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Brown on Racial Disparity Amidst the COVID-19 Crisis Apr 30, 2020

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Tracey Brown, President and CEO of the American Diabetes Association, discusses racial disparity during the coronavirus pandemic. She points out the importance of ensuring that the most vulnerable populations have access to testing. Brown also provides strategies for managing diabetes and stresses the need for the continuity of health care access despite economic turmoil.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

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Powell Says More Action Needed to Shield U.S. Economy Apr 30, 2020

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Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell urged lawmakers to deliver more fiscal stimulus to shield the U.S. economy from the coronavirus as he warned of a weak recovery even once the pandemic passes. Bloomberg News Bond Reporter Alex Harris and Josh Wright, Chief Economist at Rightside Advisors, provide a recap of Powell's press conference and share their outlook for the economy. Bloomberg News Health, Science and Medical Technology Reporter Michelle Cortez discusses the latest coronavirus developments, testing figures, and updates on Gilead’s remdesivir. She points out that this was one of the "craziest" days of covering the pharmaceutical industry in her 25 years of doing so. And we Drive to the Close with Aaron Kennon, CEO at Clear Harbor Asset Management.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

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Affirm CEO on Investing, ClassPass CEO on Live Streaming Apr 29, 2020

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Max Levchin, CEO of Affirm, discusses starting, running and investing in companies. Levchin says that new shopping trends are emerging. He also points out that retailers will have to reinvent themselves as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Fritz Lanman, CEO at ClassPass, talks about responding to COVID-19 with live streamed classes. He says that the coronavirus outbreak has been "devastating" for the fitness industry.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

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Improving Coronavirus Testing Apr 29, 2020

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Brian Gragnolati, CEO of Atlantic Health System, discusses the need for a better process for testing patients for the coronavirus. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Markets and Quants Reporter Justina Lee talk about quants struggling to beat the strategy of buying and holding the largest companies. And we Drive to the Close with Alan Zafran, Co-CEO at IEQ Capital.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

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Mayor Durkan on Keeping Politics Out of Reopening Apr 28, 2020

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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan discusses why cities need to be "smart" with plans to reopen their economies. She says bipartisan cooperation is needed to get America back to work.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

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Inequality and the Coronavirus Outbreak Apr 27, 2020

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Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of the Boston University School of Public Health, discusses inequalities that exist amidst the coronavirus outbreak. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News U.S. Technology Editor Molly Schuetz talk about a Chinese video site serving teens anime with a side of nationalism. Bloomberg New Economy Editorial Director Andy Browne walks through why Wuhan may be the city of the future. And we Drive to the Close with Ron Carson, CEO of the Carson Group.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

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Swig Waiting for World to Reopen Apr 27, 2020

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Kent Swig, President at Swig Equities, discusses the impact the coronavirus outbreak is having on residential and commercial real estate markets. He says New Yorkers are resilient and will come back and be "better for it."

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

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Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - April 25th, 2020 Apr 25, 2020

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Hosted by Carol Massar and Jason Kelly.

This week is a special edition bringing you the smartest and most informative conversations about the coronavirus

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Wuhan Reopens Apr 24, 2020

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The first coronavirus epicenter is coming back to life, but not as anyone knew it.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

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Airbnb CEO Chesky’s Bet on a Post-Pandemic Travel Boom Apr 24, 2020

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We get the Businessweek Agenda with Bloomberg Intelligence Chief Equity Strategist Gina Martin Adams and Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson. Dr. Ian Lustbader, Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU, provides a coronavirus update. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Real Estate Reporter Pat Clark discuss Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky’s expensive bet on a post-pandemic travel boom.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

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