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Here's Why

Here's Why

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Here's Why: Where we explain one news story in just a few minutes with help from our experts at Bloomberg.

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  • Here’s Why Trump Was Able to Demolish the White House's East Wing

    Here’s Why Trump Was Able to Demolish the White House's East Wing
    Oct 31 2025

    The Trump administration demolished the East Wing of the White House in order to make space for a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom. The demolition surprised historians and architects who didn't realize the most prominent civic building in the US could be altered so dramatically without public discussion. Kriston Capps from Bloomberg CityLab joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    7 mins
  • Here’s Why Europe Is Taking Years To Phase Out Russian Gas

    Here’s Why Europe Is Taking Years To Phase Out Russian Gas
    Oct 24 2025

    The European Union has agreed plans to ban all gas supplies from Russia by the end of 2027. Weaning European countries off Russian supplies has been a complex, and sometimes painfully slow, process. Our EU energy reporter John Ainger joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    10 mins
  • Here's Why China's Five-Year Plan Matters

    Here's Why China's Five-Year Plan Matters
    Oct 17 2025

    China's top policymakers are finalizing their next five-year plan for the country, for the period from 2026-2030. It's a blueprint for economic and social development at a time when Beijing is facing a myriad of challenges at home and abroad. Jenni Marsh, who leads Bloomberg's team covering China's economics and government, joins host Stephen Carroll to discuss.

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    8 mins
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