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Businessweek Big Game Special - Joe Theismann (Podcast) Feb 01, 2019

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Carol Massar and Jason Kelly were live at radio row, ahead of the big game in Atlanta, and were joined by former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann. They spoke about the business of the National Football League, breaking a leg on national television and his new favorite pastime: investing.

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Football, Technology, Security and Hope From Radio Row in Atlanta Jan 31, 2019

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Don Yee, Partner at Yee & Dubin Sports Talent Agency, discusses what he looks for when considering athletes to represent. George "Bud" Peterson, President of Georgia Tech, talks about the growing innovation sector in Atlanta. Former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield shares his thoughts on the big game. Mary Laschinger, CEO at Veritiv, explains why she likes doing business in Atlanta. Former Boston and NYC Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and Mike Maiorana, Verizon's SVP of Public Sector, discuss providing security for the championship game. Former NFL star Herschel Walker talks about his charitable work with soldiers. Rob Frohwein, CEO at Kabbage, explains how the company is helping small businesses grow. John Hope Bryant, CEO at Operation Hope, discusses the NFL "Inspire Change" initiative.

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

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Fed Decides to Hold but Prepares to Adjust Balance, Powell Preaches Patience Jan 30, 2019

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Kathleen Hays, Global Economics and Policy Editor, and Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson discus the Federal Reserve saying it will be “patient” on any future interest-rate moves and signaled flexibility on the path for reducing its balance sheet. Brian Chappatta, Bloomberg Column Debt Columnist, and Matthew Boesler, Bloomberg News Federal Reserve Reporter, report on Fed Chairman Jay Powell saying a “common-sense” approach means the Fed will patiently await “greater clarity” and rely on economic data to guide policy. And we Drive to the Close of markets with Kim Forrest, Senior Portfolio Manager at Fort Pitt Capital.

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

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PG&E Files for Bankruptcy, What to Look From Tech, Harley Hurt by Politics, Good Earnings Sign Jan 29, 2019

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Mark Chediak, Bloomberg News Energy Reporter, discusses PG&E filing for Chapter 11 protection early Tuesday morning after a series of wildfires that left more than 100 people dead and destroyed an entire Northern California town also lead to the fall of the state’s largest utility owner. Julie Verhage, Bloomberg News Fintech Reporter, previews a busy week for tech earnings. Erik Schatzker, Bloomberg News Editor-at-Large, explains why Jamie Weinstein, one of KKR’s top credit investors, is leaving the private equity firm. Gabrielle Coppola, Bloomberg News Autos Reporter, talks about how Harley-Davidson barely broke even in the last quarter of a year in which the struggling American icon got caught up in President Donald Trump’s trade wars. Wayne Wicker, CIO at Vantagepoint Investment Advisers, discusses seeing positive earnings growth on the revenue line. And we Drive to the Close of markets with Ann Miletti, Head Portfolio Manager at Wells Fargo Asset Management.

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

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Nvidia Gives Revenue Warning, Deal Flow Could Accelerate in 2019, Facebook Watch Struggles Jan 28, 2019

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Ryan Vlastelica, Bloomberg News Equities Reporter, and Angelo Zino, Senior Equity Analyst at CFRA, break down Nvidia cutting its outlook for fourth-quarter revenue and how that news is impacting the chipmaker sector. Howard Lanser, Head of Global Debt Advisory at Baird, discusses the finance market outlook for M&A. Sarah Frier, Bloomberg News Tech Reporter, explains why Facebook Watch is struggling to attract viewers and advertisers. And we check the equity and bond markets with Mark Giambrone, Equity Portfolio Manager at Barrow Hanley and Joe Kalish, Chief Global Macro Strategist at Ned Davis Research.

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

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Businessweek Weekend Podcast - January 26th, 2019 Jan 26, 2019

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Hosted by Carol Massar and Jason Kelly.

Featuring:

-Craig Gordon on the end of the government shutdown-Jess Muskus on Japan’s flying-car industry

-Cristina Lindblad on China’s economy-Andy Browne on the U.S. tech cold war with China

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Shutdown Temporarily Over, Exploring African Startups, Trade Pain Felt in U.S. and China Jan 25, 2019

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Craig Gordon, Bloomberg News Washington Bureau Chief, discusses President Donald Trump announcing a deal to reopen the government for three weeks, ending a 35-day partial shutdown, but saying he won’t allow the government to reopen without funding for a border wall. Jake Bright, TechCrunch Contributor, breaks down the VC tech scene in Africa.Lincoln Ellis, Senior Investment Strategist at Northern Trust, discusses managing market volatility. Max Baucus, Former U.S. Senator and U.S. Ambassador to China, shares his thoughts on the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China.

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

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Google vs. Activist Workers, Privacy Maturity Benchmark Study, `Best Shutdown Ever’ Jan 24, 2019

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Josh Eidelson, Bloomberg News Labor Reporter, discusses news that Google, whose employees have captured international attention in recent months through high-profile protests of workplace policies, has been quietly urging the U.S. government to narrow legal protection for workers organizing online. Michelle Dennedy, Chief Privacy Officer at CISCO, talks about a study on how companies are working to better protect data. Businessweek Magazine Editor Joel Weber shares the cover story of the new issue on why the current Washington standoff is different from all others. Kevin Whitelaw, Bloomberg News U.S. Government Deputy Editor, breaks news that the Senate has voted to block President Trump’s proposal to reopen the government. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Eric Clark, Portfolio Manager at Accuvest Global Advisors.

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

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Comcast Winning With Netflix, U.S. Could Lose Tech Cold War, IBM Gains Most in Decade Jan 23, 2019

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Tara Lachapelle, Bloomberg Opinion Deals and Media Columnist, talks about how Comcast is benefiting from the rise of streaming even as it sees its base of cable-TV subscribers shrink. Andy Browne, Editorial Director of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, discusses why the U.S. could lose if they get into to a tech cold war with China. Gerrit De Vynck, Bloomberg News Tech Reporter, explains how IBM shares rose the most in a decade on Wednesday after the company gave a positive forecast for 2019 and fourth-quarter results beat analysts’ estimates. Brad McMillan, Chief Investment Officer at Commonwealth Financial Network, breaks down the effects of government shutdown on markets and the economy. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Jonathan Angrist, President and CIO at Cognios Capital.

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

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EBay Turnaround Under Activist’s Fire, Travel and Dining Combined, Pros and Cons of Scooters Jan 22, 2019

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Jitendra Waral, Bloomberg Intelligence Internet Analyst, and Scott Kessler, Head of Equity Research at CFRA, discuss activist investors, including Paul Singer’s Elliott Management, pushing EBay to break apart and sell pieces of the business. Steve Hafner, CEO at Kayak, talks about partnering with OpenTable to allow U.S. diners to redeem their points at over 400,000 participating hotels. Nico Grant, Bloomberg News Enterprise Technology Reporter, provides atech earnings outlook. Janet Lorin, Bloomberg News Endowments Reporter, shares her story for Businessweek Magazine about colleges that fund scooter startups but don't love them on campus. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Alan Zafran, Senior Managing Director at First Republic Investment Management.

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

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