Dr. Olajide Williams, Chief of Staff of Neurology at Columbia University and Founder of Hip Hop Public Health, discusses racial disparities in the distribution of Covid vaccines. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Labor Reporter Josh Eidelson talk about how California’s vote to classify Uber and Lyft drivers as contractors has emboldened other employers to eliminate salaried positions. Bloomberg News Oil and Gas Reporter Rachel Adams-Heard explains what led to the Texas blackout. And we Drive to the Close with Lincoln Ellis, Senior Investment Strategist at Northern Trust Global Family Office.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Judy Samuelson, Vice President of Aspen Institute, discusses her book “Six New Rules of Business: Creating Real Value in a Changing World.”Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Peter Alperin, Vice President at Doximity, discusses seeing a decrease of Covid cases in the San Francisco bay area. Bloomberg News Weather Reporter Brian Sullivan provides insight on how snow and arctic temperatures have plunged Texas into an energy crisis. Impossible Foods President Dennis Woodside talks about cutting faux meat prices by 20% at grocery stores. And we Drive to the Close with Doug Ciocca, CEO at Kavar CapitalHosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bethany Mota, Founder of Atom & Matter, discusses her move from social media influencer to creating a line of sustainable fine jewelry.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. 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 Stenovec. Producer: Doni Holloway.Hear 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, provides a virus and vaccine update. Bloomberg News Consumer Reporter Tiffany Kary discusses her story about how the alcohol industry has seen online sales skyrocket during the pandemic. Rob Falzon, Vice Chair at Prudential Financial, breaks down the state of the American worker. And Bloomberg News Editor-at-Large Erik Schatzker talks about his interview with Social Capital CEO Chamath Palihapitiya, the so-called king of SPACs who wants you to know he’s the next Warren Buffett.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trivago CEO Axel Hefer discusses his optimistic outlook for a return to travel over the summer.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Filmmaker Nick Bilton talks about his documentary “Fake Famous” about social media influencers.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Doni Holloway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Eric Toner, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, provides a virus and vaccine update. Bloomberg Businessweek Editor Joel Weber and Bloomberg News Wealth Team Reporter Sophie Alexander talk about how MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropic efforts are transforming the Bezos fortune. Bloomberg Businessweek National Correspondent Josh Green discusses his piece “Biden Is Free to Move Left as the GOP Cracks Up Over Trump.” And we Drive to the Close with Philip Palumbo, CEO at Palumbo Wealth Management.Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Doni Holloway. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bloomberg's Austin Carr and Mark Gurman write, "Trade war? Pfft. Trump? Please. Antitrust? Zuck’s prob. (Ditto privacy.) Revenue? Endless."Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Doni Holloway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.