Bloomberg Businessweek

Buy Box Partner James Thomson discusses strong Q1 results from Amazon due to continued demand for online shopping. Bloomberg News Technology Reporter Kurt Wagner explains that Twitter posted a sluggish start to the year in its advertising business and gave a disappointing revenue forecast. Host: Time Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan

Dr. Josh Sharfstein, Vice Dean at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses news that New York City will fully reopen on July 1st. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Senior Executive Editor for the Americas Jackie Simmons talk about The Pay Check podcast on closing the racial wealth gap. Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Chris Lu shares his thoughts on President Biden's first address to a joint session of Congress and the challenges ahead for the administration. And we Drive to the Close Brad McMillan, CIO at Commonwealth Financial Network. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Bloomberg Radio Host Paul Sweeney discusses Facebook first-quarter sales surging past analysts’ estimates thanks to strong demand from retailers and other advertisers seeking to grab attention from the social network’s billions of users. And Bob O'Donnell, President at TECHnalysis Research, breaks down Apple reporting quarterly revenue that crushed Wall Street expectations, fueled by sales of the 5G iPhone 12 line and purchases of iPads and Macs as people continued to work and learn from home. Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Federal Reserve officials strengthened their assessment of the economy and signaled that risks have diminished while leaving their policy interest rate near zero and maintaining a $120 billion monthly pace of asset purchases. Covering the news and providing analysis are Bloomberg News Global Economics and Policy Editor Kathleen Hays, Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson, Lindsey Piegza, Chief Economist at Stifel Financial, Bloomberg Intelligence Chief U.S. Interest Rate Strategist Ira Jersey, Steven Skancke, Chief Economic Advisor at Keel Point, and Bloomberg Economics Chief U.S. Economist Carl Riccadonna JJ Kinahan, Chief Market Strategist at TD Ameritrade. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Jon Taffer, Host and Executive Producer of Bar Rescue, discusses the recovery of the bar and restaurant industry. Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Dr. Dave Wessner, Professor of Biology at Davidson College, discusses the CDC's announcement that fully-vaccinated Americans can be unmasked when exercising, dining and socializing outdoors in small groups. Bloomberg News Reporter Thomas Buckley explains how Walmart’s fight against the $15 minimum wage puts the retailer in the inequality spotlight. Ben Kallo, Senior Research Analyst at Baird, shares his thoughts on Tesla earnings. And we Drive to the Close with Rebecca Corbin, CEO at Corbin Advisors. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Swig Equities President Kent Swig discusses how the pandemic will change both commercial and residential real estate. Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Dr. Olajide Williams, Chief of Staff of Neurology at Columbia University, discusses his efforts, thru the nonprofit organization Hip Hop Public Health, to educate African Americans about Covid vaccines. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Businessweek P&I Reporter Drake Bennett talk about JetBlue’s founder preparing to launch a new airline despite the pandemic. Bloomberg News U.S. Technology Team Co-Leader Molly Schuetz shares news of Apple upping U.S. investments to $430 billion over the next five years. And we Drive to the Close with Ryan Jacob, Chief Investment Officer at Jacob Asset Management. Hosts: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.

McKinsey Partner Sheldon Lyn and Nina Shaw, Founding Partner at BlackLight Collective, discuss the need to raise awareness of the lack of Black representation in the film and television industry. Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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Ian Lustbader, Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone, discusses the possibility of Covid leading to a humanitarian crisis in India. Businessweek Editor Joel Weber provides an overview of the new double issue of Bloomberg Businessweek Magazine. Bloomberg News Finance Reporter Max Abelson explains why investors are irked by President Biden's plan for a capital gains tax of up to 43.4%. And we Drive to the Close with Eric Clark, Portfolio Manager at Rational Dynamic Brands Fund. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Chipotle CEO Brian Niccol discusses first quarter earnings, the popularity of their hand-crafted quesadillas and seeing record digital sales.  Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan

Dr. Amesh Adalja, Senior Scholar at the Center for Health Security at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses the need to continue fighting the pandemic on a global level as India and Brazil see cases rising. Bloomberg News White House Reporter Nancy Cook explains why President Biden's biggest challenges lie ahead. And we Drive to the Close with Aaron Kennon, CEO at Clear Harbor Asset Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Dr. Chris Beyrer, Professor in Public Health and Human Rights at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses working to build public trust and acceptance of vaccines. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Personal Finance Reporter Misyrlena Egkolfopoulou explain why Robinhood might be too good at what it does. Bloomberg News Managing Diversity Reporter Jeff Green talks about how the George Floyd murder is forcing U.S. businesses to examine their record on race. And we Drive to the Close with Ryan Detrick, Senior Market Strategist at LPL Financial. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Bloomberg News Finance Reporter Lananh Nguyen discusses her story about HSBC's Jonny Frostick, who chronicled his near-death experience in a viral LinkedIn post about the work-till-you-drop culture during a pandemic that’s obliterated the lines between office and home life for droves of workers. Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Dr. Chris Beyrer, Professor in Public Health and Human Rights at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses working to build public trust and acceptance of vaccines. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Personal Finance Reporter Misyrlena Egkolfopou explain why Robinhood might be too good at what it does. Bloomberg News Managing Diversity Reporter Jeff Green talks about how the George Floyd murder is forcing U.S. businesses to examine their record on race. And we Drive to the Close with Ryan Detrick, Senior Market Strategist at LPL Financial. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Bloomberg News Cross-Asset Reporter Katie Greifeld, discusses the recent run-up in Dogecoin. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Businessweek P&I Reporter Devin Leonard explain how music executives are dominating the music industry again. Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve, talks about the state of the medical and adult-use cannabis industry. And we Drive to the Close with Yana Barton, Co-Director of Growth Equity at Eaton Vance. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Scott Goodson, CEO of StrawberryFrog, discusses his book "Activate Brand Purpose: How to Harness the Power of Movements to Transform Your Company.” Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Rhett Buttle, Founder of Public Private Strategies, discusses an initiative to support small businesses to get COVID-19 vaccines for their employees. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Liam Denning talk about the contrasting styles in leadership between Tesla and Exxon Mobil. Bloomberg New Economy Editorial Director Andy Browne examines the global issue of vaccine inequality. Bloomberg Intelligence Technology Analyst Amine Bensaid shares news about regulators warning consumers to stop using Peloton’s Tread+ machine if there are young children or pets at home. And we Drive to the Close with Vance Howard, CEO at Howard Capital Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Brian Moody, Executive Editor at Autotrader, discusses the list of Best Electric Vehicles for 2021 and why crossover SUVs are so popular. Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.