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Steve Bell, a senior adviser at the Bipartisan Policy Center and former Senate Budget Committee staff director, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why he believes a government shutdown is inevitable. Rania Sedhom, a managing partner at Sedhom Law Group, talks about three new employment-law changes in New York, how businesses could be affected and what it means for the rest of the country. Matthew Boyle, a U.S. retail reporter at Bloomberg, discusses how Costco's laissez-faire approach to online shopping could prove dangerous in the long term. Finally, Steven Englander, the head of research and strategy at Rafiki Capital, talks about currencies and whether central bankers still have power to sway markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Milton Berg, CEO and founder of Milton Berg Advisors, discusses his bearish tones on the late-stage bull market and why he's bullish on gold. Bloomberg's Yalman Onaran talks about how big banks could see profit jump 20 percent with Trump-era deregulation. Rebecca Kern, an energy policy reporter at Bloomberg BNA, discusses news that the White House is denying requests for emergency orders to keep Murray Energy Corp. and FirstEnergy Corp.'s coal operations running and out of bankruptcy, despite Trump's campaign pledges. Finally, Leila Abboud, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering technology, media and telecommunications, talks about how ad giant WPP's slumping sales indicate a larger problem for advertising companies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Webb, founder and chairman of Varsity Spirt, the world's largest cheerleading-uniform company, talks about being the biggest company in the $2 billion industry and his plans for an untapped global market. Bob Guccione Jr., the creator of Spin, Gear and Discover Media, discusses his new travel site, WONDERLUSTtravel.com. Hernan Rincon, CEO of Avianca Holdings, talks about taking the company completely digital and its strategic alliance with United Continental. Finally, Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses how ETF issuers are looking to save on indexing fees, as well as why active bond funds outperform ETFs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Schultze Asset Management's George Schultze talks about bankruptcy and distressed investing and where he's finding value. Bloomberg's Matt Townsend and Mario Parker talk about news that Herbalife is ending talks to go private and entering a pact with Carl Icahn and that Icahn is ending his White House role amid conflict of interest issues. Jared Hecht, co-founder and CEO of Fundera, discusses what to expect from the future of online lending. Finally, Sarah Jones, a U.K. finance reporter at Bloomberg in London, talks about the unintended consequences of MiFID: job losses and trading turmoil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rick Helfenbein, the president and CEO of the American Apparel and Footwear Association, discusses retail earnings, Nafta negotiations and the impact of White House actions on the corporate community. Anurag Rana, a senior analyst of software and IT services at Bloomberg Intelligence, talks about Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka resigning amid acrimony between the board and a cohort of founders led by ex-chairman Narayana Murthy. Mike Buchanan, the deputy chief investment officer at Western Asset Management, gives his current outlook for the bond market and yield spreads. Finally, John Streur, the CEO of Calvert Research and Management, talks about responsible investing and ESG trends in 2017.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jim Paulsen, the chief investment strategist at the Leuthold Group, says three percent inflation looks likely. Chapdelaine & Co's Doug Borthwick talks about how the ECB is expressing concern over Euro appreciation and gives an outlook for the dollar. Sarah Halzack, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering retail, discusses Walmart's tough battle ahead. Finally, Mike McDonough, the global director of economic research and chief economist at Bloomberg Intelligence, talks about how Trump's race remarks imperil the economic agenda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Mushkin, a senior retail analyst at Wolfe Research, gives an outlook for the retail sector. Josh Dettman, the president of Fintech Investment Group, talks about the soaring price of bitcoin. Adam Tempkin, a structured finance reporter at Bloomberg, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz how "deep" subprime auto loans are hitting crisis levels. Finally, Stephen Smith, the CEO and president of Equinix, and Josh Yatskowitz, a media and cable analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discuss how companies are dealing with digital trends and using private interconnections to transform business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lara Rhame, a senior economist in fund strategy at FS Investments, talks about retail sales, consumer spending and economic growth expectations. Seema Shah, a consumer discretionary analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why legacy retailers will continue to struggle. Norm Champ, the former director of the division of investment management at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, talks about his new book, "Going Public: My Adventures Inside the SEC and How to Prevent the Next Devastating Crisis." Finally, Noel Hebert, a senior U.S. credit analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses reports that Amazon is planning a bond sale to fund its purchase of Whole Foods.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Devine, the former acting director of the CIA and founding partner and of the Arkin Group, tells Pimm Fox and Lisa Abramowicz why it's time for negotiation, not military action, with North Korea. Lionel Laurent, a Bloomberg Gadfly columnist covering finance and markets, talks about why Angry Birds maker Rovio Entertainment's planned IPO comes with risks. Eric Balchunas, a senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg Intelligence, discusses Vanguard's growing dominance in asset management and how ETF inflows this year have already eclipsed last year's annual record. Finally, Mike McDonaugh, the global director of economic research and chief economist at Bloomberg Intelligence, talks about why NAFTA renegotiations are expected to be painless.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Green, CEO of Trade Desk, talks about the company's earnings and performance, going public and the landscape of the digital ad space. Craig Johnson, president of Customer Growth Partners, discusses retail earnings and the outlook for malls. Bill Faries, Bloomberg's team leader for national security, talks about Trump's intensified warnings to North Korea amid rising tensions in the region and how Guam is preparing itself. Finally, Frank Mecum, the director of consignment at Mecum Auctions, discusses the collector car auction market, trends and the upcoming Mecum Monterey 2017 during the famed Monterey Car Week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.