EPISODE · May 26, 2020 · 28 MIN
The Race for a Vaccine; Tracker Apps; ‘The Art of Happiness’
from Squawk Pod · host CNBC
Shopify’s ecommerce business has boomed over 70% since the pandemic began, and COO Harley Finkelstein credits the platform’s ability to connect entrepreneurs with their customers, wherever they might be. Merck joins the race for a Covid-19 vaccine, but former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb is betting on more than one drug maker to see us through the pandemic. Arthur Brooks, columnist for The Atlantic and AEI President Emeritus, discusses escalating tensions between the U.S. and China and the pandemic’s role in shaping the future of American politics and values. Plus, China’s tech-savvy strategy curb Covid-19’s spread comes at a cost Americans may not be willing to pay. 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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Shopify’s ecommerce business has boomed over 70% since the pandemic began, and COO Harley Finkelstein credits the platform’s ability to connect entrepreneurs with their customers, wherever they might be. Merck joins the race for a Covid-19 vaccine, but former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb is betting on more than one drug maker to see us through the pandemic. Arthur Brooks, columnist for The Atlantic and AEI President Emeritus, discusses escalating tensions between the U.S. and China and the pandemic’s role in shaping the future of American politics and values. Plus, China’s tech-savvy strategy curb Covid-19’s spread comes at a cost Americans may not be willing to pay.
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