Listener sentiment
Recent listener sentiment toward The Tape has deteriorated significantly, with recent ratings heavily dominated by criticism of perceived political bias and editorial judgment rather than the show's core market coverage. A number of listeners object to the show's coverage of non-financial topics (particularly a recent Supreme Court decision on voting rights), accusing hosts of inserting partisan commentary and departing from Bloomberg's stated market-focus mission. Beyond editorial complaints, a long-running technical grievance persists: audio mixing remains problematic, with guest audio consistently too soft and ads playing at jarring volume levels. Some premium subscribers also report disappointment at episode length shrinking from 75+ minutes to as little as 20 minutes. The show suffers from high host-turnover friction—listeners have expressed frustration with current host Matt Miller's interview style, tendency to interrupt, and off-topic digressions, with some nostalgic for earlier on-air personalities. Taken together, recent ratings suggest the show is struggling with both production quality and a perceived editorial drift away from pure markets reporting.
Apple2.9 · 99
Summary generated May 28, 2026
