Ceasefire hopes, the Pope in Africa, Live Nation and AI confessions

Ceasefire hopes, the Pope in Africa, Live Nation and AI confessions

Published: April 16, 2026

Duration: 12:21

The Trump administration talks up hopes for an Iran deal, while Israel and Lebanon eye a possible ceasefire. Pope Leo tells Cameroon the "rich and powerful" threaten peace. A jury decides Live Nation and Ticketmaster had harmful monopolies over concert venues. And lawyers warn AI chats could end up in court. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠.

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