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484

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Aug 2026

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Listen to the most interesting reporting from this week in the world of business, finance, tech, and politics. Over the weekend, we'll share a mix of essays, reviews and other stories from Bloomberg's new Weekend Edition.

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August 13, 202631 min

Studio Ghibli Doesn’t Really Care What’s Coming Next

The ambiguous future of Japan’s most prestigious group of animators won’t get clearer anytime soon. By Sohee Kim and Felix GilletteSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 12, 202620 min

China’s New Cultural Export to US? 90 Second Microdramas

Short-form soap operas for smartphones are having their moment. By Christopher Beam See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 12, 202623 min

The Enchanted, Steamy, Booming Romantasy Business

The new genre has transformed the book business, unleashed a cottage industry and promised Hollywood its next big franchise. By Hannah Miller and Madison Muller   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 11, 202619 min

The Next Spotify—Or an AI Music Slop Machine?

Investors are betting Suno is the app that turns everyone into a rock star. Its detractors could fill an arena. By Lucas Shaw and Ashley Carman  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 11, 202612 min

Candy Crush's Sweet Success

Fifteen years in, the ubiquitous mobile game is still crushing it. By Alanna OkunSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 5, 202624 min

India’s Long-Shot Attempt to Become an iPhone Manufacturing Powerhouse Is Paying Off.

A yearslong partnership between Narendra Modi’s government and Apple has established the country as a serious rival to China. By Sankalp PhartiyalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 4, 202619 min

TikTok Withheld a Safety Feature From Millions. One Died by Suicide

A confidential document says an algorithm adjustment was kept from many users “by design,” as part of an experiment to measure engagement. By Olivia CarvilleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 4, 202625 min

The Company That Wanted to Make Exactly 10,011 Pairs of Jeans

Hiut Denim’s production cap was meant to inspire a degrowth movement in business. But first it needed to grow. By JB MacKinnonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

August 3, 202626 min

What Florida’s Ultra-Right Campaign Means for the Future of MAGA

James Fishback isn’t likely to be governing the sunshine state next year, but his strong showing portends difficult choices for Republicans this fall and in 2028. By Max ChafkinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

July 29, 20261 hr 12 min

Curing Concrete

Concrete makes up half of all man-made stuff on our planet. And its use will double, in part to battle climate threats created by the production of concrete itself. Industry can deliver cleaner versions, but how soon? The answer might lie with four Indonesians from a tiny, disappearing island. By Ted C. FishmanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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