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Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Lloyd Blankfein, former Goldman Sachs CEO and famed risk manager, discusses reopening economies to spare Americans further economic--and possibly physical--damage, and he shares lessons learned from the last financial crisis. United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo explains Covid diplomacy as the U.S. looks to China for help in ending the global pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new report suggests that Covid-19 has mutated into a new, strong strain; former head of the FDA Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains the relationship between virus mutations and increased infectiousness. Adaptive Biotechnologies CEO explains how his company is working on developing coronavirus treatments using human immune systems. Plus, office culture as we know it may change once the pandemic subsides. Features Director at Architectural Digest Sam Cochran discusses building a new normal in the workplace. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

United Airlines is warning employees about job cuts after it accepted federal aid to avoid layoffs. CNBC’s Phil LeBeau reveals that this move may be just the beginning of Covid’s impact on the airline industry. Tech players big and small may have the ability to trace cases of coronavirus, but will they get permission? Reddit co-founder and venture capitalist Alexis Ohanian explains the challenge ahead for technologists as Americans weigh personal privacy against public health. Food delivery platform Doordash is teaming up with Pennsylvania’s Attorney General to keep essential delivery workers safe. The company’s CEO and the PA AG laud gig economy workers on the front lines of the pandemic. WeWork’s Adam Neumann is making headlines again; CNBC’s Deirdre Bosa discusses the latest chapter--and lawsuit--in the co-working intrigue. Plus, at-home haircuts, fridge staples’ rising costs, and social media tensions between China and the United States. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Berkshire Hathaway’s 2020 annual shareholder meeting, the “Woodstock for Capitalists” -- which allows the company’s 40,000+ investors to question the Oracle of Omaha directly -- was hosted virtually for the first time ever. The four-hour live-streamed presentation and Q&A gave insight into Warren Buffett’s investing mindset amid the coronavirus crisis. Becky Quick joins the podcast with exclusive insight and highlights from the meeting. Chief Economic Adviser of Allianz, Mohamed El-Erian, discusses Warren Buffett’s take on the markets and the impact of the Fed’s emergency response to the coronavirus crisis. Plus, words of hope from Apple CEO Tim Cook to the class of 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gilead CEO Daniel O’Day shares details of Remdesivir’s two positive trials against Covid-19. He explains collaboration among global drugmakers, the process of finding a treatment for coronavirus, and worldwide, equitable distribution of the drug once it’s developed. CNBC’s Senior Health Science Reporter Meg Tirrell traces the history of Remdesivir, as well as the world’s response to pandemics in the past. In a conversation exclusive to Squawk Pod, Tirrell tracks the drugmakers still in the race for a Covid vaccine and treatment, and she explains covering the pandemic accurately amid rapidly evolving headlines. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s expletive-laced rant and subsequent tweet about American shelter-in-place orders has Wall Street and Main Street abuzz. The rolling total of Americans who’ve filed for unemployment in the last six weeks has topped 30 million; U.S. Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia assures Americans that there’s reason to hold on to optimism. Plus, former White House insider Steve Bannon takes on China and warns that the Chinese Communist Party will have to answer to citizens around the world who wonder about its role in the pandemic’s spread. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A new study from the NIAID revealed that at least 50% of Covid-19 patients treated with a 5-day dosage of Gilead’s Remdesivir reported improved symptoms and were discharged from the hospital within two weeks. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb describes the treatment as “part of a better toolbox” for fighting the coronavirus, but “not a home run.” Plus, Mindy Grossman, CEO of WW International, (formerly known as Weight Watchers) discusses keeping her business and our bodies well during quarantine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Paycheck Protection Program resumed this week with a fresh infusion of $310 billion for America’s small businesses. Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin addresses flaws in the relief package, including why stimulus intended for small businesses inadvertently helped big players, like the LA Lakers and Shake Shack. Secretary Mnuchin, a member of the White House Coronavirus Task Force, shares how how government relief will review large loans before granting forgiveness, and explains why this crisis is different from the problems in 2008. Plus, Brown University President Christina Paxton shares what it will take to reopen campus, from widespread testing to student body privacy concessions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

New York and New Jersey have the highest number of coronavirus cases and related deaths in the U.S. As leaders in other states plan to reopen businesses amid the pandemic, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy weighs the country’s preparedness for crisis and the state-by-state financial troubles brought on by widespread shutdowns. The New York Times Foreign Affairs columnist Tom Friedman highlights America’s need for strong and transparent leadership, especially in a pandemic. Plus genetic cardiologist at the Mayo Clinic Dr. Michael Ackerman, issues a warning about the cardiac risks that may accompany the widely-praised Covid-19 treatment, hydroxychloroquine. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this CNBC special report, Shark Tank's Daymond John and individual business owners discuss challenges and struggles in the midst of the coronavirus crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

An accidental post on the WHO website revealed that Gilead’s coronavirus treatment Remdesivir may fall short of the world’s high expectations. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains the various Covid-19 drugs in pharmaceutical pipelines and urges the public not to ingest disinfectant while they wait for an approved treatment. Congressman Kevin Brady (R-TX) discusses entitlement costs and the additional coronavirus relief spending package approved by Congress. Plus, the show--or the NFL draft--must go on, even from home. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Description: The Labor Department’s latest jobless claims report revealed another 4.4 million Americans signed up for unemployment benefits, bringing the five-week total to over 26 million people. Despite backlash from health care officials and President Trump, Georgia’s Governor Brian Kemp plans to begin reopening parts of the state’s economy, including spas, gyms, and beauty salons. A small business owner in Atlanta says she’s not ready. Virginia Senator Mark Warner explains the trouble with reopening state economies without sufficient data. Plus, longtime energy analyst and Pulitzer Prize winner Dan Yergin explains oil’s wild ride, its plummeted demand, and where all of the excess will go. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Labcorp has developed the first FDA-approved at-home coronavirus test, available to first responders and frontline workers. Labcorp CEO Adam Schechter explains the process and what’s next in the battle against Covid. As people around the globe stay home, demand for oil has dropped to unprecedented levels, triggering one of the biggest oil routs in history and questions about where to store oil that no one needs. The White House’s voice on economic policy, NEC Director Larry Kudlow, explains the administration’s efforts to keep businesses afloat throughout the pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The price of U.S. crude oil plunged below zero for the first time in history. As the U.S. attempts to look beyond the pandemic, state leaders are planning to coordinate reopening their jurisdictions; Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is working with six other states, and he does not expect Connecticut’s schools to reopen earlier than May 20th. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the complications that accompany any timeline for reopening, from health liabilities to social distancing in a post-Covid society. Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz considers America’s moral and economic obligation to support small business during the crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Washington and beyond, Americans debate the timeline and the pros and cons of getting back to work. CNBC’s Eamon Javers discusses the push for further federal assistance as small businesses nationwide struggle to stay afloat throughout the pandemic. Shake Shack originally received financial relief but has since returned it for redistribution among smaller businesses in more urgent need. Microsoft Teams and Microsoft-owned Skype have surged as employees around the world adapt to sheltering--and working--in place. Microsoft President and long-serving executive Brad Smith discusses the boost in platform usage and how Microsoft balances the Covid-19 crisis with everything else. Plus, the head of New Jersey’s largest hospital system has personally recovered from the coronavirus, and he explains a new technology using plasma from covid-positive patients to help the sick. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gilead’s experimental Covid-19 treatment caught the markets’ attention after STAT News reported encouraging early results in its phase 3 trial. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb explains the antiviral Remdesivir and explains its potential role in flattening the pandemic’s curve. French pharmaceutical company Sanofi has partnered with peer GlaxoSmithKline to develop a Covid-19 vaccine in the next 18 months. Sanofi has also partnered with a startup to create a coronavirus test using a smartphone. CEO Paul Hudson explains the news, the technology, and the path ahead for a healthier planet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Former Administrator of the 9/11 Compensation Fund Ken Feinberg warns Americans to avoid drawing parallels between the Covid-19 pandemic and previous crises in history. He explores the moral hazard of supporting an economy reeling from an unexpected tragedy. Chairman of IAC Corp. Barry Diller expects the U.S. to come back to life in six months or possibly longer, but to get there, he says Americans will have to overcome their fear. In the meantime, everyone should get a bailout. Plus, Joe, Becky, and Andrew discuss what it will take to reopen the country and to keep it running. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Immunologist and former CEO of pharmaceuticals company ImClone Systems Dr. Sam Waksal explains the science that he believes will carry us through the coronavirus crisis. Scientists are looking to Covid-19 survivors for antibodies as they race to develop a vaccine, and testing kits may be easiest to find among the wealthy on Florida’s Fisher Island. Plus, Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin and Alex Rodriguez discuss the #AllInChallenge, encouraging celebrities to donate experiences and one-of-a-kind items to raise money for organizations addressing food insecurity during the pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Stephane Bancel, CEO of biotechnology company Moderna, maps out his timeline for a coronavirus vaccine and explains the details of Moderna’s Covid-19 study and the nuances of the human immune system. Zoom CFO Kelly Steckelberg explains the videoconferencing platform’s role in a pandemic and beyond. She addresses security concerns over “Zoom bombs” and considers the future of work. Plus Bobby Kotick, CEO of Activision Blizzard, the company behind Candy Crush and Call of Duty, gave his personal phone number to all 10,000+ of his employees. He discusses connecting with his employees and his audience in a time of crisis. “I don’t even think there is a real ‘normal’ that’s going to exist for a while.” Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Banks are playing themselves.” Entrepreneur, investor, and Mavericks owner Mark Cuban discusses the issues rolling out relief for small businesses. Richard Preston, writer for The New Yorker and author of “The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus” contemplates the fragility of the human species and the race for a vaccine. Allianz Chief Economic Advisor Mohamed El-Erian suspects that the majority of companies will suspend forward-looking guidance this earnings season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Businesswoman, author, and co-founder of The Huffington Post Arianna Huffington discusses life after Covid-19 with Andrew Ross Sorkin at CNBC Events’ first virtual conference, “At Work: Leadership and Management Amid Crisis.” She shares her perspective on how we live, work, and unplug as we shelter in place, and how our connectivity--to work and to ourselves--will change once the pandemic subsides. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has been thinking about global preparedness for a pandemic for years. In a conversation with Becky Quick, Gates discusses the race for a coronavirus vaccine, when the world will get back to normal, and what that “normal” will look like. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report on how the novel Coronavirus outbreak is spreading in the United States, and how it's continuing to hit stock markets around the world. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“There is going to be a wrenching debate about who got bailed out, and who didn't.” Tom Friedman, foreign affairs columnist at The New York Times, discusses the difficult debates society must have once the Coronavirus passes its peak. John Hope Bryant, chairman and CEO of Operation Hope, on the economic impact on small businesses run by entrepreneurs of color. On a larger scale, PVH CEO Manny Chirico says his company has furloughed about 75% of its workforce in North America as Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger and other PVH-brand stores have been closed since mid-March. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The CEO of Slack, the internal messaging service now keeping thousands of office teams connected during worldwide shelter-in-place orders, discusses staying connected with colleagues and growing his own business. U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia believes the current small business relief legislation is running well, but admits that it may not be perfect. He weighs in on the possibility of a “Phase 4” federal pandemic relief program. Robert Garrett, CEO of Hackensack Meridian Health, New Jersey’s largest health network, discusses next steps in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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As some areas around the world begin to see coronavirus death tolls decline, officials in the United States are hopeful that American fatalities will also level off. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb grounds expectations for life after the pandemic with historical perspective. 31 million small businesses are scrambling to take advantage of relief programs before the $350 billion of federal funds run out; American Bankers Association President and CEO Robert Nichols explains how the banks are trying to keep up with demand. Grubhub CEO Matt Maloney shares how restaurants are using his platform to stay afloat during the pandemic. Plus, Father James Martin, Jesuit priest and author, discusses faith in humanity during a global crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Listen to CNBC's special report, The Path Forward: Your Business. We’ll discuss the challenges facing independent businesses with ‘The Profit’ himself, Marcus Lemonis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Richard Preston, writer for The New Yorker and author of “The Hot Zone: The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus,” discusses the patterns of virus outbreaks throughout history and shares what may be ahead for the planet. Plus, 10 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits in the last few weeks, and the unemployment rate jumped nearly one full percent to 4.4% in the last month. Former Treasury Secretary Jack Lew discusses the latest report from the Department of Labor and the government’s plans to save small business in America. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CNBC's special report will focus on the path forward for individual business owners here in the U.S. Listen for insight from The Profit's Marcus Lemonis, Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary and Facebook's COO Sheryl Sandberg with details on what her company is doing to help. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.