Iran Talks Stall, Starmer Faces Ouster & World Cup in Kansas | Bloomberg This Weekend: June 20, 2026

Listen to Bloomberg This Weekend for unique conversations spanning news, politics, lifestyle and culture. David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo bring you unique discussions and in-depth conversations with lawmakers, business leaders and cultural icons. Bloomberg This Weekend gives you insight to make sense of the world. Here are the stories we're covering today: Iran delayed the start of negotiations over a permanent peace deal with the US after fighting intensified in southern Lebanon, a potential setback to Donald Trump’s efforts to end the war and curb Tehran’s nuclear program. Iran sought to assert control over the Strait of Hormuz by saying that ships need its permission and mandatory insurance in order to cross, even as the US said that 20 ships had quietly sailed through overnight via a route along Oman’s coast.  Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham won a decisive victory for the ruling Labour Party that delivers him a seat in Parliament and, with it, a pathway to challenge UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for his job. After Andy Burnham took a giant leap toward becoming the UK’s next prime minister, focus is turning to how the team he’s assembling could shape the country’s economic policies. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh presided over his first policy meeting since taking the helm of the US central bank, vowing to restore price stability as officials signaled growing support for interest-rate hikes this year. Today's show includes conversations with: Ian Bremmer, Eurasia Group, GZERO Media, President & Founder Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) Ali Vaez, International Crisis Group, Iran Project Director & Senior Advisor Brad Finkeldei, Lawrence, Kansas Mayor Greg Jackson, Host, “History That Doesn’t Suck,” Author, “Been There, Done That” Barry Ritholtz, Host, Masters in Business #politics #trump #iran , #iranwar, #elections #electionnews #worldcup2026 #knicks #knicksfans #swarovski #spacex #spacexupdates #spacexnews #spacexipo