EPISODE · Apr 21, 2020 · 33 MIN
Reopening the Economy: Howard Schultz, Connecticut Governor & Fmr. FDA Head
from Squawk Pod · host CNBC
The price of U.S. crude oil plunged below zero for the first time in history. As the U.S. attempts to look beyond the pandemic, state leaders are planning to coordinate reopening their jurisdictions; Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is working with six other states, and he does not expect Connecticut’s schools to reopen earlier than May 20th. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the complications that accompany any timeline for reopening, from health liabilities to social distancing in a post-Covid society. Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz considers America’s moral and economic obligation to support small business during the crisis. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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The price of U.S. crude oil plunged below zero for the first time in history. As the U.S. attempts to look beyond the pandemic, state leaders are planning to coordinate reopening their jurisdictions; Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont is working with six other states, and he does not expect Connecticut’s schools to reopen earlier than May 20th. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the complications that accompany any timeline for reopening, from health liabilities to social distancing in a post-Covid society. Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz considers America’s moral and economic obligation to support small business during the crisis.
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