The war in Ukraine, the rise of China and the possible return of Donald Trump have all highlight the risks to Europe and how the lack of defense spending over years has left the continent perilously exposed. How big is Europe's fighting force and does it have the capability to act were it to face a real threat? Bloomberg's Executive editor Flavia Krause-Jackson joins host Caroline Hepker to discuss. 

The war in Ukraine, the rise of China and the possible return of Donald Trump have all highlight the risks to Europe and how the lack of defense spending over years has left the continent perilously exposed. How big is Europe's fighting force and does it have the capability to act were it to face a real threat? Bloomberg's Executive editor Flavia Krause-Jackson joins host Caroline Hepker to discuss.

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Here's Why Europe is Unprepared To Defend Itself

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SpaceX recently cemented its status as the world's most valuable private startup, with a share sale that valued it at about $350 billion. Meanwhile, OpenAI's last fundraising round valued it at $157 billion. Despite huge interest from investors, these names are among many fast-growing companies which are opting not to list their shares on public markets. Bloomberg's Bailey Lipschultz, who covers how companies go public, joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.

SpaceX recently cemented its status as the world's most valuable private startup, with a share sale that valued it at about $350 billion. Meanwhile, OpenAI's last fundraising round valued it at $157 billion. Despite huge interest from investors, these names are among many fast-growing companies which are opting not to list their shares on public markets. Bloomberg's Bailey Lipschultz, who covers how companies go public, joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.

Here's Why Companies Are Staying Private For Longer

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Iran has lost a key regional ally with the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Tehran's other proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah, are also weakened after over a year of fighting with Israel. What influence does Iran have left in the Middle East? Bloomberg's Head of Iran coverage Golnar Motevalli joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.

Iran has lost a key regional ally with the toppling of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria. Tehran's other proxies, Hamas and Hezbollah, are also weakened after over a year of fighting with Israel. What influence does Iran have left in the Middle East? Bloomberg's Head of Iran coverage Golnar Motevalli joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.

Here's Why Iran Is Losing Its Influence 

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Here's Why host Stephen Carroll is in France this week covering the deepening political crisis that has gripped the country. We wanted to bring you a special episode of Bloomberg's Big Take podcast that he's been contributing to while there. We'll be back next week with a normal episode of the show.

The Big Take: After No-Confidence Vote, France Faces Tumult and Uncertainty

The government of French President Emmanuel Macron collapsed Wednesday after losing a no-confidence vote. The outcome brings the country one step closer to a far-right government — the one thing President Macron has sought to avoid at all costs.

Bloomberg’s Stephen Carroll and Big Take co-host David Gura break down the current pressures on France’s government, what led to the vote and what we know about what comes next. 

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Here's Why host Stephen Carroll is in France this week covering the deepening political crisis that has gripped the country. We wanted to bring you a special episode of Bloomberg's Big Take podcast that he's been contributing to while there. We'll be back next week with a normal episode of the show. The Big Take: After No-Confidence Vote, France Faces Tumult and Uncertainty
The government of French President Emmanuel Macron collapsed Wednesday after losing a no-confidence vote. The outcome brings the country one step closer to a far-right government — the one thing President Macron has sought to avoid at all costs.
Bloomberg’s Stephen Carroll and Big Take co-host David Gura break down the current pressures on France’s government, what led to the vote and what we know about what comes next.  Listen and follow The Big Take on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-take/id1578096201" data-component="link">Apple Podcasts</a>, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/3xau7gwFqr29suMARYPkww" data-component="link">Spotify</a> or wherever you get your podcasts.

The Big Take: What’s Next After French Government Falls

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Here's Why Europe is Unprepared To Defend Itself

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