Why Billionaires Are Funding Geoengineering

From Bloomberg. Is it time to take geoengineering seriously? From blocking sunlight to fertilizing oceans, controversial new climate ideas are gaining traction and funding, @carolinehydetv explains. Watch more on Bloomberg Primer. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes…

Why Trump Unleashed Tariff Chaos

From Bloomberg. US President Donald Trump retreated on many of his tariff plans but doubled down on hikes for China, unleashing market chaos. What’s behind his trade war, and what’s next? Trade wars, tariff threats and logistics shocks are upending businesses and spreading volatility. Understand the new order of global commerce with the Supply Lines…

The Risky Business of Geoengineering | Bloomberg Primer

From Bloomberg. Is geoengineering a dangerous notion whose time has come? Scientists and entrepreneurs are testing radical ideas like solar radiation management and ocean fertilization – and finding funding for it. 0:00 – 2:20 A Terrible Idea 2:20 – 5:43 The Case for Solar Geoengineering 5:43 – 7:17 The Unknowns 7:17 – 8:21 Make Sunsets…

How Mattel Turned Barbie Into IP Gold

From Bloomberg. Mattel made a big cultural splash reviving its iconic Barbie. Raja Rajamannar and Chief Brand Officer Lisa McKnight discuss how the toymaker debuted on the silver screen. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious…

Tulum’s Multimillion-Dollar Development Nightmare

From Bloomberg. Tulum has become the Mexican destination for digital nomads hoping to work from paradise. As developers took notice, a boom ensued. And with it came allegations of stolen land, shady apartment sales and would-be buyers who spent millions of dollars with nothing to show for it. Home buyers in Tulum thought they were…

Why It’s So Hard to Exploit Geothermal Energy

From Bloomberg. Only a few countries in the world are able to make use of geothermal energy. Bloomberg Primer meets the startups aiming to expand access. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious minds on today’s…

How China Came to Dominate Global Shipbuilding

From Bloomberg. Donald Trump says he wants to use big fees on Chinese ships to reboot US shipbuilding. Experts warn the move likely won’t work, and instead would raise prices for consumers and damage the US economy. China will produce more than half of the world’s new ships this year, compared to 5% in 2000,…

How Marketers are Trying to Read Your Mind | Quantum Marketing

From Bloomberg. As marketers try to reach customers more effectively, some are investigating the inner workings of the brain. We speak with Pranav Yadav, CEO of Neuro-Insight, about the marketing intelligence his company is gleaning from neuroscience. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months:…

The Geothermal Startups Drilling Deeper Than Ever Before

From Bloomberg. Geothermal has long been the underdog of the energy industry, but that may soon change as innovative startups leverage fracking technologies to unlock new potential geothermal sites. More on Bloomberg Primer. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers…

How Marketers Are Trying to Read Your Mind

From Bloomberg. As marketers try to reach customers more effectively, some are investigating the inner workings of the brain. Raja Rajamannar meets the CEO of Neuro Insight, which is gleaning marketing intelligence from neuroscience. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals…

Can a Crypto Fortune Fund a New Space Station?

From Bloomberg. Jed McCaleb made billions of dollars on cryptocurrency. Now he’s prepared to lose a big chunk of that on a cosmic gamble. One of the original people behind the failed Mt. Gox Bitcoin exchange as well as the cryptocurrency XRP, he’s the sole financial backer of an ambitious effort to build the world’s…

Here’s How Biocomputing Works

From Bloomberg. The line between biology and hardware is becoming blurry thanks to something called biocomputing. Find out the promises and pitfalls of this nascent industry on Bloomberg Primer. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers bold takes for curious…

Is India’s Stock Market a Bubble About to Burst?

From Bloomberg. Tens of millions of Indians have been pouring money into stocks over the last few years. But more recently, markets have stumbled. Is it a blip or a sign of something bigger? Get the India Edition newsletter, an insider’s guide to the emerging economic powerhouse and the billionaires and businesses behind it. Sign…

How Liquid Death Turned Advertising Around | Quantum Marketing

From Bloomberg. Liquid Death was founded on the idea of breaking the norms of traditional marketing. We speak to CMO Dan Murphy, one of the architects of the water company’s irreverent and outrageous approach, about its origin as a “sheep in wolf’s clothing.” From social media to AI, advertising has changed dramatically in a short…

Can Living Human Brain Cells Power AI? | Bloomberg Primer

From Bloomberg. In this episode of Bloomberg Primer, we explore the world of biocomputing–where scientists are laying the foundation for a field that may blur the lines between the biological and synthetic. Bloomberg Primer cuts through the complex jargon to reveal the business behind technologies poised to transform global markets. This six-part, planet-spanning series offers…

How Liquid Death Breaks Marketing Rules

From Bloomberg. "The biggest risk we have is being ignored." Liquid Death’s CMO Dan Murphy tells Raja Rajamannar why the startup is founded on the idea of breaking the norms of traditional marketing. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg Originals offers…

Can Catastrophe Bonds Insure the Uninsurable?

From Bloomberg. Climate change fueled by rich nations has made parts of the planet seemingly uninsurable. Catastrophe bonds have been sold as a clever solution that spreads the risk, and great reward, to investors. But critics say they can leave vulnerable nations out of luck when disaster strikes. Read more: The Harsh Reality of ‘Hurricane…

How New Magnets Could Power the Future

From Bloomberg. Magnets are all around us, powering everything from consumer tech to electric cars. Caroline Hyde explains why magnets are so important to the green energy revolution. Find out more on Bloomberg Primer https://youtu.be/RIuGbHb_b-s ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg…

Why BP Learned to Love Oil Again

From Bloomberg. Following environmental catastrophe, corporate missteps and plain bad luck, BP lags its peers. Now it’s scrambling to re-embrace fossil fuels while an activist circles. Is it too little, too late? What Went Wrong for BP? Why the Oil Major Hit Reset: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-20/how-bp-strategy-update-resets-back-to-oil-from-renewable-energy Get the Energy Daily newsletter, a daily guide to the energy…

The Hunt for a New Kind of Magnet to Power the Future | Bloomberg Primer

From Bloomberg. Scientists are developing ever-more powerful magnets to enable clean energy sources like fusion. But China’s dominance of the supply chain for rare-earth magnets threatens their global availability. Bloomberg Primer cuts through the complex jargon to reveal the business behind technologies poised to transform global markets. This six-part, planet-spanning series offers a comprehensive look…

Quantum Marketing With Raja Rajamannar Trailer | Premieres March 27

From Bloomberg. From social media to AI, advertising has changed dramatically in a short time. Raja Rajamannar sits down with marketing leaders to learn how they cut through the noise. Stay tuned for Quantum Marketing. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals Bloomberg…

How Russia’s Economy Has Survived Putin’s War

From Bloomberg. Despite years of sanctions for annexing Crimea and later full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Russia’s economy endured. Now, with Donald Trump shifting global alliances, it’s Europe that’s at a crossroads. Get the Balance of Power newsletter for the latest political news, analysis, charts and dispatches from around the globe: https://www.bloomberg.com/account/newsletters/politics?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=originals&utm_content=newsletter&sref=bgqUwao5 ——– Like this video?…

Bloomberg Primer Trailer | Premieres March 20

From Bloomberg. Bloomberg Primer cuts through the complex jargon to reveal the business behind technologies poised to transform global markets. Watch our planet-spanning series for a comprehensive look at the "impossible" industries vying to shape our future. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months:…

Dubai’s Billion-Dollar Crypto Underworld

From Bloomberg. In early 2024, the US charged cryptocurrency entrepreneur Sam Lee with running a Ponzi and pyramid scheme called HyperVerse, alleging he defrauded people of $2 billion. But instead of facing trial in the US, Lee now lives in Dubai, where he’s pitching new crypto products. Lee denies any wrongdoing. But crypto industry experts,…

How Elon Musk Took Over the US Government

From Bloomberg. Elon Musk’s DOGE is following a familiar playbook to the one the billionaire uses to run his six companies. But the stakes are much higher now and many of their actions will have lasting consequences on the US government. What’s more, with each passing day, the financial conflicts of interest that run through…

What’s Love Got to Do With Singapore’s Public Housing?

From Bloomberg. Singapore’s public housing has been the envy of the world. But limited supply, rising prices, marriage incentives and the potential for profit may be changing the game for young Singaporeans. Read the full story: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-03/singapore-hdb-flats-world-famous-public-housing-system-is-coming-under-strain 00:00 – Introduction 01:36 – Birth of Singapore’s Public Housing system 02:13 – Get a spouse, then a…

Can China Avoid Japan’s Lost Decades?

From Bloomberg. Low bond yields, weak inflation and a struggling property market have raised fears China may see its own version of Japan’s 1990s “balance sheet recession.” Can China change course in time to avoid its own “lost decades?” Get the Next China newsletter for dispatches from Beijing on where China stands now—and where it’s…

Ukraine’s Hidden Army: Women at War

From Bloomberg. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion, hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian men have joined the military. Women stepped in to keep the economy going, many in roles from which they were traditionally barred. Read more: Ukraine’s Women Keep the Economy in Gear Despite the War https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-02-21/ukraine-women-keep-economy-in-gear-as-war-drags-on?sref=omvmmwIg?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=originals&utm_content=article 00:00 – Introduction 00:53 – Ukraine’s women keep the…

Why Germany’s Center Might Just Hold

From Bloomberg. With seven main parties jostling for power and support for the far-right AfD at record highs, Germany’s political landscape is more fragmented than ever. As debate rages around its economic future and role in Europe and the world, we look at the issues polarizing the nation, and how events outside its borders may…

Can Japan’s Carmakers Survive China’s EV Threat?

From Bloomberg. Japanese carmakers like Honda and Nissan are losing market share at an alarming rate, especially in Southeast Asia. Their decline comes just as China is taking the lead in electrification. This raises the question: Can the once mighty Japanese car brands rally in the face of this threat? Get the Hyperdrive newsletter, your…

Why China’s Luxury Boom Is Over

From Bloomberg. The global luxury market has been booming for more than a decade, pushing up the values of companies such as LVMH and Kering. There’s one customer who has been key to that growth: the Chinese consumer. But now, that’s all changed. Here’s why: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-01-21/china-s-luxury-sales-see-biggest-drop-in-a-decade-amid-slowdown?sref=omvmmwIg?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=originals&utm_content=article #China #Business #Bloomberg ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1…

The Hospitals That Won’t Let Patients Go Home

From Bloomberg. The International Finance Corp., an arm of the World Bank, spends millions of dollars of taxpayer money to build up private-sector services in the developing world. But a Bloomberg investigation reveals that several private hospital companies funded by the IFC have kept patients in their care until they can cover their bills or…

How China’s DeepSeek Came for Big AI

From Bloomberg. As US companies pour billions of dollars into advancing artificial intelligence, a little-known Chinese startup has seemingly done the impossible. DeepSeek unveiled a chatbot app that performs as well if not better than those of Silicon Valley giants, and at a fraction of the cost. Get the Q&AI newsletter with Bloomberg’s Shirin Ghaffary.…

What Trump’s Tariffs Mean for the World Economy

From Bloomberg. Since President Donald Trump first threatened to impose sweeping tariffs against China and US trading partners during his election campaign, companies and businesses have been bracing for impact. While his inaugural address stopped short of imposing tariffs on day one, Trump has issued fresh threats to Mexico, Canada and China, forcing investors and…

How Florida Became Trump’s Center of Power

From Bloomberg. Twenty five years ago, Florida was a swing state that hung by a few chads. Since then, its politics have drifted rightward. Titans of industry and finance are migrating there, creating what’s being called Wall Street South. Now, as Donald Trump prepares for a second term, this nexus of "MAGA" and money could…

How the World Bank Funds Healthcare for the Wealthy | Bloomberg Investigates

From Bloomberg. In one of the poorest neighborhoods in Kampala, a group of midwives help vulnerable mothers give birth for free. Less than a kilometer away, a major for-profit hospital is out of reach for most in the community, sometimes with devastating consequences. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for…

Patients Allege Coercive Practices at World Bank-Funded Hospitals

From Bloomberg. World Bank-funded hospitals were supposed to improve access to healthcare in Uganda. But reports of coercive financial practices piled up. Here’s how a poor family in Uganda suffers tragic consequences for their infant daughter. ——– Like this video? Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/Bloomberg?sub_confirmation=1 Get unlimited access to Bloomberg.com for $1.99/month for the first 3 months: https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions?in_source=YoutubeOriginals…