Bloomberg Podcasts

Bloomberg Podcasts isn't a conventional TV channel, it's a feed of Bloomberg's audio-first shows given a visual frame. Think static logos, occasional data charts, and the same sharp interviews you'd get on the podcast feed, just now with a screen to stare at. The appeal is almost entirely auditory. If you already subscribe to Bloomberg's podcast library, this live stream offers nothing you haven't heard, but if you want a screen to glance at during lunch, it's fine. The curation leans on flagship programs, "Bloomberg Businessweek," "Odd Lots," "The Tape", and the commercial load is light. What's missing is any sense that the visual component matters. Guests are rarely shown; the camera holds on the host or a Bloomberg terminal. For a business TV channel in the United States, it's an oddly passive experience. Still, for a certain kind of listener who wants the audio quality of a podcast with the legitimacy of a live broadcast, Bloomberg Podcasts live delivers. Just don't expect to watch Bloomberg Podcasts online and feel like you're watching TV, you're mostly listening with a placeholder image.