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Alan Blinder, economist and former Vice-Chair of the Federal Reserve, on his new book, "Advice and Dissent: Why America Suffers When Economics and Politics Collide." Jordyn Holman, Bloomberg reporter, discusses why Sinclair contracts made it too expensive for reporters to quit amidst controversy over pro-Trump scripts. Baroness Helena Kennedy, Labour Party Member at the House of Lords, on outlook for Brexit, and how the UK economy is already feeling the pinch. Jonathan Miller, President and CEO of Miller Samuel, on Manhattan home prices plunging by the most since the recession. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests:Philippe Houchois, equity analyst at Jefferies, on why he thinks investors should hold onto Tesla, as the stock comes under pressure amidst production concerns.Banker to the world Bill Rhodes, President and CEO of William Rhodes Global Advisors, on China tariffs and outlook for trade war.Bloomberg Gadfly’s Max Nisen, health care columnist, and Tara Lachapelle, deals columnist, on why a Walmart-Humana makes sense.Jennifer Bartashus, consumer analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on a California ruling that will require coffee sellers and retailers like Starbucks to issue cancer warnings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Collins, Senior Investment Officer, Portfolio Manager and at PGIM Fixed Income, on current investment strategy, the yield curve and rate hike outlook. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly technology columnist, on Trump’s attacks on Amazon, Apple’s new iPad, and why investors are suddenly concerned about the big tech companies. Jim Nadler, CEO of Kroll Bond Rating Agency (KBRA), on the business outlook and how the US deficit may impact its rating. Michaela Ross, Bloomberg Law technology reporter, on how campaign donations made in bitcoin are raising concerns with finance transparency groups about fraudulent giving.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Levington, Senior credit analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Moody’s downgrade of Tesla’s bonds to Caa1, which may slice about 3 points of value off the notes and create a dilemma in raising money. Robert Lawrence, Professor of International Trade and Investment at Harvard Kennedy School and former economic adviser to President Clinton, on trade war with China, and who stands to win or lose. Max Chafkin, technology reporter for Bloomberg Businessweek, discusses Facebook updating privacy tool, and what to expect from Mark Zuckerberg testifying before Congress. Stephen Rannekleiv, Global Beverages Strategist for Rabobank International, on the growth in online sales of alcohol and who will be the winners, as well as any tariff impacts to the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Friedman, Senior Editor, Projects & Investigations for Bloomberg, on how Facebook helps shady advertisers. Jack Devine, former Acting Director of the CIA and founding partner and President of security firm The Arkin Group, discusses why he supports Trump's CIA director nominee, Gina Haspel.Bloomberg View columnist Jared Dillian, editor and publisher of "The Daily Dirtnap," discusses his column: "Private Equity? It's More Like Pirate Equity."Chris Hughes, deals columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, discusses Akzo Nobel selling chemicals unit to PE firm Carlyle for $12.5 billion, and Glaxo buying Novartis' consumer health division for $13 billion.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike McDonough, Chief Economist: Financial Products for Bloomberg, on China’s reaction to Trump’s tariffs, and the possibility they will reduce US Treasury purchases as bargaining leverage. Dr. Garth Graham, President of the Aetna Foundation and former deputy assistant secretary of HHS, to discuss their Healthiest Communities report, and their initiative to address the opioid crisis. Ken Monaghan, Co-Director of Global High Yield at Amundi Pioneer, on credit markets, rate hike outlook, and opportunities and risks in high yield. MID MARKET REPORT: David Dullum, President of Gladstone Investment Corporation (NASDAQ: GAIN), on why this PE fund focuses on lower middle market buyouts, and how BDC's can add more leverage after recent tax law addendum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guests: Han Yik, Head of Institutional Investors at the World Economic Forum, discusses the global pension crisis.David Ourlicht, Commissioner & Chair of the Investment Committee, New York State Insurance Fund, and special adviser to the Chairman of GAMCO, discusses market outlook, infrastructure and asset allocation strategy.Phil Orlando, Chief Equity Market Strategist at Federated, on markets and investing, and why he sees value in the US equity market.Mark Rosenberg, CEO and Co-Founder of Geoquant, on their Mueller Index and how recent turnover at the White House is impacting the political risk in markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leland Miler, CEO of China Beige Book, on Trump set to announce $50 billion of tariffs against China over intellectual-property violations.David Garrity, CEO of GVA Research, on Zuckerberg's apology over Cambridge Analytica crisis, and the importance of quantum computer cybersecurity.Tara Lachapelle, Bloomberg Gadfly deals columnist, on outlook for Time Warner-AT&T, as the CEOs head to court today for the DOJ lawsuit seeking to block the merger. John Love, President and CEO of USCF, discusses commodities, oil and gas, and how their private equity ETFs have performed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Komal Sri-Kumar, President and Founder of Sri-Kumar Global Strategies, and a Bloomberg Prophet, on the FOMC and what to expect from today's meeting, and why Treasuries have the winning hand over equities. Jim Anderson, CEO of SocialFlow, discusses the issues surrounding data mining, privacy and the controversy over Facebook and Cambridge Analytica. Joel Levington, Senior Credit Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on why Tesla bondholders won't have a good 2018. Ben Penn, labor reporter for Bloomberg Law, on the DOL releasing a controversial tip-sharing rule without data showing it could allow businesses to skim $640 million in gratuities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Mushkin, Senior Retail/Staples Analyst at Wolfe Research, on casualties in the grocer landscape, as Amazon fuels competition. Sarah Frier, technology reporter for Bloomberg, on how Facebook made its Cambridge Analytica data crisis worse, and how Congress is responding. Andrew Mayeda, global economy reporter for Bloomberg, on China pledging action on tech transfers, as Trump prepares to impose tariffs worth as much as $60 billion on Chinese products. Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, previews the FOMC meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mindy Grossman, CEO of Weight Watchers, discusses the shift from focusing on losing weight to overall health and wellness, and the launch of their Healthy Kitchen products.Paul Sweeney, U.S. Director of Research and Senior Media/Internet Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Apple developing their own screens, Facebook in hot water after the Cambridge Analytica data breach, and Time Warner going to trial against the DOJ.Elliot Weissbluth, Founder and CEO of HighTower Advisors, on the repeal of DOL's fiduciary rule, and what it means for financial advisors and investors. Susanne Barton, Bloomberg commodities reporter, on why industry barons see a future in mining asteroids in space for water and minerals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marian Harkin, European Union Parliament Member representing Ireland, discusses Brexit and the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic. Jennifer Bartashus, Senior U.S. Food Retail Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Alan Bjerga, Bloomberg agriculture reporter, on Walmart: farming drones and e-commerce whistle blower.Chuck Lieberman, Bloomberg Prophet and Chief Investment Officer & Managing Partner Advisors Capital Management LLC, on more bad news for the MLP sector. Dr. Eric Cole, CEO of Secure Anchor Consulting, and former Technical Director for the C.I.A. who served on the Cybersecurity Commission for President Obama, discusses the Russian hack on US critical infrastructure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Phil Brendel, senior credit analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Matt Townsend, Global business reporter for Bloomberg, on Toys R Us liquidating stores, and iHeart filing for bankruptcy.Yalman Onaran, Senior Banking and Finance Writer for Bloomberg, on the U.S. Senate passing legislation to ease Dodd-Frank banking rules that were prompted by the global financial crisis.Patrick Chovanec, Chief Strategist of Silvercrest Asset Management, on market risks, China, and what recent dollar weakness is sayingSteve Matthews, Bloomberg economics reporter, on Larry Kudlow succeeding Gary Cohn, and wasting no time as he plunges into his role as Trump’s economic warriorSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John McClain, portfolio manager at Diamond Hill Investment Group, with color and outlook for credit markets and high-yield debt. Author Joshua Freeman, professor at Queens College and the CUNY Graduate Center, discusses his new book, "Behemoth: A History of the Factory and the Making of the Modern World.” Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg View national security editor, on Theresa May expelling 23 Russian diplomats over the poisoning of a former spy on British soil, and what this means for the U.S. Scott Lawlor, Founder and CEO at Waypoint Residential, on why you should have real estate investments in your portfolio, where we are in the real estate market cycle, and top opportunities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tony Balloon, the head of the China corporate consulting practice at Alston & Bird, and Bloomberg's DOJ reporter David McLaughlin, discuss Trump rejecting the Qualcomm/Broadcom merger, and potential implications for cross-border deals in the U.S. going forward. Willie Walker, CEO of Walker & Dunlop, discusses Freddie Mac's new pilot program, the housing and mortgage market, and company outlook after tax reform. Jim Paulsen, Chief Investment Strategist at The Leuthold Group, markets and current investment strategy. Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on what bond auctions are telling us. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Erik Schatzker, Editor-at-large for Bloomberg, on Goldman announcing David Solomon will be the sole president of the company, and Lloyd Blankfein saying reports of his exit are premature. MID MARKET REPORT: Steven DeSanctis, Managing Director and small/mid-cap analyst for Jefferies, on current trends and opportunities in the small to mid-cap space. Ariel Cohen, Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council and director of the Center for Energy, Natural Resources and Geopolitics at the IAGS, on North Korea and Russia. Jonathan Hill, Founder and Owner of Jonathan A. Hill Booksellers, on pricing rare books, and highlights from the annual Antiquarian Book show, where a Copernicus was on sale for $2 million.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Devine, former Acting Director of the CIA and President of security firm The Arkin Group, and Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg View editor, discuss President Trump upcoming meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un.Noel Hebert, Director of Credit Research for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Toys R Us said to prepare for a shutdown of its US operations, and Claire's preparing to file bankruptcy. Tad Rivelle, Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income at TCW Group, on the bond markets and current investment strategy. Max Nisen, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering health care, discuss the health care industry landscape following the Express Scripts-Cigna, and potential anti-trust issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fahmi Quadir, Founder and CIO of Safkhet Capital LP, discusses starting her short-only hedge fund, and how she targets a stock. Priya Misra, Head of Global Rates at TD Securities, on the ECB rate decision, and the upcoming payroll report. Irene Finel-Honigman, Adjunct Professor of International Affairs at Columbia University, on trade and tariffs, and what populism really means.Lara Rhame, Chief US Economist at FS Investments, on economic indicators, volatility, tariffs and the Fed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steven Pinker, Harvard psychologist and professor, discusses his new book, "Enlightenment Now: The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism and Progress."Paresh Upadhaya, Director of Currency Strategy at Amundi Pioneer, on how the dollar will perform going forward under a protectionist agenda, and his favorite FX trade for 2018.Beatrice Fihn, Executive Director of the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN), discusses a report that reveals what companies benefit from a new arms race.Vincent Piazza, Senior Equity Energy Analyst and Global Sector Leader for Bloomberg Intelligence, on oil, US shale overtaking OPEC, and what E&P companies will do with their excess cash.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg View editor, on North Korea willing to give up its nuclear weapons if the safety of Kim Jong Un’s regime is guaranteed. Brendan Brown, Chief Economist and Head of Economic Research at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities, on currency manipulation, and why Jay Powell is walking a monetary tightrope blind. Ram Ahluwalia, CEO and co-founder of Peer IQ, on Amazon to offer checking accounts. David Katz, President and CIO of Matrix Asset Advisors, on his current stock picks, and why you should buy Wells Fargo now during this period of uncertainty.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caitlin Webber, US Trade Policy analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on impact of Trump's tariffs and outlook for a trade war. David Garrity, CEO of GVA Research, on social media giants shirking responsibility, the importance of quantum computer cybersecurity, and why trading algorithms need to be reprogrammed. Randall Rothenberg, CEO of the Interactive Advertising Bureau, discusses the rise of the brand economy, and digital media self-regulation. Jamie Butters, US autos reporter for Bloomberg, on impact of steel tariffs on the auto industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Todd Zywicki, professor at George Mason University School of Law and a former director of the Federal Trade Commission’s Office of Policy Planning, on how Mick Mulvaney’s rollback of regulations at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a step in the right direction.Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg M&A and industrials columnist, on Broadcom's hostile bid for Qualcomm facing a new hurdle, as the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US starts a probe. Edward Lazear, Professor at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution, on how government spending discourages work.Dan Liefgreen, Milan bureau chief for Bloomberg, on the populist turn in the Italy elections.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Drivers with Bloomberg stocks editor David Wilson, and Andrew Cosgrove, Senior Analyst: Energy & Mining for Bloomberg Intelligence, on impact of Trump imposing stiff steel and aluminum tariffs. Matt Boesler, Federal Reserve reporter for Bloomberg, on what to expect from Fed Chair Jay Powell’s testimony before the Senate Banking Committee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Hayes, CEO of Tyson Foods, on business outlook and shift towards prepared and snack foods, the company’s new vegan line, and commitment to transparency and sustainability.Michael Gorenstein, CEO of Cronos Group (NSDQ: CRON), the first cannabis company to list publicly in the US, on their IPO and outlook for medical marijuana in the US and abroad.Leland Miller, CEO of China Beige Book International, on China's lackluster PMI, and Mnuchin revisiting TPP. Scott Wren, senior global equity strategist for Wells Fargo Investment Institute, on balancing risk and reward in a portfolio, market volatility, the economy, and markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Market Drivers with Bloomberg stocks editor David Wilson, and Matt Boesler, Federal Reserve reporter for Bloomberg, on what to expect from Fed Chair Jay Powell's testimony before the House Financial Services Committee.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Decrypted returns on March 6th with a brand new season. Here's a sneak peek of what's in store. We'll be releasing new episodes every Tuesday starting next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Dudas, Metals and Mining Analyst for Vertical Research, on why gold is going to $1400 and Trump's aluminum tariffs. Brian Reynolds, Asset Class Strategist for Canaccord Genuity, on Wall Street buybacks driving the market. Katherine Chiglinsky, US finance reporter for Bloomberg, on Warren Buffett's annual shareholder letter and outlook for the joint health care venture with Amazon. Mike McDonough, Global Director of Economic Research at Bloomberg Economics, on China abolishing the term limit which would allow Xi Jinping to stay in power.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how passive managers may have to take a more active role in light of unsavory stocks being in their indexes. Eric Kazatsky, municipal strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on muni buyers stampeding back into the sector. Toluse Olorunnipa, White House correspondent for Bloomberg, on Trump at CPAC and the gun debate.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris Hughes, co-Founder of Facebook, on his new book: FAIR SHOT: Rethinking Inequality and How We Earn, which exposes the specific forces of Big Tech that create today’s economic unfairness. Zach Tracer, Bloomberg health care reporter, and Jonathan Palmer, Senior Health Care Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how pharmacy-benefit managers are getting more aggressive with the tactics they use to control costs.Danielle Dimartino Booth, Founder of Money Strong and a Bloomberg Prophet, previews the FOMC meeting and economic outlook.Brian Chappatta, US Treasuries reporter for Bloomberg, recaps this week's bond auctions, and how traders may react to 10- year UST hitting 3%.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Hunt, Chief Investment Strategist for Salient Partners, on what is happening in the market, and relationship of inflation and interest rates.John Hultquist, Director of Intelligence Analysis for FireEye, on their new report that says North Korea is poised to launch a large scale cyber-attack.Jack Farchy, Senior energy and commodities reporter for Bloomberg, on Apple in talks to buy long-term supplies of cobalt directly from miners for the first time.Brad Hunter, Chief Economist at HomeAdvisor, on home sales and how rate hikes will impact the housing market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burt Flickinger, Managing Director at Strategic Resource Group, on Walmart earnings and outlook. Russ Koesterich, head of asset allocation for BlackRock Inc.’s global allocation team, on market outlook and how he is allocating assets. Richard Conn, Managing Partner of Eurasia Advisors, on impact of the Mueller indictments on US-Russia relations, and what response would be effective in dealing with Moscow.Chris Burniske, Partner at Placeholder and advisor to ARK Investment Management, on why Venezuela's petro is not a true cryptocurrency. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Stein, Co-Director of Global Income at Eaton Vance, on the bond market, the yield curve and EM debt.Max Nisen, Bloomberg Gadfly health care columnist, on Blue Cross of Idaho offering insurance plans that do not comply with Obamacare law, and don’t cover pre-existing conditions.Axel Merk, President and CIO of Merk Investments, with market insights on the dollar, gold, and how institutional investors should be handling volatility and risk.Karen Ubelhart, Industrials analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Deere raising its sales forecast amid signs of a farm economy recovery.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Sassower, Fixed Income Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the lack of bids for emerging market debt. VolitionRX Group CEO Cameron Reynolds on developing a colon cancer test that could soon mean no more invasive colonoscopies. Kristina Swallow, President of American Society of Civil Engineers, to discuss President Trump's infrastructure plan and what improvements needs to be made. Robert Langreth, senior health care reporter for Bloomberg, on Amazon’s push into the health industry supply chain, angling to become the go-to source for basic medical supplies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Tchir, Head of Macro Strategy at Academy Securities, on what CPI and retail sales signal for markets, and his current investment strategy. Walter Kemmsies, Economist and Chief Strategist of JLL’s Ports, Airports and Global Infrastructure Group, on the plausibility of the Trump infrastructure and financing proposal, and investment opportunities and risks. Michael Bellisario, equity analyst at Baird, on Marriott and Hilton earnings, and hospitality sector outlook. Marshall Steinbaum, Research Director and Fellow at the Roosevelt Institute, on a new report that examines a proposal for outright student debt cancellation financed by the federal government.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sharam Honari, partner at BlackGold Capital Management, on opportunities and outlook for energy credit. Katie Koch, Global Head of Fundamental Equity Client Portfolio Management at Goldman Sachs Asset Management, on markets and current outlook. Sarah Kauss, Founder and CEO of S'well, on the business outlook and global growth, outlook for an IPO and how commodity prices could impact her business. Jack Ablin, Founding Partner and Chief Investment Officer at Cresset Wealth Advisers, on current outlook for the bond market, and investment strategy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Dean, Senior Analyst: Financial Services Policy for Bloomberg Intelligence, on President Trump’s budget blueprint and infrastructure plan. Jason Schenker, President and Founder of Prestige Economics and a Bloomberg Prophet, on outlook for oil. Karen Schenone, Fixed Income Strategist for BlackRock, on BlackRock’s ETF Pulse Survey, which shows trends in ETF investing. Deepak Ohri, CEO of lebua Hotels and Resorts, on trends for tourism, travel and hotel industries in Bangkok and across Asia, and the global outlook for luxury business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Balchunas, Senior ETF analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Dave Wilson, Bloomberg stocks editor, on market drivers and ETF flows amid the sell-off. Nick Colas, Co-Founder of DataTrek Research and Bloomberg Prophet, on markets, volatility, and where stocks could bottom. Lee Klaskow, Senior Transport, Logistics and Shipping Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, Amazon planning a delivery service to vy with Fedex and UPS. Ward McCarthy, Chief Financial Economist at Jefferies & Co., on economic outlook, the deficit, and what to expect from the Fed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Denning, Energy, Mining and Commodities columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, on Tesla’s cash burn. Leo Grohowski, Chief Investment Officer at BNY Mellon Wealth Management, on investor flows and current investment strategy. Rick Ruskin, Senior Manager, Online Commerce: General Motors, on Chevy using Chevy's in-car e-commerce platform to drive advertising revenues.Karen Harris, managing director of Bain’s Macro Trends Group, discusses how the business environment of the 2020s will be unlike anything we’ve encountered for the last 60 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Buchanan, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at Western Asset Management, on his current outlook of the bond market, spreads, and where he is seeing opportunities. Alan Baum, auto analyst and Principal at Baum and Associates, on why investors love Tesla. Media and entertainment guru Porter Bibb of Mediatech Capital Partners, on big media earnings: Disney, Viacom and Twentieth Century Fox. Brian Egger, Senior Gaming & Lodging Analyst, on outlook for Wynn Resorts as CEO Steve Wynn steps down amidst sexual harassment claims. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis DeBusschere, Head of Portfolio Strategy at Evercore ISI, on why the market plunge had elements of a flash crash. Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the bond market rally, and treasury yields. Bloomberg’s Sarah Ponczek, cross-asset reporter, and Cory Johnson, anchor-at-large, on the collapse of exchange-traded notes tied to the VIX. Ryan Radloff, CEO, CoinShares UK, on the outlook for bitcoin and crypto, regulation, and the future of bitcoin futures and indexes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Vogel, Interest Rate Strategist at FTN Financial, on what's happening in the bond market and outlook for interest rates.Joel Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Value Management, on current market outlook, and how tax reform will impact the economy.Jon Swallen, Chief Research Officer of Kantar Media, with analysis of Super Bowl advertising, and ad highlights of this weekend’s game. Lindsey Rupp, specialty retail reporter for Bloomberg, on the death of clothing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colin Gillis, Director of Research at CR Partners, on tech earnings: Apple, Amazon and Google. Clint Watts, Senior Fellow at the Foreign Policy Research Institute, on the Nunes memo, and what the US is doing to prevent Russia infiltrating its social media and elections. Nat Ives, Ad Age Executive Editor, discusses Super Bowl Advertising. Yalman Onaran, Senior Writer: Banking and Finance for Bloomberg, on Deutsche Bank earnings slump.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Eisenbeis, Vice Chairman and Chief Monetary Economist at Cumberland Advisors, and Former Director of Research at the Atlanta Fed, on the FOMC meeting and thoughts on the potential Fed Vice Chairman. Shira Ovide, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, rounds up the big tech earnings including Apple, and Amazon. David Ritter, Payments and Specialty Finance analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on EBay dropping PayPal for Dutch processor Ayden for its payments business, and a look at Mastercard eps. Bloomberg Intelligence’s Anurag Rana, Senior Analyst of Software & IT Services, and Poonam Goyal, Senior Retail analyst, on the growing impact of AI in the retail industry, and why it will accelerate the pace of disruption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wingstop Chairman and CEO, Charlie Morrison, and Chief Experience Officer, Stacy Peterson, on digital sales growth, the power of delivery, global expansion and chicken wing pricing. Javier Blas, Chief Energy correspondent for Bloomberg Intelligence, on weakening oil price and outlook. Automotive entrepreneur Scott Painter, former CEO of TrueCar and now CEO and co-Founder of Fair, discusses Fair’s new partnership with Uber. Michael Scanlon, Portfolio Manager for Manulife Asset Management, previews Facebook, Microsoft and Apple earningsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Nisen, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering health care, on Amazon, Berkshire and JP Morgan setting up a health company for their staff, and as a look at Pfizer and Aetna earnings.Robert Lawrence, the Albert L Williams Professor of International Trade and Investment at Harvard Kennedy School, on trade outlook for the US and NAFTA, and how it could impact the economy. Scott Shapiro, CEO of STATE Optical, on starting a luxury eyewear manufacturing business in the US and the company outlook. Ira Jersey, Chief US interest rate strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the FOMC meeting this week, and why there won't necessarily be a big pension fund reallocation into fixed income.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Banker to the world Bill Rhodes, President and CEO of William Rhodes Global Advisors, on the global economy, China, and outlook for NAFTA and TPP.Mark Gurman, technology reporter for Bloomberg, on how Apple built a chip powerhouse to threaten Qualcomm and Intel.Tom Halverson, President and CEO of CoBank, on the disconnect between the nation’s rural economy and the whole U.S. economy, rural broadband internet, and NAFTA.Ed Hammond, deals reporter for Bloomberg, on Keurig Green Mountain buying Dr. Pepper Snapple.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alejandro Werner, Director: Western Hemisphere at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), on the economic outlook for Latin America. Vincent Cignarella, Global Macro Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the Bank of Japan, and the dollar following Trump's comments in Davos. Ben Bain, financial regulations reporter for Bloomberg, on Trump’s SEC mulling a move to block investor lawsuits. Anand Srinivasan, Senior Semiconductor and Hardware Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Dell's potential IPO and Intel earnings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ken Goldstein, Economist with the Conference Board, on the December LEI index and economic outlook. Also joining in studio is Jack Devine, former Acting Director of the CIA and founding partner and President of security firm The Arkin Group, discusses his Winter 2017 Intelligence Report. We also have George Ferguson, Bloomberg's Senior Aerospace/Defense & Airline Analyst discussing United Continental Airlines. Also joining in is Steve Englander, Head of Research and Strategy at Rafiki Capital and Bloomberg Prophet, on the dollar, China and outlook for US trade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Paul DeJoria, Co-Founder & Chairman of the Board of John Paul Mitchell Systems and Co-Founder of Patrón, discusses the Bacardi deal and what lies next. Jim Bianco, President and Founder of Bianco Research and Bloomberg Prophet, on the dollar and impact of US trade policies. Brooke Sutherland, Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering industrials, on GE earnings and outlook, as well as being under investigation by the SEC. Steven Waterhouse, former partner at Panera Capital now co-founder of Orchid Labs, discusses his company’s technology for web usage without surveillance and censorhip.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

James Evans, Global Clean Energy Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on impact of tariffs on the US solar industry. Doug Borthwick, Managing Director/Head:FX at Chapdelaine & Co, on why the dollar will continue to weaken. Charles Peabody, Managing Director and Research Analyst at Compass Point, breaks down JP Morgan's plan to spend $20 billion on wage hikes, branches and charity. Paul Sweeney, U.S. Director of Research and Senior Media/Internet Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Netflix earnings and Twitter COO resigning.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.