Make sense of the world with one essential conversation, every week. Mishal Husain, one of Britain's best interviewers, brings her signature blend of curiosity and tenacity to weekly conversations with world leaders, business titans, and cultural icons, revealing who they really are and how they see the world changing around them. Subscribe today at Bloomberg.com/audio or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. For annotated transcripts of Mishal's conversations head to Bloomberg.com/latest/weekend-interview
What this show covers
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What listeners will find here
How first ladies, Melania, and Iran collide in a seismic political year
Azadeh Moaveni joins Mishal Husain to connect her new history of America’s first ladies with a turbulent moment in US and Middle East politics. The episode explores soft power in the East Wing, Melania Trump’s place in that story, and how Iran returned to the center of events.
Google’s James Manyika on why even tiny AI risks still demand serious rules
AI regulation, public trust, and the promise of the technology sit at the center of this conversation with Google’s James Manyika. He argues that concerns ranging from job loss to existential risk should be addressed without losing sight of AI’s potential.
Qatar’s prime minister on war, gas exports, and a region he calls an “earthquake”
The episode centers on Qatar’s response to seven months of US-Israel war with Iran and the strain it has placed on the country’s economy and stability. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani discusses disrupted gas exports, regional pressure, and a new investment initiative aimed at looking beyond the crisis.
Maggie Haberman on Trump’s “unreality bubble” and the midterms ahead
Donald Trump’s political outlook and the coming US midterm elections are at the center of this conversation with Maggie Haberman. She reflects on Trump’s worldview, his approach to war, his relationship with JD Vance, and why she sees a “black hole” on the horizon.
Jon Ronson on men, meaning, and the anxieties shaping modern life
Jon Ronson joins Mishal Husain to discuss The Castle, his new book about men searching for purpose during economic, social, and political upheaval. The conversation also touches on male vulnerability, artificial intelligence, and how the media is changing.
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