. While we don’t know the full extent of the findings, we do know President Trump declared victory after the report found insufficient proof that he or anyone from his campaign colluded with Russia. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece about how the reality of the situation is a bit more complicated. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: How Barr Found No Obstruction by Trump When Mueller Wouldn’t You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by Andrew Mach (@andrewjmach), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Universal's highly anticipated Jordan Peele production "Us" is finally out in theaters. The film is already garnering rave reviews and potential awards buzz. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to entertainment journalist Chris Witherspoon about what audiences can expect with Peele's sophomore film.  You can follow Chris at: @WitherspoonC ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast, produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

This year on the campaign trail, ideas once only talked about in the shadows of the Democratic Party are now taking the spotlight. Stump speeches are littered with radical proposals that would change the election process and upend D.C. David Meyers speaks to Sahil Kapur on how do we'll know if it's just talk or if true change is on the way. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: Dump the Electoral College? Some 2020 Democrats Back Liberals’ Goals You can follow Sahil at: @sahilkapur ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Less than three months into 2019, Apple has flipped the script on the cadence of its product debuts. This week alone, the company unexpectedly rolled out new devices three days in a row ahead of its widely expected streaming service next week. Andrew Mach speaks to Bloomberg's Apple reporter Mark Gurman on what  this marketing strategy means for Apple as it competes with slowing smartphone sales and tries to envision a future without the iPhone at its center? FOLLOW UP Mark's latest report: Apple Launches New AirPods With Longer Talk Time, Wireless Charging You can follow Mark at: @markgurman  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Last week's college admissions scandal involving dozens of rich and famous parents had just about everyone talking. And it proved what many had always guessed: the system is rigged and mostly benefits =a very small group of Americans. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg Opinion editor Romesh Ratnesar about the Harvard dropout who has plans to fix the college admission system and how she wants to do it with video games. FOLLOW UP Romesh's latest report: What If Instead of Taking the SAT You Got to Play a Video Game? You can follow Romesh at: @romeshratnesar ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Sunday in Ethiopia, a mass memorial service was held to mourn the deaths on Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 . Since that crash over a week ago, more questions are being asked about the Boeing flight and another one that crashed late last year. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Justin Bachman on why aviation experts now say the accidents have, "clear similarities." FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Probe of FAA's Oversight of Boeing 737 Began Before Second Crash You can follow Justin at: @justinbachman ‏ ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Over the past year, Mark Zuckerberg has faced his share of bad weeks. This week might rank near the top. His social network faced its largest service outage ever, it faced more questions on its data-sharing practices, it lost one of its most senior executives and it all culminated when the suspect in a terror attack in New Zealand streamed the mass shooting on Facebook. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Facebook reporter Sarah Frier about the endless damage control Zuckerberg and Facebook seem to find themselves in. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest report: Facebook Is Finding Out How Hard It Is to Clean Up Toxic Content You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

It's official. Beto O'Rourke is running for president. He made the announcement Thursday on his website and then immediately headed to Iowa. He enters an already crowded field with of over a dozen candidates. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Washington bureau chief Craig Gordon on how even with momentum behind him, is O'Rourke the candidate Democrats have been waiting for? FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Beto O’Rourke Jumps Into Crowded Democratic Race for President You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

It's been called the largest college admissions scam ever prosecuted by the U.S. Department of Justice. For years, dozens of rich parents used their wealth to cheat the system with lies and with bribes that totaled $25 million, all with the hopes of getting their kids into some of the most prestigious schools in the country. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Erik Larson on how this house of cards was built and how it all came tumbling down. FOLLOW UP Erik's latest report: `Home Run of Home Runs': How to Bribe Your Kid Into College You can follow Erik at: @eelarson ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The crash of the Ethiopian Airlines flight that killed all 157 people onboard Sunday continues to draw global attention. The reason why? The plane was a Boeing 737 Max 8. The same model as the Lion Air flight that crashed less than five months ago killing 189 people. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Justin Bachman about the debate on whether there is a connection or if the two catastrophes are just a tragic coincidence. FOLLOW UP Justin's latest report: Air Canada Cancels Two London Flights as Boeing 737 Ban Spreads You can follow Justin at: @justinbachman ‏ ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

It started as a small music festival over 30 years ago. Today, the South By South West festival is the center of the universe when it comes to culture, politics and technology. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Senior Executive Editor of Global Tech Brad Stone about how it's also helped make the town of Austin, Texas an expanding hub for big tech year around. But as Austin becomes more and more reliant on big tech, can it continue to live by its motto of keeping Austin weird? FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Ocasio-Cortez, O’Rourke Steal Some Thunder From 2020 Democrats You can follow Brad at: @BradStone ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

International Women's Day is meant to honor the achievements of women around the world and to bridge the gender gap that continues to exist in our society. The day also means different things to different people. And with a news cycle filled almost daily with stories that seem to show progress is slow, women around the world continue to push forward and fight for change. David Meyers is joined by Bloomberg's Laura Zelenko, Jordyn Holman and Maddie Irelan for a conversation on the importance of International Women's Day. FOLLOW UP You can follow Laura at: @lszelenko You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals  You can follow Maddie at: @maddieirelan  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The long-awaited "Captain Marvel" movie starring Oscar-winning actress Brie Larson hits theaters this weekend. On screen, Larson battles shape-shifting aliens. In real life, though, it's online trolls she's fighting right now. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's entertainment reporter Anousha Sakoui on why Larson and Disney were ready for these attacks. FOLLOW UP Anousha's latest report: Trolls Targeted ‘Captain Marvel,’ But Disney Was Ready for Them You can follow Anousha at: @anoushasakoui  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

From the moment House Democrats took control of power, they have had one, unifying objective: to push back against what they saw as the wrongdoings of the Trump administration. But a fight inside the party has now developed over the U.S.'s policy toward Israel and accusations of anti-Semitism. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's congressional corespondent Anna Edgerton on how it's a fight pitting the old guard of the party against the new guard and threatening a generational rift. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: Anti-Semitism Rebuke Leads to Growing Discord Among Democrats You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4 ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

At the end of 2017, an estimated 36.9 million people were living with HIV. This week, a shocking medical discovery was announced that's grabbing the world's attention and sparking hope in the battle against the deadly disease. A London cancer patient treated with stem-cell transplants is now resistant to HIV. David Meyers speaks to the editor of Bloomberg's U.S. healthcare team Drew Amrstrong about on whether this is a miracle cure or just a piece in a very large puzzle. FOLLOW UP You can follow Drew at: @ArmstrongDrew ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Robert Mueller's investigation might be entering its final phase but House Democrats are just getting started. On Monday, the House committee that would lead any impeachment investigation put the White House and even some in President Trump's family on notice. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's congressional reporter Billy House about whether this is the beginning of the impeachment process or something different altogether. FOLLOW UP Billy's latest report: Democrats' Trump Probe Escalates With Scores of Document Demands You can follow Billy at: @HouseInSession ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

It has been a roller coaster week for Elon Musk. It began with the latest salvo in his battle with the SEC. Then, the good news-bad news announcement concerning one of his loftiest goals for Tesla. And it will be capped off with one giant leap for Musk's SpaceX program. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's editor of U.S. auto coverage Craig Trudell on if Musk's achievements can overshadow his blunders. FOLLOW UP Craig's latest report: Elon Musk Cuts Tesla Jobs for the Third Time Since Saying Never Again You can follow Craig at: @crtrud ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

A political storm is brewing in Canada that threatens the future of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Allegations of lies, fraud and corruption have struck at the heart of his inner circle just as he's getting ready to run for reelection. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Canadian government reporter Josh Wingrove on what the charges mean for Canada's future and what they say about its past. FOLLOW UP Josh's latest report: Trudeau Stares Into Abyss After Former AG’s Explosive Testimony You can follow Josh at: @josh_wingrove  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

President Trump's former personal lawyer testified in front of Congress Wednesday. Michael Cohen, who soon is going to jail for previously lying to Congress, detailed what he claimed to hear and see during his time handling Trump's personal matters for over a decade. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece on the claims Cohen has made and what they mean for the president. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: Trump's Shifting Net Worth May Bear Clues for Investigators You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Over the past few years, millions of Americans have signed up for consumer DNA testing. It's an easy process that many hope will help them identity where their ancestors came from. But as Bloomberg's Kristen V. Brown tells David Meyers, what many are also doing is legally, yet unknowingly, exposing their genetic data to law enforcement agencies--possibly opening a Pandora's Box of privacy. FOLLOW UP Kristen's latest report: No One Is Safeguarding Your DNA You can follow Kristen at: @kristenvbrown ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The stage is set for the second summit between President Donald Trump and North Korea's Kim Jung Un. It will be the leaders first face-to-face since last June's historic meeting. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's White House reporter traveling with the president Justin Sink on what to expect from the summit. FOLLOW UP Justin's latest report: Get Trump Alone: Kim Jong Un’s Game Plan Ahead of the Vietnam Summit You can follow Justin at: @justinsink  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Several unexpected storylines have emerged throughout this awards season. It all comes to a close Sunday with the 91st annual Academy Awards. TicToc's Jennifer Zabasajja and Andrew Mach speak to Bloomberg's Anousha Sakoui about what to expect from this year's show. FOLLOW UP Anousha's latest report: ‘Inclusion Riders’ Make Inroads a Year After Star Turn on Oscars You can follow Anousha at: @anoushasakoui ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Practically from the moment Donald Trump was elected, the committee tasked with planning and raising money for his inauguration went to work. In a short amount of time that committee put on a party, as well as raised an amount of money, that D.C. had never seen before. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Caleb Melby about the serious questions now being asked about those who ran the committee and how they spent the money. FOLLOW UP Caleb's latest report: Trump’s Inaugural Team Scrambled to Defend Staff and Record Haul You can follow Caleb at: @CalebMelby  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Alexis Ohanian holds the title of chairman and co-founder of Reddit. But the title he's most proud of is dad. That's why he has become one of the most outspoken advocates for paid paternity leave. TicToc's Alexis Benveniste recently spoke to Ohanian who detailed his goals for the movement. FOLLOW UP You can follow Alexis at: @alexisohanian ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

For millions of Americans, tax season might be a pain, but it's one that typically comes with a refund that many families depended on. But this year that pain is coming with a big surprise. Rather than a refund, many are actually getting a tax bill instead. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg tax reporter Ben Steverman on why this is happening despite the tax code overhaul that lowered rates for most Americans. FOLLOW UP Ben's latest report: Fear of Filing? Some Taxpayers Finding Tax Bills, Not Refunds You can follow Ben at: @BSteverman  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency on the U.S. border in a bid to unlock money to build his wall. The constitutionality of the move was immediately challenged. Andrew Barden speaks to Anna Edgerton about how Trump hopes to build his wall, and how his opponents hope to tear the plans down. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: Trump Signs Spending Bill and Declares Emergency to Build Wall You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4 ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

For over a century the New England Confectionery Company, better known as NECCO, had been making those iconic Valentine's Day candies with messages like "BE MINE" and "MISS YOU." But after abruptly closing its doors last year, the supply of those chalky candies seemed in doubt. David Meyers speaks to TicToc's Alexis Benveniste on how companies across the country are fighting to fill the hole in America's heart-candy desires. FOLLOW UP Alexis's latest report: There’s a War Raging Over Valentine’s Day Profits You can follow Alexis at: @apbenven  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

All too often we hear the words "diversity" and "inclusion" brought up as pillars to help corporate America improve workplace culture. But for as much as we hear the words uttered, signs of progress is scant among some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to Bloomberg's Jordyn Holman who explains the reason behind that is because these companies are trying to protect trade secrets. FOLLOW UP Jordyn's latest report: Silicon Valley Is Using Trade Secrets to Hide Its Race Problem You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

On February 12, 2009 a late-night seemingly routine passenger flight ended in disaster. The Colgan Air Flight 3407 crash left 50 people dead and left investigators with countless questions. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's aviation safety reporter Alan Levin on how the families of those lost 10 years ago mobilized and helped usher in a decade of unprecedented safety in aviation. FOLLOW UP Alan's latest report: How One Crash 10 Years Ago Helped Keep 90 Million Flights Safe You can follow Alan at: @AlanLevin1 ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

After a record-setting 35 day partial shutdown, the clock is once again ticking on Capitol Hill. Negotiations fell apart over the weekend and now leaders from the House and Senate are scrambling to salvage a deal. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's national political reporter Sahil Kapur on the issue holding up the negotiations: the number and purpose of immigration detention beds. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar Announces She's Running for President in 2020 You can follow Sahil at: @sahilkapur ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

In a stunning blog post by the world's richest man, Jeff Bezos directly accuses the publisher of the notorious grocery store tabloid The National Enquire of attempted blackmail. If that wasn't crazy enough, some of the theories surrounding the reasons for the blackmail trace back to the death of Jamal Khashoggi and even to the White House. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Chief Content Officer Marty Schenker, who helps unpack the details behind the blackmail of Jeff Bezos. FOLLOW UP Marty's latest report: Bezos and Trump Proxy War Intensifies You can follow Marty at:  @mschenker ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The Green New Deal has long been the centerpiece of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's rise to power. But the details behind her proposal to address serious environmental concerns have long been unclear. Until now. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's energy and environmental policy reporter in Washington Jennifer Dlouhy on just what is in the deal and what chances it has of becoming a reality. FOLLOW UP Jennifer's latest report: Pelosi Stops Short of Endorsing Ocasio-Cortez’s ‘Green New Deal’ You can follow Jennifer at:  @jendlouhyhc ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Over a year ago, President Donald Trump stood shoulder-to-shoulder in an empty Wisconsin field with one of China's richest men. They were breaking ground on what was promised to be a high-tech manufacturing hub for American jobs. As Bloomberg's Austin Carr tells David Meyers, that promise is not being kept. FOLLOW UP Austin's latest report: Inside Wisconsin’s Disastrous $4.5 Billion Deal With Foxconn You can follow Austin at: @AustinCarr ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

President Trump's State of the Union will be like nothing we've ever seen before. The address to the country comes weeks after a crippling government shutdown and with another one looming. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Washington Bureau Chief Craig Gordon on what to watch tonight including Trump's fiercest rival, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who will be sitting right over his shoulder. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Trump's State of Union Promises Drama, Fresh Political Fireworks You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

A small Chicago-area startup went to the FBI for help dealing with Huawei, the giant Chinese multinational that the U.S. government calls a national-security threat. The investigation that followed involved trade secrets, potentially illegal shipments and even a sting operation. And Bloomberg's Erik Schatzker was there. He joins David Meyers to discuss his cover story in this week's Bloomberg Businessweek. FOLLOW UP Erik's latest: Huawei Sting Offers Rare Glimpse of the U.S. Targeting a Chinese Giant You can follow Erik at: @ErikSchatzker ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

President Trump announced Friday he is pulling the United States out of a nuclear arms treaty with Russia that was established during the Cold War. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's national security reporter Nick Wadhams on how that move could reawaken a nuclear arms race in Europe, and give birth to a new one in Asia. FOLLOW UP Nick's latest: Trump Says U.S. Will Leave Soviet-Era Nuclear Treaty With Russia You can follow Nick at: @nwadhams ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

After a blistering 2018, Facebook needed a spark to turn the momentum around in Menlo Park. This week's 4th quarter earnings report might have done just that for Mark Zuckerberg. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Facebook reporter Sarah Frier on whether a positive end to 2018 means a smooth road ahead for 2019. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest: Facebook’s Shares Surge as Advertisers Ignore Scandals You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

An investigation conducted by Bloomberg News has found the great lengths the Trump administration will go to push cheaper generic drugs and the hidden dangers that come with that for many Americans. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Anna Edney who's behind this investigation and reported on how it's a problem that not only stems from overseas but right here are home, too. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest: How a Tainted Heart Drug Made in China Slipped Past the FDA You can follow Anna at: @annaedney  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Millions are bracing for one of the most dangerous Arctic blasts that's sweeping across the mid-section of the United States. Jennifer Zabasajja speaks to Bloomberg's Brian Sullivan on why some governors even declared states of emergency in preparation. FOLLOW UP Brian's latest: Chicago Faces Colder-Than-Arctic Blast Nearing All-Time Record You can follow Brian at@WeatherSullivan. ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history might be over but the consequences will be felt for some time to come. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Chris Flavelle about the lingering dangers from how the government functions, to our preparedness to battle wild fires and hurricanes. FOLLOW UP Chris's latest report: Shutdown Damage Will Persist Long After U.S. Government Reopens You can follow Chris at: @cflav  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

In a pre-dawn raid in Florida, FBI agents stormed the house of former Donald Trump confidant Roger Stone and placed him under arrest. It was the latest and maybe boldest move by Robert Mueller's investigation. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece about just who Roger Stone is and what his indictment means for Trump and Mueller's investigation. FOLLOW UP Shannon's latest report: Trump’s Risk Deepens After Mueller Arrests Longtime Ally Stone You can follow Shannon at: @spettypi  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The country of Venezuela finds itself on the brink of a monumental regime change. President Nicolas Maduro is clinging to power the day after thousands took to the streets in support of the opposition leader who has declared himself president. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Andrew Rosati in Caracas on how the backing of the military is key to either side's survival. FOLLOW UP Andrew's latest report: As U.S. Digs In at Embassy, Venezuela Military Supports Maduro You can follow Andrew at: @andrewrosati ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The state of our union is chaotic. With the partial government shutdown now sitting at 33 days, nothing is safe in the arena of politics, including President Trump's State of the Union address. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Anna Edgerton on where things stand on the negotiations to reopen the government and what stands in the way. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: Democrats Weigh $5.7 Billion for Border But Not the Wall, Aide Says You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4 ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

On Wednesday in Venezuela, the people of the once-wealthy oil nation will take to the streets and protest the rule of President Nicolas Maduro. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Caracas bureau chief Patricia Laya about the young opposition leader behind these protest that has Venezuela on the brink of change. FOLLOW UP Patricia's latest report: Trump Administration Urges Venezuelans to Back Opposition Leader You can follow Patricia at: @PattyLaya  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Technology is tearing us apart. The more we become individually connected around the world thanks to the internet, the lonelier we get. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Ben Steverman who says the solution to saving ourselves and our civilization: throw a party. FOLLOW UP Ben's latest report: The World Depends on You Throwing a Party You can follow Ben at: @BSteverman  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Just saying her initials evokes equal amounts of excitement and loathing across the political spectrum. AOC, or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is the freshman Democrat from the Bronx taking D.C. by storm. And as Katia Dmitrieva tells David Meyers, to get what she wants she's not afraid to ruffle some feathers on either side of the aisle. FOLLOW UP Katia's latest report: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is the Darling of the Left, Nightmare of the Right You can follow Katia at: @katiadmi ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

PG&E is one of the nation's largest utility companies. And it's now on the brink of bankruptcy, facing more than $30 billion in damages for its role in California's deadly wildfires. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's energy reporter Brian Eckhouse on how that could make it the business world's biggest climate-change casualty in history. FOLLOW UP Brian's latest report: PG&E May Be the Business World’s Biggest Climate-Change Casualty Yet You can follow Brian at: @brianreports  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

As the partial U.S. government shutdown grinds on, officials from Washington to Wall Street are plotting out the worst-case scenarios. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Christopher Flavelle who details how the livelihoods of millions of people hang in the balance the longer the shutdown continues. FOLLOW UP Christopher's latest report: In a Month You’ll Wish the Shutdown Were Only as Bad as Today You can follow Christopher at: @cflav  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Today, we're taking you on a one-of-a-kind road trip across Europe. One that goes through the picturesque Champagne region in France, to the speedy turns of Germany's autobahn. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's European tech reporter in Paris Marie Mawad who made this trip, and how she did it in a Tesla Model S. FOLLOW UP Marie's latest report: Road Tripping Around Europe in a Tesla Is Less Fun Than You’d Think You can follow Marie at: @Marie_a_Paris ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The partial U.S. government shutdown is now reaching record-breaking status. And during that three-week run, the president and Democratic leaders have been speaking almost daily to the American people. But not Senator Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's congressional reporter Laura Litvan on why he remains on the sidelines as the shutdown grinds on. FOLLOW UP Laura 's latest report: Key GOP Senator Says `I Think We're Stuck': Shutdown Update You can follow Laura at: @LauraLitvan  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

On Thursday in Venezuela, President Nicolas Maduro’s second term officially began. Staggering hunger and hyperinflation are just two of the many crises faces his people. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Andrew Rosati in Caracas on how those issues and the continuing isolation Venezuela faces will likely determine Maduro's future. FOLLOW UP Andrew's latest report: Maduro Kicks Off Second Term With an Economic Disaster of His Own Making You can follow Andrew at: @andrewrosati ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

A surprising war is being fought in the lunchrooms of America's schools. On one side of the battle: the Obama-era regulations to feed children healthier meals. On the other: President Trump's Agricultural Department which wants to put more fat, sugar and salt back on school menus. And as Bloomberg's Peter Robison tells David Meyers, you might be surprised to learn who's winning that battle. FOLLOW UP Peter's latest report: Big Dairy Is About to Flood U.S. Schools With Chocolate Milk You can follow Peter at: @therealrobison ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

At the center of the fight over the partial government shutdown is President Trump's demand for $5.6 billion in funding for his border wall--a figure Democrats refuse to even consider. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Justin Sink who breaks down the national emergency plan the president continues to debate that might get him his money and likely reopen the government. FOLLOW UP Justin's latest report: Trump Eyes Untested Emergency Power to Fund Wall, Skirt Congress You can follow Justin at: @justinsink  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

CES is underway in Las Vegas where there world's tech companies and techies come together to celebrate some of the coolest gadgets imaginable. But as Bloomberg technology executive editor Tom Giles tells David Meyers, this year gadgets are overshadowed by Apple's woes. FOLLOW UP Toim's latest report: Tim Cook Faces Biggest Apple Challenge Yet You can follow Tom at: @tsgiles ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The U.S stock market continues its roller coaster ride. Stocks rallied Friday after seeing a run of loses over the past month. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg Businessweek economics editor Peter Coy about his cover story that asks the question: if the president claimed credit for the market's record surge, does he deserve blame for the plunge? FOLLOW UP Peter's latest report: Trump Took Credit for Stock Market Records. Does He Deserve Blame for the Plunge? You can follow Peter at: @petercoy ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Apple's surprise announcement this week that it was cutting its revenue outlook for the first time in almost two decades sent shock waves around the world and even dragged down global markets. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Mark Gurman about the details behind CEO Tim Cook's move and what the company can do to turn things around. FOLLOW UP Mark's latest report: Apple Priced Itself Out of Shrinking Chinese Smartphone Market You can follow Mark at: @markgurman ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

New year, same old Washington as the partial government shutdown has entered its 12th day. At the center of the standoff: President Trump's demand for $5 billion in funding for his border wall. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's national political correspondent Sahil Kapur on how the standoff and the government shutdown are likely to continue as Democrats are now set to take control of the House. FOLLOW UP Sahil's latest report: Ocasio-Cortez Breaks With Pelosi in Key Early Vote for Democrats You can follow Sahil at: @sahilkapur ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!