Bloomberg Intelligence

Paul Sweeney, U.S. Director of Research and Senior Media/Internet Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the Redstone family defeating the CBS bid to undercut control of company. Peter Pulikkan, US Energy analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses how U.S. refiners are maxing out on the shale they can process, as production surges. KC Mathews, Economist and Chief Investment Officer at UMB Bank, discusses market outlook, yield curve, inflation and current investment strategy. Jennifer Bartashus, Senior U.S. food retail and mass merchants analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on Walmart earnings and Kroger's pact with online grocer Ocado Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eli Lake, Bloomberg Opinion columnist on why Trump's cave to China's ZTE hurts his Iran strategy, and North Korea threatening to cancel the Trump summit. Jeff Smedsrud,  co-founder of HealthCare.com and Founder and CEO at PivotHealth.com, on Trump's new drug pricing proposal, insurance affordability, and Obamacare outlook. Sarah Halzack, Bloomberg Opinion retail columnist, on Macy's sales gains and positive outlook. James Bach, Government Analyst: Federal Contracts for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the likely winner of the $10 billion Pentagon cloud contract: Amazon vs. Microsoft.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leland Miler, CEO of China Beige Book, on Trump backtracking on moves against China's ZTE Corp, and what this signals about his trade war stance. Brian Egger, Senior Gaming & Lodging Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on the US Supreme Court ruling that states can legalize single-game sports betting. Alan Johnson, Managing Director and Founder of Johnson Associates, discusses results from their quarterly financial services compensation survey. Victoria Espinel, President and CEO of BSA: The Software Alliance and President of Software.org: The BSA Foundation, discussesintellectual property issues between the US and China, digital trade rules, and the software talent shortage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tad Rivelle, Chief Investment Officer for Fixed Income at TCW Group, on the disconnect between asset prices and income, and current investment strategy. Tom Russo, Managing Partner at Gardner Russo & Gardner LLC, on why Philip Morris is poised to benefit from investment in smoke-free products. Brandon Kochkodin, Managing Editor for Bloomberg News, on how Apple and other big companies are no longer disclosing offshore cash positions, making it difficult to gauge whether tax changes are stoking federal investment.Sandy Miller, Partner at Institutional Venture Partners (IVP) on why Silicon Valley will see IPOs as well as more M&A, and how tech companies have been shutting out Wall Street.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

George Schultze, head of Schultze Asset Management, discusses the distressed equities and debt markets, and outlook for Tesla. Larry Noble, Senior Director and General Counsel for the Campaign Legal Center, and Bill Allison, campaign finance reporter for Bloomberg, on the gray area of backdoor lobbying to Trump by AT&T, Novartis, and others. Hugh Bromley, Solar market analyst for Bloomberg New Energy Finance, on California requiring solar panels be installed on all new homes starting in 2020. Toby Harshaw, Bloomberg Opinion columnist, discusses the situation in Iran, the military escalation in Israel, and the Korea summit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Noah Feldman, Harvard Law Professor and Bloomberg Opinion columnist, on the payments that Michael Cohen received from corporations and a Russian oligarch, and the line between lobbying and bribes. John Kilduff, Founding Partner of Again Capital, on the oil markets, and why he expects oil to go to $80-85 a barrel.David Kotok, Chairman and CEO of Cumberland Advisors, on current investment outlook, the labor force and the Fed. Dr. Richard Chin, CEO of Kindred Biosciences, Inc., on the FDA approval of their new topical drug to treat weight loss in cats, and the company's extensive drug pipeline for pets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damian Sassower, Fixed Income Strategist for Bloomberg Intelligence, on whether we are reaching the bottom for EM. Elizabeth Nyamayaro, Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, and Head of the HeForShe Initiative, on the critical issues facing women around the globe.Anil Dash, CEO of Fog Creek Software, on how to make big tech more ethical and closing the gender pay gap.Max Nisen, Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering health care, on the Takeda-Shire deal. Broadcasting live from BLOOMBERG’s BUSINESS OF EQUALITY SUMMIT in the New York City corporate headquarters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Schenker, President of Prestige Economics and a Bloomberg Prophet, discusses how a renewal of sanctions on Iran are impacting oil markets, and outlook for summer driving season.Ken Weissenberg, Partner-in-Charge, EisnerAmper Real Estate Group, on the Blackstone-Gramercy deal and how the shift to online shopping has boosted demand for warehouse REITS.Wiivv's Shamil Hargovan, Co-Founder and CEO, and Hannah Zachritz, Director of Product & Design, on the company’s 3D printing process for customized footwear, and how one of their engineers completed the Boston Marathon in their flip flop sandals. David Dietze, Founder, President and Chief Investment Strategist at Point View Wealth Management, on key takeaways from the Berkshire Hathaway meeting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gordon L. Johnson, Vertical Group Analyst and Managing Director, on Tesla’s outlook and cash burn.Bermuda Premier David Burt on their economy, tax haven status, and Bermuda as a regulatory play for insurance companies.David Ritter, Senior Analyst: Payments, Fintech & Specialty Finance Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, on how Amazon expanding its payment system will impact the payments space. Ogilvy & Mather WW Chairman and CEO John Seifert on the industry business climate, building brands in today's environment, consolidating under "one" Ogilvy, and company outlook after Sorrell.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joel Stern, Chairman and CEO of Stern Value Management, discusses government debt. John Butler, Senior Telecom Services & Equipment Analyst for Bloomberg Intelligence, with key takeaways from Apple earnings. Will Pruett, Portfolio Manager of the Fidelity Latin America Fund (FLATX), on current investment opportunities and risks in Latin American markets, and why he's overweight Brazil. Jim Fallon, Editorial Director of Women's Wear Daily, on the economic impact to the global fashion world from the upcoming Royal Wedding.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.