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Travel Rebound Hindered by Delta Variant Jul 30, 2021

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Dr. Ian Lustbader, Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone, discusses the use of the drug ivermectin to treat Covid-19. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber shares stories from the new issue of Businessweek Magazine. Axel Hefer, CEO at Trivago, talks about the company's earnings and how new global virus cases are impacting the travel industry. And we Drive to the Close with Jay Hatfield, CEO at Infrastructure Capital Advisors.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Feature Story: Amazon Rainforest Point of No Return Jul 30, 2021

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A feature story in this week's edition of Bloomberg Businessweek:

"Amazon Rainforest Nears Point of No Return in Brazil Land Grab" written by Jessica Brice and Michael Smith.

Read by Bloomberg's Mark Leydorf.

Brazil’s rainforest is being stolen and cleared at an accelerating pace, and the Bolsonaro government is fanning the flames.

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Amazon Will Continue on Path of Growth Jul 30, 2021

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Bloomberg News Senior Executive Editor of Global Tech Brad Stone discusses Amazon earnings and his book "Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire."

Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Brazil's Rainforest Is Approaching a Point of No Return Jul 29, 2021

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Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses whether vaccinated people need to wear masks indoors. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Jessica Brice, Bloomberg News Senior Editor for Latin America News, share the Businessweek Magazine storyabout Brazil’s rainforest being stolen and cleared at an accelerating pace. Bloomberg News West Coast Correspondent Ed Ludlow explains why Nikola’s Founder Trevor Milton was charged with misleading investors. And we Drive to the Close with Larry Pitkowsky, Managing Partner at Goodhaven Capital Management.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Independent Talent Skills Fueling Economic Recovery Jul 29, 2021

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Jody Greenstone Miller, Co-CEO at Business Talent Group, discusses the BTG 2021 Skills Index results which show that demand for high-caliber independent skills has skyrocketed in a tight labor market.

Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Smead Sees Fed, Markets 'Dichotomy' Jul 28, 2021

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Cole Smead, President at Smead Capital Management, discusses the markets, FOMC rate decision and investing. Jon Erlichman, Anchor of BNN Bloomberg's The Open, breaks down Facebook earnings.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Embracing Digital While Maintaining the Physical Jul 28, 2021

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Robert Siegel, General Partner at XSeed Capital, discusses his book "The Brains and Brawn Company: How Leading Organizations Blend the Best of Digital and Physical."

Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Covid Is Manageable Through Immunization Jul 27, 2021

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Dr. David Levy, CEO of EHE Health, discusses how vaccinations can beat the Covid-19 virus. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Technology Reporter Austin Carr share the Businessweek Magazine cover story Beijing’s Tech Crackdown Makes China Model the Law of the Land. Steven Skancke, Chief Economic Advisor at Keel Point, and Frances Donald, Chief Economist at Manulife Investment Management, provide a preview of Wednesday's Fed decision. And we Drive to the Close with Hilary Kramer, President and CIO at A&G Capital.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Ensuring Music Remains Diverse and Inclusive Jul 27, 2021

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Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, discusses the music industry, the future of the Grammys and a new biopic about the career of Aretha Franklin.

Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Remote-Work Czar Is Highly Sought-After Position Jul 26, 2021

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Dr. Harold Paz, CEO of Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, discusses Covid-19 variants, increasing vaccinations and the possibility of needing a booster. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News U.S. Retail Reporter Matt Boyle explain how the position of the remote-work czar can be a shortcut to the C-suite. Bloomberg New Economy Editorial Director Andy Browne talks about the need for "Ping-Pong Diplomacy" between the U.S. and China. Bloomberg News Aerospace Reporter Julie Johnsson explains how Boeing is reeling from a brain drain on cutbacks and an Amazon talent grab.

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