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Here’s Why the US Might Expand Its Dollar Safety Net
05/01/2026 | 7 mins.
Currency swap lines have long been a key tool for moving dollars around the global financial system in times of stress. Now US officials are considering expanding their use beyond crises, as more countries in regions like the Gulf and Asia seek access. Our Senior Editor Alister Bull joins Caroline Hepker to discuss.
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Here's Why Untangling Global Shipping Will Take Months
04/24/2026 | 8 mins.
Hundreds of ships have been trapped in the Persian Gulf by the Iran war, with transit through the Strait of Hormuz reduced to a trickle. Even when the war ends, recovering from the disruption will take some time. Our oil and shipping reporter Weilun Soon joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.
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Here’s Why Some AI Might Be Too Dangerous To Release
04/17/2026 | 9 mins.
A new AI model from Anthropic has sparked cyber security fears from Washington to Wall Street. The company has limited the release of Mythos because of concerns that in the wrong hands, it could provide hackers with new tools. Is this a new phase of AI development? Bloomberg Opinion columnist Parmy Olson joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.
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Here's Why Retail Investors Are Fleeing Private Credit
04/10/2026 | 8 mins.
Investors tried to pull around $13 billion out of private credit funds in the first three months of 2026, forcing many big firms to enforce limits on withdrawals. Private credit firms have spent years courting retail investors, as the industry has grown into a $1.8 trillion market. So what's changed? Our Managing Editor for private companies' coverage Neil Callanan joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.
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Here's Why Buying Silver Is a Tricky Trade
04/02/2026 | 8 mins.
After a blistering rally in 2025, the price of silver has seen major volatility so far in 2026. While investors are questioning the value of buying gold as a haven trade, silver's strengths and weaknesses are more complex. Our reporter Charlie Wells joins Stephen Carroll to discuss.
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Here’s Why answers the questions behind today’s biggest news stories in just a few minutes.Each episode starts with a simple question and gets straight to the point. Why do nuclear arms treaties still matter. What is behind the recent weakness in the US dollar. How are artificial intelligence and global politics reshaping power and markets. Using expert reporting and clear analysis, Here’s Why explains what is happening, why it matters and what to watch next.Episodes unpack nuclear security, shifts in global markets, the race to build AI infrastructure, political change in Europe and China’s thinking on Ukraine and Taiwan. The focus is always on clarity, not complexity. Insight without overload.If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. If you want to understand the world without getting lost in it, this podcast is for you. You have questions. We have answers.

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