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Bob Carter, president of Toyota North America, discusses the new Camry and the global nature of the auto industry. Nancy Ognanovich, a senior reporter at Bloomberg BNA, talks to Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about the Senate hearings on Donald Trump's cabinet picks. Johan de Nysschen, president of Cadillac, discusses Cadillac's new car subscription service in NYC and the importance of the V-series to the brand. Joe Hinrichs, president of the Americas at Ford, discusses new electrified vehicles and investment in new jobs in Michigan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Volvo's Lex Kerssemakers discusses Volvo's comeback and says the company will start producing cars in the U.S. by mid-2018. Kevin Tynan, a senior auto analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, and Bloomberg Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch talk to Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about the themes and highlights from the auto industry at the North American International Auto Show. Sam Slaughter, chairman of the show, discusses Automobili-D, displaying the connected, high-tech, automotive digital future. Finally, Alan Batey, GM's executive vice president and president for North America, discusses Mexico manufacturing and Chevrolet's business health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Porter Bibb of Mediatech Capital Partners gives an outlook for the AT&T-Time Warner merger and discusses Megyn Kelly and Greta Von Susteren moving to NBC from Fox. Dr. Alex Lidow, CEO and co-founder of Efficient Power Conversion, talks about EPC's chips being used in wireless consumer electronics and the future of car technology. Bloomberg's Daniel Moss speaks with Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about China preparing to retaliate if Donald Trump raises trade barriers. Finally, Urs Dur, CFO of TBS Ocean Logistics, discusses the outlook for global bulk and shipping in 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Paulsen, chief investment strategist and economist at Wells Capital Management, sees a "bunny" market in 2017. Ellen Zentner, chief U.S. economist at Morgan Stanley, gives her 2017 U.S. consumer outlook. Bloomberg's Vincent Cignarella discusses five ways the dollar rally may end if Donald Trump's policies fail. Finally, Willis Sparks, the director of global macro at Eurasia Group, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz the top risks for 2017 and why we are entering a global geopolitical recession.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Shannon Pettypiece says that Donald Trump will violate NAFTA if he follows through on his promise to put a tax on goods coming in through Mexico. Then Frank Sorrentino, CEO of ConnectOne Bank, gives an outlook for banking and rates as the Fed says four hikes are on the table this year. Brian Rye, a senior health-care policy analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Senate Republicans putting out a budget resolution to partly repeal Obamacare. Finally, Sandy Rowland, CFO of Harman, tells Pimm Fox about Harman's view of the future of the connected/autonomous car and the innovations debuting at CES 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ariel Cohen, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council and director of the Center for Energy, Natural Resources and Geopolitics says he suspects that Donald Trump is trying to butter up Vladimir Putin to detach Russia from China. Then, Anand Srinivasan, senior semiconductor and hardware analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses President Obama's upcoming report on protecting the U.S. chip industry from China trade pressure. Also, Bloomberg's David Welch talks to Pimm Fox about Trump tweeting that GM should make its Cruze model in the U.S. or pay U.S. taxes. Finally, David Garrity, CEO of GVA Research, previews the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Gruber, a professor of economics at MIT and considered a key architect of Obamacare, tells Pimm Fox how the Affordable Care Act could be fixed to function as it was written. Nick Wadhams, a foreign policy reporter for Bloomberg, discusses Obama's sanctions against Russia and Donald Trump's tough choice on whether to support the sanctions when he takes office. Kimberly Robinson, a Supreme Court reporter for Bloomberg BNA, discusses Trump's possible SCOTUS picks. Finally, Chuck Lieberman, CIO and a managing partner at Advisors Capital Management, talks about markets, investing and which financials look attractive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Burt Flickinger, a managing director at Strategic Resource Group, gives his outlook for the retail industry. David Howell, executive vice president and CIO of McEnearney Associates, discusses the impact of interest rates and the new Donald Trump administration on D.C.-area rentals and home sales. Bloomberg's Katherine Burton talks to Pimm Fox about the client revolt from hedge funds. Finally, Doug Ciocca, CEO and partner of Kavar Capital, gives his predictions for markets and assets in 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Kudla, CEO and chief investment strategist of Mainstay Capital, talks to Pimm Fox about investing in a Donald Trump presidency and gives his 2017 outlook for a variety of asset classes. Jason McGorman, a healthcare services analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, gives an outlook for health care companies as Obamacare faces a repeal from the GOP. Finally, Kit Konolige, senior utilities analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses how Toshiba's record fall highlights risks in nuclear project construction.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Schork, president of the Schork Group, talks to Pimm Fox about the oil and gas markets. Lynn Franco, director of economic indicators of the Conference Board, gives an overview of the December consumer confidence index report. Chiara Albanese, a Rome-based markets reporter for Bloomberg, discusses the ECB saying Monte di Paschi needs $9.2 billion in capital. Finally, David Glickman, CEO of Ultra Mobile, discusses his company, which provides a SIM card-based, international wireless service that can be individually customized.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Zachary Tracer discusses the future of Obamacare under a Donald Trump presidency. David Kotok, chairman and CIO of Cumberland Advisors, says he sees value in high-quality 30-year municipal bonds. George Ferguson, senior aerospace and defense analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, talks to Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about Trump seeking a larger U.S. nuclear arsenal. Finally, Henley Smith, senior vice president at Vanderbilt Avenue Asset Management, discusses money market concerns.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Anurag Rana gives an outlook for software and IT services in 2017 and discusses the threat cyberattacks pose to the global economy. Sal Gilbertie, president and founder of Teucrium Trading LLC, and Bloomberg's Mike McGlone discuss agricultural commodities. Keri Geiger, a financial crimes reporter for Bloomberg, talks to Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about Donald Trump's $300 million loan with Deutsche Bank and a possible conflict of interest with his role as president. Finally, Bloomberg's Mike Dorning discusses the news that Trump has named billionaire investor Carl Icahn a special adviser.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners, discusses retail earnings and tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why this holiday may be the best in a decade for retailers. Then, Satish Jindel, president of SJ Consulting Group, talks about the complexity of global shipping networks. Also, Bloomberg's Shahien Nasiripour discusses the Obama administration actively seeking loan payments from thousands of former students eligible for a debt-forgiveness program. Finally, Dan Fuss, vice chairman of Loomis Sayles, gives an outlook for rates and bond yields.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Conn, a managing partner at Eurasia Advisors, discusses Russia's relations with Turkey and the U.S. and the implications of the assassination of the Russian ambassador. Then, Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Billy House, Bloomberg's White House reporter, about Donald Trump picking Mick Mulvaney for director of the Office of Management and Budget. Also, Bloomberg View's Tyler Cowen discusses his column, "Expect Trump's Appointees to Have a Big Impact." Finally, TransUnion's senior director of research and consulting, Nidhi Verma, discusses its 2017 consumer credit market forecast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Borthwick, managing director at Chapdelaine & Co., discusses the weakening\u0010of China's yuan versus Japan's yen, and gives an outlook for the dollar. Then,\u0010Bloomberg's Zeke Faux talks to Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about the news that\u0010Platinum Partners' co-founder has been charged with fraud. Also, Joel Stern,\u0010chairman and CEO of Stern Value Management, discusses growth outlook and interest rates. Finally, Bloomberg Intelligence's Matt Larson says the $14.5 billion in Irish back taxes\u0010that the EU has ordered Apple to pay is just a fraction of Apple's liability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg Gadfly columnist Shira Ovide tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz how much the hack could cost shareholders if it leads to the collapse of the Verizon deal. Then, Nav Athwal, CEO of RealtyShares, talks about housing under a Donald Trump presidency and whether the recent trend of foreclosures is here to stay. Also, Constance Hunter, KPMG's chief economist, discusses China's monetary policy and its impact on the economy. Finally, Rob Tricchinelli, senior legal editor for Bloomberg BNA, examines whether Trump's market-moving tweets could trigger SEC oversight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Ramsey, CIO of the Leuthold Group, gives his outlook for markets and the dollar. Then, Bloomberg's Mark Gilbert tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why post-Brexit Britain may face a wage squeeze next year. Also, Eric Stein, co-director of global fixed income at Eaton Vance, discusses the bond markets and the reaction to the FOMC meeting. Finally, Joe Davis, Vanguard's chief global economist, gives an outlook for the economy under Donald Trump's presidency.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gil Shwed, CEO of Check Point Software, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz what the U.S. government needs to do to prevent future cyber attacks. Then, Bloomberg's Jing Cao discusses IBM's plan to hire 25,000 people in the U.S. Finally, BNY Mellon's Marvin Loh discusses the impact of a rate hike and gives an outlook for fixed income assets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Devine, former acting director of the CIA and president of the Arkin Group, talks to Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz about the Russian hack and the impact of Donald Trump's recent dismissive comments about the CIA. Then, Hugh Johnson, chairman and CIO of Hugh Johnson Advisors, gives his market outlook for 2017. Finally, Karen Mills, a senior fellow at Harvard Business School, discusses what small businesses should expect from the Trump administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bob Michele, JPMorgan's chief investment officer, says the Fed should make the December meeting an event to show what they want to do in 2017. Then, Bloomberg's Alex Sherman tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why the Viacom/CBS deal fell through and why Les Moonves may have played a role. Also, Patrick Chovanec, Silvercrest Asset Management's chief strategist, discusses the significance of the One China policy. Finally, John Kilduff, a founding partner of Again Capital, gives an outlook on oil markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Yalman Onaran, author of "Zombie Banks," discusses Italian banks and the ECB's decision to reject Monte Paschi's bid for more time on capital. Then, Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Jim Murren, chairman and CEO of MGM Resorts, about MGM's new gaming resort in Washington and why public perception of gaming is at an all-time high. Also, Bloomberg's Catherine Traywick discusses Donald Trump's transition team's energy policy, which includes ways to keep nuclear power generators alive. Finally, Frank Holmes, CEO of U.S. Global Investors, says airlines have become an oligopoly.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Christian Catalini, a professor at MIT, about Blockchain and why cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin could be widespread and disruptive. Then, John Stoltzfus, Oppenheimer's chief investment strategist, says he's still bullish on U.S. equities and the Asia region. Also, Bloomberg's Max Chafkin tells Pimm and Lisa why Google has never had to worry about financial disciple until now. Finally, Maxime Sbaihi, a Euro-area economist for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the ECB rate decision and its impact on markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Rothbort, president of LakeView Asset Management, talks about the changing nature of the retail industry, Wal-Mart's outlook and why Chipotle has lost its way. Then, Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Max Nisen, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist, about pharma and biotech stocks sinking after Donald Trump's tweet to "bring down drug prices." Also, Brandon Barnes, senior litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses why the Dakota Access pipeline owners have a strong chance to reverse the Army Corps of Engineer's refusal to grant the final permit needed. Finally, Shira Ovide, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist, goes over tech news, including Trump saying SoftBank will create 50,000 jobs in the U.S.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Fraher, Bloomberg's executive editor for international government, discusses Bloomberg's Pessimist's Guide to 2017. Then, Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz speak with Irene Finel-Honigman, an adjunct professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, about the impact of civil unrest on markets. Also, Arthur Kroeber, a fellow of the Brookings-Tsinghua Center for Public Policy, says the U.S. has more to lose in a trade war with China than China. Finally, Shelly Banjo, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist, discusses why retailers should fear Amazon's push into grocery stores.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Senator Joe Lieberman, co-chairman of the nonpartisan advocacy group "No Labels," discusses the emergence of a center-left and center-right coalition after a divisive 2016 election. Then, Lananh Nguyen, a Bloomberg FX reporter, says Wall Street analysts are writing "bold and funny" notes to engage more readers. Also, Marcus Ashworth, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering European markets, discusses the Italian referendum and its impact on banks and Euro markets. Finally, Brown Brothers Harriman's Marc Chandler, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why the Euro didn't sell off more after the referendum.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Chris Lu, deputy secretary for the Department of Labor, about the November jobs report. Then, Global Markets' Peter Kenny discusses why the infrastructure sector is overbought. Also, Algebris Investments' Alberto Gallo talks about the ECB and whether it will be tapering its bond purchasing program. Finally, Shelly Banjo, a columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, gives an outlook for Starbucks after CEO Howard Schultz's announcement that he's stepping down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brooke Sutherland, a columnist for Bloomberg Gadfly, says that Donald Trump won't be able to stop the broader trends eroding manufacturing jobs, despite United Technologies' decision to keep 1,000 jobs in Indiana. Then, Eric Marshall, president of Hodges Capital Management, tells hosts Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz what to look for in small-cap stocks. Also, Greg Stento, managing director of Harbourvest, gives an outlook for private equity and venture capital. Finally, Kevin Tynan, Bloomberg Intelligence's senior auto analyst, discusses how good the November auto sales were and whether they can last.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Bloomberg's Max Abelson and Justin Sink about Donald Trump's latest cabinet appointments and how Steven Mnuchin's elite background makes him a surprising pick for Treasury Secretary. Then, Joe Light, a Bloomberg government reporter, discusses how Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shares have soared following Mnuchin's comments on privatizing the two. Also, Jason Schenker, the president of Prestige Economics, discusses OPEC's agreement to cut output. Finally, Axel Merk, the president and CIO of Merk Investments, says risk assets will suffer under Trump's administration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Lynn Franco, the director of economic indicators at the Conference Board, about the latest reading of consumer confidence, which reached the highest level since July 2007. Then, Bloomberg News reporter Annmarie Hordern and Rich Pantillo, a senior advisory services analyst at Nasdaq Corporate Solutions, discuss the talks between OPEC producers about freezing or cutting oil output. Also, Chris Ailman, the CIO at the California State Teachers' Retirement System, questions the worth of active management in retirement. Finally, Kathleen Sebelius, the former secretary of Health and Human Services, discusses Donald Trump's appointment of Tom Price to her former position.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Garrity, the CEO of GVA Research, says we could see more advertisers pushing back against fake news on the Internet. Then, Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Bloomberg Intelligence's Jonathan Tyce about the risks to Italian banks ahead of the Italian referendum. Also, Kun Gao, the co-founder and general manager of Crunchyroll, a streaming service for anime, discusses trends in the anime industry and what Crunchyroll offers its users. Finally, Christian Magoon, the CEO of Amplify Investments, says that extended discount deals have hurt sales for Black Friday and Cyber Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Abramowicz and Carol Massar, filling in for Pimm Fox, talk to Bloomberg's Stephanie Baker about how Zara's social media presence sets the company apart from the rest of the fashion world. Then, Kroll Bond Rating Agency's Chris Whalen says it takes a long time to get the benefits of higher interest rates. Finally, Greg Viscusi, a Bloomberg News reporter in Paris, discusses the upcoming French election and says that the economy is the most important issue for voters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Abramowicz talks to Jen Bartashus, a U.S. food and drug retail analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, about food deflation and how it's affecting food prices across different stores. Then, David Kudla, CEO of Mainstay Capital Management, discusses markets and investing in the new Donald Trump landscape. Also, Ben Brody, a politics reporter for Bloomberg, recaps Trump's meeting with the New York Times. Finally, Karen Ubelhart, an industrials analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, says that John Deere is nearing the end of cost-cutting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Abramowicz and Mike Regan, filling in for Pimm Fox, talk to Susan DeVore, CEO of Premier Inc., about the future of Obamacare under Donald Trump. Then, Mike Underhill, a money manager at RidgeWorth Capital Innovations, discusses the landscape for commodities. Also, Max Abelson, a Bloomberg finance reporter, talks about why the bankers who Trump ridiculed on the campaign trail are now embracing his future administration. Finally, Logan Mohtashami, a senior loan officer at AMC Lending Group, gives an outlook for mortgage rates and the housing market.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Abramowicz and Mike Regan, filling in for Pimm Fox, talk to Richard Conn, a managing partner at Eurasia Advisors, about the global implications of a possible closer relationship between Russia and the U.S. under Donald Trump. Then, they discuss mobile banking with Richard Thies, a portfolio manager for Driehaus Capital Management. Also, Jim Rickards, author of "The Road to Ruin," says corporate debt is creating a global dollar shortage. Finally, Andrea Felsted, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist in London, discusses how U.K. supermarkets are bracing for a food price hike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Sargen, author of the new book, "Global Shocks," discusses whether Donald Trump's election is the next global shock. Then, Lacy Hunt, Hoisington Investment Management Co.'s chief economist, talks about Janet Yellen's testimony and gives an outlook for the long bond. Also, Craig Torres, an economy and Federal Reserve reporter for Bloomberg, discusses Paul Romer taking a job as the World Bank's chief economist after writing a paper trashing macroeconomics. Finally, Tom McGee, CEO of the International Council of Shopping Centers, gives a Black Friday sales forecast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Abramowicz talks to Miller Tabak's Matt Maley about markets and leverage -- and whether the Fed still matters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Robert Lawrence, a professor of International Trade and Investment at the Harvard Kennedy School and former economic adviser to Bill Clinton, discusses the outlook for trade as Donald Trump pledges to tear up NAFTA and TPP. Then, Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Javier Blas, the chief energy correspondent for Bloomberg, about oil outlook and OPEC dynamics. Also, Lowell Yura, the head of multi-asset solutions at BMO Global Asset Management, discusses why Europe remains the greatest risk to portfolios. Finally, Mark Niquette, a politics and national government reporter for Bloomberg News, says one of the more interesting names being floated around for Trump's cabinet is Ted Cruz for attorney general.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Paul Christopher, the head global market strategist for Wells Fargo Investment Institute, about how markets are anticipating Donald Trump's administration. Then, Shira Ovide, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist, discusses why Apple is losing its crown as a technology trendsetter. Also, Kartikay Mehrotra, a legal reporter for Bloomberg, talks about the news that Dodge truck owners are suing Fiat Chrysler for emissions cheating. Finally, Carl Riccadonna, the chief U.S. economist for Bloomberg Intelligence, says that if the Fed wants to remain politically independent, Janet Yellen will say that she will stay as Fed Chair after her term expires in 2018.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Silla Brush, a financial regulation reporter for Bloomberg, about how Donald Trump could disrupt global banking rules. Then, they discuss the global bond rout with Eaton Vance's Eric Stein. Also, Alex Sherman, an M&A reporter for Bloomberg, tells Pimm and Lisa how a Trump presidency could affect deals between China and the U.S. Finally, Eric Ervin, CEO of Reality Shares, gives an outlook for dividend stocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Bloomberg's Timothy O'Brien, author of "TrumpNation," about how Donald Trump's election will affect his business and legal interests. Then, Nathan Dean, a government analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Trump's plan to dismantle Dodd-Frank. Also, Burt Flickinger, the managing director of Strategic Resource Group, tells Pimm and Lisa why 2017 will be the most troubling year for retail in a decade -- and 2018 will be worse. Finally, author David Bodanis discusses his latest book, "Einstein's Greatest Mistake: A Biography."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Peter Coy, economics editor of Bloomberg Businessweek, about his article, "Trump's Big Challenge: Getting Things Done Without Money." Then, Rick Byrd, CEO and executive chairman of PureAgro, gives an outlook for marijuana legalization and the cannabis industry as an anti-drug GOP controlled government takes power. Finally, Poonam Goyal, senior U.S. retail analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, talks about how decreasing department store inventories made earnings "less bad."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz discuss Donald Trump's surprise victory with Bloomberg News' politics and national government reporter, Mark Niquette. Then, Hilltop Securities' Mark Grant, who correctly predicted a Trump victory yesterday, gives his outlook for bonds. Finally, Bloomberg Intelligence's Carl Riccadonna and Miller Tabak's Matt Maley give a post-election macro look at the equity markets, the Fed and inflation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Niquette, a politics and national government reporter for Bloomberg News, and Bloomberg’s Brendan Greeley, provide U.S. election coverage and perspectives from around the globe. Then, Mark Grant, chief fixed income strategist at Hilltop Securities, predicts that Donald Trump will win the election -- and why that will be positive for stock markets. Also, Pimm and Lisa talk to Jay Rollins, co-founder of commercial real estate firm JCR Capital, about why we are in the top of the commercial real estate bubble. Finally, Adam Bierman, co-founder and CEO of MedMen, discusses how the various marijuana legalization ballot measures being voted on across the country could create a flood of capital into the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz talk to Jonathan Segal, founder and CEO of The ONE Group and STK restaurants, about the impact that uncertainty over Brexit and the election has had on the hospitality industry. Then, Mark Niquette, a politics and national government reporter for Bloomberg News, previews election day. Also, Poonam Goyal, senior U.S. retail analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, gives a holiday retail forecast and says warm weather could affect department stores' 3Q earnings. Finally, Bloomberg News' Mike McGlone discusses how the election will weigh on commodities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Katia Porzecanski tells Lisa Abramowicz and Alex Sherman, filling in for Pimm Fox, about the women who are enduring Wall Street's bro culture in the age of Donald Trump. They also talk to Labor Secretary Tom Perez's chief economist, Heidi Shierholz, about today's job report. Then, Bloomberg's Lananh Nguyen says that traders aren't taking anything for granted as the election approaches. Finally, Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners, discusses the holiday retail forecast and says that virtual reality technology is driving a lot of interest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen MacMillan, CEO of Hologic, says that his company's 3D technology addresses the key issues in mammograms. Then, Laura Keller, a Bloomberg finance reporter, and Elliot Stein, a senior litigation analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discuss Wells Fargo's sales abuse culture and the SEC investigation. Kit Chellel, a legal reporter for Bloomberg in London, discusses today's U.K. court decision, which rules that the U.K. must now hold a vote in Parliament before starting the Brexit process. John Campbell, chief investment officer of Cornerstone Investment Partners, covers earnings and outlook for small-cap stocks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pimm and Lisa talk to Bloomberg News' Mark Niquette about a new Bloomberg poll that shows independents favor Clinton by a small margin. Jim Bianco, president and founder of Bianco Research, discusses his outlook for bond yields and gives a big picture look at inflation and growth. Then, Paul Sweeney, director of North American research and media analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Time Warner, Twentieth Century Fox and Facebook's media earnings. Finally, TE Connectivity's incoming CEO, Terrence Curtin, and outgoing CEO, Tom Lynch, discuss Q4 earnings and the 2017 outlook.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joshua Green, a Bloomberg national correspondent, says Trump's campaign could use their massive list of supporters to build an audience for a possible media venture. Then, Pimm and Lisa discuss the collapse of the Gannett-Tronc deal with Alex Sherman, a Bloomberg deals reporter and host of Bloomberg's Deal of the Week podcast, who says it could be a Harvard case study on how not to do M&A. Rick Bergman, president of Synaptics, says 3D gesture technology would be a natural acquisition for his user interface solutions company. Finally, Laura Blewitt, a Bloomberg oil products reporter, says yesterday's Colonial Pipeline explosion could cause the line to be shut down for weeks, having a huge impact on drivers along the eastern seaboard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a big weekend for big deals. Pimm and Lisa talk to Rick Clough, a Bloomberg industrials reporter, about GE merging its oil division with Baker Hughes. Then, they discuss CenturyLink's $34 billion deal to buy Level 3 Communications with Alex Sherman, a Bloomberg deals reporter and host of Bloomberg's Deal of the Week podcast. They also talk to Brendan Brown, chief economist and head of economic research at Mitsubishi UFJ Securities, about why Janet Yellen needs to go. Finally, Marc Levine, chairman of the Illinois State Board of Investment, defends index investing vs active investing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yelena Shulyatyeva, a senior U.S. economist at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses the U.S. GDP report and why sentiment data can be distorting. Vincent Piazza, a senior U.S. oil and gas analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, gives an oil outlook and overview of Exxon Mobil and Chevron earnings. Tony Roth, chief investment officer at Wilmington Trust, discusses the global economy, income returns and investing opportunities. Mike Jackson, CEO of AutoNation, says the auto industry is plateauing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.