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An in depth conversation with Jim Allen, the Chairman of Hard Rock International. He discusses the opening of the world’s first Guitar Hotel. The expansion project at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, FL follows the recent expansion at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa. 

NFL Hall of Fame running back Jerome Bettis talks about how he got the nickname “the bus” and shares his thoughts on the lack of diversity among NFL head coaches. Super Bowl winner Justin Tuck explains how he handled the pressure of playing for the New York Giants. Devon Kennard talks about being nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. They all joined the show from the site of Super Bowl LIV in Miami. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan.

Bloomberg News Health Reporter Michelle Cortez and Bloomberg News White House Reporter Jordan Fabian break down the political and economic impact of the coronavirus. David Welch, Bloomberg News Detroit Bureau Chief, discusses GM, Audi and Porsche showing off battery-powered models at the Super Bowl. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Businessweek Economics Editor Peter Coy share their insight on the global battle to get the coronavirus below its tipping point. Devon Kennard, linebacker for the Detroit Lions, talks about being nominated for the Walter Payton Man of the Year Award. And we Drive to the Close with Ross Gerber, CEO at Gerber Kawasaki Wealth Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway. 

Former NFL Quarterback Joe Theismann discusses why investors are nervous with the current market environment. He talks about the benefits of long-term investing and being diversified. Also participating in the discussion is former NFL Coach Brian Billick talking about Sunday's big game. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate steady and continued to signal policy would stay on hold for the time being as the U.S. enters a presidential election year. To discuss the news is Bloomberg News Global Economics and Policy Editor Kathleen Hays, Bloomberg News Stocks Editor Dave Wilson, Steven Skancke, Chief Economic Advisor at Keel Point, Frances Donald, Chief Economist at Manulife Investment Management, Bloomberg News Bond Reporter Alex Harris, and Josh Wright, Chief Economist at iCIMS. And we Drive to the Close with David Kotok, Chairman & CIO at Cumberland Advisors. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Roger McNamee, Co-Founder of Elevation Partners, talks about his book "ZUCKED: Waking Up to the Facebook Catastrophe." He says tech companies need to learn to coexist with society without doing harm. Also Bishop T.D. Jakes, Chairman of T.D. Jakes Foundation, talks about the launch of a program which focuses on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) education, workforce preparedness and job training. The foundation’s goal is to increase diversity and inclusion, and gender equity, and connect corporations to new, highly skilled pools of talent amid increasing global competition. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Bloomberg News Senior Trade Reporter Shawn Donnan discusses how weaponized trade is rattling the global whiskey business. Bloomberg News Tech Reporter Mark Gurman talks about how Apple’s supply chain is racing for disruption from the coronavirus. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Hedge Fund Reporter Kathy Burton share their insight on macro funds starting to deliver after years of small gains. Bloomberg News Investing Reporter Katia Porzecanski walks through TPG, Sixth Street ending a partnership in a bid to fuel dealmaking. And we Drive to the Close with Dave Donabedian, CIO at CIBC Private Wealth Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Antoine Drean, CEO at Triago, shares his thoughts on the private equity landscape this year. He says the general theme running through all of his predictions is continued secular growth in private equity. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Peter Tchir, Head of Macro Strategy at Academy Securities, talks about the coronavirus and markets. Bloomberg News Distressed Debt Reporter Katherine Doherty discusses gym chains debt. For the Businessweek Economics segment, we’re joined by Bloomberg News Global Macro Strategist Vincent Cignarella and Bloomberg Economics Senior U.S. Economist Yelena Shulyatyeva. Andy Browne, Bloomberg New Economy Editorial Director, shares his insight on how the coronavirus threatens Xi Jinping and China on the global stage. And we Drive to the Close with Craig Johnson, Chief Market Technician at Piper Sandler. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway. 

As the sports world remembers and mourns Kobe Bryant, Bloomberg Radio spoke to the NBA legend just 5 months ago. Bryant sat down with Bloomberg Businessweek hosts Carol Massar and Jason Kelly to discuss life after basketball. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Hosted by Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Featuring highlights from the latest issue of Bloomberg Businessweek: The Credit Card Debt Trap Tesla’s Battle with Short Sellers The Goop Lifestyle Brand Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Porsche North America

Bloomberg News Financial Regulation Reporter Jesse Westbrook shares his insight on a MiFID policy change. Bloomberg News ESG Reporter Alastair Marsh breaks down the gender imbalance in responsible investing. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Global Business Reporter Ira Boudway discuss Nets owner Joe Tsai's explanation for the abrupt exit of the company’s CEO. Bloomberg News Diversity Reporter Jeff Green walks through Goldman refusing non-diverse IPOs. And we Drive to the Close with George Mateyo, Chief Investment Officer at Key Private Bank. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Dan Miller, CEO at Steward, discusses the platform that enables people to invest directly in sustainable farms. He also talks about his crowdfunding work and using the internet to raise capital online. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Hosted by Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. A conversation with Klaus Zellmer, CEO of Porsche North America

Bloomberg Economics Chief Economist Tom Orlik and Bloomberg News Health Reporter Michelle Cortez break down the economic and medical impact of the coronavirus. Bloomberg News Investing Reporter Annie Massa discusses index funds facing antitrust concerns. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Businessweek Economics Editor Peter Coy talk about why free trade is dead and managed trade is the future. We hear sound from Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon on expectations of the Fed from Davos. And we Drive to the Close with Bill Stone, Chief Investment Officer at Avalon Advisors. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Ann Miletti, Head of Active Equity at Wells Fargo Asset Management, talks about seeing investor hesitation in the equity market. She says she is looking at investing in companies that are innovating in the next 3-5 years. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Bloomberg Chief Washington Correspondent Kevin Cirilli has been traveling with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and spoke to him in an exclusive interview from Jamaica about Iran-backed Hezbollah finding a foothold in South America. Ryan Kelley, Portfolio Manager at Hennessy Funds, discusses investing in gas and energy. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Technology Reporter Dana Hull talk about Elon Musk's drastic steps to silence Tesla short sellers. Bloomberg News Health Reporter Michelle Cortez provides an update on the coronavirus spreading to the U.S. And we Drive to the Close with Oliver Pursche, Chief Market Strategist at Bruderman Asset Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Dave Maloney, Founder of The D10, talks about bringing gender equality to the annual athletic event. He also discusses the technological advances being launched this year. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway. 

John Graham, CEO at 1-800-Contacts, discusses their recent acquisition of 6over6 Vision. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News P&I Reporter Susan Berfield talk about Forever 21’s high stakes stare down with creditors. We hear sound from BlackRock CEO Larry Fink in Davos, who says companies must step up to tackle climate change. And we Drive to the Close with D.R. Barton, Chief Technical Strategist at MoneyMorning.com. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.

Nick Buzzell, Co-Founder of Spirits Network, talks about what's driving growth of OTT platforms. He says the streaming wars will come down to offering consumers value. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Doni Holloway.