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Actor Luke Wilson talks about his Super Bowl commercial for Colgate. Steve Matthews, Bloomberg News Economics Reporter, discusses U.S. hiring in January topping all forecasts while wage gains cooled and the government shutdown pushed up the unemployment rate. Bob Socci, Radio Voice of the New England Patriots, shares his run of calling some incredible Super Bowl games. Former NFL player Ricardo Lockette talks about his work with Harvard to improve player’s health. Brian Egger, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Gaming & Lodging Analyst, explains why there will be a Super Bowl betting blitz on Sunday. Former NFL coach Brian Billick breaks down ticket prices for the Patriots-Rams matchup. Rich McKay, President and CEO of the Atlanta Falcons, talks about the infamous New Orleans "non-call” on the NFC championship. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Carol Massar and Jason Kelly were live at radio row, ahead of the big game in Atlanta, and were joined by former Washington Redskins quarterback Joe Theismann. They spoke about the business of the National Football League, breaking a leg on national television and his new favorite pastime: investing.

Don Yee, Partner at Yee & Dubin Sports Talent Agency, discusses what he looks for when considering athletes to represent. George "Bud" Peterson, President of Georgia Tech, talks about the growing innovation sector in Atlanta. Former heavyweight champ Evander Holyfield shares his thoughts on the big game. Mary Laschinger, CEO at Veritiv, explains why she likes doing business in Atlanta. Former Boston and NYC Police Commissioner Bill Bratton and Mike Maiorana, Verizon's SVP of Public Sector, discuss providing security for the championship game. Former NFL star Herschel Walker talks about his charitable work with soldiers. Rob Frohwein, CEO at Kabbage, explains how the company is helping small businesses grow. John Hope Bryant, CEO at Operation Hope, discusses the NFL "Inspire Change" initiative.Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Kathleen Hays, Global Economics and Policy Editor, and Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson discus the Federal Reserve saying it will be “patient” on any future interest-rate moves and signaled flexibility on the path for reducing its balance sheet. Brian Chappatta, Bloomberg Column Debt Columnist, and Matthew Boesler, Bloomberg News Federal Reserve Reporter, report on Fed Chairman Jay Powell saying a “common-sense” approach means the Fed will patiently await “greater clarity” and rely on economic data to guide policy. And we Drive to the Close of markets with Kim Forrest, Senior Portfolio Manager at Fort Pitt Capital.Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Mark Chediak, Bloomberg News Energy Reporter, discusses PG&E filing for Chapter 11 protection early Tuesday morning after a series of wildfires that left more than 100 people dead and destroyed an entire Northern California town also lead to the fall of the state’s largest utility owner. Julie Verhage, Bloomberg News Fintech Reporter, previews a busy week for tech earnings. Erik Schatzker, Bloomberg News Editor-at-Large, explains why Jamie Weinstein, one of KKR’s top credit investors, is leaving the private equity firm. Gabrielle Coppola, Bloomberg News Autos Reporter, talks about how Harley-Davidson barely broke even in the last quarter of a year in which the struggling American icon got caught up in President Donald Trump’s trade wars. Wayne Wicker, CIO at Vantagepoint Investment Advisers, discusses seeing positive earnings growth on the revenue line. And we Drive to the Close of markets with Ann Miletti, Head Portfolio Manager at Wells Fargo Asset Management.Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Produce

Ryan Vlastelica, Bloomberg News Equities Reporter, and Angelo Zino, Senior Equity Analyst at CFRA, break down Nvidia cutting its outlook for fourth-quarter revenue and how that news is impacting the chipmaker sector. Howard Lanser, Head of Global Debt Advisory at Baird, discusses the finance market outlook for M&A. Sarah Frier, Bloomberg News Tech Reporter, explains why Facebook Watch is struggling to attract viewers and advertisers. And we check the equity and bond markets with Mark Giambrone, Equity Portfolio Manager at Barrow Hanley and Joe Kalish, Chief Global Macro Strategist at Ned Davis Research. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Hosted by Carol Massar and Jason Kelly.Featuring:-Craig Gordon on the end of the government shutdown-Jess Muskus on Japan’s flying-car industry-Cristina Lindblad on China’s economy-Andy Browne on the U.S. tech cold war with China

Craig Gordon, Bloomberg News Washington Bureau Chief, discusses President Donald Trump announcing a deal to reopen the government for three weeks, ending a 35-day partial shutdown, but saying he won’t allow the government to reopen without funding for a border wall. Jake Bright, TechCrunch Contributor, breaks down the VC tech scene in Africa.Lincoln Ellis, Senior Investment Strategist at Northern Trust, discusses managing market volatility. Max Baucus, Former U.S. Senator and U.S. Ambassador to China, shares his thoughts on the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China.  Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Josh Eidelson, Bloomberg News Labor Reporter, discusses news that Google, whose employees have captured international attention in recent months through high-profile protests of workplace policies, has been quietly urging the U.S. government to narrow legal protection for workers organizing online. Michelle Dennedy, Chief Privacy Officer at CISCO, talks about a study on how companies are working to better protect data. Businessweek Magazine Editor Joel Weber shares the cover story of the new issue on why the current Washington standoff is different from all others. Kevin Whitelaw, Bloomberg News U.S. Government Deputy Editor, breaks news that the Senate has voted to block President Trump’s proposal to reopen the government. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Eric Clark, Portfolio Manager at Accuvest Global Advisors. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Tara Lachapelle, Bloomberg Opinion Deals and Media Columnist, talks about how Comcast is benefiting from the rise of streaming even as it sees its base of cable-TV subscribers shrink.  Andy Browne, Editorial Director of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum, discusses why the U.S. could lose if they get into to a tech cold war with China. Gerrit De Vynck, Bloomberg News Tech Reporter, explains how IBM shares rose the most in a decade on Wednesday after the company gave a positive forecast for 2019 and fourth-quarter results beat analysts’ estimates. Brad McMillan, Chief Investment Officer at Commonwealth Financial Network, breaks down the effects of government shutdown on markets and the economy. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Jonathan Angrist, President and CIO at Cognios Capital.    Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Jitendra Waral, Bloomberg Intelligence Internet Analyst, and Scott Kessler, Head of Equity Research at CFRA, discuss activist investors, including Paul Singer’s Elliott Management, pushing EBay to break apart and sell pieces of the business. Steve Hafner, CEO at Kayak, talks about partnering with OpenTable to allow U.S. diners to redeem their points at over 400,000 participating hotels. Nico Grant, Bloomberg News Enterprise Technology Reporter, provides atech earnings outlook. Janet Lorin, Bloomberg News Endowments Reporter, shares her story for Businessweek Magazine about colleges that fund scooter startups but don't love them on campus. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Alan Zafran, Senior Managing Director at First Republic Investment Management.   Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Craig Trudell, Bloomberg News Auto Reporter, and David Kudla, CEO at Mainstay Capital, talk aboutTesla cutting its workforce by 7 percent -- or more than 3,000 jobs – as CEO Elon Musk warns that the “road ahead is very difficult” in making electric cars more affordable for the mass market. Mike Regan, Senior Editor of Bloomberg Markets Live Blog, shares his story from Businessweek Magazine about the Jamaica Stock Exchange, the best-performer in the world. Jo Malone, Founder of Jo Loves, discusses creating experiences for retail shoppers, as well as the impact of Brexit on U.K. retailers. Colin Gardiner, Chief Revenue Officer at Outdoorsy, talks about new funding for the Recreational Vehicle rental startup. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Joe Quinlan, Head of CIO Market Strategy at Bank of America U.S. Trust.   Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

David Marcus, CEO at Evermore Global Advisors, talks about why in a time of market volatility he sells what he likes, to buy what he loves. Weijian Shan, CEO at PAG, talks about his book "Out of the Gobi: My Story of China and America” and shares his thoughts on U.S. and China trade relations. Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Chris Lu discusses the State Department telling employees they’re going back to work with pay despite the partial government. Peter Coy, Bloomberg Businessweek Economics Editor, talks about his story from Businessweek Magazine on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez opening up discussions on tax rates in the House of Representatives. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Jim Dunn, CEO at Verger Capital and Bloomberg News Endowments Reporter Janet Lorin.  Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Jenny Surane, Bloomberg News Finance Reporter, discusses Fiserv acquiring First Data Corp. for $22 billion in a payments processing deal that marks one of the biggest financial mergers in a decade. Bloomberg News Reporter Maria Tadeo talks about U.K. Prime Minister May surviving a No Confidence vote by her government. Brett Ewing, Chief Market Strategist at First Franklin Financial, breaks down the state of the U.S. economy following results of the Fed’s Beige Book seeing growth as modest or moderate. Marty Mosby, Director of Bank & Equity Strategies at Vining Sparks, describes the performance of quarterly earnings from large U.S. banks. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Ryan Detrick, Senior Market Strategist for LPL Financial.  Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Ken Leon, Global Director of Equity Research at CFRA, shares his thoughts on quarterly earnings from JPMorgan and Wells Fargo.John McClain, Portfolio Manager at Diamond Hill Capital Management, discusses investing in high yield bonds, he says the Fed is not in the business of suppressing markets. Geetha Ranganathan, Bloomberg Intelligence Media Analyst, talks about Netflix raising its U.S. prices for the first time since 2017. Bloomberg Editor-In-Chief John Micklethwait discusses U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s Brexit deal being rejected by Parliament. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Leon LeBrecque, Chief Growth Officerat Sequoia Financial Group.  Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Mark Chediak, Bloomberg News Energy Reporter, discusses PG&E planning to file for bankruptcy as California’s largest utility faces potential liabilities of $30 billion or more from deadly wildfires. Scott Rostan, President at Training The Street, shares his outlook for M&A activity, he says mergers and acquisitions will continue specifically for strategic reasons.  Anton Schutz, President and CIO at Mendon Capital Advisors, breaks down the start of earnings season for banks.Zach Mider, Bloomberg News Projects and Investigations Reporter, explains that New York county clerks are working to curb a predatory lending tactic. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Paul Eitelman, Senior Investment Strategist at Russell Investments. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

David Welch, Bloomberg News Detroit Bureau Chief, and Garrett Nelson, Senior Equity Research Analyst at CFRA, discuss General Motors defying downbeat earnings expectations, fueling a rebound for its battered shares. Bloomberg News Trade Reporter Shawn Donnan shares his story from Businessweek Magazine on how multiplayer video games are true economic exchanges. Stephan Paternot, Author of "A Very Public Offering”, talks about his role in creating the first internet revolution. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Leah Bennett, President of Westwood Wealth Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Rob Foregger, Founder of Next Capital, explains how technology is impacting traditional investing. Matthew Boyle, Bloomberg News U.S. Retail Reporter, and Poonam Goyal, Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Retail Analyst, break down retailers struggling following holiday sales results. Don Straszheim, Senior Managing Director and Head of China Research at Evercore ISI, discusses U.S. China trade relations and the Chinese economy. Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson's has his "Chart of the Day"on why frontier-market stocks are poised to rise this year. Lananh Nguyen, Bloomberg News Finance Reporter, talks about Wall Street banks facing challenges as they report fourth-quarter earnings next week. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Russ Norwood, CEO at Venturi Wealth Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Bloomberg News Global Economics and Policy Editor Kathleen Hays and Bloomberg Stocks Editor Dave Wilson discuss the minutes of the Federal Reserve’s December meeting which revealed policy makers took a more cautious approach to further rate increases than their statement indicated. Sanjay Dhawan, CTO at Harman, talks about connected car innovations announced at CES. Drake Bennett, Bloomberg Projects & Investigations Reporter, shares his story in Businessweek Magazine on how PayPal CEO Dan Schulman kept the company relevant by teaming up with its foes. Julie Sunderland, CEO at eGenesis, explains a gene editing platform for the development of human-compatible organs, tissues and cells. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Cole Smead, Managing Director at Smead Capital Management. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan 

Bloomberg TV's Emily Chang speaks to IBM CEO Ginni Rometty about artificial intelligence and the impact of trade tariffs, followed by a recap from Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Software Analyst Anurag Rana. Eliza Ronalds-Hannon, Bloomberg News Distressed Credit Reporter, and Lauren Coleman-Lochner, Bloomberg News Corporate Finance Reporter, explain how Eddie Lampert will get another shot at keeping Sears Holdings from liquidation. David Mastrangelo, Managing Director at KeyBanc Capital Markets, discusses investing in SPAAM stocks which include Salesforce, PayPal, Amazon, Adobe and Microsoft. And We Drive to the Close of Markets with Scott Clemons, Chief Investment Strategist at Brown Brothers Harriman. Hosts: Carol Massar and Jason Kelly. Producer: Paul Brennan