Hank Watkins, President of the Americas region of Lloyds of London, discusses how the insurance industry has been impacted by the pandemic saying event cancellation accounted for 40% of claims.Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Sandro Galea, Dean of Boston University School of Public Health, discusses why a variant from India is seen as a potential risk. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg Businessweek Features Writer Ashlee Vance talk about how canine life-extension research by the startup Loyal could lead to breakthroughs for the rest of us. Bloomberg News Executive Editor David Gillen shares the Bloomberg Big Take story Inside China Huarong's Race to Prevent a Debt Disaster. Bloomberg News Auto Reporter Gabrielle Coppola breaks down Tesla's contract with Luminar Technologies to test and develop laser-sensor technology. And we Drive to the Close with Brendan Ahern CIO at KraneShares.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bobby C. Lee, Founder and CEO of Ballet, discusses his book "The Promise of Bitcoin: The Future of Money and How It Can Work for You" and explains why we thinks the digital currency will continue to go higher and transform the global economy.Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.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 StenovecHear the show live at 2PM ET on WBBR 1130 AM New York, Bloomberg 106.1 FM Boston, Bloomberg 960 AM San Francisco, WDCH 99.1 FM in Washington D.C. Metro, Sirius/XM channel 119, 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 @BWSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Ian Lustbader, Clinical Professor of Medicine at NYU Langone, discusses the need for people to continue wearing masks in certain situations. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber talks about the magazine's "How To" issue with advice on everything from how to make a cocktail to how to be a better tipper. Bloomberg Economics Chief Economist Tom Orlik discusses today's Bloomberg Big Take story World-Dominating Superfirms Get Bigger, Techier and More Chinese. And we Drive to the Close with Katerina Simonetti, Senior Vice President at Morgan Stanley Private Wealth Management.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

AppHarvest CEO and Founder Jonathan Webb discusses the future of farming through controlled environment facilities that use fewer resources and contribute to a climate-resilient, domestic food supply.Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Sabra Klein, Professor of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, discusses how vaccines are impacting pregnant women. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Technology Reporter Sarah Frier explain how social networks are exporting disinformation about the Covid vaccine. Bloomberg News Finance Reporter Sri Natarajan talks about Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman unveiling his biggest leadership shakeup in more than a decade. And we Drive to the Close with Margie Patel, Senior Portfolio Manager at Wells Fargo Asset Management.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ark Invest’s Founder, CEO and CIO Cathie Wood discusses why she thinks Bitcoin will go to $500,000, addresses environmental concerns and explains that her team thinks renewable energy sources can be offloaded into Bitcoin mining.Hosts: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike McGlone, Bloomberg Intelligence Analyst, discusses the day in the markets for crypto. Dr. Mario Ramirez, Managing Director at Opportunity Labs has an update on vaccines and variants. Bloomberg Businessweek Health Editor, John Lauerman, explains why China is winning the vaccine race, for now. And we Drive to the Close with Ernesto Ramos, Chief Investment Officer U.S. at BMO Global Asset ManagementHosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lisa Gurwitch, President and CEO of Delivering Good, discusses the nonprofit organization's efforts to unite retailers, manufacturers, foundations and individuals to support people affected by poverty and tragedy.Host: Carol Massar. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.