Bloomberg Talks

Gary Gensler, former Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission, says SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO is part of a new era of mega-IPOs, raising questions about valuation, governance and what future AI debuts could look like. He also warns AI models could create a financial stability event and discusses the regulatory fight over prediction markets. He speaks with host Kailey Leinz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran short seller James Chanos says the SpaceX mega IPO is a troubling sign for the broader markets. He says "we're going to shatter" records this year when it comes to IPOs. He speaks to Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu on "Bloomberg Money."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shares of SpaceX climbed in their first day of trading on Friday following a $75 billion IPO that smashed records and instantly turned the crown jewel of Elon Musk’s empire into one of the most valuable public companies in the world. The stock climbed as high as $176.52, or 31% above its offering price, less than two hours after the shares started trading shortly before noon in New York. The jump in price turned Musk into the world’s first trillionaire and sent the company’s market capitalization above $2 trillion. For instant reaction and analysis, Bloomberg's Kailey Leinz speaks with: Yahaira Anand, Bloomberg Television Reporter Craig Trudell, Bloomberg News Managing Editor of Global Business Coverage Ed Ludlow, Bloomberg Tech co-host See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roughly 7 million barrels of daily oil and fuel shipments are flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, or about half of the volumes stranded at the start of the Iran war, says US Energy Secretary Chris Wright. Speaking during the Bloomberg Energy Executive Briefing in Houston on Friday morning, Wright says the US will fully reopen the waterway with or without Iran’s assistance. At the start of the war in late February, about 20 million barrels of daily shipments were stranded as the strait was effectively shut. Several million barrels were diverted to alternative ports outside the Persian Gulf, leaving about 14 million trapped, Wright says.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chevron Corp. is open to expanding its Middle East footprint despite the ongoing Iran conflict that has triggered an unprecedented disruption of global energy markets, said Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth He speaks with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Hunt, owner of FC Dallas and Co-Chair of the Dallas organizing committee for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discussed the significant economic impact expected as Dallas hosts nine World Cup matches. Hunt highlighted that unlike Super Bowl visitors who stay less than three days, World Cup fans typically stay just under ten days, leading to increased spending on hotels, restaurants, gas, and retail. He spoke with Bloomberg Texas bureau chief Julie Fine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Clarida, Managing Director and Global Economic Adviser at PIMCO and Former Vice Chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, discussed the significant impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the economy and markets over the next five years. He emphasized AI as a potential disinflationary force due to increased productivity and possible wage compression, while also noting the financing risks associated with AI investments. He speaks with Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick & Katie Greifeld on "The Close."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AI is both a threat and an opportunity for the music industry — the difference comes down to whether companies play by the rules. For more on AI in the music industry, Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec spoke with SoundExchange CEO Michael Huppe. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Sports Reporter Jon Stashower joins Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney on Bloomberg Surveillance to break down Game 4 of the NBA Finals after the New York Knicks overcame a 29-point deficit in the second half to beat the San Antonio Spurs 107 to 106. The Knicks now possess a 3-1 series lead over the Spurs and are one win away from hoisting the Larry O'Brien Trophy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nikki Haley, Trump's ambassador to the UN in his first term, discuss the latest in the Middle East. She said the Trump should stop negotiating with Iran and urged him to "go finish what you started." She speaks with Bloomberg's Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Morgan Stanley Chief US Equity Strategist Mike Wilson sees stocks continuing to rise until the end of the year despite the recent tech selloff. Speaking to Matt Miller on Bloomberg Open Interest, Wilson also sees forward earnings growth estimates for 2027 rebounding as projections for this year continue to climb.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Bianco, founder at Bianco Research, talks about why he's long called financial conditions too loose, whether he's still in the rate hike camp, and the ramifications of a post-pandemic economy. Jim also discusses how the Knicks compare to the 2016 Chicago Cubs. He speaks with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With capital markets focused on mega IPOs, like SpaceX, companies with smaller market capitalizations will find it more difficult to get attention in the short term, Thoma Bravo’s co-founder and managing partner, Orlando Bravo, said in an interview with Bloomberg's Dani Burger at the SuperReturn conference in Berlin. The ‘SaaSpocalyse’ is finished, he said, as people are realizing that these companies don’t stay still and that software-as-a-service and agentic AI are going to merge quickly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anu Bradford, Director of the European Legal Studies Center at Columbia Law School and author of ‘The Brussels Effect’, discusses the evolution of the EU’s global regulatory influence, and how to balance innovation with robust digital rules. She spoke to Bloomberg Daybreak Europe's Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British AI business, Doubleword, the U.K.'s first dedicated inference lab, is one of the first companies backed by the UK government venture fund for domestic AI startups. CEO Meryem Arik joined Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden to discuss the funding landscape for tech startups in the UK and Europe, the industry's inference gap and the high cost of AI tokens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States is on track to win the AI race — and hollow itself out in the process, says Gina Raimondo, former Governor of Rhode Island and US Secretary of Commerce. For more, she speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Emily Graffeo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philips North America is launched its 11th annual Future Health Index, focused this year on how AI is being used in real-world healthcare settings. Jeff DiLullo, Philips’ North America chief region leader, argues that AI is moving beyond a cost-cutting story and starting to change how doctors work, how hospitals manage capacity and how patients experience care. He speaks with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Emily Graffeo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna says he's excited about the potential uses for quantum computing. Speaking with Romaine Bostick at the Mizuho Technology Conference in New York, Krishna also comments on the Trump administration's investment in the company, the utilization of AI and IBM's profit strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The World Cup is poised to deliver a massive economic impact in Dallas and help boost soccer's popularity in the US, according to FC Dallas President Dan Hunt. He speaks with Bloomberg's Julie Fine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US and Iran appear to be making little progress toward an interim deal to end the war Washington and Israel began 100 days ago, as fresh attacks pile pressure on a fragile ceasefire. Negotiations between Washington and Tehran are bogged down over the fate of billions of dollars of frozen Iranian assets and a parallel conflict between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. Former US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin joins Bloomberg's London Bureau Chief Ruth David on Monday at the HSBC Gulf Cooperation Council Exchanges Conference in London to discuss the Iran War as well as other global geopolitical conflicts impacting the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Inspired by her podcast Ruthie’s Table 4, award-winning chef Ruthie Rogers, the cofounder of London’s celebrated The River Cafe, presents a lively array of compelling interviews about food by a dazzling roster of celebrities including David Beckham, Martha Stewart, and Mel Brooks.For more, Carol and Tim Stenovec, spoke with Ruthie Rogers, Co-Founder of The River Cafe in London, Host of the podcast 'Ruthie's Table 4' AND Author of 'Table 4 at the River CafeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vale SA, the world’s top iron ore producer, sees no evidence of war-related demand destruction in global metals markets and has experienced swelling margins as the Iran conflict disrupted raw-material flows. For more, Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz speaks with Vale CEO Gustavo Pimenta.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the International Air Transport Association in Rio De Janeiro, General Electric CEO Larry Culp discusses. GE Aerospace's strengths so far this year, the impact of the war in Iran, how other airline behaviors have affected the company, and the effect of GE's recent corporate restructuring. Culp spoke with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the International Air Transport Association in Rio De Janeiro, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby discusses the challenges United faces with the war in Iran, including higher fuel prices, which has impacted ticket prices. He also spoke about the measures United has taken since the start of the conflict, and whether further measures are needed. Kirby spoke with Bloomberg's Lisa Abramowicz. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the International Air Transport Association in Rio De Janeiro, Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith discusses the airline's resumption of flights to the Gulf region, starting with Riyadh, and also what he needs to see to resume flights to other destinations such as Tel Aviv or Dubai. Smith also spoke about the challenges associated with the amount of fuel the airline currently has, and how long that supply can last. Smith spoke with Bloomberg's Guy Johnson.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an interview at the IATA annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Delta President Peter Carter said the carrier’s consumer has an insatiable appetite for premium experiences, and the company hasn’t seen demand deteriorate despite higher fares. He speaks with host Lisa Abramowicz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In an interview with Bloomberg at the IATA annual meeting in Rio de Janeiro, JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty said that consumer demand for air travel remains strong despite economic uncertainty. She also said "never say never" on potential airline consolidation. She spoke with host Lisa Abramowicz.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Arison, the CEO of Grindr, discusses the transformation of the app and culture surrounding the app, the new AI features that Grindr has added, and the benefits of those new features . Arison also spoke about politics and how he been able to build an influence on both sides of the aisle to help Grindr users and other members of the LGBTQ community. Arison spoke with Bloomberg's Christina Ruffini and David Gura.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Arnold, SVP of National Operations at Protos Security, joined Bloomberg's Carol Massar, Tim Stenovec and Vanessa Perdomo to discuss World Cup security and operations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Goldman Sachs Partner John Flood says to brace for near-term selloff, buy stocks dip. Flood spoked to Bloomberg's Carol Massar, Tim Stenovec and Natalia Kniazhevich.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liz Ann Sonders, Charles Schwab chief investment strategist, sees a rise of speculative investing and says financial markets are starting to look more like casinos. She speaks with Tom Keene and Scarlet Fu on the debut episode of "Bloomberg Money."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Director of the US National Economic Council Kevin Hassett argued the big supply side boom can avert runaway inflation, as the US jobs numbers surprised analysts to the upside. He spoke with Bloomberg’s Matt Miller following the data release. -See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Gordon, Head of Macro Research and Strategy for the Schwab Center for Financial Research at Charles Schwab, discusses the equity reaction to May jobs. Gordon spoke with Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Claudia Sahm, Chief Economist at New Century Advisors, joins Bloomberg's Tom Keene and Paul Sweeney on Bloomberg Surveillance to discuss jobs numbers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Margrethe Vestager, former Executive Vice-President of the European Commission, discusses European competitiveness, digital regulation, tech sovereignty and how the EU should respond to its current set of challenges. She spoke to Bloomberg Daybreak Europe's Stephen Carroll.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Angel Ubide, Head of Economic Research for Global Fixed Income and Macro at Citadel, discusses the case for common EU debt, Europe's push for strategic autonomy, and the reforms needed to boost growth. He speaks with Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll about the future of eurobonds, pension reform, banking integration and the challenges facing the European economy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robeson Reeves CEO of Greek gambling company Bally's Intralot, discusses his firm's acquisition of struggling gambling group Evoke with Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Charles Capel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniela Amodei, President & Co-Founder at Anthropic discusses the latest in model development, its commercialization strategy and current relations with the US government with Bloomberg’s Shirin Ghaffary at Bloomberg Tech 2026 in San Francisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Schulman, CEO at Verizon, discusses AI-led transformation, customer growth and operational strategy with Bloomberg’s Tom Giles at Bloomberg Tech 2026 in San Francisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trae Stephens, co-founder & executive chairman at Anduril Industries discusses AI in defense, geopolitical risk and military innovation with Bloomberg’s Ed Ludlow at Bloomberg Tech 2026 in San Francisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hit-Boy, Grammy-Winning Artist & Producer, discusses using AI in music production creative process with Bloomberg's Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec at Bloomberg's Tech Event in San Fransisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly discusses AI’s impact on productivity, labor markets and economic growth with Bloomberg’s Caroline Hyde at Bloomberg Tech 2026 in San Francisco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.