Travis Braithwaite discusses creating a unique wine blend by combining wineries from different countries and his meticulous selection process. The concept of Pangaea and its influence on grape cultivation is explored, along with discussions on the characteristics of the wine. Wine knowledge, decanting, and the unique attributes of the wine are also talked about.

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Bloomberg News correspondent and Chief Economist at Apollo Global Management discuss US inflation and the economy. CEO at Zelcore Technologies talks about Bitcoin ETFs. Board Member of The Knot Worldwide shares thoughts on the wedding industry and women on corporate boards. The importance of diversity and inclusion in boardrooms is explored. Performance of the stock market in the first half of the year and potential of utilities in the energy market are analyzed.

Amani Macaulay and Chima Burey, Co-Founders of Duke & Dame, discuss leaving the world of finance to create a Black-owned salted caramel flavored whiskey. Topics include creating a natural and balanced whiskey, unique flavors of Duke & Dame, bootstrapping their business, obtaining validation from the market, and challenges in finding a distiller for their whiskey brand.

Jenny Surane discusses investors scrutinizing the cost of surging brokered deposits and FHLB loans, Ben Emons shares thoughts on Fed policy and the markets, Elizabeth Gore talks about equitable access to credit for small business owners, Joel Weber and Jeremy Keehn share stories from the Businessweek Magazine’s Heist issue, and Sonia Meskin discusses rising yields and inflation uncertainty.

Darren Rebelez, CEO of Casey’s General Stores, discusses their strategic plan, expanding convenience stores, challenges in explaining business model, unique attributes, potential expansion, handling inflation, strategic plans, company culture, iconic pizza, and breakfast pizza with beer cheese sauce.

Mark Smucker shares consumer concerns, Dan Morgan breaks down Micron Technology earnings, Anjee Solanki talks about retail real estate, and Jimmy Lee offers insights on market performance. Topics include consumer worries, General Mills' performance, trade tensions in the chip sector, gaming and AI chips, the state of the retail industry, creating community-driven spaces, Federal Reserve actions, and market opportunities in private credit.

Mark Patricof, Founder and CEO of Patricof Co., discusses working with athletes and entrepreneurs to invest in private equity.Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller. Producer: Paul Brennan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Allison Schrager, Senior Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and Bloomberg News Real Estate Reporter Patrick Clark discuss how home prices in the US rose for a third straight month, pushed up by growing buyer demand for a tight supply of listings. Michael Shvo, Founder and CEO of SHVO, shares his thoughts on the commercial real estate market, Bloomberg Technology Co-Host Ed Ludlow joins the conversation. And we Drive to the Close with Christopher Zook, CIO of CAZ Investments. Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller. Producer: Paul Brennan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daryn Dodson, Managing Partner at Illumen Capital, discusses increasing gender and racial equity within the financial markets. Andy Browne, Partner at Brunswick Group and Mick Mulroy, Co-Founder of the Lobo Institute, talk about the global reaction to the Wagner attempted mutiny in Russia. Hosts: Carol Massar and Matt Miller. Producer: Paul Brennan.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.