As US journalist Azadeh Moaveni was writing her latest book, ‘The East Wing’, a history of America's first ladies and their staff, President Donald Trump’s demolition of that very part of the White House was underway. 

Moaveni presents her book as a “parallel women’s history,” tracing how the wives of US presidents, including Melania Trump, who traditionally had offices in the now-vanished annex, helped shape alliances at home and abroad.

 

As US journalist Azadeh Moaveni was writing her latest book, &lsquo;The East Wing&rsquo;, a history of America's first ladies and their staff, President Donald Trump&rsquo;s demolition of that very part of the White House was underway.&nbsp;
Moaveni presents her book as a &ldquo;parallel women&rsquo;s history,&rdquo; tracing how the wives of US presidents, including Melania Trump, who traditionally had offices in the now-vanished annex, helped shape alliances at home and abroad.
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Weekend Listen: In Defense of Melania

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Jane Street just eclipsed Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan as the biggest trading house on Wall Street. It pulled in nearly $40 billion in trading revenue in 2025. And it’s so enigmatic that to the outside world, it’s unclear who’s even in charge.

On today’s Big Take podcast, David Gura talks to finance reporters Max Abelson and Katherine Doherty on their reporting on who’s calling the shots at the firm and why it matters to global markets.

Read more: Who’s Who at Jane Street

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Host: David Gura; Guests: Max Abelson and Katherine Doherty; Produced by David Fox; Edited by Jeffrey Grocott; Engineering by Sean Carter.

Jane Street just eclipsed Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan as the biggest trading house on Wall Street. It pulled in nearly $40 billion in trading revenue in 2025. And it&rsquo;s so enigmatic that to the outside world, it&rsquo;s unclear who&rsquo;s even in charge.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, David Gura talks to finance reporters Max Abelson and Katherine Doherty on their reporting on who&rsquo;s calling the shots at the firm and why it matters to global markets.
Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2026-jane-street-guide-power-players/">Who&rsquo;s Who at Jane Street</a>
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Host: David Gura; Guests: Max Abelson and Katherine Doherty; Produced by David Fox; Edited by Jeffrey Grocott; Engineering by Sean Carter.

Inside Jane Street: The Enigmatic Firm That Rules Wall Street

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Ultra-wealthy individuals in the UK have been fleeing the country, after sweeping Labour Party tax reforms led to a crackdown on overseas wealth. For the first time, new data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index reveals just how much money is at stake with the exodus.

On today’s Big Take podcast, host Sarah Holder talks to Bloomberg’s Benjamin Stupples about the UK’s $160 billion problem and the impact it could have on Britain’s economy.

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London Takes a Hit as Super Rich Worth $160 Billion Exit UK
“Taxation and Migration by the Super-Rich” (2025 CESifo Working Paper) 
Bloomberg Billionaires Index

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Host: Sarah Holder; Guest: Benjamin Stupples; Produced by Julia Press, Julia Weaver; Edited by Paddy Hirsch, Aaron Edwards; Engineering by Emma Munger.

Ultra-wealthy individuals in the UK have been fleeing the country, after sweeping Labour Party tax reforms led to a crackdown on overseas wealth. For the first time, new data from the Bloomberg Billionaires Index reveals just how much money is at stake with the exodus.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, host Sarah Holder talks to Bloomberg&rsquo;s Benjamin Stupples about the UK&rsquo;s $160 billion problem and the impact it could have on Britain&rsquo;s economy.
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-10-04/billionaire-exodus-from-uk-leaves-160-billion-hole?srnd=undefined">London Takes a Hit as Super Rich Worth $160 Billion Exit UK</a></li>
<li aria-level="1">&ldquo;<a href="https://www.ifo.de/en/cesifo/publications/2025/working-paper/taxation-and-migration-super-rich">Taxation and Migration by the Super-Rich</a>&rdquo; (2025 CESifo Working Paper)&nbsp;</li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/billionaires/">Bloomberg Billionaires Index</a></li>
</ul>
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Host: Sarah Holder; Guest: Benjamin Stupples; Produced by Julia Press, Julia Weaver; Edited by Paddy Hirsch, Aaron Edwards; Engineering by Emma Munger.

What Happens When the Billionaires Brexit

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President Trump is campaigning in Texas on Wednesday, rallying voters in a state that’s long been a Republican stronghold. His efforts in traditionally red states around the country show how surprisingly close many of these midterm races have become — and the outcome will determine if Trump’s party can hold onto the Senate and advance his agenda for the next two years.

On today’s Big Take podcast, Texas bureau chief Julie Fine and Washington correspondent Josh Wingrove join host Sarah Holder to break down the ultra-expensive, surprisingly competitive Texas Senate race and what it would mean for Trump’s presidency if he loses the Lone Star state.

Further Listening: 
Can $700 Million Buy Republicans the US Senate?
Europe’s Debt Problem Is Back

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Host: Sarah Holder; Guests: Julie Fine, Josh Wingrove; Produced by David Fox, Julia Press; Edited by Naomi Shavin; Engineering by Sean Carter.

President Trump is campaigning in Texas on Wednesday, rallying voters in a state that&rsquo;s long been a Republican stronghold. His efforts in traditionally red states around the country show how surprisingly close many of these midterm races have become &mdash; and the outcome will determine if Trump&rsquo;s party can hold onto the Senate and advance his agenda for the next two years.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, Texas bureau chief Julie Fine and Washington correspondent Josh Wingrove join host Sarah Holder to break down the ultra-expensive, surprisingly competitive Texas Senate race and what it would mean for Trump&rsquo;s presidency if he loses the Lone Star state.
Further Listening:&nbsp;
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<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://swap.fm/l/ga3HvwygepSuOkDhYVej">Can $700 Million Buy Republicans the US Senate?</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="http://swap.fm/l/gGo4xc7SjDcOVibJBEKm">Europe&rsquo;s Debt Problem Is Back</a></li>
</ul>
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Host: Sarah Holder; Guests: Julie Fine, Josh Wingrove; Produced by David Fox, Julia Press; Edited by Naomi Shavin; Engineering by Sean Carter.

Could Democrats Actually Flip Texas This Time?

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