Pivot Disney+ pioneers at-home movie premieres and Facebook signs a lease in Manhattan, with guest host Stephanie Ruhle
Aug 7, 2020
Stephanie Ruhle, MSNBC anchor and NBC News senior business correspondent, takes the helm with sharp insights on Disney's bold move to offer big-budget rentals on its streaming platform. The conversation dives into Facebook's new Manhattan lease and its implications for NYC's post-pandemic recovery. Listener responses reveal public anxieties during these turbulent times, while Ruhle shares her political forecasts for the upcoming elections, weaving together business, entertainment, and societal shifts in a compelling narrative.
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Broadcasting from the Shore
- Stephanie Ruhle broadcasts from an apartment above her garage in New Jersey.
- Her producer has lived there for almost six months due to the pandemic.
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