Podcast Episodes

Modi Is More Powerful Than Ever — Even as India’s Economy Strains

Despite India facing economic headwinds, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party defied expectations with a stunning state election sweep — capped by a …

1 day ago

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s Legacy

After eight years as chair of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell’s term concludes this week. On today’s Big Take podcast, host David Gura sits down w…

3 days ago

Weekend Listen: Will the Xi-Trump Summit Be Over Before It Starts?

As a high-stakes Trump–Xi summit looms, tensions over the Iran war and defiance of US sanctions threaten to derail what could be one of the year’s mo…

3 days, 9 hours ago

Trump Is Losing the ‘MAHA Moms’

Supporters of the Make America Healthy Again movement helped put President Trump in office for a second term. But just months ahead of the US midterm…

4 days, 23 hours ago

Boston Fed President Collins on FOMC Dissent and Kevin Warsh’s Nomination

The Federal Reserve in the United States has struggled to return inflation to its 2% target while navigating criticism from President Trump and scrut…

5 days, 23 hours ago

NASA Administrator on Aliens, SpaceX IPO and Beating China to the Moon

Can NASA put astronauts on the moon in 2028? Why does the US need a lunar base? NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman joins guest host Tim Stenovec on to…

1 week ago

Why China Blocked Meta’s $2 Billion Acquisition of Manus AI

China’s decision to block Meta’s $2 billion acquisition of AI startup Manus stunned the global AI industry.

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, host K…

1 week ago

The Jet Fuel Crunch Arriving Just in Time for Your Summer Vacation

For global airlines, this year was supposed to be a big one. The industry projected record profits — backed by more than 5 billion passengers — and a…

1 week, 1 day ago

Weekend Listen: Writer Amitav Ghosh on Why India Has Lost Its Way

For more than 30 years, the Indian-born writer Amitav Ghosh has built a global following with novels that draw on deep historical research. 

But his …

1 week, 3 days ago

The Online Games Where the House Always Wins

Game apps like High 5 Casino and Monopoly GO! are wildly popular. Players pay up for perks and the mobile game industry makes money – a lot of money.…

1 week, 5 days ago