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Carolina Herrera Creative Director Wes Gordon Apr 16, 2021

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Is it time to ditch the sweats for sequence? Sneakers for stilettos? After a year of going virtual -- from meetings to book clubs, cocktail parties to weddings, Wes Gordon, Creative Director of Carolina Herrera, discusses what the post-pandemic fashion industry will look like.

IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath Apr 09, 2021

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Spring back! The global economy is set to expand at the fastest pace in decades, fueled by vaccinations and government stimulus. But the International Monetary Fund is warning of an unequal recovery. How will America and other rich countries pay for their spending sprees? IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath talks with Margaret Brennan.

Filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick Apr 02, 2021

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This week, Margaret Brennan talks to documentary filmmakers Ken Burns and Lynn Novick about living through one of the most fraught moments in U.S. history, filmmaking during the pandemic and their new documentary Hemingway.

IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond Mar 26, 2021

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Movie theaters are reopening. So does that mean blockbusters are back? IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond - whose business relies on the in-person experience - tells Margaret Brennan why he thinks droves of moviegoers will be back in theaters as soon as this summer.

Bridgewater Associates Founder Ray Dalio Mar 19, 2021

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Billionaire investor Ray Dalio says the world order is undergoing a massive reboot. He thinks America’s economy is too unequal and that surging wealth inequality could be its undoing. He thinks capitalism needs to be reformed, and discusses with Margaret Brennan his thoughts on how to turn around an America that is deeply divided and in so much debt.

Ellevest CEO Sallie Krawcheck Mar 12, 2021

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How does President Biden’s $2 trillion relief bill jolt the lagging economy? Margaret Brennan talks with Wall Street titan Sallie Krawcheck of Ellevest. She unpacks the second largest economic relief measure in American history and breaks down what it means for women and families.

Seven Seven Six Founder Alexis Ohanian Mar 05, 2021

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After the pandemic ushered in years of digital change virtually overnight – rendering entire parts of the economy obsolete – are Zoom meetings here to stay? Margaret Brennan talks with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian. His venture capital firm Seven Seven Six is making bets on the future while also looking after its employees.

Khan Academy Founder Sal Khan Feb 26, 2021

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Even if you’re not a parent, getting students back into classrooms is key to reviving the economy. After the nation’s pandemic-induced experiment in remote learning proved a bust — Sal Khan — a pioneer in the field talks with Margaret Brennan about why it failed — and the role digital learning can play in getting America’s students caught up.

Gusto COO Lexi Reese Feb 19, 2021

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Warning lights are flashing for America’s small businesses. A new survey finds that 70% might run out of cash by July as women and minorities are losing their jobs and businesses at an alarming rate. Margaret Brennan talks with Lexi Reese – COO of Gusto, a company that delivers paychecks for small businesses – about this uneven economic crisis.

American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten Feb 12, 2021

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As the Biden Administration pushes to open the majority of schools by April, how are some of the nation’s largest school districts working to keep teachers and students safe and healthy? Margaret Brennan talks with Randi Weingarten – president of the American Federation of Teachers.

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