Carol is joined by Chris Lu, Former Deputy Secretary of Labor, to discuss the April jobs report. Joshua Brustein, Tech Writer for Bloomberg Businessweek, talks about a venture fund's experiment in human-free investing that could alleviate bias. Andy Puzder, White House Advisor, and Andrew Mayeda, Bloomberg News Trade Reporter, recap U.S. China trade talks in Beijing. Claire McTaggart, CEO at SquarePeg, explains the startup that matches job candidates with employers. And we Drive to the Close with Alan Lancz, Research Director at LanczGlobal.com. 

Carol is joined by Chris Lu, Former Deputy Secretary of Labor, to discuss the April jobs report. Joshua Brustein, Tech Writer for Bloomberg Businessweek, talks about a venture fund's experiment in human-free investing that could alleviate bias. <a href="http://JavelinDC.pr-optout.com/Tracking.aspx?Data=HHL%3d92829%26JDG%3c%3a873%3a6%3c%26SDG%3c90%3a.&amp;RE=MC&amp;RI=4851481&amp;Preview=False&amp;DistributionActionID=32287&amp;Action=Follow+Link">Andy Puzder</a>, White House Advisor, and Andrew Mayeda, Bloomberg News Trade Reporter, recap U.S. China trade talks in Beijing. Claire McTaggart, CEO at SquarePeg, explains the startup that matches job candidates with employers. And we Drive to the Close with Alan Lancz, Research Director at LanczGlobal.com.

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April Employment Rebound, Robots Picking VCs, Slow Start For Trade Talks

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The US and Israel began striking targets across Iran, with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to overthrow the government in a conflict that threatens to spiral across the oil-rich Middle East.   

“The hour for your freedom is at hand,” Trump said, addressing Iranians in a video posted on Truth Social on Saturday. “When we’re finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations.”   

The military campaign could be a defining moment for Trump, risking a drawn-out regional war that leads to a surge in energy prices and American casualties ahead of mid-term elections this year. Iran quickly responded by firing missiles on Israel and US bases around the region, and countries in the Persian Gulf closed their airspace.  

Israel’s military said the campaign would target “dozens of military targets,” and Iran media reported strikes on defensive and civilian sites, including more than 50 people dead in a strike on a school in Hormozgan, in the south of the country. Several large explosions were reported in the capital, Tehran.   
Bloomberg's David Gura and Christina Ruffini lead our team coverage in this instant reaction podcast.

The US and Israel began striking targets across Iran, with President Donald Trump urging Iranians to overthrow the government in a conflict that threatens to spiral across the oil-rich Middle East.&nbsp; &nbsp; &ldquo;The hour for your freedom is at hand,&rdquo; Trump said, addressing Iranians in a video posted on Truth Social on Saturday. &ldquo;When we&rsquo;re finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations.&rdquo;&nbsp; &nbsp; The military campaign could be a defining moment for Trump, risking a drawn-out regional war that leads to a surge in energy prices and American casualties ahead of mid-term elections this year. Iran quickly responded by firing missiles on Israel and US bases around the region, and countries in the Persian Gulf closed their airspace.&nbsp;&nbsp; Israel&rsquo;s military said the campaign would target &ldquo;dozens of military targets,&rdquo; and Iran media reported strikes on defensive and civilian sites, including more than 50 people dead in a strike on a school in Hormozgan, in the south of the country. Several large explosions were reported in the capital, Tehran.&nbsp; &nbsp; Bloomberg's David Gura and Christina Ruffini lead our team coverage in this instant reaction podcast.

Instant Reaction: US, Israel Attack Iran as Trump Urges Regime Change

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Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - February 27th, 2026

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President Donald Trump directed US government agencies to stop using Anthropic PBC’s products, capping a feud between the artificial intelligence giant and the Pentagon over safeguards on its technology.

Trump said Friday that there would be a six-month “phase out period” for agencies including the Defense Department that are using Anthropic’s products.
“The Leftwing nut jobs at Anthropic have made a DISASTROUS MISTAKE trying to STRONG-ARM the Department of War, and force them to obey their Terms of Service instead of our Constitution,” the president posted on social media. “Therefore, I am directing EVERY Federal Agency in the United States Government to IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of Anthropic’s technology.”
Spokespeople for Anthropic didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment.

Hegseth had given Anthropic until 5 p.m. on Friday to allow the Pentagon to use the Claude chatbot for any means necessary, within legal limits. The company had insisted that Claude not be used for mass surveillance against Americans or in fully autonomous weapons operations.

Trump’s decision will send a shockwave through Silicon Valley, where tech firms have invested billions of dollars on artificial intelligence and are weighing how best to handle federal government contracting. The move takes aim at a company that’s leading development of AI, a centerpiece of Trump’s economic agenda.

Today's show features:
Bloomberg News Reporter covering technology and national security Katrina Manson, on President Donald Trump directing US government agencies to stop using Anthropic's products due to a feud over safeguards on its technology
Robert Reffkin, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Compass International Holdings, and Varun Krishna, President and CEO of Rocket Companies, on a three-year strategic alliance aimed at expanding home listing inventory to create an enhanced affordable home buying and selling experience for American families
Luis von Ahn, Co-Founder, Chairman, President & CEO of Duolingo, on earnings and the struggles of the language learning platform in the era of AI-related disruption
Bloomberg News Senior Editor, Equities Americas Eric Weiner, recapping the worst trading month since March 2025

The people, companies and trends shaping the global economy. Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/3vTiACF" data-destination="rte:bind">http://bit.ly/3vTiACF</a>. President Donald Trump directed US government agencies to stop using Anthropic PBC&rsquo;s products, capping a feud between the artificial intelligence giant and the Pentagon over safeguards on its technology. Trump said Friday that there would be a six-month &ldquo;phase out period&rdquo; for agencies including the Defense Department that are using Anthropic&rsquo;s products. &ldquo;The Leftwing nut jobs at Anthropic have made a DISASTROUS MISTAKE trying to STRONG-ARM the Department of War, and force them to obey their Terms of Service instead of our Constitution,&rdquo; the president posted on social media. &ldquo;Therefore, I am directing EVERY Federal Agency in the United States Government to IMMEDIATELY CEASE all use of Anthropic&rsquo;s technology.&rdquo; Spokespeople for Anthropic didn&rsquo;t immediately respond to requests for comment. Hegseth had given Anthropic until 5 p.m. on Friday to allow the Pentagon to use the Claude chatbot for any means necessary, within legal limits. The company had insisted that Claude not be used for mass surveillance against Americans or in fully autonomous weapons operations. Trump&rsquo;s decision will send a shockwave through Silicon Valley, where tech firms have invested billions of dollars on artificial intelligence and are weighing how best to handle federal government contracting. The move takes aim at a company that&rsquo;s leading development of AI, a centerpiece of Trump&rsquo;s economic agenda. Today's show features:
<ul>
<li>Bloomberg News Reporter covering technology and national security Katrina Manson, on President Donald Trump directing US government agencies to stop using Anthropic's products due to a feud over safeguards on its technology</li>
<li>Robert Reffkin, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Compass International Holdings, and Varun Krishna, President and CEO of Rocket Companies, on a three-year strategic alliance aimed at expanding home listing inventory to create an enhanced affordable home buying and selling experience for American families</li>
<li>Luis von Ahn, Co-Founder, Chairman, President &amp; CEO of Duolingo, on earnings and the struggles of the language learning platform in the era of AI-related disruption</li>
<li>Bloomberg News Senior Editor, Equities Americas Eric Weiner, recapping the worst trading month since March 2025</li>
</ul>

Trump Orders US Agencies to Drop Anthropic After Pentagon Feud

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April Employment Rebound, Robots Picking VCs, Slow Start For Trade Talks

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