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Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber Interview

Princeton’s President Talks Free Speech, Funding Research and More

Today on the Big Take Podcast: Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber on student detentions, funding freezes, free speech and more.

April 1, 2025

April 1, 2025

Princeton’s President Talks Free Speech, Funding Research and More

Today on the Big Take Podcast: Princeton President Christopher Eisgruber on student detentions, funding freezes, free speech and more.

Princeton University President Christopher Eisgruber Interview

December 12, 2024

December 12, 2024

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Prepares to Hand Over the Reins

On The Big Take podcast, outgoing Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen discusses US policy on China and Russia — and her own legacy.

Treasury Secretary Yellen Meets With Leaders From Americas Partnership For Economic Prosperity

December 3, 2024

December 3, 2024

Why 2024 Could Be the Biggest Year for Stock Buybacks

On today’s Big Take podcast, it’s stock buyback season. What’s fueling their rise among companies?

Arm Debuts Initial Public Offering At Nasdaq MarketSite

November 27, 2024

November 27, 2024

How Sports Betting Is Changing the NFL for Fans and Players

On today’s Big Take podcast: As the business of sports betting grows, players have new rules to follow — and face new expectations from some fans.

Divisional Round - Seattle Seahawks v Atlanta Falcons

November 12, 2024

November 12, 2024

Why Bitcoin Is Surging to All-Time Highs on Trump’s Win

On today’s Big Take podcast: The cryptocurrency industry bet big on candidates up and down the ballot. Those bets seem to be paying off.

Key Speakers At The Bitcoin 2024 Conference

October 3, 2024

October 3, 2024

The US Wanted to Keep Western Components From Reaching Russia. They’re Still Getting Through

Export controls are supposed to keep Western components away from Russia’s military, but Ukrainian investigators keep finding them in missile fragments.

UKRAINE-RUSSIA-CONFLICT-WAR

September 4, 2024

September 4, 2024

Billionaire NFL Owners Bet On the Other Football

Today on the Big Take: The Kansas City Chiefs’ billionaire co-owners aren’t resting on their laurels after back-to-back Super Bowl victories.

Billionaire NFL Owners Bet On the Other Football

September 3, 2024

September 3, 2024

Carry Trades: How They Work and Why They Rocked Global Markets

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast: how the yen carry trade got so popular, why its unwinding is rattling global markets, and will it…carry on?

Japanese and US Banknotes Amid Pressure on Yen

August 27, 2024

August 27, 2024

Humans and AI Bots Blur in the World's Call Center Capital

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast, how AI is changing call centers in the Philippines and what it could mean for jobs around the world.

World’s Largest Back-office Industry Faces AI Threat

August 21, 2024

August 21, 2024

For First Time in More Than a Decade Burning Man Hasn’t Sold Out

On today’s Big Take podcast: Since 2011, Burning Man tickets have sold out fast. But not this year. Is inflation, mud, or Silicon Valley culture to blame?

TOPSHOT-US-FESTIVAL-WEATHER

August 16, 2024

August 16, 2024

Gold, Bitcoin, NVIDIA … Veganism? Why There’s Now an ETF for Seemingly Everything

The market for ETFs is nearly 13 trillion dollars – and growing. But just what goes into an ETF? And why did they get so popular?

Ether ETFs Trade Over $1 Billion in Strong Crypto-Fund Debut

August 13, 2024

August 13, 2024

A New Bangladesh, an Ousted PM in Exile and a Nobel-Winning Leader

Bangladesh has a new leader. Will he be able to restore the country’s reputation among those who saw it as one of Asia’s rising stars?

Muhammad Yunus with military officials upon his arrival at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Aug. 8.

August 8, 2024

August 8, 2024

The Sahm Rule, Explained (By Claudia Sahm)

Earlier this month, the Sahm rule was triggered – meaning the US economy is in a recession. Or is it?

North Carolina Works Job Fair Ahead Of Initial Jobless Claims Figures

August 5, 2024

August 5, 2024

What’s Behind the Global Market Meltdown

The plunge in global shares stunned even seasoned market observers. Listen to the Big Take podcast to find out what spooked investors.

Global Selloff Intensifies as Traders See Multiple Risks

August 4, 2024

August 4, 2024

Inside Gautam Adani’s $200 Billion Succession Plan

On today’s Big Take Asia podcast: the Indian billionaire unveils one of the world’s most ambitious wealth transfers, even as controversies continue to swirl around his company.

Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani Interview in Ahmedabad

July 29, 2024

July 29, 2024

Leo Fibonacci, Colonel Kernel Stacker, Taproot Wizards: Meet the Crypto Enthusiasts Trump Is Courting

Listen to the Big Take podcast for a report from the world’s biggest Bitcoin conference, where former President Donald Trump pledged support for crypto.

Key Speakers At The Bitcoin 2024 Conference

July 24, 2024

July 24, 2024

The For-Profit System Churning Out Nurse Practitioners

The nurse practitioner profession is one of the fastest-growing in the US. On today’s Big Take podcast: a Bloomberg report raises questions about their training.

The For-Profit System Churning Out Nurse Practitioners

July 19, 2024

July 19, 2024

K-Pop’s Plan for Global Dominance? Remove the K

On today’s Big Take podcast: why K-Pop’s new playbook for international dominance might threaten its very identity.

K-Pop Pioneer Debuts Its First New Supergroup Riize in Three Years

July 4, 2024

July 4, 2024

Will President Biden Step Aside for Kamala Harris?

Calls for President Joe Biden to step aside for Vice President Kamala Harris in the US election are heating up.

President Biden Launches Black Voters for Biden-Harris Initiative During Campaign Rally

July 3, 2024

July 3, 2024

Hackers Target the Engine of the Car Sales Industry

For weeks, car dealerships have been in chaos after hackers took down their computer systems. On The Big Take podcast: who is behind the attack?

Car Dealers Reel From Cyberattack On $1.2 Trillion Market