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Each episode of 'Here's Why' uses experts at Bloomberg to explain one news story in just a few minutes.

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We explore airline mergers, COVID boosters, and the impact of generational wealth. We also discuss how loyal customers are to their favorite restaurants. Columnists FD Flam, Brooke Sutherland, Allison Schrager, and Bobby Ghosh join. Amy Morris hosts.

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We take a closer look at fossil fuels, cancer drug development, and the pros and cons of buying American. Plus, just how dangerous are hair straighteners for your health? We explore it all with the Bloomberg Opinion team. Columnists Lara Williams, Romesh Ratnesar, Lisa Jarvis, and FD Flam join. Amy Morris hosts.

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Artificial intelligence threatens jobs, but will it enable people to think critically? We explore that topic, along with vaccines, housing, and the negative health effects of ultra-processed foods. Bloomberg Opinion columnists Allison Schrager, Lisa Jarvis, Conor Sen, and Bobby Ghosh join. Amy Morris hosts.

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We dig into economic sentiment and consumer spending in the US, reliance on science during the pandemic, and experimenting with food. Columnists Conor Sen, Faye Flam, Jonathan Levin, and Howard Chua-Eoan join. Amy Morris hosts.

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour confronts the climate crisis - what can she and others do to take action. We discuss that story, science reliability, trust in government, and the fiscal apocalypse. Columnists Lara Williams, Faye Flam, Clive Crook, and Kathryn Edwards join. Amy Morris hosts.

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We discuss whether credit card penalties are ethical, and whether they should be legal. We also examine electric vehicle subsidies, Donald Trump's take on healthcare, and the intelligence of rats. We speak with Bloomberg Opinion columnists Erin Lowry, Frank Wilkinson, Chris Bryant, and Faye Flam. Amy Morris hosts.

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We examine the effectiveness of generic drugs and over-the-counter decongestions, and how COVID anxiety is still in the minds of many Americans to this day. Also, would passing marijuana legislation be useful to President Biden's re-election campaign? Bloomberg Opinion's Jonathan Bernstein thinks so. He joins us, along with columnists Rachel Rosenthal, FD Flam, and Lisa Jarvis. Amy Morris hosts.

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