Bloomberg Talks

Victor Cruz, a former NFL star and advocate for 9/11 charities, shares his journey from the field to philanthropy. He discusses the vital role of the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund in supporting families affected by the attacks. Cruz also highlights the unique blend of celebrity involvement and financial trading during fundraising events. Additionally, he delves into the evolving landscape of private equity in NFL ownership and the challenges posed by legalized sports betting, all while maintaining a commitment to community support.

Rob Gronkowski, a former NFL star and philanthropist, shares his dedication to 9/11 charities and his own Gronk Nation Youth Foundation. He discusses his transition from football to the business world with a focus on exciting new ventures, including a salad business in Tampa. Gronk also dives into his first stint as a sports announcer, highlighting the blend of excitement and challenges. Finally, he makes predictions for the Super Bowl, weighing in on the Kansas City Chiefs and other contenders.

Howard Lutnick, CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald, shares poignant reflections on the impact of 9/11, detailing personal loss and the firm's ongoing support for affected families. He dives into the dynamics of the recent presidential debate, discussing key issues like terrorism and inflation, and their influence on political betting markets. Lutnick also emphasizes the importance of strong leadership during transitional periods and reveals exciting plans for a new futures exchange, poised to shake up established trading landscapes.

Scarlett Maguire, director at JL Partners Polls, dissects the recent US Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. She argues that Harris narrowly outperformed Trump, slightly boosting her chances for November. The discussion dives into how key issues like abortion rights and economic challenges are influencing voter perceptions. Maguire emphasizes the significance of swing states and the growing impact of social media on shaping public opinion and voter engagement in the upcoming election.

Kamala Harris, the current Vice President and a key figure in the Democratic Party, and former President Donald Trump, known for his polarizing policies, faced off in a fiery debate. Harris took a bold stance on abortion rights and drew from her prosecutorial background to challenge Trump. Their discussion also touched on the January 6 insurrection and crucial foreign policy issues. The analysis included insights on their differing voter engagement strategies and the influence of celebrity endorsements in shaping political discourse.

Jason Momoa, along with Blaine Halvorson, discusses the vodka company that they co-founded together called Meili Vodka. They spoke to Bloomberg's Romaine Bostick and Scarlet Fu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tech giants Apple and Google both lost separate, multibillion dollar court fights with the European Union. EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager talks about the EU's big tech crackdown with Bloomberg's Max Ramsay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Pagliuca, Boston Celtics co-owner and senior advisor at Bain Capital Private Equity, offers insights on private equity investments in professional sports teams and discusses US tax policy, saying, “I think inevitably taxes will go up with the deficits we have and probably should go up, but hopefully they do it in a thoughtful way, so it doesn’t kill the economy.” He discusses this, plus shares his perspective on the DirecTV-Disney standoff with hosts Jonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AstraZeneca Plc has strong compliance policies in China and is working closely with authorities following the detention of several employees in the country, Chief Executive Officer Pascal Soriot joins Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

GoFundMe CEO Tim Cadogan discusses his company's recent international growth and fundraising milestones. He also says that most of the platform's users are legitimate. Cadogan spoke to Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker and Stephen Carroll. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.