Tictoc By Bloomberg

On the eve of the midterm elections, Presidents Donald Trump and Barack Obama are making one last pitch to voters. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg White House reporter Justin Sink on the differences between each president's stump speeches and the history of dueling presidents on the campaign trail.  FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest midterm election report: The Latest on Trump’s Last Day of Midterm Election Campaigning You can follow Justin at: @justinsink  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The 2018 midterms will go down in history for many reasons. Of them will be the record number of women running for office. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Arit John on the Year of the Woman 2.0 and its impact on the midterm elections. FOLLOW UP Arit's latest report: It May Be the Year of the Woman, But Not for Female GOP Candidates You can follow Arit at: @aritbenie ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Around the world Thursday, employees of Google stood up and walked out of work. They were protesting the company's response to accusations of sexual misconduct by executives. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Technology Executive Editor Tom Giles on the role big tech's employees play in social activism. FOLLOW UP Bloomberg's latest report: Google Workers Stage Mass Walkout to Protest Handling of Sexual Misconduct You can follow Tom at: @tsgiles ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Facebook has just wrapped up the most controversial quarter in its history. It now faces an even biggest test in next week's midterm elections. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News tech reporter Sarah Frier on the role the social media giant plays in a divided U.S and why no matter who controls Congress, change is not necessarily on its way. FOLLOW UP Sarah's latest report: Zuckerberg’s Bet on Instagram and Video Has Wall Street Support—for Now You can follow Sarah at: @sarahfrier ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

With one week to go before the midterms, the U.S. finds itself teetering on a knife's edge. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg News politics reporter Anna Edgerton on how a recent string of political violence that has shocked the nation will impact the November election. FOLLOW UP Anna's latest report: Political Violence Heightens Divisions in Trump's First Midterms You can follow Anna at: @annaedge4 ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

In a surprise announcement Monday, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she'll step aside as the head of her own political party and that she won't seek re-election when her term is up. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Patrick Donahue in Berlin on what her departure means in the age of rising nationalism around the world. FOLLOW UP Patrick's latest report: Merkel Steps Down as Party Leader as Election Setbacks Take Toll You can follow Patrick at: @patrickjdo ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The highly anticipated 'Red Dead Redemption 2' was released Friday. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Chris Palmeri about the million-dollar bounty the game's creators are set to make as well as the state of the gaming industry, which is expected to bring in upwards of $140 billion this year. FOLLOW UP Chris's latest report: How to Make More Cash From One Game Than 10 James Bond Films You can follow Chris at: @chrispalmeri ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Brazil heads to the polls Sunday to elect a new president. The frontrunner is Jair Bolsonaro. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Sao Paulo bureau chief Julia Leite on how this controversial candidate became such a heavy favorite. FOLLOW UP Julia's latest report: Brazil's Best Currency Forecasters Say Rally Will Reverse You can follow Julia at: @julialeite  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Along with Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton and CNN, George Soros was one of those recently targeted with a series of bombs. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Katherine Burton on why the liberal billionaire philanthropist was among them. FOLLOW UP Katherine's latest report: After Bomb Scare, Soros Foundation Decries ‘Politics of Hate’ You can follow Katherine at: @Burtonkathy ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

President Trump recently confirmed a New York Times report that his administration was debating whether to strictly redefine gender. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg diversity reporter Jordyn Holman about the the potential fallout from the hotly contested debate. FOLLOW UP Jordyn's latest report: Netflix Denies Tailoring Its Movie Promotions Based on Race You can follow Jordyn at: @JordynJournals  ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

With two weeks to go before the midterms, Democrats and Republicans are sprinting to the finish line. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Washington bureau chief Craig Gordon on what the latest polls are saying and the role President Trump is playing in the GOP's attempt to hold onto power. FOLLOW UP You can follow Craig at: @dcraiggordon ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Leaving everything they know and love behind, thousands of Honduran migrants are making the dangerous trek to the U.S.-Mexico border. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg News Central America reporter Michael McDonald on the difficult journey they face and why they've chosen to make it. FOLLOW UP Michael's latest report: Trump’s Threats Fail to Deter Migrants Fleeing Gangs and Drought You can follow Michael at: @mdmcdonald ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The world’s largest social network has assembled an elite team. Its mission: to root out malicious activity, fake news and election interference. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg TV anchor Emily Chang about the work being done inside Facebook's War Room. FOLLOW UP Emily's latest report: Why Has Facebook Created a War Room? You can follow Emily at: @emilychangtv ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Bloomberg News has learned that Special Counsel Robert Mueller is getting close to issuing findings on core aspects of his Russia probe. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Chris Strohm on what to expect from the report, which is forecast to land after the midterm elections. FOLLOW UP Chris's latest report: Mueller Ready to Deliver Key Findings in His Trump Probe, Sources Say You can follow Chris at: @cstrohm ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Wednesday across Canada, the legal sale of marijuana will take effect. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News cannabis reporter Kristine Owram on what exactly is now legal and when the U.S. will follow suit. FOLLOW UP Kristine's latest report: As Cannabis D-Day Approaches, Winners and Losers Set to Emerge You can follow Kristine at: @KristineOwram ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

A court case is underway in Boston that could ultimately determine the future of affirmative action. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg's Peter Jeffrey about the case and how it could end up at the Supreme Court and hinge on the vote of newly-minted Justice Brett Kavanaugh. FOLLOW UP Peter's latest report: Harvard Fight With Conservatives Over Admissions Could Reach Kavanaugh You can follow Peter at: @peter_jeffrey ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

The fallout from the disappearance of prominent Saudi government critic Jamal Khashoggi continues to be felt around the world. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Beirut bureau chief Donna Abu-Nasr who not only knows Khashoggi personally, but who was also one of the Bloomberg reporters who recently interviewed the man many believe is behind his disappearance, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. FOLLOW UP Donna's latest report: Saudi Arabia’s Troubled Revolution You can follow Donna at: @DonnaAN1 ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

President Trump continues to call out the Federal Reserve and chairman Jerome Powell, who Trump selected for the role himself. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News Fed reporter Jeanna Smialek on why that matters and what it means for your wallet. FOLLOW UP Jeanna latest report: Trump Calls Federal Reserve ‘Loco’ in New Attacks You can follow Jeanna at: @jeannasmialek ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

Hurricane Michael has made landfall in the Florida Panhandle. Now, all eyes are on the of destruction it leaves behind as it heads inland. David Meyers speaks with Bloomberg News weather reporter Brian K. Sullivan on how this storm became surprisingly powerful overnight. FOLLOW UP Brian's latest report: Michael Makes Landfall as Strongest Mainland Storm in 14 Years You can follow Brian at: @WeatherSullivan ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!

It has been one week since Saudi journalist and Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi was last seen alive. David Meyers speaks to Bloomberg's Marc Champion on who might be involved in his disappearance and why. FOLLOW UP Marc's latest report: Turkey’s Bizarre Conspiracy Case Against an American Pastor You can follow Marc at: @MarcChampion1 ---- TicToc is a daily news podcast hosted by David Meyers (@davidfmeyers), produced at Bloomberg Worldwide HQ in New York City. You can follow up with us and watch our reporting @tictoc. If you like it, be sure to rate us on iTunes, and tell your friends!