Episodes

  • The future of cryptocurrencies under the new Trump Administration

    The future of cryptocurrencies under the new Trump Administration
    Nov 7 2024
    This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Dave Liedtka. The value of cryptocurrencies have been surging since Donald Trump's election night victory. One of the reasons is the likely departure of current SEC chair Gary Gensler. You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
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    5 mins
  • Elon Musk reaps the benefits of President-elect Trump's victory

    Elon Musk reaps the benefits of President-elect Trump's victory
    Nov 6 2024
    This is KCBS Radio's daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Shane Guinness spoke with Bloomberg's Ed Ludlow. Tesla shares are up more than 14 percent today following Trump's election victory. This, as company CEO Elon Musk became one of the Former President's biggest backers, spending more than $130 million on Trump and other Republican races. You can hear our Tech and Business Report weekdays at 12:30 pm on KCBS Radio and for more, tune into Bloomberg Technology weekdays at 8 am.
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    4 mins
  • Voters and investors hedging their bets; how will Wall Street be influenced?

    Voters and investors hedging their bets; how will Wall Street be influenced?
    Nov 5 2024
    Today is big moment of truth for Wall Street as trades made in anticipation of the presidential election going one way or the other. For more, KCBS Radio's News Anchor Shane Guinness spoke with Carter Johnson, foreign exchange rates reporter with Bloomberg.
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    3 mins
  • Uber poses cutting base pay for NYC drivers, citing lower gas prices

    Uber poses cutting base pay for NYC drivers, citing lower gas prices
    Nov 4 2024
    This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Shane Guinness spoke with Bloomberg's Natalie Lung. Uber cites falling gas prices as a key reason it should be allowed to cut the base pay for its drivers in New York City. This comes as the ride-hailing company seeks to lower the price of rides.
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    4 mins
  • As child costs soar nationwide, these cities tell a different story

    As child costs soar nationwide, these cities tell a different story
    Nov 1 2024
    This is our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Shane Guinness spoke with Bloomberg's Kelsey Butler. Child care costs in America have been soaring for several years, thanks to the pandemic and inflation. But certain cities like Boston, Atlanta, and Chicago are defying the odds and are actually seeing the price tag go down, implying those state-level policies are working.
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    4 mins
  • Comcast may make NBCUniversal's cable networks into a new company

    Comcast may make NBCUniversal's cable networks into a new company
    Oct 31 2024
    For our today's Tech and Business Report, we're joined by Bloomberg's Kelcee Griffis. In efforts to keep up with industry demands, Comcast is thinking about spinning off NBCUniversal's cable networks into a new, publicly traded company. This comes as cable companies continue to struggle with retaining subscribers.
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    6 mins
  • One SC school district may use AI to scan for weapons on campuses

    One SC school district may use AI to scan for weapons on campuses
    Oct 30 2024
    For our daily Tech and Business Report, we're joined by Bloomberg's Nic Querolo. As gun violence in America continues to be a persistent issue in schools, one district in South Carolina is thinking about implementing AI-powered systems to scan for weapons on campuses if voters approve a bond measure next week.
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    6 mins
  • Starbucks CEO works out-of-state while employees have in-office requirement

    Starbucks CEO works out-of-state while employees have in-office requirement
    Oct 29 2024
    Time now for our daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio's Shane Guinness spoke with Bloomberg's Daniela Sirtori. Starbucks is issuing an ultimatum to its workers: Come back to work at the office three days a week or face getting fired. What's behind the move to get workers back to the office?
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    3 mins