Here's Why

By Bloomberg

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 tre

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Number 1: Here's Why the Dollar Debasement Trade is Worth Watching
Mounting anxiety over the US deficit has spurred demand for alternatives to the dollar, such as gold and Bitcoin. A movement away from dollar assets has been driven by fear the greenback will lose its purchasing power, but will those concerns last? Our Markets Live Managing Editor Kristine Aquino joins Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 04, 202610min
Number 2: Here’s Why Russia Is Escalating Its Shadow War
European capitals are on alert for hybrid warfare attacks from Russia. One European intelligence official recently told Bloomberg that such moves could include infrastructure sabotage or false-flag attacks. What sort of threat does this pose to NATO countries, and how is Europe responding? Our Europe Executive Editor Chad Thomas joins Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 21, 20269min
Number 3: Here's Why Global Food Supplies Are Under Threat
A UN index of food-commodity prices has hit its highest level in more than three years, as extreme weather, wildfires and conflicts disrupt crop growing and transport. Wheat, corn and sugar are among the key foodstuffs that have seen sharp prices rises. So how significant is the damage to supplies, and how long could a recovery take? Our agriculture reporter Eleanor Thornber joins Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 14, 20269min
Number 4: Here’s Why It’s Getting Harder to Land Your First Job
The first rung of the career ladder is getting harder to reach. Entry-level openings are shrinking, competition is fierce, and AI is taking over junior tasks. At the same time, remote work and AI-powered applications are changing how companies hire and train workers. If entry-level jobs no longer provide an entry point, how are young people supposed to get the experience employers now expect? Our UK economy reporter Irina Anghel joins Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
August 28, 20269min
Number 5: Here's Why Russia's Elections Matter For Putin
Russians will go to the polls on 18-20 September to elect members of the State Duma, the lower chamber of parliament. It's a tightly managed institution under President Putin, and his party's control of it is unlikely to be threatened. The vote will function, however, as a litmus test for a war-fatigued authoritarian system. Tony Halpin, who leads Bloomberg's team covering Russia, joins Stephen Carroll to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
September 11, 202611min