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On this special holiday week show, hosts Alix Steel and Vonnie Quinn speak with Dana Peterson, chief economist at The Conference Board to discuss the latest reading on US consumer confidence, Jackson Square Capital managing partner Andrew Graham for a look at markets heading into 2025, RXO Inc CEO Drew Wilkerson for a look at the trucking industry, and Chanda Bell and Christa Pitts, co-CEOs at The Lumistella Company, the firm behind the popular Elf on the Shelf holiday tradition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The House passed funding to keep the US government operating until mid-March just hours before a midnight shutdown deadline, capping off a tumultuous two days in which two earlier plans pursued by Speaker Mike Johnson collapsed. For instant reaction and analysis, host Kailey Leinz speaks with Lester Munson, Principal of the International Practice at BGR Group and Republican Strategist, Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, Senior Democracy Fellow with the Center for the Study of the Presidency & Congress and Bloomberg Politics Contributor and Megan Scully, Bloomberg Capitol Influence team leader. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek." Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Hear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, Bloomberg 960 AM San Francisco, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio. You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News. Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno and @BW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News Senior Editor Michael Shepard on latest in Congressional plan to avert government shutdown. Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival, on their earnings and 2025 outlook. Jeff Grabow, US Venture Capital Leader at EY, on VC outlook for 2025. And we Drive to the Close with Miguel Sosa, Head of Market Research & Strategy at Bluerock Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan and Sebastian Escobar See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Margaret Talev, Founding Director, Syracuse University Institute for Democracy, Journalism & Citizenship, discusses research on Elon Musk’s influence on US politics. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republican-led House rejected a temporary funding plan backed by President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday with just over 24 hours to go before a US government shutdown, capping an extraordinary two days in Washington that tested the limits of the incoming president’s power. For instant reaction and analysis, host Doug Krizner spoke with Bloomberg Capitol Influence deputy team leader Mike Dorning. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence Semiconductors Analyst Jake Silverman reports on Micron Technology's revenue forecast missing projections due to sluggish demand for smartphones and personal computers. Eric Hansotia, CEO of AGCO, talks about the company's forward looking financial forecast. Silvio Tavares, CEO of VantageScore, discusses how Fed policy is impacting the credit market. Bloomberg News AI Reporter Rachel Metz provides the details of her Businessweek Magazine story AI Giants Seek New Tactics Now That ‘Low-Hanging Fruit’ Is Gone. And we Drive to the Close with Ana Arsov, Global Head of Private Credit & Financial Institutions at Moody’s. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. John Driscoll, former CareCentrix CEO and Walgreens executive, discusses his book Pay the People! Why Fair Pay is Good for Business and Great for America. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence Chief US Interest Rate Strategist Ira Jersey and Michael Rosen, CIO at Angeles Wealth Management, discuss Federal Reserve officials projecting just two rate cuts in 2025, and they made it clear that future reductions would hinge on inflation progress. Frank Sorrentino, Chairman & CEO at ConnectOne Bank, shares his thoughts on what Fed policy means for banks and small businesses. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz discuss remarks from Fed Chair Jay Powell following the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance as the Fed lowered interest rates for a third time, but reined in the number of cuts they expect in 2025. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Tom Keene, Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz break down the Federal Reserve's latest policy decision on a special edition of Bloomberg Surveillance See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Joseph Thorndike, Director of the Tax History Project at Tax Analysts, discusses how President-elect Trump's tariff plan could impact businesses and consumers. Workplace Expert Laura Gassner Otting explains how employee resentment could result in "Revenge Quitting" in 2025. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Steven Skancke, Chief Economic Advisor at Keel Point, discusses the FOMC meeting and provides a preview of Wednesday's interest rate decision. Bloomberg News Power and Renewable Energy Editor Will Wade and Bloomberg News Energy Reporter Josh Saul talk about whether the US power industry can meet AI’s steep energy demands. EV Realty CEO Patrick Sullivan explains the benefits of fleet operators switching to medium and heavy duty EV trucks for Bloomberg Plugged-In. And we Drive to the Close with Amy Magnotta, Co-CIO at Ategenos Capital. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Dianne Chipps Bailey, National Philanthropic Executive at Bank of America Private Bank, discusses charitable giving by affluent US households. Laura Modi, CEO of Bobbie, talks about battling inflation for customers of her pediatric nutrition company. Hosts: Carol Massar and Emily Graffeo. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg News Senior Editor Michael Shepard discusses President-elect Donald Trump's announcement on Monday that SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in the US over the next four years. Bloomberg Businessweek Columnist Max Chafkin shares the details of his Businessweek Magazine story Altman and Musk, Trump and Powell: These Feuds Will Define 2025. Kayak CEO Steve Hafner talks about travel trends for 2025. Peter Atwater, President at Financial Insyghts, explains vulnerability and health insurance. IKEA US CEO Javier Quiñones discusses the company's commitment to championing sustainability through its business plans and actions. And we Drive to the Close with Veronica Willis, Global Investment strategist at Wells Fargo Investment Institute. Hosts: Carol Massar and Emily Graffeo. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Jonathan Maxwell, CEO of SDCL, discusses the business of developing and investing in sustainable energy infrastructure. “Fragrance Queen” Linda G. Levy, President of The Fragrance Foundation, talks about giving the "invisible accessory" this holiday season. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Martha Stewart has been a household name for over four decades and she still isn’t done building her empire. During her rise, the world’s first female self-made billionaire ignored conventional wisdom to become an Emmy Award-winning TV host, best-selling author, and creator of a groundbreaking magazine. Beyond those accolades, her wildly successful merchandising business and multi-channel lifestyle company has established her as an innovative mind in business. In this episode of Math & Magic, host Bob Pittman sat down with Martha for an intimate live recording at iHeartMedia HQ in front of 100 marketing, advertising, and branding executives. Celebrating her 100th book, Martha: The Cookbook: 100 Favorite Recipes, with Lessons and Stories from My Kitchen, this conversation between friends covers the pivotal decisions in Martha’s career and unpacks the guiding philosophy that built an icon. Listen to Math & Magic with Bob Pittman on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you get your podcasts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Featuring some of our favorite conversations of the week from our daily radio show "Bloomberg Businessweek." Hosted by Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec Hear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 92.9 FM Boston, Bloomberg 960 AM San Francisco, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 121, on the Bloomberg Business App, Radio.com, the iHeartRadio app and at Bloomberg.com/audio. You can also watch Bloomberg Businessweek on YouTube - just search for Bloomberg Global News. Like us at Bloomberg Radio on Facebook and follow us on Twitter @carolmassar @timsteno and @BW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Semiconductor Analyst Kunjan Sobhani and Bloomberg News US Semiconductor & Networking Reporter Ian King discuss Broadcom's market valuation surging to $1 trillion on Friday after predicting a boom in demand for its artificial intelligence chips. Bloomberg Businessweek Senior Investigative Reporter Susan Berfield provides the details of the Businessweek Magazine story Human Eggs Are a Premium Commodity for a Global Fertility Market. Liz Centoni, Chief Customer Experience Officer at Cisco, talks about opportunities and challenges in building an AI-driven customer experience. And we Drive to the Close with Erik Hirsch, Co-Chief Executive Officer at Hamilton Lane. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Watch Carol and Tim LIVE every day on YouTube: http://bit.ly/3vTiACF. Chris Miller, Professor at Tufts University and Author of Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, shares his thoughts on the semiconductor industry under the Trump administration. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.