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Ex-Fed Official Calls to Block Trump, Philip Morris in Talks to Reunite With Altria, Inside ‘Camp Kotok’ Aug 27, 2019

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Bloomberg Businessweek Economics Editor Peter Coy and Bloomberg News Economics Reporter Steve Matthews discuss former top Federal Reserve official Bill Dudley’s suggestion that the central bank reject interest-rate cuts that would help Donald Trump’s 2020 reelection prospects. Craig Giammona, Bloomberg News Consumer Reporter, talks about Philip Morris, the maker of Marlboro cigarettes in overseas markets, considering a merger with Altria Group, the deal would reunite the tobacco giants more than 10 years after they split their operations. Karen Davies, Managing Director of Private Equity at Huntington National Bank, shares her outlook for middle-market M&A. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Barry Ritholtz have a peak at the place where economist talk rates in the Maine woods over good wine. And we Drive to the Close with Eric Clark, Portfolio Manager at Rational Dynamic Brands Fund.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Amgen to Buy Celgene Drug for $13.4 Billion, Sustainability Chemists, Trump’s Plan to Force Companies From China Aug 26, 2019

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Rebecca Spalding, Bloomberg News Biotech Reporter, discusses Amgen paying $13.4 billion for a blockbuster psoriasis drug from Celgene, which is shedding the asset in order to win antitrust regulators’ sign-off for its $74 billion merger with Bristol-Myers Squibb. Aidan Mouat, CEO at Hazel Technologies, shares the solution he’s created to combat food waste. Shawn Donnan, Bloomberg News Senior Trade Reporter, explains what White House officials have to say about President Trump’s authority to force American companies to leave China. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg Businessweek Politics Editor Jillian Goodman break down the problem with Democratic health-care proposals. And we Drive to the Close with Hilary Kramer, President and CIO at A&G Capital.

Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - August 24th, 2019 Aug 24, 2019

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China Plans Higher Tariffs, Hot NYC Real Estate, Faux Meat Fight for Fast Food, Knotel Reaches Unicorn Status Aug 23, 2019

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Shawn Donnan, Bloomberg News Senior Trade Reporter, discusses China threatening to impose additional tariffs on $75 billion of American goods including soybeans, automobiles and oil, in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s latest planned levies on Chinese imports. Diane Ramirez, Chairman and CEO of Halstead, shares her outlook for New York City residential real estate, she says now is the time to get in. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Consumer Reporter Deena Shanker talk about the plant-based food fight between Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat. Amol Sarva, CEO at Knotel, discusses competing with WeWork while reaching a valuation of at least $1.3 billion. Bloomberg Senior Reporter Gillian Tan also participates in the discussion. And we Drive to the Close with Quincy Krosby, Chief Market Strategist at Prudential Financial.

Hosts: Jason Kelly and Sarah Ponczek. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Businessweek Extra - Reset Founder Liz Tran Aug 23, 2019

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Hosted by Jason Kelly.

Featuring an in-depth conversation with Liz Tran, the founder of Reset.

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Jackson Hole Fed Fest, Save-A-Lot Debt Goes for Half Off, LaCroix and the Battle of the Bubbles Aug 22, 2019

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Bloomberg News International Economics & Policy Correspondent Michael Mckee checks in from the Jackson Hole Symposium and talks about his interview with Kansas City Fed President Esther George. Katherine Doherty, Bloomberg News High-Yield/Distressed Debt Reporter, explains how competition in the cutthroat grocery business is spoiling Onex Corp.’s 2016 purchase of Save-A-Lot Inc., with sales shrinking, leverage soaring and its debt sinking deep into distress. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Projects & Investigations Reporter Lauren Etter talk about the Businessweek cover story on LaCroix, the early darling of fizzy water that is losing ground to big soda, as shareholders question its management.And we Drive to the Close with Omar Aguilar, CIO of Equities at Charles Schwab Investment Management.

Hosts: Jason Kelly and Peggy Collins. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Fed Minutes Call for Flexibility, Goldman Hiring Coders, Argentina Companies Defy Gloom, Baucus on Hong Kong Aug 21, 2019

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Bloomberg Economics Chief U.S. Economist Carl Riccadonna and Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson break down the minutes of the July Federal Open Market Committee meeting as a number of Fed officials stressed the need for policy flexibility. Bloomberg News Finance Reporter Sri Natarajan discusses Goldman Sachs’s trading division hiring more than 100 engineers for tech-related roles on the trading floor. Matt Winkler, Editor-in-Chief Emeritus of Bloomberg News, tells the story of two companies in Argentina that are showing investors and citizens that the country doesn’t have to be perpetually chaotic. Max Baucus, Former U.S. Ambassador to China, shares his thoughts on the unrest in Hong Kong, which he thinks is going to get worse before it gets better. And we Drive to the Close with Aaron Kennon, CEO at Clear Harbor Asset Management.

Hosts: Jason Kelly and Marty Schenker. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Carlyle’s Rubenstein Talks Politics, Fed Policy and ‘The American Story’ Aug 20, 2019

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David Rubenstein, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of the Carlyle Group, shares his thoughts on a variety of topics, including the 2020 presidential race, what the Federal Reserve will do next and his book “The American Story.” Bloomberg Businessweek National Correspondent Josh Green discusses a new CNN poll showing Joe Biden is gaining strength compared to the rest of the Democratic field, but also betrays a major weakness. Peter Coy,Bloomberg Businessweek Economics Editor, breaks down what to expect for the upcoming Jackson Hole economic summit. Michael Beschloss, Author and Historian, talks about David’s book The American Story: Conversations with Master Historians.

Host: Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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U.S. Easing Huawei Sanctions, Marriott’s All-Inclusive Platform, China’s Hong Kong Response, Downside of Deepfakes Aug 19, 2019

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Bloomberg News Senior Trade Reporter Shawn Donnan talks about the U.S. extending a limited set of exemptions that had protected rural networks and other U.S. customers from a ban on doing business with China’s Huawei Technologies for another 90 days. Tony Capuano, Marriott's Chief Global Development Officer, discusses growth in North America and Asia and launching new all-inclusive platform. Bloomberg New Economy Editorial Director Andy Browne explains how China may consider handling Hong Kong protests. Mark Bergen, Bloomberg News Technology Reporter, explains his Businessweek Magazine story on deepfakes. And We Drive to the Close with Margie Patel, Senior Portfolio Manager at Wells Fargo Asset Management.

Hosts: Jason Kelly and Peggy Collins. Producer: Paul Brennan

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Bloomberg Businessweek Weekend - August 16, 2019 Aug 17, 2019

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Hosted by Jason Kelly

Featuring highlights from the latest issue of Bloomberg Businessweek.

-Dan Ten Kate talks about the next steps in the ongoing protests in Hong Kong

-Dimitra Kessenides describes how Illinois is taking on hackers

-Sarah Frier discusses Facebook keeping its data private

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