After meeting with President Trump separately, Presidents Putin and Zelenskiy could be headed toward a pivotal face-to-face meeting to begin peace talks. But what each side is willing to give up to end the Russia-Ukraine war remains to be seen.

On today’s Big Take podcast, David Gura sits down with Bloomberg’s White House correspondent Justin Sink and Europe government editor Piotr Skolimowski to discuss Russia and Ukraine’s red lines and the role the US and Europe could play in guaranteeing a ceasefire.

After meeting with President Trump separately, Presidents Putin and Zelenskiy could be headed toward a pivotal face-to-face meeting to begin peace talks. But what each side is willing to give up to end the Russia-Ukraine war remains to be seen.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, David Gura sits down with Bloomberg&rsquo;s White House correspondent Justin Sink and Europe government editor Piotr Skolimowski to discuss Russia and Ukraine&rsquo;s red lines and the role the US and Europe could play in guaranteeing a ceasefire.

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What Could Happen Next in the Russia-Ukraine Peace Process

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Need a little ‘moon joy’? Over the past eight days, four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission have been flying through the cosmos, breaking records for human spaceflight and sharing never-before-seen images from the dark side of the moon.

On today’s Big Take podcast, guest host Stacey Vanek Smith and Bloomberg global space reporter Loren Grush talk about what the mission means for the future of galactic exploration and the burgeoning “lunar economy.”

Read more:
NASA’s Breathtaking Photos From Far Side of the Moon Evoke Wonder and Awe
NASA Crew Heads Back to Earth After Record Trip Around Moon

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Hosted by Stacey Vanek Smith; Produced by David Fox; Reported by Loren Grush; Edited by Aaron Edwards.

Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Katie McMurran.

Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

Need a little &lsquo;moon joy&rsquo;? Over the past eight days, four astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission have been flying through the cosmos, breaking records for human spaceflight and sharing never-before-seen images from the dark side of the moon.
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, guest host Stacey Vanek Smith and Bloomberg global space reporter Loren Grush talk about what the mission means for the future of galactic exploration and the burgeoning &ldquo;lunar economy.&rdquo;
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<li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-04-07/artemis-ii-photos-amazing-images-of-far-side-of-moon-earth-by-nasa-crew">NASA&rsquo;s Breathtaking Photos From Far Side of the Moon Evoke Wonder and Awe</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-06/nasa-artemis-ii-astronauts-set-to-fly-by-far-side-of-the-moon">NASA Crew Heads Back to Earth After Record Trip Around Moon</a></li>
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If you're interested in reading more but aren't yet a Bloomberg subscriber, we have a subscription offer for listeners at<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/subscriptions/podcasts"> Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer.</a> 
Hosted by Stacey Vanek Smith; Produced by David Fox; Reported by Loren Grush; Edited by Aaron Edwards.
Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Katie McMurran.
Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

One Small Step for NASA, One Giant Leap for the Lunar Economy

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In just over a decade, Tether has grown from an idea into a global crypto juggernaut, poised to become one of the world’s most highly valued private companies. But where did its dollar-linked stablecoin come from and where is it headed?

On today’s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg reporter Todd Gillespie and guest host Stacey Vanek Smith unpack one of the most powerful companies you’ve (maybe) never heard of.

Read more: With Billions to Spend, Tether Finds New Allies in Washington

As Lutnick Sold Cantor to His Children, Tether Gave Them a Loan

Hosted by Stacey Vanek Smith; Produced by David Fox; Reported by Todd Gillespie, Ryan Weeks, Annie Massa; Edited by Aaron Edwards, Janet Paskin.

Fact-checking by Rachael Lewis-Krisky, Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.

Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

In just over a decade, Tether has grown from an idea into a global crypto juggernaut, poised to become one of the world&rsquo;s most highly valued private companies. But where did its dollar-linked stablecoin come from and where is it headed?
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, Bloomberg reporter Todd Gillespie and guest host Stacey Vanek Smith unpack one of the most powerful companies you&rsquo;ve (maybe) never heard of.
Read more: <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2026-tether-usa-crypto-ambitions">With Billions to Spend, Tether Finds New Allies in Washington</a>
<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-03-18/tether-made-loan-to-lutnick-s-children-as-they-bought-his-assets">As Lutnick Sold Cantor to His Children, Tether Gave Them a Loan</a>
Hosted by Stacey Vanek Smith; Produced by David Fox; Reported by Todd Gillespie, Ryan Weeks, Annie Massa; Edited by Aaron Edwards, Janet Paskin.
Fact-checking by Rachael Lewis-Krisky, Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.
Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

Meet Tether: The Most Powerful Crypto Firm You’ve Never Heard Of

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From London to California, calls to “tax the rich” are growing. But what are they calling for in practice, and how are governments responding?

On today’s Big Take podcast, host Sarah Holder talks to Bloomberg reporters Charlie Wells and Laura Nahmias about the fight over taxes for the world’s wealthiest, and what a political tussle between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Governor Kathy Hochul reveals about the hurdles some measures are facing.

Read more: ‘Soak the Rich’ Battle Cry Is Rising From London to California

We’re also closely watching US President Donald Trump’s threats to Iran today, after he posted on Truth Social that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.” Trump’s deadline for a deal with Iran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, is 8 p.m. ET.

This is a developing story. We are live blogging at Bloomberg.com with the latest from across the globe. You can also listen to the latest at Bloomberg News Now.

We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer.

Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Julia Press; Reported by Charlie Wells, Laura Nahmias; Edited by Aaron Edwards.

Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.

Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

From London to California, calls to &ldquo;tax the rich&rdquo; are growing. But what are they calling for in practice, and how are governments responding?
On today&rsquo;s Big Take podcast, host Sarah Holder talks to Bloomberg reporters Charlie Wells and Laura Nahmias about the fight over taxes for the world&rsquo;s wealthiest, and what a political tussle between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Governor Kathy Hochul reveals about the hurdles some measures are facing.
Read more:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-01-19/wealth-tax-from-california-to-london-debt-hit-governments-eye-up-the-rich">&lsquo;Soak the Rich&rsquo; Battle Cry Is Rising From London to California</a>
We&rsquo;re also closely watching US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s threats to Iran today, after he posted on Truth Social that &ldquo;a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again.&rdquo; Trump&rsquo;s deadline for a deal with Iran, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, is 8 p.m. ET. This is a developing story. We are <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2026-04-07/iran-latest-trump-hormuz-threats-deadline-middle-east-conflict-oil-markets?srnd=homepage-americas">live blogging</a> at Bloomberg.com with the latest from across the globe. You can also listen to the latest at <a href="http://swap.fm/l/0mAjPoMCeioY2aQUznwG">Bloomberg News Now</a>.
We have a special Bloomberg subscription offer for podcast listeners at&nbsp;<a href="http://bloomberg.com/podcastoffer">Bloomberg.com/podcastoffer</a>.
Hosted by Sarah Holder; Produced by Julia Press; Reported by Charlie Wells, Laura Nahmias; Edited by Aaron Edwards.
Fact-checking by Eleanor Harrison-Dengate; Engineering by Alex Sugiura.
Senior Producer: Naomi Shavin; Deputy Executive Producer: Julia Weaver. Executive Producer: Nicole Beemsterboer.

Taxes Are Due Soon. Should the Rich Pay More?

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What Could Happen Next in the Russia-Ukraine Peace Process

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